Battle rappers head to Charleez Hill for May donnybrook

Locksmith (HipHopDX/courtesy)

A collection of rap battle bands headed by accomplished rapper Locksmith will descend on Charleez Hill in Lebanon, Maine, on May 22.

Charleez Hill manager Teri Merrill said they had about 140 guests at a similar event in February 2019 and she expects the same type of turnout next month.

"It was an awesome show last time," she said.

Locksmith, aka Davood Ali Asgari, is from Richmond, Calif., and has been performing in battle rap since the early 2000s.

Also performing will be K Daver, The Real Young Swagg, Livid Rhymer, Svn Cvlt and Killer Intellect. Tickets are $25 and include amenities like free camping.

The entertainment begins at 7 p.m.

Charleez Hill is located at 734 Center Road in Lebanon.

Here's what's coming up this weekend.

Friday, April 9th

Tom Boisse at Mitchell Hill BBQ in Rochester NH 6-9 p.m.

Lewis Goodwin at Castaways in Dover NH 8-11 p.m.

Family Affair returns to XO Bristo in Manchester NH 7:30 p.m. Father/Daughter duo performing songs that span 5 decades.

Rosie... Good News, they are playing out! Bad news, (unless you are invited) it is a private party! Watch for more Rosie gigs coming soon!

Saturday, April 10th

Mica Peterson Duo featuring Chuck Launsby/Guitar & Vocals! at Mitchelll Hill BBQ in Rochester NH 6-9 p.m.

Brian Munger returns to the American Legion in Portsmouth NH 7-12pm

Tom Boisse at The Striker in Portsmouth NH 9-11 p.m.

Ostara Strings for Spring event at Charleez Hill in Lebanon, ME starting at 7 p.m. A night of Rock with some special folks!

7pm- Tom The Hitman

8pm- Slow Coyote

9pm- 25cent Habit

10pm- Wired For Sound

11pm- Driven Sane

Sunday, April 11th

Continuum Arts Collective presents its first Sunday Morning Wake Up Call, with online live music by The Reconstructed's Martin England. Including a give away of a five-pound bag of Coffee from NH Coffee to the highest donor. You can donate via Venmo - @continuumarts or PayPal - info@continuumarts.org. 100% of all proceeds benefit our program mission to assist underserved, school-aged artists and musicians in Maine and New Hampshire. Starting at 9 a.m.

Click on this link for access https://fb.me/e/6HEE73F94

Enjoy the spring weather and get out and about this weekend!

CC Bissett is a longtime Rochester music scene aficionado. She lives in Lebanon, Maine. You can contact here at ccbissett603@gmail.com