New Times Summer of Sound Awards Party
August 11, 2009 · The Big Bang · 501 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe
Bear the Astronot received the audience-voted Best Hip Hop Group award at the New Times Summer of Sound awards party, held from 6–8 PM. The live act was then performing as Bear the Astronot & The Cosmonauts. Deidra Cole led choreography for The Cosmonauts, bringing artistic, expressionist and contemporary dance to selected songs. DJ ERL (Eric Larsen) was part of that live-performance chapter.
Award plaque and dated photographs; New Times’ August 3 invitation and August 10 RSVP correspondence. Choreography and ensemble history supplied by Bear Cole.