January 11, 2014 featured a show at The Basement with performances by AL-D, E.T., the Grips, DJ Rate, Wally Clark, Swap Meet Symphony, and special guests. This was a free event with doors at 9pm. The Basement is located at 1604 8th Ave S #330, Nashville, TN 37203.
The event was featured by the Nashville Scene as a Critics' Pick:
"You know who had a helluva a 2013? Al-motherfuckin’-D, that’s who. The dude has been playing all sorts of shows — art, hip-hop, whatever kinda shows you’ve got — dropped a dope mixtape, and won a Best of Nashville. But 2014 has ushered in the same old plan for ol’ Al-to-the-D: Hustle, hustle, hustle. His first gig of the year features some of the city’s finest and funkiest bands and DJs, plus a whole slew of MCs, all throwing down in one giant orgy of a hip-hop night. Plus it’s all hosted by Music City’s Sultan of Suave, the Duke of Dashing, the one the only Grand Marshal of Gummy Soul, Mr. Wally Clark. Which is a damn solid way to start off your new year. The show is free, and it’s presented by Nashville Fringe Festival." —Sean L. Maloney
Photos by Chris DeLine. Video by Make it POP! Creations.