Downbeat Showdown is a fun-spirited, televised talent competition designed to showcase the abilities of our local youth. Pulling from Venice High, Santa Monica High, Crossroads and other area high schools we've culled together a diverse, high energy group of 8th-12th graders that will be sure to entertain as they compete to be named the "best" high school band, singer and poet in the L.A. area.

The show is hosted by Joe Hernandez-Kolski and DJ Jedi (click on their photos for detail and impressive bios) who will keep the energy high as we tape live at the Miles Playhouse in Santa Monica every Tuesday in the month of March. Tapings begin at 7:30 PM and are open and free to the public to attend.

Tune in and watch Downbeat Showdown!

Joe Hernandez-Kolski

  

DJ Jedi
The five shows will be broadcast on CityTV and LA 36 Thursday to Sunday evenings and the "winners' in each category will be determined by the viewing audience who can vote for their favorite contestant in each category. Show taping dates are March 1, 8, 15 for the first round, March 22nd for the Championship round and finally, March 29th for the winners’ announcement and showcase.
If you have any questions or are interested in being on the Downbeat Mailing List, e-mail Joe at joe@pochojoe.com. If you want to be a part of the live audience, we're taping every Tuesday in March at the Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica. Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm taping."
 

 
   

I'm tired of sitting at home feelin’ all bored

There’s this spot on the Westside

Where my words won’t be ignored

My music will be played

My talent displayed

My originality gifted with praise

Leaving my spirit lifted for days

The Miles Playhouse pulsing with excitement

DJ Jedi…


…creating a cultural riot

 

Let you hear my words

Let me feel complete

Let me be who I am

Let me drop the beat

 

When you’re feeling like the whole world’s against you…

Drop the beat

When you need a break need someone to protect you...

Drop the beat

When another stupid Carl’s Jr commercial comes on the tv...

Drop the beat

When you wanna work your lyrics as a bright MC...

Drop the beat

When your parents aren’t listening and you wanna get away...

Drop the beat

When your teacher gives you a B and you know you deserve an A...

Drop the beat

When your varsity coach is giving you a hard time...

Drop the beat

And when you just wanna speak your mind...

DROP THE BEAT

 

So ladies and gentlemen

Watch as singers vs singers

Poets vs poets

Bands vs bands

Compete from all across town

Jedi drop the beat

It’s the…

 

DOWNBEAT SHOWDOWN!!!
     
     
 

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