Field Note Stenographers Presents The Living Room Concert Series
Floco Torres
Famey
Sun, October 16, 2016
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Cox Capitol Theatre
Macon, GA
$10 Advance / $15 Day of Show
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Floco Torres
Floco Torres, a Willingboro New Jersey native began writing raps for and with his friends shortly after an English teacher in high school told him his dreams of being a journalist may not be the best way to go. Playing instruments like violin & trumpet as a child, music wasn't a far-fetched path but it wasn't his first (or second) on the list. In 2008, Torres moved from Willingboro to Atlanta Georgia for a marketing internship with a major record label. On the drive down to Atlanta, that plan fell through and this landed him in Macon Georgia with family. Floco quickly got to work and landed an opening slot during Macon's largest music festival; Bragg Jam.
In 6 years, he has released a number of projects independently which led him to winning Best Local Hip-Hop artist 4 years in a row as well Best Local album three times. In 2011, Floco won the "Gateway Macon Music Competition" for his song "Cherry Street", an upbeat tune about his experiences throughout the city. The song went on to win 6 local ADDY awards (Advertising/Design), 1 regional & one national Telly award. In 2015, Floco released two EP's produced by DJ Shawty Slim (Grammy nominated musician B.O.B's touring DJ) and after a positive buzz from both, Torres looks to reach a larger audience on the road in 2016.
In 6 years, he has released a number of projects independently which led him to winning Best Local Hip-Hop artist 4 years in a row as well Best Local album three times. In 2011, Floco won the "Gateway Macon Music Competition" for his song "Cherry Street", an upbeat tune about his experiences throughout the city. The song went on to win 6 local ADDY awards (Advertising/Design), 1 regional & one national Telly award. In 2015, Floco released two EP's produced by DJ Shawty Slim (Grammy nominated musician B.O.B's touring DJ) and after a positive buzz from both, Torres looks to reach a larger audience on the road in 2016.
Famey
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Famey Miscellaney has been making music since the age of ten. The “Quiet kid” spent most of his childhood attending showcases with parents Lester Bridges Sr. and Celestine Morris.
In 2001, Famey auditioned and was named a finalist on the syndicated music television show “Showtime at the Apollo” in Philadelphia. The self-proclaimed “product of lonely nights in a dull basement” began his career as a DJ turned music Bproducer/songwriter.
Famey struggled his way to graduation from Pennsauken High School in 2007. Feeling slighted by teachers and peers who told him he would never succeed, he dropped his first mix tape “Bookbagz ‘n’ ChuckTaylors” in June 2009. His edgy lyrics read, “look at the empty book bag, I hope I’m pissin’ these teachers off — the ones that doubted me when I look back, when success is what I was speaking of.”
Famey’s career gained considerable momentum in 2008 when he sold out a series of local venues and two of his songs were played on rotation by Sirius XM, Philly’s Power 99 and Brooklyn College Radio. Nominated for “Best Local Album” at the 11th Hour Readers Choice Awards alongside rapper-friend Floco Torres in Macon, Georgia, his success became noteworthy.
In May 2009, the sudden death of his father and manager forced the young rapper / producer to skip a meeting with hip-hop label TommyBoy Records. Fueled by frustration and pain, the aspiring artist felt an underlying obligation to succeed in his career to sustain his father’s legacy.
In 2001, Famey auditioned and was named a finalist on the syndicated music television show “Showtime at the Apollo” in Philadelphia. The self-proclaimed “product of lonely nights in a dull basement” began his career as a DJ turned music Bproducer/songwriter.
Famey struggled his way to graduation from Pennsauken High School in 2007. Feeling slighted by teachers and peers who told him he would never succeed, he dropped his first mix tape “Bookbagz ‘n’ ChuckTaylors” in June 2009. His edgy lyrics read, “look at the empty book bag, I hope I’m pissin’ these teachers off — the ones that doubted me when I look back, when success is what I was speaking of.”
Famey’s career gained considerable momentum in 2008 when he sold out a series of local venues and two of his songs were played on rotation by Sirius XM, Philly’s Power 99 and Brooklyn College Radio. Nominated for “Best Local Album” at the 11th Hour Readers Choice Awards alongside rapper-friend Floco Torres in Macon, Georgia, his success became noteworthy.
In May 2009, the sudden death of his father and manager forced the young rapper / producer to skip a meeting with hip-hop label TommyBoy Records. Fueled by frustration and pain, the aspiring artist felt an underlying obligation to succeed in his career to sustain his father’s legacy.
Venue Information:
Cox Capitol Theatre
382 Second Street
Macon, GA, 31201
https://coxcapitoltheatre.com/
Cox Capitol Theatre
382 Second Street
Macon, GA, 31201
https://coxcapitoltheatre.com/
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