The Gem City Get Down is returning to Blind Bob’s on Saturday, July 9 at 10 p.m. Come check out Dayton’s favorite Hip Hop party with a purpose and a big heart. Hosted by local legends MC Picket Fence with sounds provided by the TBR Lodge DJs. Timeless party with an old-school vibe!
All proceeds from the event will benefit Polar Bear Book Swap. So, come on out and hit the dance floor as Trunk Bound Regime entertain to educate.
The Gem City Get Down is an event that focuses on feeding the local community and helping others worldwide through charity. Each event not only entertains it also spreads awareness in the community. Each event will benefit a charity or two chosen by the artists involved. In an interview today with Mike Cooley, one of the creators of the events.
“This is our first event since COVID in 2019.” Cooley said. “Everyone is invited to come out young (over 21) and old.”
The Gem City Get Down was started by members of the Dayton Hip Hop Dialogue as an alternative to your typical local Hip Hop show. This is not your typical format of rapper after rapper performing on stage. The Gem City Get Down highlights all elements of Hip Hop in an old-school party atmosphere. B-boys, B-girls, DJs, Emcees, Graf writers, and party people from all over under one roof getting down to the music!
“We get an eclectic mix of ages at the Gem City Get Down events. Events are for anyone 21 and older.” Cooley said. “It is an old-school hip hop party modeled after a time even before rappers.”
Chuck Papp, a musician himself and manager at Omega Music in the Oregon District in downtown Dayton, has worked alongside Cooley and Picket Fence at the music store for several years.
“These guys know how to get down, so get down to the Gem City Get Down!” Papp said.
They feel it is important to give back to the community both locally and globally. Gem City Get Down is the perfect opportunity to do just that!
Their Inaugural event was held in Dayton, OH at Jay & Jeans on Leo St and benefited the local food bank. People came in droves, donating hundreds of canned goods in the dead of winter.
“We hope you will continue to party with us and support the global community with us. Long live Hip Hop!” Gem City Get Down.
Diane Sikora
Social Media Manager/Intern