SF Weekly
Fri, October 22, 2004
Arts Explosion

Music, lit, and art collide

By Michael J. Vaughn

When the Pacific Art Collective invited me to read my poetry this summer at this thing called a "PAC Session," I reported to the Hotel Utah to find a bohemian buffet for attention deficit disorder sufferers: two bands, three DJs, a poet, a rapper, and a trio of live painters squashed into five hours.

This Friday's "PAC Session" unloads an equally appetizing cornucopia by matching on-the-spot painting and installations from four groovy local artists with backbeats and verse from DJ Daryl Stubbs and poetry slam champion Paradox, plus music from three San Jose reggae bands -- FTB, Firme, and 1999 Bammy winners Monkey.

Monkey also played a "PAC Session" last month in San Jose, which singer/guitarist Curt Meacham described as a cool blend of art and tuneage that drew a different crowd than mainstream clubbers. It also provided group members with the chance to check out the artwork between sets. So what did he think? "Well, the theme was the naked female figure," said Meacham. "So I'd have to say that I enjoyed it all."

Tonight's "PAC Session" begins at 9 at the Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk (at Clay), S.F. Admission is $8-10; call 921-1695 or visit www.pacificartcollective.com.

-- Michael J. Vaughn

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