next up is comic con! Cali peeps will have at least 3 opportunities to have a great time..

Thursday, 7/22/10

Comic Con 2010 Showcase!
@ The legendary Casbah, http://www.casbahmusic.com/
2501 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
w/MC Lars, MC Frontalot and YT Cracker
doors at 8, i’m on @ 9.
$18 in adv, $20 at door

Friday, 7/23/10

In-Store Performance at Access Hip Hop:
1537 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
5:30 PM
FREE!!

Sunday 7/25/10

Comic-Concert
@ Dream Street Live
2228 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107
Live performance w/The Megas
7:30 PM
$8

Next stop on the Forever Famicom express is Nerdapalooza in Central Florida.

if you haven’t yet, PLEASE buy that ticket now!

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/107962

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18, 2010
WHERE: Orlando Airport Marriott

* 7499 Augusta National Drive
* Orlando, Florida 32822 USA
* Phone: 1-407-851-9000
* Fax: 1-407-857-6211
* Sales: 1-407-816-4021
* Sales fax: 1-407-859-0552
* Toll-free: 1-800-380-6751

SCHEDULE: (times you might hear Random rapping are in BOLD)
10:00 am – 10:30 am :: Doors Open
10:30 am – 10:45 am :: Opening Ceremonies

10:45 am – 11:15 am :: HD Ninja
11:20 am – 11:50 am :: Positive Attitude
11:55 am – 12:25 pm :: Krondor Krew
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm :: Dr. Awkward
1:05 pm – 1:35 pm :: Random Encounter
1:40 pm – 2:10 pm :: My Parents Favorite Music
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm :: MegaRan
2:50 pm – 3:20 pm :: Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew
3:25 pm – 3:55 pm :: Devo Spice

Lunch Break

4:25 pm – 5:10 pm :: Shael Riley & the Double Ice Backfire
5:15 pm – 6:00 pm :: George Hrab
6:05 pm – 6:50 pm :: Sci-Fried
6:55 pm – 7:40 pm :: Schaffer the Darklord
7:45 pm – 8:45 pm :: Killer Robots!
8:50 pm – 9:35 pm :: Kirby Krackle
9:40 pm – 11:00 pm :: The Protomen

After Hours
Epic Win Burlesque Show starring Schaffer the Darklord
11:00 pm – 11:45 pm :: $5

Sunday Schedule

10:00 am – 10:30 am :: Doors Open
10:30 am – 10:45 am :: Opening Ceremonies

10:45 am – 11:30 am :: Open Mic

11:35 am – 12:05 pm :: Rappy Mcrapperson
12:10 pm – 12:40 pm :: Emergency Pizza Party
12:40 pm – 1:25 pm :: Scrub Club Records
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm :: Worm Quartet
2:05 pm – 2:35 pm :: 3P!C-1
2:40 pm – 3:10 pm :: Zombies! Organize!!
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm :: The great Luke Ski

Lunch Break

4:25 pm – 4:55 pm :: The Adventures of Duane and BrandO
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm :: ZeaLouS1 and the BOSSFIGHTS
5:35 pm – 6:05 pm :: Marc with a C
6:10 pm – 7:10 pm :: Wizard Rock Power Hour
The Ministry of Magic, The House of Black, and Fred Lives
7:15 pm – 8:00 pm :: Super 8Bit Brothers
8:05 pm – 8:50 pm :: The Megas
8:55 pm – 9:40 pm :: Yip-Yip
9:45 pm – 11:00 pm :: MC Frontalot

got a request? get it to me fast!

see ya in Orlando.

first stop, Charlotte, at the Milestone Club, with The ThoughtCriminals and BleuBird.

check the fly(er) ish, son.. stay tuned to the Shows Page for the rest of the dates.

if you happen to be a person that needs more Mega Ran music, then check out “Commando!”

download:
iTunes
Amazon!

I didn’t even want to perform that night… in fact the show itself is pretty much a blur. Worst was I had to drive from Nashville to Philly that next day, all alone. I played “Man In The Mirror” about 75 times on repeat, no joke.

It’s a shame, because as great as MJ was… we took his talent and influence for granted. There will never ever be another Michael Jackson, and we were blessed to be able to see you at your peak.

When MJ won all those Grammys in 1985, I remember begging my mom to stay up later, to see how many he would win. Up until the credits rolled on the show, I was sure he would win 15 or 20.

I felt like I lost an uncle, a family member that day. Words really can’t express MJ’s influence on my childhood, my culture, my life. I still have a pic of myself in the Thriller jacket dancing to some MJ (I won’t upload that, don’t ask). There’s no way I can ever repay him for all the memories, but I figured I’d try the best way I knew how. I created a tribute song to one of my favorite MJ tunes, “Off The Wall.”

Here’s my song with DN3, collectively known as The RandomBeagle – “Enjoy Yourself”

Random and DN3 (The RandomBeagle) – “Enjoy Yourself”
DOWNLOAD NOW!

Thanks.

click image to order.

Now, I’ve collected most of our interviews on Forever Famicom, as well as some bonus stuff, so you can check those out here.

Random and K-Murdock interview with the Find (pt 1)
In the last interview, I said: I want this album to be a bridge, for hip hoppers and for video gamers. For video-gamers who never thought they were cool enough to like hip hop, and for hip hoppers who thought they were TOO cool to acknowledge video games that aren’t called ‘Madden’ and ‘Call of Duty’. To me that’s really the extent..

This Week In Geek – Birdman’s Boombox – Interview with Random and Mike Dodd
Click here to hear the audio

1Up.com Podcast interview with Random and K-Murdock
K Murdock: It started about three years ago. To give you some backstory about how I met Ran, I was working at XM Satellite Radio as an audio engineer and on the side I hosted a show called Subsoniq that plays underground and progressive hip-hop. In the mail I had gotten a package with two CDs: The Call and the first Mega Ran album. Ran didn’t know at the time that K Murdock from Subsoniq was also K Murdock from the group Panacea. I loved both the albums but I was flipping out because I had never heard anyone do anything like Mega Ran. I hit him up on Myspace and said we should collaborate.

*BONUS!* SXSW Podcast: Nerdcore 101
Random, YTCracker, MC Frontalot and Jesse Dangerously

click here to listen to the entire panel.

Get Forever Famicom NOW!

Well here we are! it’s been a long time coming, but we’re here! Forever Famicom Day!

FOREVER FAMICOM is the much talked about collaboration album by Random and K-Murdock, celebrating the old school and new school.

Check out 1UP.com’s excellent interview.

Reviews, Reviews, and More Reviews are beginning to pour in, keep em coming!

if you’re on Twitter, today is the day to hit up hashtag #ForeverFamicom to let people know about the project!

Once per day, I’ll pick a random tweeter (that’s what they’re called, right? ) who uses the hashtag #foreverfamicom to get a FREE T-Shirt or Forever Famicom magnet! you can’t beat free..

Next question is… what do you think? What song should we shoot a video for? anything stand out to you? let us know. we’ve got some ideas up the sleeve.

WHAT IS FOREVER FAMICOM?? (refresher course by Random and K-Murdock)

also as a reward for being a super supporter, save 45% on any Random music purchase at http://random.bandcamp.com with the code “megaranrocks” (no quotes)

Still like picking up CDs at stores? Forever Famicom is now in these stores:

Fat Beats Records (with free T-Shirt!)

7600 Melrose Avenue,

Los Angeles, CA‎ – (323) 655-8997

Fat Beats Records

406 Avenue of the Americas,

New York, NY‎ – (212) 673-3883

LA Underground

2000 Central Avenue Southeast,

Albuquerque, NM‎ – (505) 246-9455

‎more locations being added, like as I type!‎

Not in your local store? Okay, do one of two things:

* email me your local store’s info
* get yours with rush shipping by clicking the link here…

or at Underground Hip-Hop.com:

Mega Ran (aka Random) & K-Murdock feat. Ariano, In80, Jermiside, Schaffer The Darklord – Forever Famicom (Audio CD)

don’t forget, those who preordered should be on the lookout for a Bonus Beats pak THIS WEEK containing instrumentals and unreleased tracks!

but there’s MORE!

my brother from another Haj of DUMHI is dropping a super dope project this month, called The Jungle.

his 1st single, “Philly Cousins” with Reef The Lost Cauze, is burning up right now, and I’m on the 2nd single, “Dumhi Cannons” with Ethel Cee.. A video for this song will premiere TODAY on the Dumhi website, so check it out!

DUMHI Cannons w/ Random & Ethel Cee from dumhi on Vimeo.

So to recap:

* Get Forever Famicom, either at a record store, or at this link.
* on Twitter? tag #foreverfamicom and win free stuff.
* Also support the new Dumhi project, at dumhi.com
* Let me know of any record stores in your area.
* Have a great day.

Peace and blessings.