The Greatest Show on Turf, DJ Ktone's five day b-day celebration, may just live up to its name

DJ Ktone's birthday celebration is being hailed as "The Greatest Show on Turf," and with it's five days of celebrations featuring some of Denver's most prominent hip-hop artists, it's tough not to believe the hype. There are autograph signings, red carpets, Moolah Boyz and rap tactics galore...

By Ru Johnson

March 8, 2011

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DJ Ktone's birthday celebration is being hailed as "The Greatest Show on Turf," and with it's five days of celebrations featuring some of Denver's most prominent hip-hop artists, it's tough not to believe the hype. There are autograph signings, red carpets, Moolah Boyz and rap tactics galore.

The festivities begin this evening with Soul Night at Twisted Olive and goes on throughout the week with performances at Sutra, in-store appearances at Independent Records, and the release of Innerstate Ike's "Moolah Water" and "Texas Takeover," featuring the South's heavy hitters, Chalie Boy and Dorrough. It just goes on and on, living up to its name. Check the full line-up below. It's likely there's something for everyone at Ktone's fourth annual birthday bash.

Happy birthday, indeed.

Tuesday, March 8 Soul Night at Twisted Olive. No cover and ladies drink free until 11:30 p.m., with music by the Moolah Boyz

Wednesday, March 9 "Denver Got Next" at Sutra Lounge (11th and Lincoln) featuring performances by: Rockie, Young Doe, Mr. Midas, A.P, Pries, Tytanik and T.C Crook, Tone Skarfo, Young Tilt, Mic T, Doe (Upset Records), Julox, Esi Juey, G6, Lil Bad, Hypnautic, King Foe, Analiza Slim, 5280 Mysticc, J-Will, Round #, Vonny Loc, Mista Poedic, SP Double and Morning Star, with sounds provided by DJ Shadoe and DJ Dozen. $10 advance tickets. Red carpet and doors at 9 p.m.

Thursday, March 10 "Texas Takover" at Casselmans featuring Dorrough and Chalie Boy and Baby C, with music by DJ Topshelf. Advance tickets are $15 and available at Independent Records or www.colorazzi.com. Red carpet and doors at 9 p.m.

Friday, March 11 Official Moolah Music album release and in-store with Innerstate Ike, DJ Ktone and DJ Topshelf at Independent Records (Colfax and Ogden) 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 12 Grand finale with the "Moolah Boyz" live at Twisted Olive. Three DJs, six turntables, one stage, one night. $15 limited pre-sale tickets

Sunday, March 13 Birthday bash "rehab" at Twisted Olive featuring live performances by Terrance Martin, R.O.D, Wil Guice and B. More. $10 advance tickets. Red carpet at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

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