Austin Antoine
(USA)
Free Association (A Freestyle Collective)
(2019)
Date(s) & Time(s): May 8 (8:30 PM) and May 10 (7:00 PM)
Duration: 60 mins (w/out intermission)
Venue: Monkeybrains
Location: 933 Treat Ave, SF, CA 94110
Ticket Information
Early Bird: $20, Gen Adm: $25, Door: $30
For the best deals, see multiple shows with a discount Festival Pass.
Production Credits
Singers / Rappers: Austin Antoine, Calvin Black
DJ: Young EllaBaker
Artist Website
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Free Association (A Freestyle Collective)
This unique production merges hip hop, improvisation and comedy into a high-energy performance shaped entirely by the audience. It is the audience’s ideas that fuel the freestyles, scenes, and stories as skilled performers flip suggestions into music and laughter. Blending the spontaneous charm of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” with the rhythm-driven creativity of “Freestyle Love Supreme,” the show guarantees a new adventure every night.
Artist Biographies
Austin Antoine
Austin Antoine is a Washington DC based performance artist who blends music and poetry, with soulful vocals and introspective lyrics. A graduate of California Institute of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater, Austin has built an artistic career through touring performances, musical collaborations, and creative workshops. His work has been featured with major brands including NBA 2K, ViacomCBS, Habit Burger, Universal, and the BBC. He also wrote and appeared in the 2021 film Summertime, directed by Carlos López Estrada. His latest EP, The Rest is History, is available on multiple digital platforms including Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Music.
Calvin Black
Calvin Black is a Northern California rapper, singer, producer, and overall powerhouse artist. Originally from Redding California, Calvin's artistic endeavors have been likened to the introspective rap of the 90s blended with the sultry neo-soul vocals of the mid 00's. His recent project RESET can be heard on all streaming platforms and performances can be seen on his Youtube, Instagram, and throughout the NorCal region.
Young Ellabaker
Young Ellabaker will weave in and out of genres and decades for a healthy dance party and sonic experience for all walks of life. With 13 years behind the decks, Young Ellabaker started DJing in Baltimore after college and has since become a staple in the Bay Area music scene. She’s played major festivals such as Oakland Pride, San Francisco Pride, Life is Living, Soulovely, and Juneteenth Celebrations in Baltimore and Stockton.
