Category Archives: In-Store Performances

Acid Reign in store during Art Walk Apr 4, 2015

Acid_reign_gcs_art_walkApril 4th, 2015. We were thrilled to have Beond and Gajah a.k.a. Acid Reign join us in our gallery for the last art walk. GCS has known these cats for quite some time and they never cease to amaze. We copped their latest release “Losaka” which they released with Japanese MC Gebo. Make sure to get you copy today!Beond_gcs_art_walk

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The Psycho Realm x Big Sleeps meet and greet

PSYCHO_REALM_Big_sleeps_1GCS is proud to host The Psycho Realm once again in our gallery for a meet and greet and product release. This time, they are joined by the world renown artist Big Sleeps. There will only be two events where you can cop the limited edition tee because once they sell out, they are gone forever. Event scheduled to run from 12 noon to 4pm, Sunday April 12th, 2015. We’ll see you there.PSYCHO_REALM_Big_sleeps

Spaceship Tour kicks off at GCS Santa Ana March 14, 2015

Gremlin_gcs_instore_hiphop_7March 14th, 2015. Gremlin, Hands, and the rest of the Wise Owls crew kicked of their “Spaceship” tour in our gallery saturday night. We’ve hosted these cats before and the turn out for the show was great. The night included performances by Asem Pria, Rock-Oh!, Modern Day Soulja, ESKO ,ADON, RX, Vibes and Koncept714.Gremlin_gcs_instore_hiphop

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Psycho Realm Meet and Greet May 2, 2014

Sick_jacken_psycho_realm_gcs_meet_and_greet_7Take a look at the last time that GCS hosted Sick Jacken, Cynic and DJ FM, collectively known as The Psycho Realm, for a meet and greet in our art gallery. This time they were joined by 2Mex. As you can see, there was a good amount of fans that came out to see these artists. The event was scheduled to push the Psycho de Mayo concert at The Yost. GCS is always honored and appreciative to be able to host the type of events that bring artists closer to the people that support them.Sick_jacken_psycho_realm_gcs_meet_and_greet

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#showcase626 take over GCS Pomona July 19,2014

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“Big Rob” the Champ has been one of the most active promoters in the underground hip hop scene in the last couple of years. Talk about always hustling, this guy is mad active. Putting together music and art events at various bars, concert halls and shops, his #showcase626 events have definitely brought quality acts to audiences that are hungry for that underground so cal hip hop culture. Here is a look back at an event he put together at the GCS clothing store in Pomona. Music by Destruct, Delta 9 MC’s, Quaesar, Aliano, Name Science, Jouney into Zion,  Fewrocks, Nariz and DJ Splice. Live Beats by Spok and Rokem. Live art by Meezy, Duer, Darcs, Rambo, and MC Mega. Look out for much more from #showcase626.Showcase626_gcs_pomona_instore_26

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“Live Free” by ENDZ – album release in-store MAR 1st, 2015

Endz_gcs_instore_14March 1st, 2015 GCS Santa Ana was proud to host ENDZ from Locally Grown Collective for his “Live Free” album release show. Also on the night’s line up was Severe the MCSage One and Dj Lala, and Vel The Wonder. Great night, the room was packed and everyone was treated to a hell of a  show. GCS would like to congratulate ENDZ once again on his album release (and birthday!). Look out for more from ENDZ and LGCLTV.Endz_gcs_instore_13 Continue reading “Live Free” by ENDZ – album release in-store MAR 1st, 2015

The Funky Gallery July 26, 2014 at GCS Pomona

The_funky_gallery_gcs_artshowJuly 26th, 2014. Due to the GCS Clothing store Santa Ana moving, this art show was moved to the GCS in Pomona. Mark Funk curated his first art show which included visual artists as well as MC’s and DJ’s. GCS got to know Mark throughout the years as a good customer, he would always go out of his way to attend our various art shows and in store performances and eventually he became a great friend to the shop. We’ll be on the look out for more events planned by this Mark and his company BFLY. Art work by Mark Funk, JROZ, Jamie Johnson, Jonathan Martinez, Kenos One, 3rdi, Eddie Fowler, Jo A., Joseph Gutierrez a.k.a Sefjo, and Danny Boi. Music performances by Nikko LA, Konami Homi, Hanna, Enimal and DJ Soulone on the cuts.Funky_gallery_gcs_art_show

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The Top to Bottom Tour AUG 2, 2104 GCS Pomona

Top_to_bottom_tour_pawz_gcsAugust 2nd, 2014. Taking place at our original GCS clothing store in Pomona, PAWZ ONE brought an in store event entitled “The Top to Bottom Tour”. Going down right before the 3rd annual “Mind Clouders fest” at The Fox theatre in downtown Pomona, the in store included performances by Mal Practice, Swift Dixshun and Mando the DJ and of course PAWZ ONE.The_top_to_bottom_tour_pawz_one

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LGCLTV presents ENDZ live at GCS

Endz_gcs_vel_the_wonder_hiphopLGCLTV presents ENDZ live at GCS Santa Ana MARCH 1st, 2015. Join us on a sunday afternoon as ENDZ from Locally Grown Collective joins us to celebrate the release of his album “Live Free”. As special guests for the event, the line up includes Vel The Wonder, Severe, Sage One and a DJ Set by INDJNOUS. It’s an early event, running from 5pm until 8pm. Don’t sleep on this!

SPACESHIP TOUR hits GCS santa ana

Gremlin_gcs_santaana_dtsa_instoreComing MARCH 14, 2015. GCS is proud to announce that the SPACESHIP TOUR will make a stop at GCS santa ana. Headlining the tour is Gremlin with Hands. Also on the tour is Asem Pria and Rock-Oh!.  Looks like the special guests for this show are Modern Day Soulja, Esko, Adon, RX, Vibes and Koncept714. We can’t wait for some great music! As always, the show here is all ages and free. 6 pm until 9pm.

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Scarub in store FEB 7th, 2015

Scarub,gcs,dtsa,hiphop,santaanahiphopGCS would like to thank Scarub for coming through during the art walk and rocking a great in store performance for those lucky ones that caught the show. In fact, Scarub was the first music performer to bless our Broadway location with an in store performance, so you know that we had to invite him back to begin the new history of the 4th st location. Don’t sleep on his latest endeavour “Want For Nothing” you can purchase the album here.

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Common Ground in store DEC 13, 2013 flashback!

We’re still playing catch up with this blog. Today we revisit the time that #thecommonground took over our gallery for a great in store performance. Curtiss King, Stevie Crooks, Noa James, Speach Impediments, WAJU, Jmelen and Calligraphy blessed the gallery with some great music. Make sure you follow BRICKTOYAFACE for more info and more fire.

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SCARUB in store added to “All Our Love 2” art show..

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we are very pleased to announce that SCARUB will be our special guest for art walk on FEB 7th during the “All Our Love 2” art show. He’s been one of our favorite emcees of all time, we are happy that he can take time out of his busy schedule to rock a set at GCS santa ana.. as always, the event is all ages and free!. . art show runs from 7pm until 11pm.. not sure when he’s going to perform yet.. stay tuned!

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#showcase626 takes over GCS Santa Ana… JAN 17th, 2015

showcase626flyerJAN 17th, 2015… GCS was honored to host Big Rob, Mary Alex  and the #showcase626 crowd as they took over our gallery for the night. And what a night! Every emcee that grabbed the mic came correct and had this place jumpin’. It was great to get the live music vibe back into GCS santa ana. Here is a run down of the artists that were on hand: Spliff Hemingway, Poetik Force, Infinate Wizdom, AM Oner, Geno Boombox, Kahlee, DUBIE, Daejo x Kyirim and Nine Trey Nous. DJ RAWZ held it down behind the turntables all night long. Adding a visual element to the evening, we had DUER, Geno Boombox and Bubbles Magazine here  We can’t wait to bring down the #showcase626 crew again. Much love and respect to all the artists that came through.

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The ‘Cypher Effect’ goes down at GCS Santa Ana

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Oct 25, 2013… Well known and industry respected video project named “The Cypher Effect” came out to the GCS in Santa Ana to shoot their latest episode. The project combines hip hop mc’s from different areas into an old school cypher in order to showcase their talent for the wider audience. On this occasion, the shooting of the cypher was open to the lucky people that came to our gallery to witness the show. As ususal, all the acts did amazing work and can be viewed here. The art work in the background is courtesy of artist Haunted Euth, make sure you check out his work.

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NOV 30th, 2013 in store at GCS Santa Ana…

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Well, it doesn’t happen often. not sure of the cause, maybe it was the itis that you get from Thanksgiving dinner. Or perhaps the fact that the long weekend started on Weds night and by Saturday night people are beat, spent and over all rundown from too much food and drink. Whatever the case may be, the attendance to this in store was light but consisted of good people, down for the cause and great music. Big thanks to Longevity , GEL ROC and Mes1dge for rocking the mic.Longevity,gcs,hiphop,dtsa

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The Common Grounds comes to GCS Santa Ana… DEC 13th… in store!

For those of you that are familiar with Noa James, Curtis King, Stevie Crooks and the rest of the gang, you know that they usually tear stuff up in Pomona and the surrounding areas. Now we have worked it out to bring them to our OC location… I hope this provides them with a new fan base. I’m sure they’ll win some hearts and minds that night.. as always, free and all ages… DEC 13th, 2013.. 7pm…

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presented by Brick to Ya Face and Noa James….

Prismatic Nov. 17th 2012

The “Prismatic” art show was put together to celebrate the launch of the new fashion blog GOLD REICH, created by the very talented Teresa Del Val. The mission was to put together a very impactful all female line up of visual as well as musical artists.

The night opened to a strong crowd that came out to see and hear all new works. Our eyes were treated by the works of Irene Garcia, Des Boobs, Aurora Lady and Teresa Del Val. And the ears were blessed with the tunes of DJ Lala, Germ Free, Gavlin and Topdime (Black Roses) and Ill Camile.

We hope to have the return of PRISMATIC sometime in 2014… stay tuned…

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