free in-stores all week @ Fat Beats (leading up to closing)

“After announcing the closing of their New York and Los Angeles locations, Fat Beats is excited to present a send-off worthy of their hip-hop legacy. A week-long series of in-store performances and music industry panels at both stores will allow the music community to not only learn about the history of Fat Beats and what the future of the music industry holds, but to also celebrate the legacy of one of the strongest music brands in the company of their favorite artists. These week-long in-stores are sure to go down in hip-hop and New York history. Everyone is welcome to come and all events are free.

Today marks the official start of the week-long in-stores for the New York location. This location will host artist performances every day this week from 4-9pm until it closes its doors for the final time on Saturday, September 4th, 2010. Additionally, both locations will be selling limited edition commemorative t-shirts, as well as discounted music and merchandise”

The schedule for the New York location is as follows:

@ FAT BEATS, NYC
Monday, Aug 30th: Artifacts, Da Beatminerz, Immortal Technique, and more
Tuesday, Aug 31st: Ras Kass, Sav KIllz, DJ Ready Cee, panel discussion, and more
Wed, Sept 1st: Bobbito, Mayhem, Riz, Juggaknots, Sputnik Brown, and more
Thurs, Sept 2nd: Rob Swift, Torae, DJ Concept, DJ Amir, and more
Friday, Sept 3rd: Masta Ace, J-Live, Pacewon, Tanya Morgan, and more
*FINAL DAY* Saturday, Sept 4th: Just Blaze, A-Trak, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and more