Marcell & the Truth

LIVE @

Artscape 2007

July 21st 3pm

Main Stage
DATE: July 21, 2007
TIME: 3pm
LOCATION:Artscape 2007 Baltimore, Md.

Cost: FREE

http://www.artscape.org/index.cfm?page=schedules

The Rhythm & Soul Music Festival

Saturday, July 21 @ Sugar Factory

269 Kent Avenue, Corner of South 2 Street - Williamsburg, Brooklyn - (718) 384- 1000

For more information: (212) 252-2528 or info@soulmusicfestival.net

The Rhythm & Soul Music Festival......................

Maya Azucena: 7/17 in VA and 7/19 in Toronto

Soul is....
I will be performing this Tuesday, 7/17 in Norfolk, VA

July 17th
Soul is....
@
Reign
112 Bank Street
Norfolk, Virginia
8pm

On The Verge and Mojo Live Concert Series Present THE PREMIER EAST COAST INDIE SOUL CONCERT SERIES SOUL IS... featuring Hidden Beach Recording Artist Keite Young w/special guest Maya Azucena.

Virginia based 'On The Verge' and D.C. based 'Mojo Live' have joined forces as co-promoters to present a stellar East Coast Indie Soul Concert Series to begin in Norfolk, Virginia on July 17, 2007. The series, branded "Soul Is..." dedicates itself to building a small venue, live performance platform for independent soul music and artists from across the country. Our mission, which we take extremely serious, and our vision, which we see crystal clear, is to connect artists to audiences and audiences to artists.

For more info:
http://www.onthe-verge.com/

Toronto CD Release Party:

Soul On Ice and Headnod Collective present "What Is Soul?" Volume 2. Celebrating Maya's Sophomore release "Junkyard Jewel" with special guest Jennie Laws.

Short film screenings will be provided by Toronto's Headnod Collective, music by DJ Sean Sax (Soul On Ice)

July 19th
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. W
Toronto, ON

SCHEDULE:
Doors / Dinner: 8pm
Film Screenings: 8:45pm - 9:25pm
Jennie Laws: 9:40pm - 10:10pm
Maya Azucena: 10:30pm - 11:30pm
DJ Sean Sax: 11:30pm - close
*Arrive early for dinner to guarantee seating

For more info:
http://www.lulalounge.ca/Events/2007/july/july_19_maya_azucena1.html

Can a Sista Roc a Mic Festival

Russell Taylor! For July/August

Hello Rt! Family!It has been a busy couple of week, but fun nonetheless. Special shout outs to Mabili Kregg, Sista' Factory and BAM Cafe for their Summer Series 2007. I had a great time, and really enjoyed the vibe.Also, shout out to my Miami Family that came out for Alex's Bday show. Special holla' to Jody and the Deep Fried Funk Band. Then to DC w with SEI Entertainment. Blues Alley was a great Bday show celebration with honor and gratitude. It is such an amazing spot with a history of legends. Oh, and Bmore with Patti LaBelle and Anthony David...I got to sing with Patti y'all. CRAZY!!! I could barely sing. I just stood to there with the mic and my mouth open in awe that such a small lady could produce such voice and energy. If you are ever in DC check out POSH's Girl's Night Out. It was a great event with JCM Entertainment. I'll be back to DC on July 30th at the Birchmere with Elisabeth Withers. I hope some of you can make it.In the meantime however, I WILL be at JOES PUB this Thursday, July 19th 7pm with my Soul Brother Selan. This will be a great show, my first early show in a long time, and one of my last NY shows of the year. I hope to see you, your Mama' and your cousins at this one. Also, for all you singers and musicians, try to make your way down to ATL's Soul Summit. Last year it was an amazing networking tool for this game...and you get to share the stage with other great artists at some point or another.Keep your eyes peeled for the site too, I got some new things to post including some pictures of my travels over the past 6 months.Stay tuned for Can A Sista' Rock the Mic in August, shows in DC, Norfolk, Boston, LA and Paris!Thanks for keeping in touch...and feel free to forward and CONVINCE your friends and family to JOIN my mailing list at www.russelltaylor.net. Peace and Soul!Rt!

CHRISTIAN YOUTH ORGANISATION JOINS FORCES WITH FOUR KORNERZ

CHRISTIAN YOUTH ORGANISATION JOINS FORCES WITH FOUR KORNERZ


Four Kornerz have just signed a key partnership agreement with leading Christian organisation Youth For Christ.

The move will see Four Kornerz become Youth For Christ's main band to assist in promoting the Christian charity's work which dates back to 1946 when originally founded by US preacher Billy Graham. Previously, Youth For Christ have worked with in-house created music groups to spearhead schools, community and prison initiatives. But this is the first time in recent years the organisation has actively outsourced such a key role to an already existing outfit, in this instance Four Kornerz.

Embarking on this new phase, Four Kornerz lead singer Deji comments: "This adds a new depth to what we do as band. Four Kornerz and Youth For Christ have a shared passion and vision to positively impact youth culture in a relevant way. And we are very excited about this alliance."

The band's first official Youth For Christ engagement will be on Sat 13 October where they will take part in "Showcase Day" at Coventry Central Hall. Over 800 workers and youth from all over the Youth For Christ UK network are expected to attend and Four Kornerz will not only bring their exhilarating brand of live music but also take part in the official Commissioning Service to formal welcome the band as an official Associate Ministry of Youth For Christ.

Director of National Ministries Dave Newton expresses with great enthusiasm, "Youth for Christ are very excited to be partnering with such a vibrant, talented band. The boy's energy, professionalism and commitment to mission is unquestionable. As a result of this partnership, we will be working to deliver a number of evangelistic events and create opportunities for Four Kornerz to work in schools and young offenders institutes. We are anticipating many exciting opportunities which will extend our influence and ultimately reach more young people with the Good News of Jesus."

The major scale of the partnership will take full force in 2008 when the band makes its debut at the annual Youth For Christ staff conference and take on a key city tour alongside the Christian organisation.

GROOVEOLOGY @ SIP Lounge

GROOVEOLOGY @ SIP Lounge

998 Amsterdam Ave.
bet. 109th & 110th Sts.
Harlem, NYC

EVERY SUNDAY!!!!!!
12pm - 12am (Sometimes later!)

MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC!
Join MIHE every Sunday as we bring you a full day of music that radio forgot! Multiple events within one big event! Here's how it goes down:

THE INDIE SOUL BRUNCH - Enjoy a 3 course brunch with all the Mimosas and Bloody Marys you can drink while DAN C.E., Shay Stevens and special guest DJs provide you with the sounds of your favorite contemporary Soul Music artists!

12pm - 4pm

THE ACOUSTIC SOUL LOUNGE - Check out some of your favorite Indie Soul artists perform an intimate, acoustic set as it's recorded for broadcast on SOUL-PATROL.NET! Upcoming performances are:

Aug. 19th - YAHZARAH A.K.A. Purple St. James
Sept. 16th - HESHIMA MOJA
Oct. 21st - SHAE FIOL
Nov. 18th - SHU
Showtime: 7:30pm

Special Event This Sunday, July 22nd, join us for "Lions And Butterflies" book reading and signing by author Ahmad Simone at 7pm! Followed by an Open Mic session! All poets and singers welcomed!

Every week: Special Guest DJs spinning eclectic grooves from yesterday, today and tomorrow until the wee hours of Monday morning!!!!

GROOVEOLOGY

ISMS 2007 EVENTS

Atlanta July 25 - 29

Wednesday, July 25, 2007
(Subject to Change)

8pm – Until
KICK-OFF PARTY AT ENDENU FEATURING DJ J.RAWLS


Thursday, July 26, 2007

8:30a-4:30p REGISTRATION

9am – 10:20a
Panel: MEDIA & PR
Moderator: Ken Rye (Jazzy Side Entertainment/Hot Ice Online)
Panelists: Bryant Johnson (BET-J); Fiona Bloom (The Bloom Effect); Jennifer Farris (Z Dennis Marketing and PR); Juanita Stephens (JS Media Relations); Jackie O (4Sight Media); Gabriel Rich (Starchild 7 Public Relations)

10:40a – Noon
Panel: RADIO UNDERGROUND
Moderator: Ken Rye (Jazzy Side Entertainment/Hot Ice Online)
Panelists: DJ Needles (KDHX-St. Louis); Frances Jaye (NeoSoul Café); DJ Barry King (Solar Radio–UK); DJ Tabone (WRFG-Soul Chamber); DJ Salah Ananse; Mike Ashley (Life and Soul Promotions); DJ Jahmad


Noon – 2:30p
HEINEKEN ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE AT CENTENNIAL PARK featuring
Melissa Young, Jonz, J'Var, Russell Taylor, Middle Child, Stone Mecca, Salakida and Peter Hadar


2:40p – 4:00p
Panel: PRODUCERS PANEL
Moderator: Brian Reid (B Street Entertainment)
Panelists: Locsmif; J. Rawls; James Glasco; Kendall Duffie; Tru James


4:10p – 5:30p
Panel: ARTIST SPEAKS UNDERGROUND
Moderator: Carlton Hargrove (Creative Loafing)
Panel: Melissa Young; Anthony David; Peter Hadar; Coultrain; Carmen Rodgers; Middle Child; Russell Taylor; Jon Bibbs; Carol Riddick; Heston; Salakida; Allison Crockett; Kelly Love Jones

6:30p – 9p
HEINEKEN SOUL SESSIONS LISTENING PARTY HOSTED BY MOOD'S MUSIC featuring
Frank McComb; Allison Crockett; Carol Riddick; Peter Hadar; Russell Taylor

9p – Midnite
HEINEKEN ACOUSTIC SESSION AT OVER DA EDGE FEATURING DJ NEEDLES AND DJ TABONE
Performances by John Bibbs, Allison Crockett, Coultrain, Carol Riddick

Midnite
SOUL @ MIDNIGHT AT THE APACHE CAFÉ FEATURING DJ NIMBUS
Performances by Jennifer Johns; Rahbi; Sky HY; Chinkie Brown; PPT
Friday, July 27, 2007

8:30a-4:30p REGISTRATION

9am – 10:20a
Panel: GRASSROOTS MARKETING AND BOOKING
Moderator: Mike Ferguson (OmniSource Events)
Panelists: Mitch Blackman (Red Entertainment); Anita Bryant (A-Marketing); Fiona Bloom (The Bloom Effect); Asya Shein (Fusicology); Will Griggs (Chocolate Soul); Mike Ashley (Life and Soul Promotions); Eric Holt (Chiminus Enterprises); Vanita Thompson (VanitaApplebum Entertainment Services); Mabili Kregg Ajamu (Rhythm Republik)

10:40a – Noon
Panel: INDEPENDENT RECORD DISTRIBUTION, DIGITAL AND RETAIL
Moderator: Dennis Kirk (DK Productions)
Panelists: Randall Grass (Shanachie); Kevin Harewood (EDclectic Entertainment); Will Griggs (Chocolate Soul); Gabriel Rich (Starr Child Music); Jasz (Earwax Records); Darryl "D-Nice" Harris (Moods Music); Glen Friedman (Music Umbrella)

Noon – 2:30p
ACOUSTIC GROOVES (LUNCH) featuring Dain; Twan; Teresa Jenee; Lina; April Hill


2:40p – 4:00p
Panel: ARTIST MANAGEMENT
Moderator: Carlton Hargrove (Creative Loafing)
Panelists: Monica Young; Richard Dunn; Jerrell Allen; Hasan Brown; D. Black; Jeffrey Alston; Anita Bryant; Mike Dawson; Karen Mason

4:10p – 5:30p
Panel: ARTIST SPEAKS MAINSTREAM
Moderator: Ken Rye (Jazzy Side Entertainment/Hot Ice Online)
Panelists: Algebra; Frank McComb; Lina; Davina; St. Juste; Eric Roberson; Gordon Chambers, Keite Young; N'Dambi, Yazarah; Donnie

7p – 9p
HEINEKEN SOUL SESSIONS LISTENING PARTY HOSTED BY MOOD'S MUSIC featuring
Eric Roberson; Gordon Chambers; Davina and Lina


9p – Midnite
HEINEKEN ACOUSTIC SESSION AT OVER DA EDGE FEATURING DJ FRANCES JAYE
featuring Lina; Kaye-Ree; Jonz; Kelly Love Jones


10p – 2a
HEINEKEN GROOVES AT SUGAR HILL
MUSIC BY DJ RAHDU AND DJ TRE (FROM THE PHARCYDE)


11p – 2a
HEINEKEN ROOFTOP LISTENING PARTY FEATURING HESTON HOSTED BY TERRY BELLO, MUSIC BY DJ J.RAWLS
LOCATED ON THE ROOFTOP OF 32 PEACHTREE STREET

Saturday, July 28, 2007

8:30a-4:30p REGISTRATION

9am – 10:20a
Panel: SOUL PROMOTERS
Moderator: Mike Ferguson (OmniSource Events)
Panelists: Myron Ruffin (Unlimited Wealth Entertainment); Mike Kitchen (SoulKitchen); Drake Phifer (Urban Organic); Mitch Blackman (Red Entertainment); Freddie Luster; Anita Bryant (A-Marketing); Asya Shein (Fusicology); Will Griggs (Chocolate Soul); Eric Holt (Chiminus Enterprises); Ron Smith (Harmony and Life); Vanita Thompson (VanitaApplebum Entertainment Services); Mabili Kregg Ajamu (Rhythm Republik)

10:40a – Noon
Panel: SONGWRITERS PANEL
Moderator: Vinx
Panelists: Gordon Chambers; Eric Roberson; Rasheem "Kilo" Pugh; Frank McComb ; James Glasco; Eric McKinley King; More artists to be announced

Noon – 1:00p
ACOUSTIC GROOVES (LUNCH) featuring Keite Young; Yazarah; Wildmann; Davina

1p – 2:20p
Panel: INTERNATIONAL
Moderator: Carlton Hargrove (Creative Loafing)
Panelists: David Nathan (SoulMusic.com); Soul Jones (Soul Jones Online); DJ Barry King (Solar Radio–UK); Mike Ashley (Life and Soul Promotions); Fiona Bloom (The Bloom Effect); Allen Johnston (The Music Specialist); Will Strickland (UMAC); Kaye-Ree (Artist-Germany); Paul Gilbert (ESP3)

2:40p – 4:00p
Panel: RADIO - MAINSTREAM
Moderator: Terry Bello (Founder of ISMS)
Panelists: Queen Isis Jones (KATZ-St. Louis); DJ Rahdu; Frances Jaye (NeoSoul Café); Derrick Harper (WAMJ-Atlanta); Tonya Byrd (Sirius); DJ Needles (WFUN-St. Louis); Kevin "Koolin'" Fox (WUHT-Birmingham)

4:10p – 5:30p
Panel: ARTIST SPEAKS UNDERGROUND AND MAINSTREAM
Moderator: Terry Bello (Founder of ISMS)
Panelists: Ann Nesby; Maysa; Jaguar Wright; Keite Young; N'Dambi; Sy Smith; Big Brooklyn Red; Yahzarah; Eric Roberson; Conya Doss; Davina; Marlon Saunders, Vinx; Frank McComb; Lina; April Hill

6:30p – 7:30p
HEINEKEN LISTENING SUITE FEATURING MAYSA

11p – 3a
HARMONY AND LIFE SHOWCASE AND
THE HEINEKEN SUMMIT AFTER DARK AT SUGAR HILL

Sunday, July 29, 2007
10a – 2p
Songwriting Workshop for Artists Only
Hosted by Vinx (RSVP)

The ISMS July 25th -29th 2007 in Atlanta, GAHOTLINE - 917-804-4926
Check us out on the web: www.soulsummitonline.com

Join Meli'sa Morgan for HCCI's Jamboree! - A Soulful Yacht Ride on The Hudson

This year's event features great food, fun music from New York's Hottest Gospel DJ's, DJ Flame & Revel8tion and live performances from Thomas Gooding and his band ETC and the wonderful Meli'sa Morgan (pictured).

The Jamboree is a special celebration for Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement and takes place on August 9, 2007, Setting sail aboard the Spirit of New York from Chelsea Piers at 23rd Street & The Westside Highway.

Boarding time is 5:30pm and sailing time is 6:15pm sharp. The Yacht returns at 9:30pm.

Tickets for this special event are $75.00 a piece or $140.00 for 2. There are also special group rates. For more information and to order tickets click on the HCCI link in the Quick Links section of the newsletter.

This is a great summer outing and we hope to see you on the yacht!!!

Founded in 1986, HCCI is a coalition of more than 90 inter-faith congregations that has implemented a comprehensive portfolio of programs to provide affordable housing and safe streets; offer opportunities for individuals and groups to become and remain economically independent; increase understanding of and access to health care; and provide substantive educational programs for adults and young people. Through alliances with other community organizations, elected officials and local residents, HCCI has also helped reduce crime in the community; increase public sanitation; and preserve and transform open space.

Leveraging more than $240 million in support from federal, state, and city agencies, HCCI's real estate office has developed more than 2,000 units of low, moderate and middle-income housing; nearly 40 commercial spaces; and a 45,000 sq. ft. Pathmark supermarket. HCCI's health office provides scattered- site housing for 60 families and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. HCCI's adult education programs include soft employment skills, literacy training (in conjunction with Literacy Partners), and computer software training--all linked with job placement. To date, HCCI has placed more than 1500 residents in employment opportunities.

HCCI is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation governed by a Board of Directors, and relies on support from grants, donations and government contracts funds.

Rhythm & Soul Radio Playlist

Here's the playlist from last week's show aired on July 3, 2007:
Love Rain Down - Conya Doss
Stay Together - Gordon Chambers
Stay Together - Davina
I Want You - Mike Hammond
Hate 2 Love U - Amerie
Love Affair SIlYa
The Way I Like It - Leisa Johnson
Not Love @First SIght - Alkebulan
Tick Tock - June April
Love For A While - Jeremiah feat. Shanice
Should've Been Yo Man - Rahbi
Mother's Day - Elsie Law
Musicka - KRS One & Marley Marl ft. Magic Juan
Drama - Collective Flow
Live Segment
Like No Other - Maya Azucena with Big Brooklyn Red (Rhythm & Soul Radio Exclusive)
Softest Lips - Eric Roberson
911 - Wyclef Jean with Mary J. Blige
Now That We've Found Love - Third World with Stevie Wonder
End Live Segment
Get High - Anthony B
All Alone - Sean Paul
Brrt - Bunji Garlin.
Funky Get Down - Chuck Brown
Never Thought - Chandlar
Fell N Luv (Remix) - Steve Wallace ft. Farrah Burns & J Keys
Body Baby - Pharoahe Monch
Nobody Do It Better - Keith Murray
Hold On - Jeff Redd

Additional playlists from previous weeks can be found on the Rhythm & Soul Radio MySpace site: www.myspace.com/rhythmandsoulradio

If you're an artist or know of an artist who wants their music considered to be played on Rhythm & Soul Radio, music can be sent via mp3 to Marko@Injoyenterprises.com or mailed to:
Rhythm & Soul Radio
c/o InJoy Enterprises
244 Fifth Avenue, ste. 2489
New York, NY 10001

"Deftly soulful." -TinyVoices.co.uk

"Deftly soulful." -TinyVoices.co.uk

Happy Summer-

We're just dropping a line to invite you again as ROGIÉRS performs a light jazz set with his trio in Brooklyn two weeks from now. 2 Steps Down is a wonderful quaint restaurant in the heart of Fort Greene serving fine southern cuisine with a New Orleans touch.

2 Steps Down is located on Dekalb Avenue between Vanderbilt and Cleremont Avenue(s) in Fort Greene.

See You There!

*This event is from 6-8pm 7.22.07 and is FREE.


http://www.fibbymusic.net/

Rhythm & Soul Radio Playlist

Here's the playlist from last week's show aired on July 3, 2007:
Blah, Blah, Blah - PJ Morton Band feat. Algebra
Let Her Dance - Stephen Marley feat. Maya Azucena
Get On The Floor - Jahah
Never Thought - Chandlar
I'd Better - Carlton J. Smith
Interview with DJ Dan C.E. & Jiant
Lover's Groove - Jiant
Interview Cont.
Love - Carlton J. Smith
Veteran - Granddaddy I.U..
Mother's Day - Elsie Law
NY Bounce - Kween Kash
Live Segment
Go - Lasonya Gunter
Inside My Love - Gloria Ryann
When You Were Mine - Prince
End Live Segment
Interview - Lasonya Gunter joins DJ Dan C.E. & Jiant
Music ( DJ Dan C.E. Remix) - Leela James
Interview cont.
Mmm Hmm - Lasonya Gunter
Naturally - Slow Train
Back To You - Jiant
Interview Concl.
Hold On - Jeff Redd

Special thanks to DJ Dan C.E., Jiant, Lasonya Gunter and Capital G from Complexx Magazine for joining us in studio last week.

Additional playlists from previous weeks can be found on the Rhythm & Soul Radio MySpace site: www.myspace.com/rhythmandsoulradio.

If you're an artist or know of an artist who wants their music considered to be played on Rhythm & Soul Radio, music can be sent via mp3 to Marko@Injoyenterprises.com or mailed to:
Rhythm & Soul Radio
c/o InJoy Enterprises
244 Fifth Avenue, ste. 2489
New York, NY 10001

SOBO Magazine Online: the rebirth interview

Don¹t Mess With Mr T: James Taylor Quartet Plays Motown

Hammond-led funk outfit

James Taylor Quartet
releases its new album
Don’t Mess With Mr T: James Taylor Quartet Plays Motown
on
Monday 3 September 2007
(Dome Records; Dome CD86)

Always great work from the mighty James Taylor, one of the few artists who's kept his groove going for over a 20 year period. Back in the 80s, Taylor first caught our ear as a new organist playing with a classic 60s Hammond sound - funky, soulful, and right on the money - and all these many years later, James is still very much at the top of his game, able to handle a Hammond with a flair that few other players can match
Dusty Groove America

James Taylor’s trademark howling Hammond sound is featured to fine effect on his new album, Don’t Mess With Mr T: James Taylor Quartet Plays Motown, a storming set of Motown covers featuring guest lead vocalists OMAR, HIL ST SOUL, and DONNA GARDIER.

The 12-tune collection kicks off with an explosive version of Barrett Strong’s Money (That’s What I Want). If, as Berry Gordy Jr has said, Motown was built brick by brick, hit by hit, then this tune was its foundation stone. The rest of the album certainly builds from its opener, with the funky vibe continuing through Marvin Gaye’s Got To Give It Up; Stevie Wonder’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours); Shorty Long’s Function At The Junction; Jimmy Mack; Machine Gun, written by The Commodores’ keyboardist Milan Williams; Ashford and Simpson’s You’re All I Need To Get By; and Don’t Mess With Mr T, a Marvin Gaye tune written for the blaxploitation movie, Trouble Man.

Album highlights include After The Dance, the second hit from Marvin Gaye’s 1976 album, I Want You, on which Omar, the father of nu-classic British soul lends his immense vocal talents; Come See About Me, featuring Donna Gardier, one of the UK’s most soulful voices; and Smokey Robinson’s You Beat Me To The Punch, with the magnificent Hil St Soul, a regular on the US Billboard R&B charts, providing inspiring vocals.

The regular JTQ line-up of James Taylor: Hammond organ; Nigel Price: guitar; Andy McKinney: bass; and Adam Betts: drums is augmented on this album by Jamie Anderson: sax; Nick Smart: trumpet; Dave Williamson: trombone; and Oreste-Noda Fernandez: percussion.

JTQ’s fired-up signature tune, The Theme from Starsky and Hutch, cemented the band’s reputation as masters of the jazz-funk-r’n’b workout; 60s spy themes, psychedelic and free-form jazz all added something to the band’s distinctive sound. Originally playing the Hammond B3 organ in the UK mod revival band The Prisoners, James Taylor formed his own quartet in 1985, and began playing music similar to the rare-groove jazz-funk then in vogue around London. By the early 90s, that movement had spawned acid jazz, and JTQ found itself at the forefront of a vibrant young club scene. The first single, Blow-Up - a funked-up version of Herbie Hancock's theme from the seminal 60s film of the same name - was released in 1985 on the Re Elect The President label, a precursor to Acid Jazz. The band's debut album, Mission Impossible, was released the following year, predominantly consisting of covers of 60s film themes such as Alfie, Mrs. Robinson and Goldfinger. In the early 1990s, the single Love The Life reached the Top 40 and the accompanying album, Supernatural Feeling, settled in the Top 30 UK charts. After releases on Polydor and Big Life Records, JTQ returned to Acid Jazz, and In The Hand of The Inevitable remains the label's biggest selling album to date.

In 1997 James had the chance to fulfil a dream when he was asked to score the theme tune to Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, the spy spoof starring Mike Myers and Elizabeth Hurley. JTQ’s Whole Lotta Live album was nominated for a MOBO award in 1998, and the following year James featured on Tom Jones’ duets album, Reload. James’ musical talent has been admired by numerous other acts: The Wonderstuff, Manic Street Preachers, The Pogues and U2 have all featured James and his distinctive Hammond sound on their albums.

JTQ’s last album, A Taste of Cherry, was released in September 2006. A new outfit, James Taylor’s 4th Dimension, recently released Picking Up Where We Left Off, to critical acclaim.

Dome Records is currently celebrating its 15th successful year. Readers of Blues & Soul magazine has consistently voted Dome Records the UK’s leading black music label, and early discoveries include Beverley Knight, Hil St Soul, and Dennis Taylor. More recent additions to the Dome roster include US singer-songwriter Eric Roberson, Donnie, Brenda Russell, Rahsaan Patterson, Incognito, Angela Johnson, one-time Prince New Power Generation member Rosie Gaines, Carleen Anderson, Don-E and George Duke.

James Taylor is available for interview/sessions

CDs/pics available on request

www.jtq.co.uk
www.domerecords.co.uk

Soul Fusion July 21

Yes folks it's less than a week to go till SOULFUSION SOULNITE at DOWTY Staverton.

3 rooms of FOOTSTOMPING,HEARTTHROBBING,TEARJERKING,PUMPING SOULFUL DANCE Music!!!!

No Less than 12 DJs playing the very best Soul selection available today.

room 1 JON WILLIS & STEVE RAY, JINKSY, HIPPO, MIKE WILKS & NEIL SELF

room 2 CRAIG BIRCHALL, NEIL SELF, KEV HEALEY & ADY POUNTAIN

room 3 (SOULFREEDOM)MIKE SHAWE, MIKE ASHLEY & JERRY LOTT

So dig out your gladrags & put your dancing shoes on, get out on the dancefloor & bloody well enjoy yourself!!!!!!

It's gotta be done!!!!

See ya there "I just can't wait till Saturday"

Neil Self ( Mr Soulfusion )

Podcast #266 Hosted by Chris Jay

Podcast #266 Hosted by Chris Jay

Written by Chris Jay

The Soul Damn 'Phisticated! Radio Show is sponsored by;

Soul101.com a unique website specialising in providing 100% legal downloads from across the full spectrum of soul music, including Jazz, Modern Soul, Funk, R&B, Soulful House and much much more!

Back once again with some gems from Keni Burke, Confection, Romina Johnson and VJB; plus tracks from the brand new Earth Wind & Fire tribute album featuring Kirk Franklin and Dwele. This week also sees the return of "Catch The Beat" and "The Chocolate Zone".

Enjoy this weeks journey.

Until the next time . . .

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GET YOUR REQUESTS AND DEDICATIONS IN NOW FOR OUR SPECIAL REQUEST SHOW , AT THE END OF EVERY MONTH!

MIDNIGHT SOUL event at International Soul Summit

http://www.dynamicproducer.com
http://www.myspace.com/producersswapmeet
http://www.thebloomeffect.com

Special SOUL at MIDNIGHT Showcase- Thursday, July 26th- Apache Café, in
Atlanta for the International Soul Summit.

Dynamic Producer/The Producer's Swap Meet's regular last Thursday of every
month networking event has opened its doors to former Atlanta Music Industry
maven and Veteran music publicist Fiona Bloom who resides in NY with a new
venture called The Bloom Effect.

The Producer's Swap Meet has fastly become the place to be spotted as an
upcoming producer/beat maker and or new artist.

This one time event will join forces with both Fiona Bloom's programming
savvy and event production with the Dynamic Producer's Hotep, Fortknox and
Big Tah.

It all takes place on Thursday, July 26th at Apache Café.
Doors at 9:00PM
$5.00 before 10:00PM and $10.00 after 10:00PM and International Soul Summit
Registrants get in free at MIDNIGHT for the very special SOUL MIDNIGHT
SHOWCASE featuring some of the hottest new talent.

On the turntables-- Live n Direct from Houston is DJ NIMBUS
http://www.myspace.com/4nimbus

Bay Area talent Jennifer Johns
http://www.myspace.com/jenniferjohns

Rahbi- Atlanta http://www.myspace.com/rahbi

Sky Hy- Atlanta- http://www.myspace.com/skyhy

Chinkie Brown- Atlanta http://www.myspace.com/chinkiebrown

PPT- Dallas

http://www.myspace.com/ppt3

It's a great show.

18 and up get in.

Let me know if you need any other info.

Peace,

Fiona Bloom
The Bloom Effect
112 S. Portland Ave- Suite 3A
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone- 646-764-0004
http://www.thebloomeffect.com

Harambe playing live this weekend - Lewisham People's Day & Tamarai

A couple of Harambé gigs for your delectation this weekend:

On Saturday 14 July, Harambé will be playing at Lewisham People's Day, a free festival in Mountfield Park, Catford. The band will be laying down some funk on the Global Local Stage at 3pm. Let's keep our fingers crossed for some decent weather! Here's the link: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/NewsAndEvents/Events/PeoplesDay2007/

And on Monday 16 July, at 10pm, we'll be at Tamarai, 167 Drury Lane, Covent Garden (http://www.tamarai.co.uk/index.html?qs=446). We have an unlimited number of concession tickets, so email us your names by 5pm on Monday and you'll get into this plush new venue for the reduced price of £6.

See you soon!

www.myspace.com/harambe

JEREMY JAMES LIVE / FRIDAY, JULY 13TH / @ THE OLD HIT FACTORY NYC @ 7PM $10

CISCO III
Manager of
JEREMY JAMES
singer / songwriter / musician
(soul rnb from a melodic voice with an edgy, organic style armed with a
guitar and colorful chords)
http://www.JeremyJamesMusic.net
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/video/underground_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003583759


here to inform you that . . .


YOU'RE DEFINITELY IN FOR A SURPRISE . . .

FRIDAY, JULY 13TH @ 7PM / $10
BE SURE TO COME SEE FOR YOURSELVES!!!
http://www.myspace.com/JeremyJamesMusicNet
@ GIBSON/BALDWIN SHOWROOM
THE OLD HIT FACTORY BUILDING
421 West 54th St. b/n 9th & 10th



COMPLETE DETAILS:
FRIDAY, JULY 13TH
WHO:
embermedia, gibson,maritri and abby lynn mulay
present
WHAT:
Gibson New Music Series
featuring:
ANDY MILNE
http://www.andymilne.com/dapp_bio.htm
and
JEREMY JAMES
http://www.JeremyJamesMusic.net
Host: maritri, abby lyn mulay and embermedia
this is the next installment of the music series.
they will be featuring andy milne, canadian pianist extraordinaire
and jeremy james, one of maritri personal favorite guitar
players/songwriter/singers.
don't miss it! both of these artists are amazing
hope to see you there. prepare to be inspired!
WHERE:
Gibson /Baldwin showroom in
THE OLD HIT FACTORY BUILDING
421 west 54th Ave.
between 9th and 10th
New York, New York 10019
WHEN:
FRIDAY, JULY 13TH
TIME:
7-10
doors open at 7,
first set at 8, second at 9
DAMAGE:
$10
for more info.
gibsonmusicseries@yahoo.com
http://www.myspace.com/gibsonmusicseries


P.S. B SURE TO CHECK OUT J.J.'S NEW PICTURES ON HIS MYSPACE PAGE
http://www.myspace.com/JeremyJamesMusicNet
courtesy of TRISTEN STUDIOS

The JUICE 9th JULY 2007 Playlist

LIVE ON THE LINE

Joerg Schmidt Soul Sonic DE

Real Thing Jocelyne Brown Radical

Summertime I-kay

If its cool Susanne Palsboll Streetsoul3

Miracle Love The Glow Expansion

Marvins 'Vibe Terry Cummings

Block Party Chuck Brown (juice remix)

Major Hottie Sensa Futureproof

Move with You Miss Issa Sound on Soul

Stroke Rick James Stone City

This how we do it/no stopping Montell Jordan (Burtons BBQ mix)

Soulsonic Selection

Worldvibe Groove metropolis

U fit the Bill Theo People and Ronnie McNair

So Funky Mo j

Hi Love Chester Gregory

Manipulation April Hill

Sunshine on You Count Basic

Maya Azucena Steve wallace mix

I Choose You Confection Soulchoonz

She's got me Daniel Merriweather

Lets Get it together Dance wid Da Pimp

3 sides Crossroads (Sy Smith, Raheem Da Vaughan/W. Felder)

Tonight (Sa-ra emix) Kleeer

You caught me of guard Ebony Alleyne

Body Language (War remix) Jackson 5

Dont U know i love you Chuckii Booker

Spanish Hustle Original Tropicana Steel Band

You used to Hold Me so tight Reel People ft Angela Johnson

Wahoo Wahoo

Need your Loving Malina Moye Soulchoonz

Check out St. Juste on the Pharoahe-Monch Album - In Stores Now!!!

"DESIRE" - IN STORES NOW!!
featuring St. Juste on the Hot single "FREE"


Check out the song on myspace; http://www.myspace.com/pharoahemonch

LISTEN TO THE SONG.....................

World Class Noise

Chicago 's hottest new night spot presents:

WORLD CLASS NOISE

Saturday July 14

8pm-12am

Martini Park

151 W. Erie. St., Chicago

Inspired by cocktail lounges in New York and Las Vegas , Martini Park opens its doors July 12, giving Chicago adults a new place to play.

Come enjoy the venue's first Saturday night with music you love from World Class Noise!

www.worldclassnoise.com

www.martinipark.com/chicago

Daptone Upcoming Shows

TWO FREE SHOWS THIS SATURDAY!

Saturday July 14th, 2007

The Budos Band @ Citysol

23rd Street & East River

1pm - 10pm

For more info...

http://www.solar1.org/education/citysol/schedule/index.htm#saturday

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Saturday July 14th, 2007, 9:30pm

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

American Roots Festival

Manhattan Beach

2001 Oriental Blvd.

Brooklyn, NY

FREE!

KCC Outdoor Rainbow Band Shell (Rain Location: Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center)

http://www.kingsborough.edu/eventCalendar/index.php?day=14&month=7&year=2007

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Sunday July 15th, 2007

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Ottawa Bluesfest-Le Breton Fla

1 Vimy Place

Ottawa, ON

Canada

http://ottawabluesfest.ca/en/

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Thursday July 26th, 2007

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

River to River Festival

Battery Park-Castle Clinton

Between West and State Street

New York, NY

http://www.rivertorivernyc.com/events/index.php#detail:964

Admission:

Two free tickets per person will be distributed at the Castle on a first come first serve basis starting at 5pm on the day of the show.

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Sunday July 29th, 2007 - 8:00pm

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Calgary Folk Festival

Princes Island Park

Calgary, AB

Canada

http://www.calgaryfolkfest.com

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Thursday August 2nd, 2007 - 7:00pm

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Belly Up Aspen

450 South Galena St.

Aspen, CO

http://www.bellyupaspen.com/home.html

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Friday August 3rd, 2007 - 7:00pm

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Telluride Jazz Celebration

Main St.

Telluride, CO

http://telluridejazz.org

________________

Saturday August 4th, 2007-8:00pm

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Gothic Theatre

3263 South Broadway

Englewood, CO

http://www.gothictheatre.com

________________

Thursday August 9th, 2007 - 11:30pm

The Budos Band

Joe's Pub

425 Lafayette Street

New York, NY 10003

http://www.joespub.com/

________________

Friday August 10th, 2007 - 9:00pm

The Budos Band

World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1950

The Dap-Kings @ The 2007 Espy's

The Dap-Kings @ The 2007 Espy's

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The 2007 ESPYS

The biggest names in sports and entertainment gather at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre to celebrate the top moments in sports at The 2007 ESPY's, which will be hosted by LeBron James and Jimmy Kimmel. James and Kimmel will be joined on stage by guest presenters including Dane Cook, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Matt Leinart, Peyton Manning, Michael Phelps, Maria Sharapova, Kate Walsh, Jamie Lynn Sigler, T.I. and Vince Young.

The Dap-Kings will be performing through out the show as well as during the finale - a mash-up of Sly and the Family Stone songs performed by The Dap-Kings with Common, Macy Grey & Rocco Deluca.

The 2007 ESPY's airs on ESPN Sunday July 15^th at 9pm EST.

http://espn.go.com/espy2007/index.html#

Catch Anthony David live in London next week

On Wednesday evening (18th July) Anthony will be performing a short set ahead of his headline show at the Jazz Cafe. You can catch him at The Scoop at More London. The free show starts at 18:30 and the outdoor venue is located on the South Bank of the Thames, between Tower Bridge and London Bridge (situated between HMS Belfast and City Hall). Seats are allocated on a first come first serve basis so make sure you get there early!

This Wed The @ttic Features Def Poets Bassey Ikpi/Lamont Carey Vocalist Sol Edler and more

MAHOGANEE

Beny Blaq Entertainment Presents The @ttic.... Each and Every Wednesday beginning July 11th. FREE Happy Hour 4-7pm 2 for 1 Martini specials ALL NIGHT LONG! Serving the tastiest Soul Food in DC. Admission is $5 before 9pm...$9 there after. Ladies $5 ALL NIGHT LONG! Featured artists from around the country, weekly themes and a limited open mic. For all the 70/80's babies DJ JaHsonic/DJ Stylus spinning old school hip hop/R&B and Reggae all night long.. Come get ya chill on with DC's finest each and every Wednesday... The @ttic "An Elevated Social Experience"

This week we are loaded with features such as.. HBO Def Poet.. BASSEY IKPI


Check her out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTcOWR3uc0E - homeward

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzyrHsYTveE - apology to my unborn

HBO Def Poet Lamont Carey


Check him out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lByDfPOG0LA

The voice of Sol Edler



Check him out!

www.soledler.com

MAHOGANEE WILL BE PERFORMING ALSO

And about 10 other artists coming from all over this is a night you do not want to miss. Bring two people and you get in for FREE! Have a great weekend and be safe!

Beny Blaq
CEO
BBE
202 344-5759
"Silence Is Forbidden"

LIBATION w/ Ian Friday (BEACH ATTIRE IS A MUST!!!) :: 7/12

Every summer you say you’ll definitely get to the beach…but here it is July AGAIN and you are still on dry land!!!

This month keep that promise to yourself and join us as we celebrate summer with Libation’s “Indoor Beach Party,” presented by Tea Party Music and Manchildblack and hosted by Afro Mosaic Soul Dance Collective. BEACH ATTIRE IS A MUST!!!! With the ever soulful Resident DJ Ian Friday spinning pure joy on the decks and a cool, tropical “Libation” cocktail (only $5) in your hands, you’ll forget you’re still in the city. While you sip on the best drink deal in town, gaze at the artistry of MTV Art Battle Winner, Concep, who will be on hand painting the bodies of those willing…and exposed.

Get there early…if you don’t believe us, ask those who didn’t get in last month!


TEA PARTY MUSIC & MANCHILDBLACK
Present

LIBATION
w/ Resident DJ IAN FRIDAY

hosted by AFRO MOSAIC SOUL DANCE COLLECTIVE

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2007
10:00 PM - 4:00 AM
21+
$5 Before Midnight, $10 After

@
SAPPHIRE LOUNGE
249 Eldridge Street
between Houston and Stanton
New York, NY
212.777.5153
http://www.sapphirenyc.com/
http://www.myspace.com/teapartymusic
http://www.myspace.com/manchildblack
http://www.myspace.com/afromosaicsoul

Soul Fusion

O.N.U.T.S.S. Listening Party featuring: MAYA AZUCENA and ANTHONY DIXON

Please accept our invitation to be our special guest on Monday, July 9th @ Vanel's (95 1st Avenue, NYC) from 5:30pm - 8:30 pm as Anthony Dixon & Maya Azucena bring their own special musical flavor to enthisiastic ears!

DON'T MISS IT!!!!!!

O.N.U.T.S.S. Listening Party @ Vanel's 95 1st Ave. bet. 5th & 6th Sts. East Village, NYC Monday, July 9th, 2007 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Make It Happen Entertainment presents: GROOVEOLOGY!!!!

MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC!

Join MIHE every Sunday as we bring you a full day of music that radio forgot! Multiple events within one big event! Here's how it goes down:

THE INDIE SOUL BRUNCH - Enjoy a 3 course brunch with all the Mimosas and Bloody Marys you can drink while DAN C.E., Shay Stevens and special guest DJs provide you with the sounds of your favorite contemporary Soul Music artists!

12pm - 4pm

THE ACOUSTIC SOUL LOUNGE - Check out some of your favorite Indie Soul artists perform an intimate, acoustic set as it's recorded for broadcast on SOUL-PATROL.NET! Upcoming performances are:

July 15th - JIANT
Aug. 19th - YAHZARAH A.K.A. Purple St. James

Showtime: 7:30pm
Every weekial Guest DJs spinning eclectic grooves from yesterday, today and tomorrow until the wee hours of Monday morning!!!!

Every week: Special Guest DJs spinning eclectic grooves from yesterday, today and tomorrow until the wee hours of Monday morning!!!!

GROOVEOLOGY

GROOVEOLOGY @ SIP Lounge

998 Amsterdam Ave. bet. 109th & 110th Sts. Harlem, NYC EVERY SUNDAY!!!!!! 12pm - 12am (Sometimes later!)

LIBATION w/ Ian Friday (BEACH ATTIRE IS A MUST!!!) :: 7/12

Every summer you say you’ll definitely get to the beach…but here it is July AGAIN and you are still on dry land!!!

This month keep that promise to yourself and join us as we celebrate summer with Libation’s “Indoor Beach Party,” presented by Tea Party Music and Manchildblack and hosted by Afro Mosaic Soul Dance Collective. BEACH ATTIRE IS A MUST!!!! With the ever soulful Resident DJ Ian Friday spinning pure joy on the decks and a cool, tropical “Libation” cocktail (only $5) in your hands, you’ll forget you’re still in the city. While you sip on the best drink deal in town, gaze at the artistry of MTV Art Battle Winner, Concep, who will be on hand painting the bodies of those willing…and exposed.

Get there early…if you don’t believe us, ask those who didn’t get in last month!


TEA PARTY MUSIC & MANCHILDBLACK
Present

LIBATION
w/ Resident DJ IAN FRIDAY

hosted by AFRO MOSAIC SOUL DANCE COLLECTIVE

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2007
10:00 PM - 4:00 AM
21+
$5 Before Midnight, $10 After

@
SAPPHIRE LOUNGE
249 Eldridge Street
between Houston and Stanton
New York, NY
212.777.5153
http://www.sapphirenyc.com/
http://www.myspace.com/teapartymusic
http://www.myspace.com/manchildblack
http://www.myspace.com/afromosaicsoul

Count Basic - No visible Scars

ONUTSS Listening Party, Monday,July 9th,@5:30pm

Hey Peeps! Please join me (Anthony Dixon) on Monday, July 9th at 5:30pm @ Vanel's 95 1st Avenue (between 5th & 6th Streets). I have the honor of being one of the featured recording artist at the next ONUTSS listening party along with indie soul veteran Maya Azucena. Come on out next Monday. You will get the opportunity to indulge in some great soul food as well as take a listen to the latest recording projects of your's truly, "all outta words...", and Maya Azucena's "Junkyard Jewel." Don't sleep! You don't want to miss this one...See you all next Monday!

Directions by train: Take the F or V train to the trainstop for 2nd Avenue Exit near intersection of E 1st St and 2nd Ave Start out going East on E 1st St towards 1st Ave Turn left on 1st Avenue. Vanel's phone# 212 533-3511

Directions by car: Vanel's Mapquest Driving Directions

Heather Park

EMERGENZA FINALS @ WEBSTER HALL - your votes count!!!
Friday, July 6th
6pm!
Tickets: $15 in advance, $25 at door

PEE WEE ELLIS. live at luna. THURSDAY JULY 5TH

PEE WEE ELLIS

LIVE AT LUNA, Bristol

FUNK SET

FULL BAND

THURSDAY JULY 5TH

BAND 9.30PM

£5

THE INDIE SOUL BRUNCH PLAYLIST 7/1/07

THE INDIE SOUL BRUNCH PLAYLIST 7/1/07

1)"Long Distance Lover" - Gloria Ry'ann & Rich Medina
2)"Right Or Wrong" - Eric Roberson
3)"More & More" - Jamie Hawkins
4)"Fallin' In Love Again" - Anthony Hamilton
5)"Touch" - Ray Charles feat. John Legend
6)"Tell Me What Are We Gonna Do Now" - Joss Stone feat. Common
7)"Ms. America" - Martin Luther
8)"Helicopter Party" - The Majesticons
9)"Space Rider" - Shaun Escoffery
10)"DJ Don't" - Gerald Levert
11)"Deep Inside" - Platinum Pied Pipers feat. Sa-Ra Creative Partners
12)"Lay Me Down" - Will-I-Am feat. Terry Dexter
13)"Hey Boy" - Hil St. Soul
14)"Would That Make You Love Me" - Robin Thicke
15)"Prototype" - Outkasts
16)'Love Is Gone (Long Gone)" - Johanna*
17)"New York Summertime" - Fortune
18)"Right Back 2 U" - Eric Roberson
19)"It's You" - Urban Mystic
20)"Incredible" - Choklate
21)K.I.S.S.I.N.G. - Cassius Clay feat. Vance Lewis
22)"You Are" - LaToya
23)"Stay Together" - Davina
24)"The Love Experience" - Raheem DeVaughn
25)"Don't Be No Damn Fool" - Chandlar
26)"Love, Love, Love" - Carlton J. Smith
27)"Just For Love" - The Lab Addicts*
28)"No More 2 Say" - J Torae
29)"U Came" - Misty Oldland feat. Roachford
30)"Stop Me" - Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather
31)"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" - Shaun Escoffery
32)"With A Little Help From My Friends" - Andre Orefjord feat. May Yamani
33)"Be There" - Melissa Young
34)"Baby Girl" - Ace*

All songs with a * can be found at SOULCHOONZ.COM

WHAT'S HAPPENIN'?

SATURDAY, JULY 14TH, 2007, as MIHE Presents: THE GOT SOUL ALL-STAR REVUE featuring: THE SONS OF BROWN w/ CARLTON J.SMITH, GLORIA RY'ANN, JIANT & LASONYA GUNTER!!!!!

LIVE FROM THE BLUE NOTE!
131 w 3rd St. bet. 6th Ave. & MacDougal
Doors: Midnight, Showtime: 1am (Sunday morning)

SUNDAY, JULY 15TH, 2007, MIHE Presents: THE ACOUSTIC SOUL LOUNGE featuring JIANT!!!!

@ SIP Lounge!
998 Amsterdam Ave. bet. 109th & 110th Sts.
Showtime: 7:30pm

MONDAY, JULY 30TH, 2007 MIHE presents: THE GOT SOUL ALL-STAR REVUE featuring: FORTUNE!!!!!

LIVE FROM SHRINE WORLD MUSIC VENUE!
2271 7th Ave. bet. 133rd & 134th Sts.

LaSonya Gunther Perform's at the Blue Note

Hey

Every body

I will be performing at the Blue Note July 14th

for "The Late Night Groove" Series

Show time :

12-3am

I hope to see you out

God Bless

La Sonya

100 who care about Eva D.

"100 Who Care about Eva D."

June 24, 2007

Dear Friend of the Black Ensemble:

Do you remember Eva D? How many of you saw "The Jackie Wilson Story" (My Heart Is Crying, Crying) Eva D. played Lavern Baker. You might remember her from "The Other Cinderella" as the stepsister, Margarite. We can go even further back to Eva starring as Mom's Mabley. Eva D. has been with the Black Ensemble Theater since 1987, we are her family, her friends and we love her deeply.

Eva suffered a stroke in September 2006. Ever since the first day of her stroke we have been by her side. She has faced many challenges during this time and there are many more to come, but Eva is strong, willing and determined! She will overcome this and perform again with the Black Ensemble Theater.

Sometimes as a community we must hold each other up in order to survive. I'm asking you as a member of the Black Ensemble Theater community to help us, help Eva D. to continue to thrive and survive. We hope you will be a part of the "100 Who care about Eva D."

Eva D. is now in a nursing home, a good nursing home that is giving her excellent care.

However, her insurance does not cover these expenses. If you've ever experienced the calamity of our insurance system you will understand how sometimes, insurance is just not enough. I am asking you to help us continue the care that she is receiving. We are asking 100 people to give $100. This will allow us to continue her care until her disability begins. I hope you will be part of the "100 Who Care About Eva D." These are people who are willing and able to help another human being in their time of need.

"The 100 Who Care About Eva D." will help insure that she is well on the way to complete recovery. Send your check made out to Eva Durham to the Black Ensemble Theater, 4520 N. Beacon - Chicago, Illinois 60640. If $100 is too much for you at this time, of course whatever you can give will be greatly appreciated.

You can also donate online by clicking the button below:

On Tuesday, July 10^th we will be celebrating Eva's birthday at the Black Ensemble Theater from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate and honor the strength and tenacity of this wonderful woman.

God Bless You and Thank You for being a part of the "100 Who Care About Eva D."

Sincerely,

Jackie Taylor

Founder-Executive Director

Black Ensemble Theater

SOBO Magazine: The Meet the Bands Issue

Available at www.sobomag.com!