The way Slade Martin (he goes by Slade) sees things, local artists, especially musicians, are all interested in the same thing, which is to be seen and heard. They might take different approaches when it comes to the music or art they make, but they want others to enjoy it, or at least give it a try.
That’s why he came up with the idea for Crossgen, a showcase for creatives at Music Box @ Ziggy’s at 8 Saturday night.
“We will have 22 artists doing everything from spoken word to rock ‘n’ roll to hip-hop,” Slade says.
The evening also will include dancers, food, a full bar, a raffle and a freestyle cypher contest.
Slade says this is a chance for fans and musicians to get outside of their normal genre and sample new things and meet new people.