# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cypher Lounge @ The Downstairs
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Cypher Lounge

Welcome all rappers, spoken word artists, and fans of such to the Cypher Lounge. Hosted by Emerson B (aka LongStory), featuring a live resident band made up of Ashley Ickes on drums, Michael Schuler on bass, and Emmett Scott on keys, come showcase your art to the community in real time collaboration.
There will be a sign up sheet if you want to perform.

Acceptable performances include: rapping/freestyling, vocal collaborations, and spoken word. Remember that this is meant to be a live collaborative process between the musicians and performers, which means that we will not play your tracks or be expected to play your songs. Performers can ask the band to play at a certain tempo, but the music will be made up on the spot. Cyphers are intended to be collaborative freestyles, so freestyling is highly encouraged, but of course you can rap your original lyrics as well. 

Come with an open mind and share your talent with the community!

Third Sunday every month!
7pm
FREE

Support the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership

The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/cypher-lounge-the-downstairs/200029392832347
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, art, workshops, nonprofit, spoken-word, it, martin-luther-king-day
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ithaca
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Downstairs
- **lat**: 42.43932
- **long**: -76.49977
- **full address**: The Downstairs, 121 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850-5427, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Cypher Lounge @ The Downstairs being held?
  - **A:** Cypher Lounge @ The Downstairs takes place on Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Downstairs, 121 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850-5427, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Cypher Lounge @ The Downstairs?
  - **A:** Cypher Lounge @ The Downstairs is organized by The Downstairs.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Cypher Lounge @ The Downstairs is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ithaca, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Cypher Lounge @ The Downstairs sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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