MARCUS'S FANS TELL ALL!

We hear lots of stories online about how a certain artist or musical genre changes a person's life.So we are going to take a little time and get the info straight from the fans. I asked Marcus's Facebook fans to tell me what inspired them about his music and how it has changed their lives. This is what they had to say.

Christopher Fulton

"Well I started listening to Marcus through Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko. Most notably the song "Gumbo".   I loved how he sounded. He fit right into the world of Strange Music. The music he wrote actually had meaning and depth and with him being so close to my age, it inspires me that this generation has talent instead of the popular trash on the radio.I would always send messages to my favorite artists on Facebook hoping to talk to them and tell them how much I respect them. Marcus was the first one to respond. Within a few days too. He seems so down to earth and I can not wait to see what he has in store for his album. I am a lifelong fan."

                                                                       Megan Pickens

"I remember when I first got a listen at Marcus Yates' style.  It was in "I Love Music" when he rapped "Music ain't a hobby, it's an organ, of my body, that the creator provided back in January of '92.  So don't you dare say that music skipped my generation."  His lines fit perfect and spoke against the crowds of people saying "Hip Hop is dead."  Hip Hop was never dead.  Too many clowns have been given the spot light leaving real artists in the dark.  I was excited to hear more.  Later, I fell in love with Krizz Kaliko's "Gumbo" and heard his familiar voice.  I ended up buying a ticket to the SOS tour and got to see Marcus live.  He really put on a show and his style goes unmatched.  He has this feel good/relaxed vibe that really gets you lost in his music.  I can't wait to hear more from this dude and definitely can't wait 'til the day one of his CD's is in a big box store."

                     Ben Beal
"I'll be looking out for your EP and buying it when it comes out."

These are just a few of the amazing fans that have had their lives touched in some way or another by Marcus's music. He is so humbled by this outreach of fans and will keep bringing great music to everyone til his last breath. When I asked Marcus what he thought of all this, he said "It's great. It's amazing. Just wow." He told me its a wonderful thing when you can make music for yourself and it moves over into another person's life and reaches out to them in the way it did to you. Check out more comments and fan dialogue at www.facebook.com/marcusiyates and stay tuned this weekend to an exclusive interview with Marcus about the new album, formally an EP. 

A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE ARTIST FORMALLY KNOWN AS OOBERGEEK: MARCUS YATES

"My imagination ain't based based around Oobergeek. Its based around me, Marcus Yates."

Marcus Yates, who you may currently know as Oobergeek, is making a big change for himself. He's changing his name back to his own. He says, " The music is about me and not a name. I wasn't really into the name from the beginning, and so I'm going back to who I am." Marcus is being himself and going to keep it real to himself.

When asked how he thinks this will effect his fan or fan base he said, " I don't think it will. The music was never about the name, but about the content."

Marcus let me tag along with him all day on the Portland, OR stop of Summer of Strange at the Roseland Theater. The line-up of artists (Krizz Kaliko, Oobergeek, Stevie Stone, ¡Mayday!, Cool Nutz, Tragedy, and a young local artist) consisted of some of the most talented artists Portland and Strange had to offer and the crowd was ready to accept them to Portland and turn up the night. (official blog and pictures to come this week!).

Marcus heads to Spokane today to continue the Summer of Strange Tour stops and stay tuned for the exclusive behind the scenes pics, interviews, and more coming this week!

SUMMER OF STRANGE ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET!

Moments like these come once in a life time, or if you party with Strange, nightly on their Summer of Strange Tour. Oobergeek was cordually invited to join the tour by Krizz Kaliko and has been living the life of kings ever since. For this up coming artists, who''s been around the biz all his life, living the dream can only be described as blessed! 

Ooobergeek says, "The tour is going great. A lot of peaceful personalities on this crowded bus. We're a real family. The supporters and fans are showing so much love every night and so far it's amazing." Fans are feeling the love too. Oobergeek's Facebook page has tripled its likes in just the last few weeks alone. 

Rumor has it that Oobergeek has been going back to his dancing roots as well, doing some choreography with ¡Mayday! Oobergeek says he looks forward to more sessions with them in the future.  

More info to come as the tour moves on. Also, coming soon this blogger will spend a day with Oobergeek when he gets to my hometown of Portland, OR. See all the ins and outs of the tour and behind the scenes photos and interviews with all the guys like never seen before. 

OFFICIAL SUMMER OF STRANGE 2013 NEWS

So Its official people!! Oobergeek will be on the Summer of Strange Tour with Krizz Kaliko. Check out all the dates and see Oobergeek on each show below.  Make sure and catch Oobergeek in a city near you. Spread the word and lets get ready to party Strange Style!

06.05 WICHITA, KS ... COTILLION BALLROOM
06.06 SPRINGFIELD, MO THE OUTLAND
06.09 TULSA, OK CAINS BALLROOM
06.11 ALBUQUERQUE, NM SUNSHINE THEATRE
06.12 TUCSON, AZ THE RIALTO THEATRE
06.13 TEMPE, AZ CLUB RED
06.14 FARMINGTON, NM THE TOP DECK
06.15 LOS ANGELES, CA LOS GLOBOS
06.16 SANTA ANA, CA THE YOST THEATER
06.17 BAKERSFIELD, CA B RYDER’S
06.18 SANTA CRUZ, CA THE CATALYST
06.19 SACRAMENTO, CA ACE OF SPADES
06.20 MODESTO, CA FAT CAT MUSIC HOUSE & LOUNGE
06.21 RENO, NV KNITTING FACTORY (RENO)
06.23 PORTLAND, OR ROSELAND THEATER
06.25 SPOKANE, WA KNITTING FACTORY (SPOKANE)
06.26 BOISE, ID KNITTING FACTORY (BOISE)
06.28 GRAND JUNCTION, CO MESA THEATER & CLUB
06.29 DENVER, CO MARQUIS THEATER
06.30 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO THE BLACK SHEEP
07.01 FORT COLLINS, CO AGGIE THEATRES
07.02 CHEYENNE, WY FORUM 619
07.05 SAINT PAUL, MN STATION 4
07.07 SIOUX FALLS, SD BOONIE’S BAR & BBQ
07.09 DES MOINES, IA HOUSE OF BRICKS
07.10 JOLIET, IL MOJOES
07.11 LOUISVILLE, KY THE VERNON CLUB
07.12 SAUGET, IL POPS
07.13 COLUMBIA, MO THE BLUE NOTE
07.14 INDIANAPOLIS, IN OLD NATIONAL CENTRE
07.19 CLERMONT, FL CLUB BOA
07.20 SAINT PETERSBURG, FL STATE THEATRE

 

 

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OOBERGEEKS' "NO TOUCHING" SINGLE RELEASED TODAY!!!!

Oobergeek's much anticipated single "No Touching" drops today and is ready to buy. This song is amazing and features appearances by Futuristic and Krizz Kalico.

The song has a great beat and outlook on being an artist and having faith in yourself to be successful in music. 

Check out the song and purchase by clicking HERE for Itunes   or HERE for cdbaby.com. Either way you don't want to miss out on this great music, and look for the release of the debut music video for "No Touching" Featuring Futuristic and Krizz and directed by Jakob Owens.