Bandcamp and Orchestra Gold (OG) are SO happy to bring you this unique evening pairing the psychedelic, tropical, grooves of Orchestra Gold with a community discussion. This intimate evening will begin with community leader, cultural artist and healing practicioner Baba Greg Hodge. He will discuss the role music can play in healing our local communities. Psych African-tinged Rock (by OG) to follow. This event will be filmed.

•ORCHESTRA GOLD: PSYCHEDELIC AFRICAN ROCK
Orchestra Gold (OG) celebrates the musical crossroads between Mali and the US. It’s where rowdy, psychedelic rock meets the analog tape sounds of W. Africa. Leading the train is electric frontwoman Mariam Diakite. The raucous sound of her vocals transport you to a street ceremony on a sticky Sunday in Bamako. Their music draws deeply upon the canon of Malian tradition. But, it goes beyond that, forging a path into American rock and psychedelia, Afrobeat and Funk. OG is for the lovers of fat horns, heavy swinging rhythm sections, and spaced-out psychedelic guitar lines.

• GREGORY HODGE
Gregory Hodge is a social change activist and organizational development consultant with Khepera Consulting. Working as a strategist, meeting designer, facilitator and coach, Gregory works with a range of groups from small nonprofits and foundations to public agencies, particularly school districts. As a leader in his community, Gregory served two four-year terms as a member of the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education beginning in January 2000. Hodge has also worked as an attorney in private practice handling a variety of civil litigation matters. His involvements include work with African American youth as a teacher and mentor; minister at the Wo’se Community; drummer with Bantaba Dance Ensemble. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and a law degree from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. He is a proud father, active gardener and lives in Oakland.

Please Note:
*Proof of vaccination + ID verification required for entry
*As part of our studio audience, please expect to stay for the full duration of the performance and conversation

Friday., June 3rd, 2022
8:PM: Music & Healing our Community, an Interview w/ Baba Greg Hodge
8:45 – 9:30PM: Performance by Orchestra Gold
Bandcamp Record Store and Performance Space
1901 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
$15-$30 Sliding Scale

Includes unlimited streaming of Orchestra Gold - II via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.