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thePeople

About Me


thePeople Party was started in November of 2007 by music lovers who felt the East Bay was being overlooked by Bay Area taste makers. Oakland, with its history as a community of immigrants, transplants, revolutionaries, leftists, artists, and people of color, was an obvious place to create a gathering focused on creative community building through art and culture.
thePeople aims to redefine nightlife in the East Bay by cultivating music, art, dance, fashion, cuisine, and community to create a soulful and eclectic experience. You can expect to hear gems from across the musical spectrum - progressive dance-hop to Afrobeat flavored house - the only limit imposed on the music is that it must move the body, mind, soul, or all three. Guest Chefs nourish thePeople with meaningful cuisines including locally and organically sourced food and foods that reflect the diverse cultural heritages of the community. Artisan vendors display and sell work including painting, jewelery, and clothing.
Check out our blog for video clips, links...all that...We'll see you on the dancefloor!...thePeople
Next Party: JULY 4th, 2009 @ the Mighty SF
ThePeople present....UNITED STATES OF MIND...
thePeople present...UNITED STATES OF MIND
July 4th can be a time of ambivalence. On the one hand, it’s the absolute definition of summer: a time to relax with friends and family. On the other hand, it calls up the complex history and politics of the US, brutal injustices existing along side timeless ideas of democratic inclusiveness.
This 4th of July, thePeople invite you to dance your joy and your pain as a celebration of freedom and a prayer of peace for the world-family.
Our resident djs, Be Brown, Cali and Cecil will be joined by Hakobo (one of the masterminds behind the Wonderful and Soul Slam parties) as we take the vibe across the bridge to Mighty where the whole family will fit comfortably and we can stretch out the night and fill it with rhythm.
We really want to see you there so that we can continue that same strong vibe that has grown up from a seed planted in Oakland. So save the date and let folks know...July 4th, its on.
Sending big big love to our People Crew. Let's do this kiddos! ....thePeople xoxoxoxo

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Optimists, music heads, dancers, artists,
chefs, activists, poets, friends, neighbors, thinkers,
like minded Bay Area folks....YOU!

My Blog

Thank You!!! ...UNITED STATES of MIND

Wow...you guys really don't play do you? The fourth of July party was way too much fun. Huge love to everyone who came out to make Saturday a success...especially those who crossed the bridge...you ar...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:20:00 GMT

thePeople present...UNITED STATES OF MIND

thePeople present...UNITED STATES OF MIND July 4th can be a time of ambivalence. On the one hand, its the absolute definition of summer: a time to relax with friends and family. On the other h...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:30:00 GMT

CECIL's newest track with Lady Alma...

Cecil...congrats...we love you tons...xoxoxox SCOOP THE NEW TRACK!!!!! Debut Release from Philly songstress Lady Alma on a new label from SF's own David Harness & Chris LumLyrics and vocal arrangemen...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:52:00 GMT

EastSide's 9th annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival

JOIN US.... EastSide's 9th annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival&.featuring& House Dance Cypher 12:45pm - 1:45pm performance by "House Of Flo" 1:45pm delicious beats by DJ Cecil - "the People"...
Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 13:39:00 GMT

Thank you to JULIUS and ourPEOPLE!!!

Saturday was amazing. Huge love to Julius and for thePeople for making it happen. So happy that everyone was able to negotiate their way to the underground location! Great time. Send us your photos! W...
Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 13:27:00 GMT

thePEOPLE going UNDERGROUND for MAY 23rd....

OK. Its on... Special underground edition of THE PEOPLE &this Saturday, May 23rd with special guest Julius the Mad Thinker (3Degrees - Chicago) and resident sound providers Be Brown, Cali, C...
Posted by on Mon, 18 May 2009 11:07:00 GMT

HEARING ON MAY 5th to CLOSE THE OASIS...

Dear Peeps,THE PEOPLE party has become a part of the fabric of the city of Oakland. Like Oakland the party is a balance of enlightened communalism along side bold self-expression, style, and even sex ...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 08:56:00 GMT

To ourPeople...April 2009

To ourPeople& Stunned. Our April party was completely off the hook. We were at capacity by 11:30&unheard of. Our sincerest apologies to those who didnt make it into the Oasis. We missed you t...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:20:00 GMT

Thank you to ourPeople...we did it again!!!

To ourPeople:You are magnificent. YOU are thePeople. YOU have created a feeling and a vibe that goes far beyond the Oasis, beyond Oakland, beyond us... it's amazing...thank you for making thePeople h...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:46:00 GMT

~mOca on thePeople...

Moca was sweet enough to share this with us...we love u moca xoxoxo****************************************************** *****February 28th, 2009&a common vision shared among likeminded individuals wh...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:54:00 GMT