HOOPLA is an Annual Fundraiser for the Seymour Osman Community Center in Dover- it features a coed 3on3 basketball tourney, Streetball exhibitions, Live Music and DJs throughout the day, bounce Houses, Games and a host of activities for kids AND adults, sports fans and non sports fans alike. it takes place from 10a-6p Sat. July 21st at Woodman Park, Dover NH. (check out the event page for HOOPLA here:http://www.facebook.com/events/137765836360009/ ) **THIS event is a precursor to HOOPLA, a Jam Session featuring Artists that will be performing at the Festival, truly some of the areas best.** $5 Cover/Donation a Very small price to pay for the type of Showcase this will be, and at the same time, you're supporting your community... #win/win The Watkinsonics are making a BIG name for themselves on the Seacoast, a unique and versatile 7 piece ensemble(rhythm+ 3 horns) their style floats between soul/funk/jazz/r&b and hip-hop- Truly something you don't want to miss- its an extra special treat to see them rocking live with the emcees that are performing as well. MC Nobody Cares is a Locally Grown emcee with an eclectic style of his own, and extremely talented lyricist, he's traveled around the country sharing his style of Hip-Hop, truly an asset to the NH music scene. Ape the GRiM is probably NH's hardest working man in Hip-Hop, a Seacoast Spotlight Award Winner, he is well known in and outside of New England, his precise flow and extremely clever wordplay have made him a New England Hip-Hop Icon. (he'll be showing up late- but worth waiting for) Undukati is a wildly imaginative and playful emcee. originally hailing from The Bronx, his style is all his own and unlike anything you've ever heard. truly a New England Hip-Hop Veteran, and one of the best freestyle emcees on the planet. Rayel is an extremely talented emcee and vocalist originally from Portsmouth, making a name for herself in Boston and NYC. poignant lyrics with a sharp flow and smooth melodies, you don't want to miss this, her first show in NH in some time- a big addition to this lineup. DJ Myth is becoming the go-to DJ for REAL Hip-Hop in NH, he'll be backing many of the artists, and Spinning The Groove:Lounge Vol.1 Compilation, which is locally produced and features most of the artists performing, as well as many other local and national artists, in between sets, as well as his own blend of Old School and Underground Hip-Hop