Ms. Kam Franklin

Over the last 5 years, I’ve been lucky enough to be apart of the Houston Dubstep outfit, Gritsy. While my performance schedule hasn’t allowed me to attend every Gritsy in years past, I’ve been lucky enough to be apart of some really spectacular events, and the people I’ve met through Gritsy are some of the most wonderful people I’ve ever come across.My focus this last year has been elsewhere,and I realize it isn’t fair to continue on with Gritsy when my mind just isn’t in it.

I will be leaving Gritsy to focus on my band The Suffers, and I wish Suraj,Gilbert,Lea,Lee,John,Shane, and all the others my best.

Saturday marks their 6th anniversary,and I highly recommend that you attend. They are the heart of Houston Dubstep,and if you’ve never been to one of their events, you are truly missing out.

Much Love,

Kam

This weekend, I’m doing two solo gigs. If you’re around the H this weekend, and need something to do, come check me out!

Early Saturday evening, I’ll be performing alongside the genius Mills McCoin. He has organized this fantastic Rock-N- Roll Circus.It will be featuring live circus acts,booze samples,and various music acts.

Later that night, I’ll be making my return to Gritsy as an MC. It’s been a few months, and I’m ready to jump back in the saddle!

Hi it’s nomination time for the 2011 Houston Press Music Awards!When you get a chance, please click the link below, to vote. The categories I’m trying to get nominated for are Best female vocalist(#10), best new act(for my band The Suffers), and best reggae( The Suffers). I appreciate your time,and thank you for your support!

http://polls.houstonpress.com/polls/hou/musicawards2011/

My suggestions!

4.Best LP: Revelator-Sideshow Tramps

5.Best Mixtape: Screwdargab-Fat Tony

6.Best Song: Tramps and Freaks: See That My Grave is Kept Clean- Sideshow Tramps or “Home”- Fat Tony

7.Local Musician of the Year: Little Joe Washington

8.Best New Act: The Suffers

9.Best Male Vocals: Sergio Trevino(Buxton) or Patrick Kelly (The Suffers)

10.Best Female Vocals: Kam Franklin or my lovely friend Asli Omar

11. Best Songwriter: Craig Kinsey or Darrin Love

12.Best Rock: Roky Moon and Bolt

13.Best Indie/Alternative: The Tontons

14.Best Punk/Garage:Los Skarnales

15.Best Metal:…..hmmmm

16.Best Experimental/Noise:Grandfather Child

17. Best Electronic Act: Bang Bangs

18.Best Solo Rapper:Fat Tony or Nosaprise

19.Best Rap Group:

20.Best Rap DJ: IPOD Ammo

21.Best Club DJ/DJ Night- Suraj K/Gritsy

22.Best Pop Artist:

23.Best Latin: Los Skarnales

24.Best Reggae/Ska/Dub: The Suffers

25.Best Jazz: The Jazz Maurauders

26.Best Blues: Little Joe Washington

27. best Soul/Funk/R&B: The Suffers

28.Best Zydeco-Zydeco Dots

29.Best Country-Robert Ellis

30.Best Folk-Robert Ellis or Ancient Cat Society

31.Best Americana-Sideshow Tramps

32.Best Cover/Tribute Act- The Suffers

33.Best Guitarist: Adam Martinez

34.Best Bassist: Adam Castaneda

35.Best Drummer: Patrick Kelly(for Los Skarnales)

36.Best Keyboards: Patrick Kelly(for The Suffers)

37.best miscellaneous instrument: Robert Rodriguez

38.Best Producer: Steve Christensen

39.Best Radio Personality: Matt Sonzala or Fat Tony

40.Best Radio Station: KPFT

41.Best Radio Program: Damage Control

42.Best Record Store: Cactus

43. Best Local Label: Zenhill

44. Best Live Music Venue: Fitz

46.Best Scenester: Mark C. Austin

• Friday, September 16^th @ Fitzgerald’s doing a one song performance with Los Skarnales (I think 10 bux)
• Saturday, September 17^th @ Big star Bar with The Suffers, Step Bros, and Lower Life Form (FREE SHOW)
• Saturday, September 24^th @ Fitzgerald’s with Nosaprise opening for Mix Master Mike of the BEASTIE BOYS (7 bux,10 at the door)
• Saturday,October 1^st @ Mainstage for GRITSY! With Breakage

07.30.11 W/ The Suffers & DJ Moonstomp @ Avant Garden

08.13.11 I<3DUBSTEP! w/ 16Bit/Hulk/Gritsy/Texas Dub [8/13 Houston]

08.20.11 Gritsy w/Addison Groove at Mainstage (3016 Main St. Houston, 77002)

09.09.11 Sideshow Tramps CD Release at Fitzgerald’s

09.17.11 w/ The Suffers and Lower Life Form @ Big Star Bar