Episode 473: A Beat Happening

About this episode

Dan Cable chats with Luvjonez and Free Tillman about the history and evolution of A Beat Happening, a music showcase in Portland.

A Beat Happening is a DIY, free, monthly, all ages, all genres, all identity inclusive music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Luvjonez (ABH Founder) and Free Tillman (Lee H. Tillman)I chatted with the duo and reflected with them on the 9 year history of A Beat Happening. We talked the evolution of the events, community building, favorite events, core memories, sustainability, and more. The 9 year anniversary show is on June 21st. It is FREE and ALL AGES. To keep up with Luvjonez, Free Tillman, A Beat Happening, and the podcast please check out the links below.---------------------------------------------------Thank you to DistroKid for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. Use the link below to receive 30% off your first year of DistroKid services.https://distrokid.com/?c=cableA Beat Happening:https://abeathappening.orgLuvjonez:https://luvjonezmusic.com/showshttps://luvjonez.bandcamp.com/musicLee H. Tillman aka Free Tillman:Comedy Special -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDfXeMfydREMusic…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Cable

Guests: Luvjonez, Free Tillman

Topics covered

• music showcase
• community building
• DJ events
• Portland music scene
• event evolution

Keywords

• A Beat Happening
• music producer
• DJ showcase
• Portland
• community events
• Luvjonez
• Free Tillman
• DistroKid

Sponsors

DistroKid

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: A Beat Happening

Places: Portland, Oregon

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