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Eric Roberson

Blue Erro Soul Presents
ERROnautics
The Email Newsletter That Keeps You Soaring High...

HELLO WORLD...

This is your man, Eric Roberson, and I'm extending a special invitation to everyone to come celebrate my birthday with me here in New York City!! I'm pullin' out all the stops, this is that one show YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!! Everyone will be talking about this one, TRUST!!

The celebration begins next Tuesday, September 25th, at SOB's. We will have guests galore and some twists and surprises for you! I'm hoping that everyone that is able will come out and party with me and The Smoke Signals as we kick off my birthday as only we can!! Oh yeh i also want to mention that i will have a personal gift for every single person that attends my birthday bash. If you don't come, you don't get it.. Deal?

Tuesday, September 24th, 2007 8pm Eric Roberson & Friends SOB's 204 Varick Street (Varick and W. Houston) New York, NY 10001 For more info, visit www.sobs.com or call 212.243.4940.

The celebration will continue a SECOND night on Wednesday, September 26th, as we bring to you another showcase of the best Neo-Soul and R&B Talent Showcase in New York, SOL VILLAGE. As usual, Daniel Jones and The Collective will be bringing you the music, with special guests Paola Jean, St. Juste, Maya Azucena and Melissa Young. Emily King will co-host this month with me...I'm looking forward to seeing her perform as well. Please come out another night and enjoy!!

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 SOL VILLAGE hosted by Emily King Show starts at 8pm SOB's 204 Varick Street (Varick & W. Houston) New York, NY 10001 Please call 212.243.4940 or visit www.sobs.com for more information.

So, grab your digital cameras, your camcorders, your cell phones...lol, anything that can record an image, because there will be plenty of YouTube footage for all to post in the next coming days!! Grab a plane, train, bus, car, rickshaw, magic carpet...I don't care how you get here, just get here and let's blow New York OUT!!! See you next week!!

ONE,

Eric Roberson
Lost A.R.T.

Sept 27th - Samantha James, Angie Stone, Jazzy - Strictly Social

Meet-N-Greet with the brilliant Om Records artist Samantha James added to Strictly Social, September 27th!!

Samantha's smooth voice and empowering lyrics landed her a #1 song on the Billboard dance charts with her single "Rise".

Her stellar debut album drops September 25th

www.myspace.com/sammyjmusic

FREE DOWNLOAD:
Thanks to Om Records for this free Samantha James download "Breathe You In" :
http://filez.om-records.com/ecard/samantha/SamanthaJames_Download.zip

Angie Stone Listening Party

In conjunction with Nu-Soul Magazine, experience the beauty of Angie Stone's new album The Art of Love & War, in stores October 16. Be one of the first to hear this new instant classic from the reactivated legendary Stax Records. The new album marks a creative rebirth for Angie Stone, channeling the best of the soul tradition with a fresh and modern sound.
http://www.myspace.com/angiestonemusic

AND we're very proud to present a live performance from one of R&B's freshest stars, Jazzy.

http://www.myspace.com/jazzjeff

Her album "Oh Jazzy" showcases her unique vocal tone, stellar songwriting and distincitve production. Check out the addictive single "In Love" which has been creating buzz.

Let me know if you need more info/review copies etc

Strictly Social Angie Stone Listening Party wsg Jazzy & Samantha James
Thursday September 27
@ Skinny's
4923 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Admission is absolutely free!!!!
21+
9pm-2am

www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial

My LA peeps - come through and have a bevvie with us, and if you can post this info anywhere to spread the love, that would be most appreciated.

Let me know if you are interested in performing or setting up an album promotion.

Check out the pics from last month here (Keite Young listening party/Gina Rene performance):

http://www.hiddenbeach.com/keiteyoung/2007/los-angeles-to-experience-the-rise-fall.html

Village Underground Show Re-Scheduled for Friday, October 12th!!

YAY! Village Underground Show Re-Scheduled for Friday, October 12th!!

Hi there, beautiful people,

Good news...the show at the Village Underground has been rescheduled for Friday, October 12th! So re-ink your calendars and wait with breath abated for more details to come! :)

peace & light,

Heather P

Jon Bibbs and Jaguar Wright! ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!

We are so excited to announce a VERY special concert event in Norfolk, VA this weekend. For One Night Only: Jaguar Wright with special guest... Jon Bibbs! That's right, Virginia's very own king of soul is making his return to VA!

It's been a while since Virginia folks have seen Jon on stage. He's been all over, sharing his music, his thoughts and his heart with folks from Washington, DC to Los Angeles. Now, Jon returns to Norfolk for his first major show in Virginia since February of 2006.

If you can make this show, do it! It promises to be one of the BEST shows of 2007. Jaguar Wright is an exceptional performer, known for her straight talk and candid demeanor on stage. (You may have heard Jaguar providing vocals for Jay-Z's "Unplugged" album.)

Stay Tuned to See When Jon is Coming to Your Area

October 18th, 2007
The Music Seen on PBS
**Televised Concert**
WCVE Richmond
WHTJ Charlottesville

October 20th, 2007
Soho Outdoors
Phoenix, AZ

November 17th, 2007
Urban Organic Festival
Detroit, MI

November 21st, 2007
The Set @ La Carbonara
Washington, DC

Don't see your city here? Why not book Jon for your next event?

Send all booking request to pharvey@jonbibbs.com

TN'T @ The Harlem Book Fair Long Island 2007(1)

Hello Friends and Fam....We hope everyone had a "Hot Summer!!!!!",  of
course we mean in the best way. All has been well with us. We do our
best not to bombard you with tons of e-mail, but  we do want to keep
you up to date on TN'T. Still, you can always visit
http://www.tritommusic.com if you're curious....there's always
something going on at the site. But anyway let's get back to the
business at hand.

We will be performing live at the The Harlem Book Fair Long Island-
2007. Saturday, September 29, 2007 12 noon-6:00p.m, This event will
be held at the Freeport Recreation Center (patio) 130 East Merrick
Rd. Freeport, New York.  There will be book signings by noted
authors, vendors, food, etc.,and of course TN'T (Trish & Tom), that's
us.... should be a pretty cool event.

Then on Saturday October 6, 2007 8:00 pm we'll be at "Queens Theatre
In The Park, The Persuaders and Friends A Tribute To Alex Brown", as
guest of the Persuaders. Others confirmed on this concert are Soul
Generation, Three, and Second Look. See our Calendar at
http://www.tritommusic.com/calendar.html for more details. Or e-mail
us at tritom@www.tritommusic.com.

Our new CD "Something Good" is available in CD format and as a
Digital Download, so if you forgot to get your copy.... well you know
gotta get it ya'll.. Help a Brotha and a Sista out!!!
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tnt2. or visit our Buy page at
http://www.tritommusic.com/products.html.

That's all for now, we do thank you in advance for your  love and
support.
Don't forget to sign the guest book
http://www.tritommusic.com/guestbook.html

love, peace, and hair grease,

TN'T (Trish & Tom)

http://www.tritommusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/trishandtom
http://www.queenstheatre.org
http://www.aworldofblues.com    (Tee Watts "In The Hot Spot"  Tues.
and Thurs. 2-4pm West Coast 5-7pm East Coast)

SOL Village

SOL Village

Wednesday, September 26 @ 8PM

St. Juste, Emily King, Maya Azucena, Melissa Young, Paola Jean

There is something magical about hearing live musicians, singers and songwriters coming together under one roof with no pre-conceived format in a nurturing atmosphere, and that's what SOL VILLAGE at SOB's delivers every third Wednesday of each month.

SOB's ...................

Peter Hadar & Friends

Peter Hadar & Friends
The Hipster Extravaganza

Here is a taste of what's to come on Wednesday October 3rd.
Listen to these tracks from
Peter Hadar's Memories of the Heart

U Don't Love Me:
Please:



NYC's SOBs will play host to one of it's Son's of Soul, on Wednesday October 3rd, when Peter Hadar returns to the stage where he first took flight. Hadar's salacious vocals and colorful background have won him critical acclaim for his debut album "Memories of the Heart", a hearty compilation within the burgeoning "Future Soul" movement. The album is thick with classic soul laced with hip-hop, electronica, and his native New Jersey house beats.

The NYC based Hadar is no stranger to the limelight; having performed with heavyweights including Mos Def, QuestLove, Bilal, Pete Rock, Raheem DeVaughn, Dwele, and SaRa. Studying under Eric Roberson for the last six years Peter is now posed to lead his own movement; expanding his sound, fanbase, and dope live shows. Since his 2006 debut, Hadar has been featured in an impressive roster of publications including TRACE, KingSize, and Dime magazines, along with a number of themed websites; each reveling in his unique vocal and writing skills.

The Hipster Extravaganza promised to be an eclectic fusion of soul, hip-hop, and a touch of electronica. Peter will be performing new cuts along with selections from
'Memories of the Heart', etc. Sponsored by designers Lemar Dauley, Kiser, Coup d'état, and Leroy Jenkins, among others for whom he is a muse; Hadar's vision takes full advantage of the elements of 'Future Soul' that marry perfectly with the Hipster T-shirt & jeans explosion in the fashion industry. This tastemaker event features Hadar along with a full line up of eccentric vocalists and MCs including London's premier DJ Barry King who will broadcast the event internationally.

If you are starving for that fire in your ear, make your way down to SOBs on October 3rd.


DATE: 10/3/07
TIME: 9pm
LOCATION: SOBs: 204 Varick St. W. Houston
MORE: $10 In Advance/ $12 Door

Peter Hadar & Friends
The Hipster Extavaganza

David Josias

"GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART I Gotta Roll"

a tribute to

THE SPANIELS very own

James “Pookie” Hudson & Gerald “Bounce” Gregory

...Featuring David Josias, The Spaniel's own Billy Shelton, Donald "Duck" Porter and The Golden Tones...

Available Now!!! Just click the link

http://cdbaby.com/cd/davidjosias4

The "style" of music include "Doo-wop", "Classic R&B", "Dance" and many different styles that will no doubt please DJs, Steppers, Skaters, Ballroom Dancers, Beat lovers and everyone who loves feel good music!! Thx for your support!!!

SOBO Magazine Updates- September 2007

Greetings from SOBO Magazine!

In this email you will find all of our latest updates!

SOBO Magazine is proud to present the

Writers Block Issue

Featuring:

Nikki Giovanni

Kim Fields

LM Ross

and much more!

Single Copies and Subscriptions are available at:

www.sobomag.com/subscriptions

Our website www.sobomag.com has recently been updated. Please check it out!

While you are there you can read an EXCLUSIVE Interview about our

Artist of the Month Sananda Maitreya!

www.sobomag.com/sanandamaitreya

Read about a very interesting young lady who created two fan sites for Cree Summer!

www.sobomag.com/creesummerfans

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Christopher & Georgette Whaley

SOBO Magazine's

Editors/Creators

SEPTEMBER 23, 2007 @ REIGN in Norfolk, VA. Carole Riddick as FRANK McCOMB's Special Guest

DON'T FRET!!!

For those of you who are not able to attend the Fundraiser on the 22nd, come on out for an On-The-Verge event and party with FRANK MCCOMB and I............

Hope to see you there!!!!!

FRANK McCOMB: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND AND TOGETHER WITH CAROL RIDDICK FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!


National Recording artist Frank McComb heads back over to VA from Los Angeles to bring the house down once again at the SOUL IS…concert series in Norfolk, VA. And this time Frank welcomes a lovely special guest hailing from Philly, the incomparable Ms. Carol Riddick. If you were in the house for Frank's debut concert last November in Norfolk than you witnessed who the world calls "THE TRUTH." If you were not in the house the first time around here is your chance to witness one of the most incredible singer/songwriter/musicians of our generation. Don't miss this incredible show as Mojo Live and On The Verge bring you Frank McComb w/special guest Carol Riddick together for the first time ever! Sunday September 23 @ Reign, 112 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA. Tickets on sale now so mark your calendars and buckle your seat belts for another amazing installment of SOUL IS...


TICKETS ON SALE NOW! CLICK THE LINKS BELOW FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO:

www.onthe-verge.com/frankmccomblive.html

OR

www.mojoliveonline.com

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO CHECK OUT THE OTV E-BLAST: SEPTEMBER EDITION

www.onthe-verge.com/otvnewsletter.html

SOUL IS…DOING WHAT YOU BELIEVE WITH PASSION

www.carolriddick.net
www.myspace.com/carolriddick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnzjRT3LcM8

Three Tenors of Soul – All The Way From Philadelphia (Sep 25, Shanachie)

Artwork:

http://elemental.imeem.com/photo/VS-2UIwLXE/

Streaming Audio:

A Love of Your Own
http://link7.streamhoster.com/?u=elemental&p=%2F3tenors_aloveofyourown.wma&odaid=4873

Fantasy
http://link7.streamhoster.com/?u=elemental&p=%2F3tenors_fantasy.wma&odaid=4873

How Could I Let You Get Away
http://link7.streamhoster.com/?u=elemental&p=%2F3tenors_howcouldi.wma&odaid=4873

Myspace:

www.myspace.com/3tenorsofsoul

Press Release:

Three Tenors of Soul - All The Way From Philadelphia (Sep 25)
Shines New Light on Philadelphia Sound with Historic First Meeting On CD By Russell Thompkins Jr. (Stylistics), William 'Poogie' Hart (Delfonics) & Ted 'Wizard Mills' (Blue Magic)

Highly Anticipated Shanachie Entertainment CD Celebrates Philadelphia's Rich R&B Legacy & Features Special Guests Hall & Oates, The Average White Band & Bilal

If the Sixties belonged to Motown, the Seventies R&B scene was dominated by the Sound of Philadelphia. The much loved and totally identifiable Sound of Philadelphia combined propulsive grooves with sophisticated and lush orchestral arrangements, classic songwriting, smooth choreography, and airtight harmonies that were delivered by superb vocalists. This music was epitomized by the perfection of romantic soul ballads, which through the years were sung by many of the finest tenor voices in the history of R&B. Drawing on the fertile and unique Philadelphia vocal tradition sung by the likes of The Dreamers, The Castelles, Lee Andrews & The Hearts, Barbara Mason and the Intruders, and such celebrated groups as The Stylistics, The Delfonics and Blue Magic, the storied Sound of Philadelphia made an unforgettable string of classic recordings that were heard and loved around the world.

On September 25, 2007, The Philadelphia Sound is reborn on a highly anticipated and historic new recording featuring the lead vocalists from three iconic groups of Philly's golden era: The Stylistics' Russell Thompkins Jr., The Delfonics' William 'Poogie' Hart and Blue Magic's Ted Mills. The Three Tenors- All the Way From Philadelphia will mark the first time that these dynamic vocalists have ever been captured on record with one another. Having influenced legions of singers, these legendary tenors brought the world such timeless R&B anthems as "Betcha' By Golly Wow," "La La Means I Love You," "Sideshow," "People Make The World Go Round" and so many other platinum selling classics. The Three Tenors of Soul are joined on All The Way From Philadelphia by an all-star line-up that includes fellow Philly stars Hall & Oates and Bilal. This remarkable session also features the famed Scottish funk and R&B group The Average White Band. This long-awaited recording is produced by Bobby Eli of Philadelphia International fame who penned the timeless hit "Sideshow" and who either played on, wrote, arranged or produced scores of hits that helped to define the Philadelphia Sound. All of the music featured on All The Way From Philadelphia is close to the hearts of all those involved with the session. Ted Mills shares, "The golden years of Philadelphia music came from fabulously talented songwriters and musical arrangers who moved the body and artists who stole hearts and touched souls when they sang. Those who have loved our music for so many years will find a crucial link between songs that were heartfelt long ago, and a new surge of pulsating romance music that is hypnotic and magnetic. We are ready to move a new generation of lovers!"

Three Tenors of Soul - All The Way From Philadelphia is the completion of a dream for producer Bobby Eli. "For a long time I have wanted to put together a sort of super group featuring three falsetto voices that were well known during the 70s," says Eli. "The top three groups that epitomize the sweet soul sound of Philadelphia are the Delfonics, Stylistics and Blue Magic. Each of the guys - William, Russell and Ted - have their own distinct sound. Although all are natural tenors, they each bring to the plate their own identity. The trick was getting songs that would work with all three and I think I have nailed it!"

All The Way From Philadelphia showcases a refreshing mix of newly energized R&B classics as well as one Hall & Oates original, the title track, which has never been recorded. The tracks on the CD feature all three tenors either as a group or one as the lead while the others harmonize background vocals. Russell Thompkins Jr.'s smooth and refined tenor takes the lead on such stellar versions of Barry Gibb's "Too Much Heaven," The Average White Band's "A Love of Your Own" and Yvette Davis' "How Could I Let You Get Away," a song that Russell Thompkins Jr. has long wanted to record and that was originally recorded by the Spinners. Ted Mills' sensual and soulful vocals are showcased on Maurice White's classic "Fantasy," from Earth, Wind & Fire's triple platinum selling All 'N All LP, as well as on "Grateful" an original by producer Bobby Eli co-written with Vinnie Barrett. All three tenors shine on such classics as Hall & Oates' #1 1981 hit "I Can't Go for That" which also features Hall & Oates as does the title track. The three tenors also coalesce on the Gamble & Huff gem "Where Are All My Friends" which was a hit for Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and the Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager's "That's What Friends Are For," originally sung by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of Ron Howard's film Night Shift but which is far better known by Dionne Warwick's cover with Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder.

All The Way From Philadelphia is a sort of mutual admiration society, as all of the musicians have listened to and enjoyed one another's music over the years. Russell Thompkins. Jr. states, "When I was coming up there were a number of tenors that influenced me like Eddie Kendricks, Smokey Robinson and Ron Tyson. One of my earliest influences however was William "Poogie" Hart. In fact one of the first TV shows I did back in 1967 or '68 I sang one of his songs, 'La La Means I Love You.' Working on this project has been great. Ted brings an extremely nice high tenor to the music and his ideas about harmony are really wonderful. William brings experience and he is just William! I can sing all the parts from baritone and second tenor and I try to do all of them on this project. From the very first time I head about the idea of recording this album and the opportunity of working alongside Bobby Eli, Ted Mills and William 'Poogie Hart,' I knew that this CD would be something great and that history would be made."

Heralded as the Philadelphia group with the 'sweet love songs,' The Stylistics was formed in 1966 after the two groups, "The Percussions" and "The Monarchs," merged under the guidance of their English teacher, Beverly Hamilton. The original Stylistics featured vocalists Russell Thompkins Jr., James Dunn, Herbert Murrell, Airrion Love and James Smith. The legendary quintet recorded their first song, "You're a Big Girl Now," at the local Philly recording studio, Virtue Recording. It was first released locally and before long it had became a number 1 hit in Philadelphia and soon elsewhere. Beginning in 1971 with their hit single "You're a Big Girl Now," The Stylistics continued to exist at the top of the charts with 12 consecutive top- ten soul hits, including "You Make Me Feel Brand New" and "Break Up To Make Up." The group's self-titled debut was produced by Thom Bell and included such hits as "Stop, Look, Listen to your Heart," "You Are Everything" and "Betcha By Golly Wow." With a vast catalog of hits, multiple gold and platinum albums, The Stylistics earned a plaque on the Walk of Fame in Philadelphia in 1994. A decade later, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

One of the quintessential soul groups of the late 60s and 70s and one of the early groups to team up with producer Thom Bell, The Delfonics ruled the charts with such R&B hits as "La La Means I Love You," "Ready or Not" and the Grammy-winning "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)". Formed in the early 1960s by brothers William "Poogie" and Wilbert Hart, along with schoolmate Randy Cain (who was later replaced by Major Harris). Many of the Delfonics' hits were written by William "Poogie" Hart whose natural upper register is a trademark of the group.

Born in the nation's capital and raised in the City of Brotherly Love, Hart was inspired early on by the recordings of Frankie Lyman & The Teenagers and Little Anthony & The Imperials.

Blue Magic was originally formed in Philadelphia in 1973 and featured Ted 'Wizard' Mills (who wrote such classics for Blue Magic as "What's Come Over Me" and "Spell on My Mind"), Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith 'Duke' Beaton and Richard Pratt. They signed to Atlantic Records in 1973 and a year later enjoyed crossover success with the Bobby Eli hit "Sideshow," which topped the soul charts and made it to ten on the pop charts. Some of Blue Magic's memorable hits that followed include "Stop to Start," "Chasing Rainbows," "What's Come Over Me" and the dance tune "Magic of the Blue."

All The Way From Philadelphia come the three tenors and what a long way they have traveled. Once the Three Tenors called to mind Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti but now with the with the release of All The Way >From Philadelphia three more legendary tenors are ready to take center stage and claim the throne. Russell Thompkins Jr., Ted 'Wizard' Mills and William 'Poogie' Hart, will forever change the way you hear tenors. From Philly to the world, let soul live on!

ROY AYERS AND STEPHANIE MCKAY @ SOB's Thursday, September 20th, 8pm

Roy Ayers
and
Stephanie Mckay

@ SOB's
204 Varick Street at West Houston
www.sobs.com
Thursday, September 20th at 8pm

tickets $22 in advance
$25 at the door

www.royayers.com
www.stephaniemckay.com

V-Dub Music & Entertainment Events

WHAT'S HER NAME? IFYOU MISSED HER LAST PERFORMANCE AT THE CATALINA BAR & GRILL, DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AND MISS HER AGAIN!

The Catalina Bar & Grill

Proudly Presents

BMA Award Winning "Queen of Smooth"

VERTICE WILLIAMS

At

L.A.'s Premiere Jazz Club

The Catalina Bar & Grill

6725 W. Sunset Boulevard

Hollywood, California 90028

Friday, October 25, 2007

Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.

Show Starts Promptly at 8:30 p.m.

$20.00 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (323) 466-2210 or online www.CatalinaJazzClub.com Vertice's show is a MUST SEE event! "Talent abounds on this self-titled debut recording from Vertice Williams. The smooth, silky-voiced songstress is a welcome addition to our Smooth Jazz genre. . . . This busy performer appears all over . . . and is a regular at the popular Spaghettini Jazz Grill Sunday Brunch (sponsored by KTWV - 94.7 The Wave). . . . V stands for Vocals. V stands for Victory. V stands for Vertice." ~SANDY SHORE (www.SmoothJazz.com, formerly of Los Angeles' 94.7 The Wave FM Radio) Check out Vertice interview on http://smoothindiestar.com/interviews/williams.htm "Dubbed the "Queen of Independent Smooth Jazz and Smooth R&B/Soul" by SoulSite.de eMagazine. Vertice reveals her " . . . pleasant smooth vocal styling . . ." All About Jazz Magazine, Rick Richardson Join Vertice @ www.MySpace.com/VerticeWilliams Vertice's CD is available in stores, iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster www.CDBaby.com/Vertice, and www.VerticeWilliams.com

V-Dub Music & Entertainment Post Office Box 303 Los Angeles, California 90045 (310) 712-6396

Donnie Tour Dates (w/Julie Dexter) - DC, NY & PA - October 2007

Friday, October 5th

Washington, DC

Donnie w/Julie Dexter

Main Stage @ 9:00 p.m.

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Sunday, October 7th

New York, NY

Donnie w/Julie Dexter

Show starts @ 9:00 p.m.

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Monday, October 8th

Philadelphia, PA

Show details unavailable at this time

Solid Blues Tour

Chris Chew performs with NMA Bass player and producer Chris Chew will be on tour on the Solid Blues tour featuring Mavis Staples, Charlie Musselwhite and Joe Krown. Click on image for tour dates! For additional booking please contact; Red Light Management Charlottesville, VA contact: Chris Tetzeli e-mail: tetz@musictoday.com phone: 434.245.4923 Chris Chew direct : bassbychew@earthlink.net www.myspace.com/bassbychew

Lil Brian is "Worldwide" Lil' Brian and the Zydeco Travelers to take such bold steps on Funky Nation, is mentor and musical Godfather, Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural, Jr. who produced the album along with longtime collaborator and manager, Ted Fox. It was at Buckwheat Zydeco's wild shows in Houston's Catholic church halls that twelve-year-old Lil' Brian was first spellbound by the big piano note accordion played by the Maestro. Buck encouraged the youngster, and was instrumental in launching his career. Lil' Brian responded by absorbing Buck's musical lessons and developing his utter confidence in his ability to take zydeco where it had never been before. Brian even had a picture of Buck's accordion tattooed on his right biceps! The reviews for the fourth release "Worldwide" makes Lil' Brian and The Zydeco Travelers as one of the top zydeco bands. Rave reviews from "Creative Lofting". "Blues Review" and topping charts such as the Roots music charts, all adds up to make Funky Nation a wild roadmap to where zydeco is going in the new millennium. Check for tour dates near you! For your FREE concert tickets contact protege_entertainment@earthlink.net. Booking: Intrepid Artists 704-358-4777 staff@intrepidartists.com www.intrepidartists.com Management & Label: Brad Selko Steep Mountain Management 410-472-1247 bselko@hotmail.com www.myspace.com/lilbrianthezydecotravelers

Sol Village ft Maya @ Erro's Birthday

SEPT 26: Eric Roberson hosts the monthly Sol Village at SOBs, every last Wednesday. This date is special because it is Erro’s birthday, and it will be my first Sol Village appearance in about 4 years. Come help us sing ‘Happy Birthday.” (NYC)

Maya Azucena

Honey & Maya

SEPT 25: Honey LaRochelle has been making some waves since she moved to NYC. I truly respect my sister as a singer and songwriter. When she is not tied up with The Brand New Heavies, she’s tearing down all obstructions with her firey band. This is why we are going to do an experiment. If you are in Bed Stuy Brooklyn on Tuesday SEPT 25th, you should come to Solomon’s Porch, where Honey and I will do an entirely collaborative show of duets. It’ll probably be free. The only trick is finding the place. (NYC)

Maya Azucena

Brooklynites ft Maya Azucena

BROOKLYNITES:

SEPT 20: The Brooklynites book launch at powerHouse Arena in Dumbo Brooklyn. I will be the sole live entertainment in celebration of the brilliant work of Seth Kushner and Anthony LaSala in their new book The Brooklynites. This will be among such prestigious hosts as Skeery Jones of Z100; Terence Winter, writer and executive producer of The Sopranos; and my good friend artist/producer Pete Miser.
RSVP only: graham@powerHouseBooks.com (NYC)

The Brooklynites
September 20th
Powerhouse Arena
37 Main St
Brooklyn, NY

powerhousearena.com

Rena Scott

Hello Dear Friends and Family, I would like to invite you to my Church Choir's Musical . It is going to be on this Sunday September 23rd at 3:00pm at my church Faith Center Ministries. It is going to be a real blessing. Great spiritual music. No cover ... Please bring your friends and family if you live the LA, Ca area. It will start on time at 3:00pm . I will be featured with the choir along with special guest appearance's. You don't want to miss it. God Bless.... 29470-A Yellow Brick Road, Walnut, CA 91789 (909) 468-0366 www.faithcenterministries.org

-- Rena

NEW OTIS REDDING DOCUMENTARY

NEW OTIS REDDING DOCUMENTARY TO RECEIVE WORLD THEATRICAL PREMIERE AT MODS & ROCKERS FILM FESTIVAL IN HOLLYWOOD . . . EVENT INCLUDES PANEL WITH LATE SOUL SINGER’S FAMILY AND FELLOW MUSICIAN
Widow Zelma Redding, Wayne Jackson of the Mar-Keys, Stax historian Rob Bowman plus film director and producer to participate in Q&A session following Monday, October 8 screening

HOLLYWOOD , Calif. — In a coda to this summer’s critically acclaimed Mods & Rockers Film Festival in Hollywood, the new Otis Redding film documentary Dreams To Remember: The Legacy Of Otis Redding will receive its World Theatrical Premiere at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, on Monday, October 8 at 8:00 p.m. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Zelma Redding (Otis’ widow), Wayne Jackson of the Mar-Keys, Grammy® Award-winning Stax historian Rob Bowman and the documentary’s directors David Peck and Phil Galloway.

Tickets for the premiere cost $10 for the general public, $8 students and seniors, $7 American Cinematheque members and are available through the festival website http://www.ModsAndRockers.com or at the theater box office in advance or at door.

The screening coincides with three notable events relating to Otis Redding. It heralds the release of Dreams To Remember: The Life Of Otis Redding as a DVD on the reactivated Stax label. It takes place as Stax Records marks its 50th anniversary. And it serves to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Redding’s tragically early death on December 10, 1967.

Produced by Reelin’ In The Years, Dreams To Remember: The Legacy Of Otis Redding features a wealth of staggering complete performances filmed throughout America and Europe, beginning with Otis singing one of his earliest hits, “Pain In My Heart,” and progressing through the artist’s Stax/Volt career. Included are complete performances of “I Can’t Turn You Loose,” “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and a host of others; “Try A Little Tenderness” and “Respect” were taped at a local Cleveland television show less than 24 hours before Otis’ death.

The film also contains in-depth interviews with those who helped Otis write and create his incredible music: Steve Cropper, who co-wrote with Otis and played guitar on virtually every record he made at Stax; Wayne Jackson, the trumpet player for the Mar-Keys/Memphis Horns who also played on most of Otis’ recordings, and Jim Stewart, the founder of Stax Records, who gave his first interview in 13 years for this film. And there are stirring reminiscences from Otis’ wife Zelma and daughter Karla. These tender and insightful interviews paint a portrait of an amazing singer, artist, songwriter, and family man. The saga begins with memories of his first amateur talent contests and concludes with the touching recollections of the final days leading up to the tragic plane crash on December 10, 1967. In between are stories about Otis writing songs, recording at Stax and performing on stage (including the historic Monterey International Pop Festival).

For Dreams To Remember: The Legacy Of Otis Redding every effort has been made to locate the best possible sound and video; each of the performances has been re-transferred and re-mastered from the best-quality, original masters (some resting in the television vaults for more than 40 years). In the case of lip-sync performances, the original Stax master recordings have been used, replacing the original TV broadcast audio and making for a much more enjoyable viewing and listening experience.

The World Theatrical Premiere of Dreams to Remember: The Legacy of Otis Redding is one of the highlights of this October’s Mods & Rockers mini-festival of music-related films. The short season also includes premieres of films featuring Jimi Hendrix, Nick Drake and Joy Division’s Ian Curtis. The screenings take place at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood and the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica.

Following the premiere of Dreams to Remember and the Otis Redding panel discussion will be a screening of the recently discovered Stax/Volt Revue Live in Norway, 1967, featuring legendary live footage of classic Stax stars including Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T & the MGs, Eddie Floyd, Arthur Conley and the Mar-Keys.

Martin Lewis, Co-Founder/Producer/Host of the Mods & Rockers Film festival: “Otis Redding was a towering talent in the music world whose achievements in just six short years continue to inspire. He was also a pioneer in breaking down racial barriers. I am thrilled that we are saluting him and his legacy with a World Premiere at this special season of the Mods & Rocker Film Festival. It’s also a personal thrill as I still recall the exhilaration of seeing Otis perform live in London in April 1967 — a memory I always cherish.”

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For more information on the world theatrical premiere of Dreams to Remember: The Legacy of Otis Redding, please contact:

Martin Lewis
Co-Founder/Producer: Mods & Rockers Film Festival
323-654-7755
martin@martinlewis.com

For more information on Stax Records, please contact:

Joel Amsterdam, Concord Records
310-385-4206
jamsterdam@concordrecords.com

Cary Baker, conqueroo
818-501-2001
cary@conqueroo.com

For more information on Reelin’ In The Years Productions:

Please visit http://www.reelinintheyears.com

Life and Soul Playlist

at imeem.com

Hezekiah album release party

Hezekiah album release party

Featuring

Bilal, Freeway, Jaguar Wright, and six piece band
$15 ticket includes a CD!

74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013
Tel: (212) 219-3132

Omar Live

Don't miss the UK Soul legend Omar performing his brand new single 'Sing' alongside classic 'There's Nothing Like This' this Saturday at Pure Play
Get your lists in early as this is going to be very busy!
Email play@impactventures.co.uk for guest list (do not just press reply to this email)
Entry - £10 before 11pm, £15 after (free for girls before 11pm)
Where – Studio 4, 4 Gt Queen St, WC2
Time – 10pm-5am
(more details on eflyer below)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GUESTLIST AND TABLE RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL : 0208 671 2161 TEXT : 07939 593 718 EMAIL : PLAY@IMPACTVENTURES.CO.UK

Specials for group bookings – call 020 8671 2161 or 07939 593 718 for more details

Rhythm & Soul Radio Playlists

playlist from the show aired on August 28, 2007:
Melting Pot - Randy Mason & On The Prowl
New Love - Leanin 6
Back With You - Gloria Ry'Ann
Independence - Lisala
Homecoming - Kanye West
No One - Alicia Keys
I Want You - Making The Band 4
I Get Money Remix - 50 Cent with Milk Dee
Come On Baby - Saigon ft. Swizz Beats
On The Radio - Deemi
I Can't Help But Wait - Trey Songz
Natural High - Tia Dae
Back On The Block - Pete Rock & CL Smooth
Play Da Fied - NutRageous
Bootie Bangs - Jessie Malay feat. Yung Joc
Things You Do - DJ Envy, Red Cafe & Nina Sky
Make You Better Remix - Toby Love & Voltio
Live Segment
Joy & Pain - Frankie Beverly & Maze
Don't Change - Eric Roberson
Glow of Love - Luther Vandross
End Live Segment
Candy's World - Candace Jones, DJ Hollywood & Uncle Murda
Lost In Love - I 15
Stop Me - Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather
Suffer For Love - Mutya Buena
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Love of My Life - Soul:ID
Birth of Hip Hop - RhapsodE
My All (Steve Wallace Remix) - Maya Azucena Hold On - Jeff Redd





Here's the playlist from the edition of Rhythm & Soul Radio that aired this past Tuesday, September 4th.

If I Had A Chance - Eric Roberson
Fel N Luv (Remix) - Steve Wallace, Farrah Burns & J Keys
Back On The Block - Pete Rock & CL Smooth
Birth of Hip Hop - RhapsodE
Long Way - Choklate
Interview with RhapsodE
Wait - RhapsodE (Live Performance)
Interview cont.
I'll Admit - RhapsodE
Now You Know (Remix) - Kaytie Burgess
Never Thought - Chandlar
Coid World - Tribeca
Desire - Pharoahe Monch feat. Showtyme
Sweetest Girl - Wyclef Jean
Mamacita - Michael Jackson
Shoulda Let You Go - Keyshia Cole
All of Me - 50 Cent feat. Mary J. Blige
Change - Joy Denalane feat. Lupe Fiasco
True - Soul:ID
Round Midnight - Amy WInehouse
No One - Alicia Keys
Get On The Floor - Jahah
Fly/Get Up On The Downstroke (Live) - George Clinton & PFunk
Brrt - Bunji Garlin
Tell Me Something Good - Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
I'm A Winner - The Impressions
Do You Love What You Feel - Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
Sweet Misery - Amel Larrieux
Hold On - Jeff Redd

Salakida - Smiths Olde Bar, Cenci, Sugar Rush

Greetings All!

The words in the subject line of this message are not nonsense Willy Wonka quotes, they are actually a short list of the places you can catch me this week! For more information, please scroll down!

Friday, September 7, 2007, it's Salakida at Smiths Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave Atlanta, Georgia 30324 with Brandon A. Thomas and Gurufish! Doors at 8pm-ish, I go on at 9pm-ish, please come out, I've never played here before, I'm very excited and would like to see some familiar faces! DJ Laramrrous made me an awesome flyer for it too, look out below!!

And speaking of DJ Larmarrous, also on Friday night join ATL S.O.U.L. at Cenci 1259 Glenwood Avenue for interpretations of Journey With The Lonely the legendary album by lil' louis featuring Julie Dexter, Kameron Korvet, Mike Johnson and me, Salakida! Doors @ 9pm

And next Tuesday, September 11, 2007 7pm at Sugar Hill in Underground Atlanta, join Sassafras Entertainment for Sugar Rush, a speed dating experience! I'll be there crooning some love songs and shaking my locs while Brandon A. Thomas and Dain Harris get their single man eye candy thing on for the ladies! Details below! That's all for now, see you soon!

Sugar Rush Speed Dating Event Find your Shuga at the sweetest spot in the city... **LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE ** YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE AN EQUAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS REGISTER AT MARCO'S PITA OR CALL 678.365.7096 Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 Venue: SUGAR HILL (Underground Atlanta) Time: Check in: 7:00 pm Group: AFRICAN-AMERICAN SINGLES Suggested Ages: 25 and older Hostess: Stacii Jae Event Details: A taste for something sweet? Experience the fun of speed dating. Have fifteen dates in one night - you are sure to get a sugar rush!! Only $30 to register and enjoy an evening of music, laughter, trivia, prizes, and possibilities. Enjoy a complimentary specialty drink. Invite your friends to join the rush and stay afterwards for Tuesday Jam Session hosted by Joi. Register at Marco's Pita: 752 Ponce de Leon, Atlanta, GA 30306 For more information email: sassafras21@bellsouth.com, call 678.365.7096 or visit www.myspace.com/harmonyinlife or www.sugarhillatl.com.

Sassafras Entertainment

Astral22's Modern Soul Podcast

Hey, I've posted a new episode on my podcast.
Check it out; I think you'll like it!

Title: Astral22's Modern Soul Podcast
Episode: Astral22's Modern Soul Podcast #5

http://astral22.podOmatic.com/entry/eg/2007-09-06T21_22_16-07_00

Enjoy!

Geno young

UPCOMING SHOWS

9/7/07, Dallas Opening Bell Coffee 9/11/07, Houston Red Cat jazz Cafe 9/13/07, Dallas Gezellig 9/16/07, Dallas Firewater

Greetings! Welcome to the first installment of my monthly newsletter. We're gonna see how consistent we can be with this to do our best to keep you updated on what's going in my world. Currently, I'm working on the new (untitled) new album which will be released April 15 2008. So while I work to get you more music, check the calendar of the shows i have coming up. Click on the link for club info, directions and contact numbers. This first newsletter will be short, just wanted to get you guys some quick info about the shows, but I promise to have more to say later. Come support the Soul Music revolution that i am blessed to be a part of... I promise the band will be hot (as usual) and I promise to leave my heart and soul on the stage for you!!!! Also, all my outta town peeps, I'll be heading your way soon! So, hope you enjoy this newsletter ,and I hope it's informative, inspirational and entertaining...

GENO'S PLAYLIST.... Check em out/ ya won't be disappointed!! 1. Herbie Hancock - Suntouch 2. Paul Simon - Still Crazy 3. Muhsinah - OutSource 4. Bud Powell - Bouncing With Bud 5. PJ Morton - 2 Hearts 6. Michael Franks - St. Elmo's Fire 7. MC Lyte - Paper Thin 8. DJ Ernie G - Everythang 9. Pumah - Kat Nap Dilla's Sleep 10. Tommy Sims - The Way It used To Be

Much Love,
I hope to see you at the shows!!!

GENO YOUNG
Soul Symphony

The Family Stand

Hey Family,

We're doing three hits next week at home! Two of the hits are literally a couple of miles from where The Family Stand was born, Brooklyn Academy of Music's BAM Cafe, and the Brooklyn Lyceum.
The special late night set is at Blue Note in NYC.
Check myspace.com/thefamilystand for details.

It's gon be a 'stone gas honey'! (spoken in the voice of the Don C.)

CONTEST
TFS has hooked up with NYC based artist David Berube, who has designed an original work to be featured on a limited amount of TFS t-shirts.
You will be able to purchase these tees at 2 of the shows next week, Blue Note & Brooklyn Lyceum.
We are also running contests to win tees and cds. There are 3 ways to win:
1. Whoever brings in the most folks to the Late Night Series at Blue note Friday night wins a cd and tee. Pull together all your loud reasonably imbibed peeps after whatever, wherever or whoever you've done Friday, and come on down to the hit!
2. The tees will be selling for $20. If you come to the shows with ANY cd of The Family Stand or Sandra St. Victor, you get a $5 discount! So go on and start digging thru those crates!
3. Whoever brings us the most MySpace friends between now and September 13th will receive a free t-shirt & cd. If the winner attends gigs, we will sign them and hand them over to you. If you live anywhere else in the world, they will be signed and sent to you.
IMPORTANT - Be sure that your friends send us a message that includes YOUR MySpace information when they submit their friend requests, so that we know who recommended us to them!

C y'all inaminute!
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Harambe

Dear all,

Well, you're probably just back from your summer holidays and feeling glum about getting your nose back to the grindstone . . . but fear not, Harambe are here to lift your spirits with an exclusive London show at The Rhythm Factory (www.rhythmfactory.co.uk), 16-18 Whitechapel Road, Shoreditch, London E1 on Wednesday next week, 12 September.

£5 (or £4 with our flyer from www.harambeuk.com/photos/rhythmfactory5.jpg) gets you a night of full-on funk, so bring your dancing shoes!

Harambe will be onstage at 10pm, support bands from 8:30.

See you there!

www.myspace.com/harambe
www.cdbaby.com/harambe2
New album, 'Testify', now on iTunes!

AL "COFFEE" MC DANIEL : : The Blues in My Shoes

AL "COFFEE" MC DANIEL : : The Blues in My Shoes

Al "Coffee" McDaniel may be a new voice to the Blues, but he is not new to the world of music. He has been performing professionally since he was five years old and even then he knew what course his life would take, and the direction he would pursue.

THE BLUES IN MY SHOES is a landmark recording for the Blues -- a modern day urban Blues opera. This fourteen track CD, possibly autobiographical, in music and song, tells the story of a man who finds himself married to a woman who is controlling, abusive and unfaithful. He asserts his autonomy from this relationship meets and falls for another woman who ultimately helps his career, as she helps him attain fame and notoriety.

Joining Al Coffee for the recording of THE BLUES IN MY SHOES, is producer/songwriter/drummer, Narada Michael Walden, and blues great, guitarist/keyboardist/songwriter, Lucky Peterson.

THE BLUES IN MY SHOES includes songs ranging from traditional Blues, to Chicago and Texas blues, mixed in with a nice touch of R&B. While he paints each track with a different tint and hue from the Blues pallet, he defines each track with lyrics that paint a picture as though he were a fine artist. Each track, solid enough to stand on its own, comprises another act and scene that unfolds as it is listened to and considered as a whole.

For more information on Al "Coffee" McDaniel visit his website www.almcdaniel.com

Click the LISTEN button below to hear "What a Woman Wants" from THE BLUES IN MY SHOES.

Kendra Ross

I've Got A New Voice

Greetings Everyone. Welcome to the first edition of my enewsletter. I will be sending them out periodically with brief updates on my appearances, performances, my debut CD "New Voice," and more. Enjoy!

A LOT has been happening since my debut CD "New Voice" dropped and I am so happy, grateful, excited and oh so tired. With that in mind, I would like to thank everyone that has supported "New Voice" since it was released on June 29th. Thank you for purchasing copies, for attending the CD release party, for spreading the word about New Voice and for everything else! I would also like to take this opportunity to invite those that haven't gotten a copy yet to pick it up. It is available at Macedonia Baptist Church in Pittsburgh and in Brooklyn at Bushbaby, Modern Nails and Kulcha Lion with more outlets to come soon! You can also get your copy online via my website - KendraRoss.com, iTunes, CDbaby, Dusty Groove America, Akoma Marketplace and Soul Brother Records. You can also listen to audio clips on my website.

"New Voice" has also received lots of rave reviews over the past few months. Check out the PRESS page on my website, kendraross.com, to see excerpts and links to the full articles/review. They include reviews from Soulchoonz, Urban Music Scene, New Pittsburgh Courier, HitList.com, Soultracks.com and interviews on BET J and SOBO Magazine.

Lastly, be sure to join me Sept. 7-8 at Minton's Playhouse, 208 West 118th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell,Jr. Blvd.I will be playing 3 sets (10PM, 11:30PM, 1AM). See you there!! Peace!

- Kendra