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Mackdub is an Oregon rap legend. For over twenty years he's been a breakdancer, popper, graffiti artist, hustla, mentor and the ultimate example of a five tool player in hip hop.

Mack is the founder of Eugene's hip hop version of Summerjam (originally called Rhymefest), and a Pillar in his community -- producing music, promoting shows, and performing live for literally thousands and thousands of hip hop heads over the years.

Mackdub has shared the stage and opened for many acts including: The Game, Lil Wayne, Bone Thugs N Harmony,Twisa, Fat Joe, Naughty By Nature, Digital Underground, Sean Kingston, Charlie Murphy, Andre Nickatina, Mr. F.A.B., Turff Talk, Cool Nutz and Luni Coleone. Mack has mentored and done music with some of the best MCs Oregon has to offer including Dzo, JB Evil Michael Kay, Todd g, Greenstate, Trippa Tak, Indo, Loon, A-Non and countless other rappers and musicians in the Northwest.

http://www.myspace.com/mackdub5000

Nearly three decades ago, the BoDeans were formed when Kurt Neumann and Sammy Llanas initiated a unique singing and songwriting partnership in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The partnership was built on give and take, whether in the trading of lyrical or melodic ideas, an exchange of guitar riffs, or the blending of vocal harmonies. As frontmen for what would become one of America’s premier roots-rock bands, the duo forged a signature sound based on heartfelt lyrics, passionate harmonies and ringing guitars.

The distinct sound of the BoDeans first emerged on their critically acclaimed debut, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams, which also saw production by T-Bone Burnett. Released on Slash/Warner Bros. in 1986, the album reached 115 on the Billboard charts and quickly propelled the group into the national spotlight.

As if to confirm the status they had achieved, the BoDeans went on to release yet another Top 100 best-seller, 1989’s Home. The record was followed by Black And White in 1991, and by 1993, there was an urge for the group to return to their roots. The BoDeans decided to reenlist T-Bone Burnett for the production of Go Slow Down, which ultimately yielded the Party Of Five theme song, “Closer To Free”. In 1996, around the time their sixth studio album, Blend, was released, “Closer To Free” found a home in Billboard’s Top 10. The song catapulted the BoDeans to even greater heights, and earned an ASCAP award for being one of the most played songs at radio that year.

In an industry where careers can be shorter than the duration of a song, the BoDeans have proven their longevity. The partnership between Kurt Neumann and Sammy Llanas has remained steadfast since the early ‘80s, withstanding the test of time and various all-star lineups. Despite an impressive past that includes eight albums in the Billboard Top 200 and multiple singles in the Top 40, the BoDeans — and more importantly, the partnership that is its core — aren’t about to call it quits anytime soon.

http://www.bodeans.com