Do D.A.T January Update~

Peace Family!

I mean that literally and figuratively. I've gone from being a bad Do D.A.T. with few updates to a busy Do D.A.T. with many updates in the short short span of a month. very proud of myself. Enough with the pleasantries on to with the updates~

1st Off BIG SHOUT ZION I MASSIVE~ These cats have been putting down for a long time and continue to rep the bay area hip hop scene. i"m estatic to be performing on the same bill with these dudes this friday 1.21.11 at the New Parrish (old Sweet jimmies)in downtown Oakland

Doors at 800pm show starts at 930pm presale tickets are $20- $25 at the door +18


you can listen to RAWWW a Song off Zion I's Search and Seizure mixtape with Zumbi Duece Eclipse & Bambu!! by clicking ~> HERE enjoy.







Also 1/25/11 I'm back at my FAVORITE place to be in Uptown Oakland Somar bar for an evening of music and magic and a few special guest. The event is free 21+ show starts around 9:30ish come drink be merry. Check out facebook invite ~> HERE








LAST but certainly not LEAST 1.28.11 Rockit Room SF with the Legendary Rappin 4tay~
Big Shout to the Musical master minds Dynamic Truth for putting this bill together Homies Brwn Bflo, Beatroplis and Broken Halo will also be blessing the stage guaranteed to be a good night!! check Facebook invite ~> HERE






Good catching up wit you as alawys you can listen to the latest Do D.A.T Music, Videos Photos at Reverbnation.com/DoDat

HOLLLLA!

Hello! I've been a really bad Do D.A.T. i haven't been reaching out like i should be i promise to make this up to you with a consistent line of communication and so many goodies your dentist will thank me later :)

I hope all is been good with you i'll keep this up date short and to the point i've got a few performances coming up and I would Absolutely love your presence at all if not any. of theses events.


1st off~ Monday 12/20/10

#MondaySoul 12.20 @StreetsRadio Feat. Priscilla Cruz @1O_A_K aka Brandon McFarland @GotSamm aka Samantha Evans @Jbillion aka Jamonn JBillion Bolton Hosted By @DoDATamen aka Davin A. Thompson & More Plus Sponsor Highline Jeweler RSVP Info On Flyer!



come celibrate 4 years of Streets Iz Talking radio and donate a toy for our holiday toy drive~


2nd off~ Tuesday 12/28/10

BeatRock Music Presents



The big bra BAMBU will be in the Bay Area rocking the ElboRoom with myself and BRWN BFLO and K-LUV. This event is sure to be a HOTT one, don't miss out.

You can check out some work i've done with BAMBU here~


TAKE THE 5 Prod by 6fingers


Last but not least~ Friday 12/31/10



12 31 10!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

Eastside Arts and Holla Back Present.....

Paid Poet $ocietys' Black & Gold Ball- New Years Eve

Join the Paid Poets as we bring in the New Year with Dancing, Poetry, and Live Performances by:

~ Do D.A.T.
~ Epiphany Castro
~ Ras Ceylon
~ Sinista Z
~ WolfhawkJaguar,
~ Wordslanger
and more.....

Dresscode: Dressy Casual
VIP and
$10 Presale Tix Available - Hit the Inbox for details
Admission: $20


Lots of things Lined up 2011, I promise to keep you informed and entertained

Stat Tuned

holla back~

Oakland In Blue Listening Experience : vol 5

Wow! Here we are in 2010 and the momentum for Oakland in Blue is building each and every day. I can't be thankful enough for all the love and support you all have shown. With that being said I'm going to keep this up date short and sweet.

“THE BRIDGE” VIDEO IS DONE!!!!!
Big Shout Erica Eng!



She came, she saw, she made a bomb ass video! Erica and I have collaborated in the past and she is one of my favorite directors. Her work speaks for itself. Check her out @ www.ericaeng.com

We're premiering my first music video this Sunday, January 24th @ Somar Bar in Downtown Oakland.

CLICK HERE to have a listen to “The Bridge”


Event Info below!



In addition to the video premiere, you folks will also be blessed with a LIVE performance by San Francisco’s very own Melina Jones! This emcee owns any space she steps into and this is definitely a performance you do not want to miss... SOOOOO get your butt in gear!!!! :P







photo's By ID ~ www.flickr.com/photos/id510/





www.flickr.com/photos/id510/








SEE YOU SOON! HOLLER!!!!!

D.AT.'s what's up Oakland In Blue Vol 4 *~* 12 20 09

what up ya'll i know this is CRAZY last minute but i wanted to make sure i updated you on what happened At Vol.3 and what's happening with vol4.

SOOOOOO last Time At the Oakland In Blue listening Experince...

Do D.A.T and Mic G In Front Of Somar Bar



Mic G doing his thang.


Big Shout Wren & Melina



Mic G the smooth Operator


AuraDilia


Isis G And the homie Vernell ~The Vidographer


THIS TIME!! We are pleased to bring you the soulful stylings of Sia Shawn. you can read more about here on Oakland Local

http://oaklandlocal.com/event/2009/12/oakland-blue-listening-experience-volume-4-ft-siaira-shawn







Do D.A.T.!!







BIG SHOUT!!!!!

DO D.A.T. & Felice ~The Manager




SEE YOU SOON!!!!
PS THE BRIDGE VIDEO IS DONE!!! WE'LL BE PREMIERING IN JANUARY. STAY TUNED. AND STAY SAFE.

PHOTO's BY I.D. www.flickr.com/photos/id510/

O.I.B. Expo Vol 3.

Love Peace And Hair Grease!! Hope all is well with you and yours!! I'd like to thank every one for coming out to the last Oakland In Blue Listening Experience with my sis, Isis G. the night was inspirational,musical and HELLA fun. Isis G truly is illuminating. :)

Here are some photos courtesy of I.D.510 http://www.flickr.com/photos/id510/











Up Coming Events

11/22/09~

Oakland In Blue Listening Experience VOL 3!!!!!




Ladies And Gentlemen meet MIC G!!! Emcee, Painter, Philanthropist...;0) AND our next guest at The Somar Bar! Check him out. http://www.myspace.com/michelangelomusic





Other Do D.A.T. performances to put on you calendar are~

Nov 29th 2009 FreshSteps @ Luka's Taproom In downtown Oakland FREE 21+
doors open at 9 show at 10 and it ends at 12.

A early heads up for December 14th 2009 @ the Air Lounges Monday night soul series. in downtown Oakland. more of this in the December update.


Thank god for Eng Family!!! BIG SHOUT ERICA ENG aka Piggy!!


Do D.A.T. and Erica Eng are at it again! This time it's a video for my 1st single of off Oakland In Blue entitled "The Bridge" Featuring the SFC Emcee Melina Jones.(Big Shout) The Shoot went extremely well and i can't wait for you all to see the finished product. which is due out end of next month or early January 2010. The last time Erica and I collaborated we did a video short called "Spittas" you can check it out here! ----->Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1VIhvz8fFA

Here are some shots from the video shoot!!!


Big Shout To my Nephew Vernell for filming the behind the scene of the Bridge" video.

Oakland In Blue Update!!!!

What It Do Family?


I'm still riding high off of our very 1st Oakland in blue listening experience!!! So High In fact, Do D.A.T.Music group and Fresh Vibe Media will be continuing The Oakland In Blue Listening experience as a series @ the Somar downtown/uptown oakland 1727 17th telegraph. FREE!!!! COME SUPPORT!! FREE!! 21+

This month 10/25/09 our guest will be none other than!! *drum roll please..... ISIS GENISIS!!!! (duh.:)






Thank you for making The Oakland In Blue listening experience phenomenal!! i am 95% percent done with the recording process and look forawrd to starting post production this month.

Here are are a few flicks from the event via I.D. (Good lookin out homie!)

Flickr.com/id510


















BIG SHOUT Tiffany Eng




My home girl Tiffany Eng who just happens to be a gifted photographer and a dedicated educator is doing a photo journal about bay area artist and I'm being featured !!!You should roll through and bring at least everyone you know. ;)

The Exhibition will be showing 0ct 7th through the 31st in sanfransico ALSO I will be performing at the reception on Oct 22nd more info and photo's below,











AND NOW FOR THE SHOUT OUTS





Devil's pie is turning 2!!! so of course we gotta bring the gr8 Dj Phatrick up for a spin or two. come join Dj Un D Fine Wonway Posibul, Do D.A.T. and Loma Lo On OCT 29th 2009 at the namu bar.



XTRA TALL shout out to the most wonderflow Coco Peila!!! DOing big thangs check her out on wire tap mag+++++>

http://www.wiretapmag.org/blogs/education/44449











HOLLA!