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The Round 204: featuring musicians

Royce Lovett,

Mach X,

Craetorus,

spoken word poet KaRaMalsms

live painter Kay the Paint Lady

Curated by: Jamaar Smiley

ROYCE LOVETT: https://www.roycelovett.com/

Royce Lovett groomed his lyrical skills for years as an underground emcee...growing from influences like Bob Marley, Mos Def and the Motown greats. Lovett has been sharpening his genre bending style since beginning his career over a decade ago. Throughout that time, he independently toured the globe and performed alongside the likes of Wale, Vince Staples, George Clinton, P-Funk, and more. Lovett released a series of independent albums and after signing to a major, released two EPs. He stirred up a genuine & authentic style steeped in hip-hop, soul, and rock guitar, receiving acclaim from BET, Jet Magazine, and more. 
 Lovett says, “When listeners hear my music, I hope they walk away feeling heroic,” he leaves off. “Music doesn't change people. That comes from within. I do think that music can push them over the edge. It’d be amazing if I can help do that.”

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MACH X:

When you combine a highly skilled piano player and composer, an exceptional bassist, a highly skilled percussionist, and a saxophonist that melts the room, you would still only have a glimpse of the versatility of this awe-inspiring band! Mach X (pronounced: Maak Ten) is Multi-talented acoustic concert harmony to the tenth degree!! A Mach number, being the ration to indicate the speed of sound, is a most fitting way to begin to describe the band. Each member, being stellar solo musicians, combines the raw gift that is black culture with love of music and creation to become an exceptional, highly sought-after, musical explosion. They are an exceptionally creative, naturally gifted, group of young musicians, blending the sounds of funk, rhythm and blues, jazz, swing, hip-hop, and gospel with precision and harmony, to create an experience that has been recognized time and time again as the “Spirit of the Northwest”.

CRAETORUS:

Darla Rae, a local Bremertonian (from Bremerton, WA) of delicacy and poignance and all in all, humanness. A first generation, filipinx paving the ways for femmes and queer’s alike. A multi instrumentalist and multifaceted vocalist, their jazzy and alternative approach mixes haunting and ethereal lyrics and melody. They have been a solo artist since 2018 starting out in Bremerton, but music has been part of their life from generations past. With their love for connection with others, their tenacity for the awkwardness of life, and all the in-between crevices of being human, you will feel called out in their musical presence and in the midst of seeing what you think is there, you suddenly feel more than what the cognitive eye can see. They’ve played in venues such as The Triple Door, The Sunset Tavern, The Vera Project, Central Saloon, Tim’s Tavern, and consistently gigs with Sofar Sounds Seattle. Darla Rae keeps their horizons open and collaborates in all kinds of musical projects. From rap, to rock, to synths, to guitar, they recently featured as a back up vocalist in a Tiny Desk performance for Brittany Davis and friends. They’ve recently started a band for their original music, naming themselves as “Craetorus”. With many band member iterations, they’ve allowed for musical evolution to continue with many plans to look forward to.

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KaRaMalsms:

KaRaMaIsmS (pronounced Kah-Rah-Mah-Isms), hails from central Washington, a small-town girl with city girl energy!! She is an extraordinary Spoken Word artist, orator and visionary who loves to share intimately crafted, original pieces. After witnessing Oprah recite a poem in such a stellar manner, she knew her calling was to share her story through Spoken Word. She is a women's empowerment specialist and advocate for providing services to survivors of family violence, bringing awareness to the power of healing, and releasing of toxic and traumatic events from both childhood and adulthood to young women from all walks of life.

KaRaMaIsmS spirit is bright, her words are thought provoking and controversial, but her mission of truth and healing are always at the forefront of her art. You can find her storytelling as a part of The Griot Party Experience, spreading healing and awareness on cultural and community podcasts or spitting truth on the stage at her latest one woman spoken word/storytelling show.

One thing we know for certain, this Woman, this Queen, this Oracle of a poet reaches deep into the soul and sets a stage for healing that we all need.

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KAY THE PAINT LADY:

Kay The Paint Lady is a full time Seattle based artist since 2016. She creates. She paints. She teaches. She Parties. She’s been sharing her love for all things art. She loves to bring the community together for paint & sips, vendor pop ups, live painting events, spoken word, workshops and much more! @kay_thepaintlady

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