The Dirtball with DJ Eddie Ruxspin & Special guest Alaska Redd. One show only at Koots Friday May 20th. Get more information and tickets at:

hooked-entertainment.com

This is a 21 plus show.

About THE DIRTBALL:

After wreaking havoc on the road rocking sold out crowds across the country, Oregon based rapper The Dirtball is bringing it home with the release of his fifth solo album, SKULL HOLLOW. While in the past his accelerated rhyming skills have kicked his career into overdrive, now with his latest release it’s his songwriting skills that have him cruising in the fast lane.

Inspired by his experiences in the music business and his love of creating music, SKULL HOLLOW's banging range of hip-hop is eclectic enough to leave fans of all genres salivating for more. Powered by the machinegun attack of his motor-mouth and irresistible hooks, the album can dazzle fans of Southern Rap (Ying Yang Twins, Lil Jon), battle mainstream heavyweights (Twista, Lupe Fiasco, MGK, Eminem), or stands toe-to-toe with underground legends (Tech 9ne, Kottonmouth Kings, or Insane Clown Posse).

Since the age of 15, The Dirtball (aka David Alexander) has dedicated himself to his music. Growing up in Oregon, Alexander quickly became preoccupied with drums and would be the rhythmic backbone for a number of different bands in the North West. In 1995, Dirtball decided to take his musical aspirations to the next level and formed funk-rock hybrid Chola and would tour the region cultivating a grassroots following. After six years of constant touring and recording with Chola, the band was on the brink of a national breakthrough, but personal and creative differences lead to the band’s demise.

“Chola opened the door and kind of schooled me in the art of rhyme, which helped me develop my style. Then, when the band finally disbanded, I knew right away I didn’t want to hide behind the drum kit anymore, so I just started focusing on developing my skills as a rapper,” Dirtball says of the switch from banging drum kits to spitting on the mic. “I grew up listening to rap and that’s what I loved. I never set out to be a fast rapper, it’s just this kind of unharnessed thing that I developed.”

After half a decade behind the kit, Dirtball decided it was time for a change and focused his efforts on perfecting the art of rhyme. His efforts proved fruitful when he developed a knack for creating a machinegun rapid fire flow that quickly became his trademark style. With a conscious effort to create super tight flawless lyrics, Alexander began his solo path as an MC and The Dirtball was born.

After recording a demo, The Dirtball’s rapid-fire rhymes caught the attention of a California based record label who signed him for the release of his debut, Pop-A-D-Ball. The album quickly jumpstarted his career and propelled him into several years of non-stop touring. His sophomore effort, Raptillion, was released in 2006 and became an instant underground classic that prompted PopMatters to say Dirtball’s “Rapid-fire rhymes and an ear for catchy choruses distinguish the rapper’s style, which at times sounds something like a sharper-edged Big Boi.” His Nervous System album was released in 2010, the same year the Kottonmouth Kings brought him into the group to inject venom into the band. For eight years he toured with the group and had a heavy hand in writing four full length Kottonmouth Kings albums, as well as several bonus tracks and Ep's for them. Hundreds and hundreds of shows later, he has ventured back into his own, creating the record label, Throttle House, releasing his new record SKULL HOLLOW.

The Dirtball is at the forefront of a bubbling underground scene that is taking over the hip-hop and rock scenes. In a time of record label closures and spiraling record sales, The Dirtball has rocketed into national fame with the persistence and will to survive in the jungle that is the music business. His strong work ethic and explosive live show has earned him tours with Tech N9ne, Hed PE, Kottonmouth Kings, Insane Clown Posse, and monstrous Strange Noize Tour, which went on to become one of 2007’s highest grossing independent tours. Silently lurking the underground live networks, Dirtball snaps off raps and will make listeners think twice about the capabilities of white rappers

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KOOT'S Country Nights at Koot's! Join Koot's in welcoming back Alaska's favorite Country Band "The Ken Peltier Band" for some great country music and dancing on Wednesday nights at Koot's!
Come out and dance on our Brand New Large Dance Floor!

Country Nights will include free country dance lessons by Jordan McCully of Alaska Country Swing Dancing from 8 pm to 9:30pm with the Ken Peltier Band hitting the stage at 9:30 pm. This will give everyone some time to get those steps together before the band takes the stage and you can put those moves to the test!

And make sure you come hungry because Steak Night kicks off at 6 pm until we run out..Just $16.00 for a HAND CUT RIBEYE steak and sides for $3.00.

Come hangout, with host Boobs, every Monday night for the open mic at Koot's!

Come laugh away your problems at Alaska's longest running comedy open mic! Plus, $16 ribeyes at The Kitchen and karaoke following the show!

INFO FOR COMEDIANS
- Stage location may change or show may be canceled depending on other events happening in the bar
- Sign up starts at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8:30 pm
- Sets no longer than 5 minutes
- One drink ticket for performing
- List order is randomized

$16 hand cut RIBEYES!

Steak Night at Koot's every Wednesday at The Kitchen
Every Wednesday from 6pm-close

See you at Koot's!

Anchorages favorite dance band The Stack performs live at Koot's!

The Eternal Cowboys perform live music every Tuesday night at Koot's.

9pm-close

We are back!!!! Join us as we begin our next chapter with Karaoke!

Karaoke with KJ Sparkles every Wednesday and Sunday starting at 10 PM!

Come sing your favorite karaoke tracks!

Karaoke with KJ Sparkles every Wednesday starting at 10 PM!

Come sing your favorite karaoke tracks!

Come laugh away your problems at Alaska's longest running comedy open mic! Plus, $16 ribeyes at The Kitchen and karaoke following the show!

INFO FOR COMEDIANS
- Stage location may change or show may be canceled depending on other events happening in the bar
- Sign up starts at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8:30 pm
- Sets no longer than 5 minutes
- One drink ticket for performing
- List order is randomized

A bit about Lisa -
As a National Headliner, Lisa has performed all over the world in theatres, clubs, collages, corporate events, and military tours. TV appearances include: NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Nick at Nite’s “Funniest Mom in America 2″, Harry Connick, Jr Talk Show, “Comics Unleashed”, “Stand Up in Stilettos” on TV Guide Network, NuvoTV, Comedy.TV, and many more. Lisa also played Paul Rodriquez’s sidekick on 20 episodes of “Mis Videos Locos” on the MTV Network. Ms. Alvarado was voted “Best Up & Coming Latino Comedian” by The LA Comedy Festival and her jokes have been quoted in The New York Times. Lisa has been a staff writer on 2 different TV shows for over 120 episodes for “Funny You Should Ask” and MTV3 on “Mis Vídeos Locos”. Her documentary film was released in 2021 entitled “Don’t Wait: The Michael Schmid Story” to rave reviews.

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2 shows: 7pm & 9:30pm

Sponsored by:
Hennessey
Hooked-Entertainment
94.7 Alternative Anchorage
The Historic Anchorage Hotel
The Kitchen (at Koot's)

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A bit about Lisa -
As a National Headliner, Lisa has performed all over the world in theatres, clubs, collages, corporate events, and military tours. TV appearances include: NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Nick at Nite’s “Funniest Mom in America 2″, Harry Connick, Jr Talk Show, “Comics Unleashed”, “Stand Up in Stilettos” on TV Guide Network, NuvoTV, Comedy.TV, and many more. Lisa also played Paul Rodriquez’s sidekick on 20 episodes of “Mis Videos Locos” on the MTV Network. Ms. Alvarado was voted “Best Up & Coming Latino Comedian” by The LA Comedy Festival and her jokes have been quoted in The New York Times. Lisa has been a staff writer on 2 different TV shows for over 120 episodes for “Funny You Should Ask” and MTV3 on “Mis Vídeos Locos”. Her documentary film was released in 2021 entitled “Don’t Wait: The Michael Schmid Story” to rave reviews.

2 shows: 7pm & 9:30pm

Sponsored by:
Hennessey
Hooked-Entertainment
94.7 Alternative Anchorage
The Historic Anchorage Hotel
The Kitchen (at Koot's)

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