People, this month's Word 3rd Thursday is packed with hip-hop goodness. Hosted by Mr. Von and Weekly Volcano's columnist Josh Rizeberg, the show at The New Frontier Lounge will be dope. The show is a regional showcase featuring Silent Lambs Project (Seattle), Kept See (Almighty Universal Zulu-Nation), Un Tha Rhyme Hustla & Boom-box Massacre (first performance), Cam the Viking (Gonzo Family), 6 Deep The Messenger, The Tough Breaks (Olympia) and music by eeetree the selector.

Rizeberg gives props to all the performers, "It will be a well-rounded night of eclectic hip-hop."

Rizeberg has special prop to Silent Lambs Project.

"They are one of the most influential, conscious, politically-minded, hip-hoppers to ever come-out of Seattle," says Rizeberg. "Before Blue Scholars and Macklemore, it was Silent Lambs Project that got all the critical acclaim."

Rizeberg also touches on 6 Deep, "He mixes poetry, live-music, and hip-hop into a stunningly deep performance."

The Word 3rd Thursday Facebook event page is full of chatter about people excited for the show.

THE NEW FRONTIER LOUNGE, WORD 3RD THURSDAY, NOV 15, 9 P.M., $3, LADIES FREE, 301 E. 25TH ST., TACOMA, 253.572.4020