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The Glamourous Lasonya Gunter Will be performing LIVE

The Glamourous Lasonya Gunter Will be performing LIVE

Monday, February 4th, 2008

On manifest 4...tv

At 8:30pm on LifeStyle Channel TWC 56 / RCN 84

You can also watch the performance Stream live on Internet

For more info go to www.manifest4tv.com

Email: ready@manifest4tv.com

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Showtime at SOB's..TEEDRA MOSES,ERIC ROBERSON, KEKE WYATT

Upcoming Shows at SOB's!

AND THE MUSIC CONTINUES.............

SOL VILLAGE: ERIC ROBERSON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 @ 8PM Featuring: JEFF HENDRICK, WALKING CONTRADICTION, ANU~SUN, TESS For more information and tickets................

KEKE WYATT THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 @ 8PM For more information and tickets................

The LARRY BROWN Trio @ BlackRock

JAZZ SERIES continues this SATURDAY, JANUARY 26^th, 2008

In Concert:

The LARRY BROWN Trio with special guest vocalist Michelle Walker

Concert begins at 8:00 PM

The LARRY BROWN Trio features: Guest vocalist Michelle Walker

Larry Brown (piano)

Kent Miller (bass)

Greg Holloway (drums)

For tickets go to: www.blackrockcenter.org click on “Buy Tickets”

Or call the BlackRock Center at: 301-528-2260

BlackRock Center For The Arts is located at:

12901 Town Commons Drive Germantown, MD. 20874

“It’s a terrific formula-pairing an incredibly talented, seasoned performer with a red-hot up-and-comer. Or more specifically, an award-winning, post bebop pianist and his sidemen with a playfully expressive, yet stirring, vocalist. Who inspires whom? Does the brilliant musician play off the youthful energy, or does the fresh phenom play off the experienced virtuosity? No matter. Just listen and enjoy!” - BlackRock Center For The Arts

Visit the official website of the Larry Brown Quintet

http://www.larrybrownjazz.com

Rogiérs Album Reviews are IN!!!!!!

"Life & Music: All of It." OUT NOW!!!!!!!!

Hey Friends! So the reviews for "Life & Music: All of It." are coming in steadily, and here's what some people are saying SO FAR... “I think that it will be a one of the best albums in 2008...I’m sure!!” -Peter, Black Explicit Show 101.7FM (Spain) "Stealing a line from "Life or Music", Rogiérs' brand of soul music is definitely the real thing-not more of the same." -Bling47 Group, LLC (www.bling47.com) “Excellent Work!” -Norman Mayers, NuSoul Magazine (www.nu-soulmag.com) “Rogiérs ‘fresh, original and polished debut album is a must have for soul fans.” -Mobile Underground (www.mobileunderground.com) “The people are definitely feeling it! -Elliott, Project Vibe Radio (www.projectvibe.net) “We love the album!” -Richard de Jong, Save Our Soul Radio & Online Magazine (www.saveoursoul.nl, Netherlands) “Life & Music: All of It is an invigorating album, rich in all aspects of soul.” -SDM, Spotlight Grooves (www.spotlightgrooves.com) “We love it! It's a flawless album from start to finish!!!!” -Gerald Kelly, WorldVibeRadio (www.worldviberadio.net) "A sexy classic vibe!-LOVE it! Life & Music is a true testament to the everyday battles we face concerning your passion for music and the stress of the music biz. Very insightful and entertaining..." -Makeba, Grammy Nominated Hit Singer-Songwriter (EMI) "This is some great stuff man-What we all need!" -Barry King, DJ/Starpoint Radio (UK) “A TORCH SONG SIZZLER WITH WONDERFUL VOCALS” -VELANCHE, GIANT STEP “Life & Music, Life & Soul.” -Mike Ashley, Life & Soul Promotions (UK) “Rogiérs has his own music pedigree” -Linda Spence, BigChill.net “A better R&B song than I've heard in years on any commercial outlet…” -J-23, Hip Hop DX “Deftly Soulful (in the most genuine sense)” -Stuart Reeves, (www.tinyvoices.co.uk) “Rogiérs voice is pure silk.” -Jeej, Last FM ...And if you missed the recent NYC Album Release event in NYC, here's some of what went on: Finally, for the Rogiérs fans in and around London, log on to the website for details on the upcoming launch event at *Ruby Lo's on January 31st* See you soon.

www.fibbymusic.net

New Album from Rogiérs

"Life & Music: All of It." OUT NOW!!!!!!!!

The Fibby Music proudly presents: “A sexy classic vibe!-LOVE it! Life & Music is a true testament to the everyday battles we face concerning your passion for music and the stress of the music biz. Very insightful and entertaining..." -Makeba, Grammy Nominated Hit Singer-Songwriter "Life and Music: All Of It is an invigorating album, rich in all aspects of Soul." -SDM, SpotlightGrooves.com "Stealing a line from "Life or Music", Rogiérs' brand of soul music is definitely the real thing-not more of the same." -Bling47 Group, LLC (www.bling47.com) "This is some great stuff man-What we all need!" -Barry King, DJ/Starpoint Radio "Excellent Work!" -Norman Mayers, NuSoul Magazine

www.fibbymusic.net

Organix Soul @ The Holiday Inn Panorama

Organix Soul: We're Bringing Soul Back

The Organix Soul January Line Up Is Bubbling with Talent. We are proud to state that for January, all the stops had to be pulled, thinking caps tightened as the promotions team attempted to figure out how to create a line up as potent and powerful as Decembers line up. Leon Timbo and Marcell and the Truth tore the house down. The opening acts set the tone with powerfully soulful deliveries led by Gospel Artist Yvette Early and Poet Baub Bidon.

The beauty of the Panorama Restaurant Lounge is that unless you're aware of it, you would never know it's there. Removed from the more popular Springfield venues, it's hidden away between Chestnut and Dwight Streets, located on the 12th Floor of the Beautiful Holiday Inn downtown Springfield.

Hundreds of concert goers have discovered that on the fourth Saturday of every month there is this working concept called Organix Soul, a hip mix of live neo-soul, funk, jazz, spoken word, and gospel presented by Organix Entertainment Promotions. This monthly event ushers in a return to the roots of soulful music in New England. Despite being off the beaten path for clubbers, it continues to be packed; once again defying the notion that Springfield Massachusetts is a no-fun city.

Organix Soul is living evolving proof that even though organic soul music often gets buried in the mainstream mix these days, Soul Music in its various manifestations is forever, Enter Brown Rice…

Springfield Massachusetts based singer/songwriter Shameka Brice aka Brown Rice is another in a growing list of impressive, talented performers who are successfully merging old and new school grooves with a Soulful flavor and is quickly turning Springfield into perhaps the most exciting New England city for new soul music.

Brown Rice began her career at the age of 16, singing background and studio session vocals for a wide range of producers and artists. Over the years she has consistently introduced her audiences to her enticingly electrifying sound of pure soul, adding a delicious flavor to hip-hop and R&B. she released her first compilation Album in Japan Entitled " Bounce To This ", 3 singles from the album (Man of Steel, Try Love, & Reasons) were hits throughout Europe and Japan.

On January 26, 2008 Brown-Rice will be performing hits live at Organix Soul, along with Boston vocalist Maeve Hughes, Connecticut R&B singer Hector Troy, Huggy Bear the poet from Mobile Alabama, and the Nu Direxions Band out of Hartford, CT.

Organix Soul is a two-hour show that promotes good ole fashioned soulful music and spoken word. Promoter D. Moss says “Our goal is to promote events that we feel are socially and artistically relevant and inspiring. This is an opportunity for local artists to network with national artists of stature and for fans of real music to come out and enjoy themselves.”

Tickets for this event are $20 at the door, $15 in advance and can be purchased online at OrganixSoul.com. For more information or for local ticket outlets contact Organix Promotions at 413.233.4595. Visit our sponsor SPRINGFIELD HOLIDAY INN AT www.hispringfield.com

Our Apologies for the Last Email... We Had a Slight Glitch in our System...

Tickets are Moving Quickly - Purchase Your Tix Online at www.organixsoul.com

COMING IN MARCH: Alpha's 3 in 1 Event click here

News from V-Dub Music & Entertainment

VERTICE WILLIAMS

INFORMATION Website Electronic Press Kit RECENT PRESS

Hello Family!! I have been asked . . . "Vertice, when are you coming out with something new?" Well, I am excited and happy to tell you that the time has FINALLY come. We are at work on my next CD!!!!! It's going to be cutting-edge, smooth and even better than before. I'm blessed to collaborate with some really great people on this one!! I am SO EXCITED and want to share the project with you first. So, clear your calendars for a date to be announced in April 2008. On that date you will be invited to a secret location to have the first listen and give your input! Stay tuned for details! This is going to be a GREAT year . . . . ! Thank you again for your love and support! Sincerely, Vertice Williams V-Dub Music & Entertainment

SPN: Last Chance - Historic/Critically Acclaimed Soul-Patrol.com Virtual Album: Goes out of Print on 1/23 (Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Nu Soul, and Rock

SPN: Last Chance - Soul-Patrol.com Virtual/Digital Album 1.0: Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Nu Soul, and Rock n' Roll - FEATURING: The Dells, Public Enemy, Marlon Saunders, Mandrill, Chico Hamilton, Carl Gardner & The Coasters, Lester Chambers, Toni Green, Soul Generation featuring Cliff Perkins, Stephanie McKay, Angel Rissoff, The Climates, Chyp Davis, Me'na, Nu Millennium, Lockboxx, Chip Shelton, Darrell McNeil featuring Everett Bradley, Darrell McNeil featuring Sue Giles, Da Phatfunk Clique, Joseph Wooten, J. D. Blair, Kyle Jason, Planet People Movement, Scott Free, RIO, Waldo Weathers, The Fantastic Black, Marlon Saunders & Gemma Genazzano, Maty Soul, Mike Calhoun, Lenny Blocko, Patti Nicole Wheeler, Matté, Jill Sharp, The Fort Greene Project, The One Sun Lion Ra & Lotus, Fine Arts Militia, Ron Moton, Gary Lee & The Cat Daddys, Nadir's Distorted Soul

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Last Chance To Obtain The Soul-Patrol Digital/Virtual Album 1.0 (it's going out of print). ORDER IT NOW FOR $7.50 ($0.15/song) On January 23th as per our agreement with the artists, critically acclaimed the Soul-Patrol.com Digital/Virtual Album 1.0, which was folks from "VIBE" to the "Boogie's Southern Soul Report" to music critics around the world, thought was one of the very best releases of 2007, will no longer exist. LISTEN TO: (features song clips from 11 of the 50 songs & basic album info) Various Artists - Chuck D, Mandrill, Angel, Darrell Mcneil, JD Blair, Joseph Wooten, Stephanie Mckay, the Mighty Dells, Nadir, Maty Soul, Lenny Blocko, Gary Lee & the Catdaddy's) :::POOF IT WILL BE GONE::: :::ZAPPED OUT OF EXISTANCE::: :::VIA A SINGLE STROKE::: :::OF THE DELETE KEY::: The Soul-Patrol Digital/Virtual Album 1.0, the worlds FIRST Black Music Digital Compilation Album will go "out of print" on Wednesday 1/23/2008 at midnight. We extended it because we had an error in the payment code earlier. It will be removed from the Soul-Patrol.com website and will no longer be available for sale or distribution. This Historic Album Features 50 BRAND NEW SONGS >From The Following Artists: The Dells, Public Enemy, Marlon Saunders, Mandrill, Chico Hamilton, Carl Gardner & The Coasters, Lester Chambers, Toni Green, Soul Generation featuring Cliff Perkins, Stephanie McKay, Angel Rissoff, The Climates, Chyp Davis, Me'na, Nu Millennium, Lockboxx, Chip Shelton, Darrell McNeil featuring Everett Bradley, Darrell McNeil featuring Sue Giles, Da Phatfunk Clique, Joseph Wooten, J. D. Blair, Kyle Jason, Planet People Movement, Scott Free, RIO, Waldo Weathers, The Fantastic Black, Marlon Saunders & Gemma Genazzano, Maty Soul, Mike Calhoun, Lenny Blocko, Patti Nicole Wheeler, Matté, Jill Sharp, The Fort Greene Project, The One Sun Lion Ra & Lotus, Fine Arts Militia, Ron Moton, Gary Lee & The Cat Daddys, Nadir's Distorted Soul. It's a GREAT album and gotten much critical aclaim, for both the high quality of the music as well as the innovative technology behind it, from music reviewers all over the world. And if you want one.... THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET A COPY!!!! So of course we are having a "last chance sale" for Dr. King's Birthday. You can buy it before it goes out of print for just $7.50 by clicking on the following button. - Order The Album Today For $7.50.... Click on the button below: CLICK THIS BUTTON.....AND BUY AN ALBUM FOR $7.50 So of course we are having a "last chance sale" for Dr. King's Birthday. You can buy it before it goes out of print for just $7.50 by clicking on the following button. - Order The Album Today For $7.50.... Click on the button below: CLICK THIS BUTTON.....AND BUY AN ALBUM FOR $7.50 Call us and we will take your order via telephone at the following number: 609-351-0154 So those of you, who own a copy of the Soul-Patrol Digital/Virtual Album 1.0, please hold on to it because it will be worth quite a bit of money one of these days. As the very first "Black Music Digital Compilation Album", it was the first album of it's kind and although you will no doubt see many imitations in the future, you own a copy of the very first one!!! However you can still obtain any of the 55 individual songs from the artists who own them in whatever form they decide to repackage the songs in. The links to the artist websites will remain posted at: http://www.soul-patrol.com/album And you can contact them and pay them directly if you wish to obtain their music. But you won't be able to get the Soul-Patrol Digital/Virtual Album 1.0 from Soul-Patrol.com or any other legal source after 1/23/2008. Please don't ask me about it after that date. Some of the artists have some pretty big plans for their music and no doubt you will be hearing more about those plans, over time as they make those plans public. I know that some of the songs will be the lead songs on upcoming releases from the artists. Some have been assigned to TV shows & movies soundtracks. Some will be marketed as stand alone singes by the artists themselves, etc. Which was the entire point of the exercise in providing the exposure for these 55 GREAT SONGS in the manner in which we did. We wanted to utilize the technology to help enable them to further their goals as independent artists, and I think that we accomplished that. Needless to say, we are quite proud to have been involved in this first of a kind effort, from a musical, technological and cultural perspective. It was quite a job to put together the marketing, technological and fulfillment infrastructure and as such I would like to thank the following people along with all of the artists who worked as a team to pull this off: Jose Munoz - Album Producer Earl Gregory - Quality Control & Customer Service Soul-Patrol Coordinators in Philly, Memphis, LA & Cleveland Mike Davis - Developed the Distribution and Customer Fulfillment technology infrastructure LISTEN TO: (features song clips from 11 of the 50 songs & basic album info) Various Artists - Chuck D, Mandrill, Angel, Darrell Mcneil, JD Blair, Joseph Wooten, Stephanie Mckay, the Mighty Dells, Nadir, Maty Soul, Lenny Blocko, Gary Lee & the Catdaddy's) Get this historic package today and download it for posterity. You won't be able to EVER get it again after 1/23/2008 - Order The Album Today For $7.50.... Click on the button below: CLICK THIS BUTTON.....AND BUY AN ALBUM FOR $7.50 Call us and we will take your order via telephone at the following number: 609-351-0154 --Bob Davis 609-351-0154 earthjuice@prodigy.net If you have a news item, update, review, commentary, etc that you would like to submit to the Soul-Patrol Newsletter, please send them via email for consideration to: earthjuice@prodigy.net Hopefully you enjoyed this edition of the Soul-Patrol Newsletter. We will be back soon with the next edition, with email alerts for local events, Soul-Patrol website updates/chat sessions or breaking news in between, as required. If you have any comments, questions, etc feel free to drop me an email and let me know what's on your mind. Bob Davis earthjuice@prodigy.net Soul-Patrol Email Blast/Sponsorship Oppurtunities: If you or your organization is has a need to reach Soul-Patrol Newsletter readers (Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Rock n Roll fans) on a worldwide basis, then you may be interested in talking with us about doing a targeted email blast. They are inexpensive and highly effective for announcing a new CD, concerts, website launches, new products, new or existing businesses, etc. We also have sponsorship oppurtunities available for Soul-Patrol's Website, Soul-Patrol's Daily Interactive Mailing List and the Soul-Patrol's Newsletter. Contact us for the current rate schedules via email. Bob Davis - Soul-Patrol 798 Woodlane Rd Suite 10264 Mount Holly, NJ 08060 609-351-0154 Click Here to Subscribe/Unsubscribe For Your Free Bi-Weekly Issue!

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Scion A/V Presents: CD Sampler v. 19 - Daptone Records Remixed

Scion A/V Presents: CD Sampler v. 19 - Daptone Records Remixed

Scion has partnered with indie funk and soul label Daptone Records to launch Scion CD Sampler Vol. 19 - Daptone Records Remixed, a double CD-set compilation including nine exclusive remixes of various artists, along with the nine original recordings.

In keeping with the spirit of supporting independent music initiatives that underpin the Scion A/V label, all proceeds from this release will go directly back to the artists on the Daptone Records label. Scion has enlisted the help of today's hottest DJs and remixers to produce the unique sounds on Scion CD 19 including Mark Ronson, Kenny Dope, Mad Professor, Afrodisiac Soundsystem, Ticklah, Hank Shocklee, DJ Spinna and Bull Jun (remix features vocal by Large Professor). Listeners can expect to hear exclusive remixes of original Daptone artists such as The Budos Band, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, The Daktaris and The Sugarman Three & Co.

Scion CD 19 remixes are available for download through major digital retailers such as iTunes and Rhapsody. Promotional CDs will also be available at Scion-sponsored events.

Remixers:
Mark Ronson
Kenny Dope
Mad Professor
Cool Calm Pete
Afrodisiac Soundsystem
Ticklah
Hank Shocklee
DJ Spinna
Bull Jun (remix features vocal by Large Professor)

Original Artists:
The Budos Band
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
The Daktaris
The Sugarman Three & Co.


Tracklisting

CD 1 Daptone Remixes

1. The Budos Band - Chicago Falcon (The Washington Sq. Lads Remix) feat. Wale*
2. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Keep On Looking (Kenny Dope Remix)
3. The Daktaris - Eltsuhg Ibal Lasiti (Mad Professor Remix)
4. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Stranded In Your Love (Cool Calm Pete - Sweet Nothing Mix)
5. The Sugarman Three & Co. - Take It As It Come (Featuring Charles Bradley) (Afrodisiac Soundsystem Remix)
6. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - How Long Do I Have To Wait For You? (Ticklah Remix)
7. The Budos Band - T.I.B.W.F. (Hank Shocklee Remix)
8. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - My Man Is A Mean Man (DJ Spinna Remix)
9. The Sugarman Three & Co. - Bosco's Blues (Bull Jun Remix) feat. Large Professor
* Remixed by Mark Ronson for Allido Sound


CD 2 Daptone Originals

1. The Budos Band - Chicago Falcon (taken from "The Budos Band II", DAP-011)
2. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Keep On Looking (taken from "100 Days, 100 Nights", DAP-012)
3. The Daktaris - Eltsuhg Ibal Lasiti (taken from "Soul Explosion", DAP-009)
4. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Stranded In Your Love (taken from "Naturally", DAP-004)
5. The Sugarman Three & Co. - Take It As It Come (Featuring Charles Bradley) (taken from "Pure Cane Sugar", DAP-002)
6. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - How Long Do I Have To Wait For You? (taken from "Naturally", DAP-004)
7. The Budos Band - T.I.B.W.F. (taken from "The Budos Band", DAP-005)
8. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - My Man Is A Mean Man (taken from "Naturally", DAP-004)
9. The Sugarman Three & Co. - Bosco's Blues (taken from "Pure Cane Sugar", DAP-002)

About Scion Audio/Visual
Scion Audio/Visual (SA/V) was founded to give true artists a voice in a noisy world. Scion has consistently championed independent thinking and alternative culture. With its Audio/Visual in-house record label, Scion continues to promote that culture with a series of CD mixtapes and 12" vinyl releases which focus on getting exposure for these talented musicians and DJs. With global vision and diversity through expression, SA/V champions individuality with no genre boundaries.

About Daptone Records
DAPTONE RECORDS is a completely independent, musician-run label specializing in sincere Soul Music. Though their catalog runs the gamut from Funk and Soul to Gospel and Afro-Beat, every record sits squarely in the continuum of the Rhythm & Blues tradition. The majority of their recordings are hand-crafted in their self-built and operated, analog tape recording studio on the first floor of the House of Soul, their Brooklyn, New York headquarters. Like Stax Records before them, the core of Daptone is a close family of friends and musicians that have been working side by side for many years. Lee Fields, The Budos Band, the Sugarman Three, Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens, Charles Bradley, Menahan Street Band, The Honeydripper, Binky Griptite, Bob & Gene, the Daktaris, the Voices of Como, Antibalas, the Mighty Imperials, and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are all part of this Daptone family, whose music can be enjoyed on LP or CD, as well as on seven inch vinyl.

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New CD Listening Party & Performance - Saturday

Greetings beautiful people,

Many Blessings in 08. I wanted to extend an invitation to my "Soul Comfort" listening party hosted by uni aum Entertainment with Special Guests baron, ButtaflySoul, Jesse O, and sean.

Saturday Jan 26 @ 8 pm
Bushbaby, Brooklyn, NY

FREE Admission
FREE CD & DVD Give aways
FREE Posters

Soul Comfort 2008

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The Bloom Effect - January

MELISSA YOUNG Nu Soul Series A-Town/H-Town at 205 I GOT SOUL Friendly Links Melissa Young Miz Metro Mondayz PROTON I GOT SOUL Metermaids The Bloom Blog Starlight Beats		Ok, so last you heard from me was a holiday greetings where I shared a lovely poem which came from the bottom of my heart and expressed myself to you. Some of you appreciated it as I heard back saying you shared my same sentiments. So--- as we're gearing up with this year, there's tons of excitement and uncertainties. We're unsure where the music biz is headed but I can certainly attest that I've never been so elated and enthusiastic about my positioning and branding within it. As Technology continues to grow rapidly and the 360model being embraced along with web 3.0 and the fan's choice--- It is definitely a new climate and the industry as we know it has shifted. Change has come... Rather then get sucked up under it- let's be open and embrace to new ideas and different platforms...I am ready!! I'm also ready for upcoming big trips. I leave for MIDEM this week-- The Bloom Effect will be representing... If you're on the way to MIDEM and haven't been in touch yet hit me up so we can party out in Cannes. After MIDEM I gear up for SXSW and this year SOUL MUSIC will be represented....Details for SXSW SOUL to come soon. Please check out my blog at The Bloom Blog I have this very cool multi-media artist Miz Metro every Monday with her Miz Metro Mondayz and it's not to be missed.... After MIDEM, I've been invited by The Chicago Music, Film and Fashion Conference to participate and speak. Can't wait as I love Chicago. I will also appear and support The Canadian Music Week Conference early March. Let's see-- what else-- well, aside from keeping insanely busy- I found out I was nominated by NARIP for Marketer of The Year! Pretty cool. MELISSA YOUNG Southern Soulstress Melissa Young has been receiving critical praise and accolades for her live performances and her debut album 'Just Up The Road' will be dropping world-wide in Spring. She's been keeping busy with interviews, radio, and meet and greets as well as touring and gearing up to shoot the first single - video shoot mid-Feb. Catch Melissa Young on the road in a City near you.... Melissa is at The Living Room in NYC tonight-- Free show-- 8PM - Ludlow and Stanton. LA date at The Temple Bar on Sunday, Jan 27th and a big album release party at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta on Valentine's Day. I'll be repping out in A-Town for that. Then on to Birmingham's The Nick, Raleigh for Soulstice and SXSW in Austin... Big things are in the works for Miss Melissa!!! Stay tuned.... Melissa Young

Nu Soul Series

There's a new monthly in town and it caters to a Soul audience. This one is specifically Acoustic Soul and produced by Edclectic Entertainment and Purpose Records and--- They've asked me to host it which I'm very honored and excited to do and I get to sharpen my hosting skills so watch out!! It's every month at Frank's Lounge in Fort Greene, Bk. This particular show is a separate from the monthly series as it's on a Thursday but produced by the same folks..... Saturday, Feb 23rd at Frank's features Monet and Claude Gomis and an Angela Johnson listening party. The monthly showcase is sponsored by Fusicology, Mosaic Thump, ONUTSS, and 4DASoul.

A-Town/H-Town at 205

Very excited about this event-- Don't have a visual yet but.... Urb's Next 1000 showcase- presented by The Bloom Effect and hosted by my faves TASTE This event- Wednesday, Feb 20th is going to be super fly because- -all these artists are HOT! and making their NY Debuts-- All of them. Takes place at 205 which is super hot too in NYC.. Features: Karina Nistal, Joe B of Rebel Crew, Proton and.. Grippleyaz Oh btw- Proton is going to be featured in Urb's NEXT 100 April issue. This show is going to be sick-- wait did I say that already-- SICK!!! Shouting out Fadia of Comeupkids too...

I GOT SOUL

So much SOUL happening. The scene is growing- it's vibrant it's happening. Save the date: I GOT SOUL is going to be pretty big- it's happening in Dallas, TX in June. June 13-15th. Catch the latest trends in Soul. Great talent, vending, workshops, listening parties and performances. International Soul Summit happening in Atlanta also. Props to Terry Bello... SOUL is elevating to next levels and these artists are finally able to get their craft recognized and given the same breaks the R&B acts are getting...It's just getting going....Love it and see you in Atlanta and Dallas... I GOT SOUL

2008 is already racing by it's scary. Got to shout out Roxy Cottontail who graces the cover of this month's Urb Magazine-- Big Kudos... Add me to Facebook, IMEEM, Myspace, and LINKEDIN. Gosh am I forgetting anything. Oh yes-- to Paypal!!! I need to make more money!!! And lastly- can't stop listening to 'Painting on Wax' the new album not out yet but new from Jennifer Johns. Love it.... Lots of love to you all Fiona Bloom The Bloom Effect email: fiona@thebloomeffect.com

Maurice Brown News

Maurice Brown News! IN THIS ISSUE Wyclef Jean Tour Chi Town Loves Double Trouble LINKS Check Tour Dates Visit Official Website Download Hip to Bop Listen to Mo's Tracks Listen to Mo's Jazz Watch Live Videos Check Out Pics Booking Info Maurice Brown Effect E Press Kit Soul'd U Out Press Kit Real Live Show Jazz Foundation of America HAPPY BIRTHDAY MO! Mobetta started off the year right with a birthday party and Soul'd U Out show at Solomon's Porch in Brooklyn. Thanks goes out to everyone who came out and to friends who reached out to show love but couldn't come out. Happy New Year! Welcome to the 41st edition of Maurice Brown News, the monthly newsletter that keeps you informed about upcoming shows and latest news about Mobetta music. Over the next few weeks Maurice will be touring all over the country with Wyclef Jean, and then goin' down south with The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. Check it out ... UPCOMING SHOWS 1/9/08, Nokia Theater (NYC), Wyclef Jean Tour 1/26/08, Univ of Alabama, NOJO 1/27/08, Georgia Tech, NOJO 2/1/08 & 2/15/08, Sutra Lounge (NYC), DJ Center & Mobetta Wyclef Jean Tour Maurice joins Wyclef Jean for a few shows on his tour, Carnival Vol II: Memoirs of an Immigrant, with dates thru February 15. The first sold-out show was last Wednesday at the Nokia Theater in NYC. Visit Mo's MySpace for the rest of the show dates. Visit Wyclef's MySpace for all scheduled tour dates. Chi Town Loves Double Trouble Jazz Chicago's Concert of the Year 2007 goes to Maurice Brown & Corey Wilkes (aka Double Trouble) for the 2nd year in a row! Read the story. "The object of the New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul." -- G.K. Chesterton

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Alison Crockett January Dates

Greetings!

Hey y'all! This is a busy month. I'm writing to you from the International Association of Jazz Educators(IAJE) Conference here in Toronto, Canada! I'm having a great time. I presented my clinic, Learning Vocal Technique thru Studying the Jazz Masters. It went quite well and was pleasently packed. For those educators who are in the towns I'm performing in who would like a clinc or a lesson, please contact me.

This month comes the interviews in Sobo Magazine and Hair Texture Magazine. So look for them.

Philly was WONDERFUL! It was a breath of fresh air doing jazz and r&b and my own music with some great and wonderful players from the area. Sigh....(with big smile). I like music.

This month it's me and North Carolina! I'm really gonna spend a lotta time witcha. Take a look.
Thanks!
Alison

Click Here to purchase the record and find out what you think. Then email me back with your comments....I'd luv to hear from you!


Centennial w/Eric Roberson @ Sol Kitchen
featuring Alison Crockett and HEAVy
Friday, January 18
Grand Central Events
1000 Central Ave - Charlotte, NC
Door open @ 9pm

Good to work with old friends. Come out and hang with some good music.
The Soulstice Series
featuring HEAVy, Alison Crockett, and Sam Fisher
Saturday, January 19
Downtown Events Center
14 W. Martin St - Raleigh, NC
Cost : $15 - Doors open @ 9pm

We're gonna have a great time so come out with us.
Sylk 130 presents:
A Tribute to Philly Soul
Saturday, January 26
Duke University - Durham, NC

I'm back working with the great King Britt! Going back to my roots. Come out and see the original Diva Blue...and you know the Diva...you don't know what she'll do....
Future Dates:

Friday, February 8 - Key Club - Newark, NJ

Thursday, Feb 28 - St. Nick's Pub - Harlem, NYC - TBA

March 28 - Newport News, VA - more info coming soon


Look out for more details coming soon. If you want alison to perform in your area contact teddy@thecrockettgallery.com or info@alisoncrockett.com.

GARY TAYLOR - LIVE - AT THE BIRCHMERE

GARY TAYLOR TO PERFORM AT THE BIRCHMERE Many of you have asked to see me doing my own thing (not as an opening act). Well here's our time as I have agreed with The Birchmere to do a special "Mother's Day" concert, May 11, 2008. This is my chance to show my love and appreciation for that special "Woman of Color"... our mother's and mother's to be. The Birchmere is so excited, they decided to put the tickets up for sale starting January 11th, 2008. This will be a one time event for me. I would love to see the venue packed out. I would really love it if you forced me to have to add a show. Until we see each other... Stay Blessed G..."Blackness"

GARY TAYLOR - LIVE - AT THE BIRCHMERE

The BIRCHMERE
3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22305
Sunday, May 11, 7:30 pm
Cost: $29.50
Tickets on sale www.ticketmaster.com

For more information: birchmere@birchmere.com or (703) 549-7500

www.morningcrew.com

www.myspace.com/garytaylorbohemian

Karen Bernod - February 21 at Solomon's Porch, Brooklyn NY

Hey Fam!

Save the date for February 21 when I will performing my first show of 2008 with my band Brooklyn Soul at Solomon's Porch in Brooklyn. Check my page for more info now! Flyer coming soon!!

All of you who came out last year know how much fun this intimate space is and it will definitely be fun to see you!

Peace n Love,

Kb

Click here to visit my Myspace page!!

'You Can Kill A Man But You Can't Kill His Dream' - The 7th Annual

YOU CAN KILL A MAN BUT YOU CAN'T KILL HIS DREAM
Icreeupree is requesting your presence
Please join us and be apart of our 7th Annual 'Let Freedom Ring' Event.
This year we are joined by D.M.I Management and First Step Women's Support Group
it is our goal to give 33% of our ticket sales to the
MAKE A DREAM FOUNDATION
(the memorial Project)
Please come out and join the program to help us make this goal a reality.
January 25, 2008
@
the SUGAR BAR
For a night of Inspiration and soul music
254 West 72nd St. between Broadway and West End.
Doors open @ 6:00 P.M for cocktail / appetizers or dinner
Tickets are $10.00 / $15.00 at the door
For tickets call Icreeupree
Joli 718.916.4490 or Sylvia 1.917.822.7416
call the Sugar Bar for reservations @ 212.579.0222


Appearing will be

Motivational Speaker -Mr. Johnny Blanks

Award winning Gospel / R&B artist –Kathy Grant
www.myspace.com/kathygrantmahon

And

Soul singer Ade' and Imessiah Soul
www.myspace.com/imessiahsoul

Hosted By Clayton Bryant
www.myspace.com/claytonbryant

Check out the 2006 Performance on Youtube for

Song 'We’re Not Free'

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a dedications to Sean Bell

www.youtube.com/icreeupree

For info contact Joli @718.916.4490

Or email Icreeupree@aol.com

SoulShyne Playlist (Juice 107.2) Brighton, UK

SoulShyne with Mick Fuller on Brighton's Juice 107.2fm
in association with www.lolounge.com
10th Anniversary Year 1998-2008

Every Sunday : 12hrs-14hrs GMT : Listen live www.juicebrighton.com

13 January 2008

Gene King ft Sacha Williamson : That's Enough For Me : Shines

Chieko Kinbara : Time To Love (Roots Vocal) : Nite Grooves

Restless Soul ft Shea Soul : Tricks : Sub-Urban

Franck Roger ft Chris Wonder : If I (2007 Re-Visited Vocal) : Franck Roger Digital

Alex Finkin & Reverend P ft Jocelyn Mathieu : Fight For Love : Tejal

Sandboy & Nanar : Night Song (Yoruba Soul) : Hinterland

Twisted Rhythm ft Mark Lemon : Let The Music (Central Avenue) : Barcoda

The Temple Dynasty : Keep Rising : Deep Haven

Groove Assassin ft Pete Simpson : Like What U Do (Girl) : Camio

Ja'Nel : My Groove : Jellybean Soul

Ijah ft D'Empress : Nitelife (Grant Nelson) : Big Love

DJ Gomi ft Louie Balo & Yasmeen : Glad I Found You (Ethan White) : Blaze Imprints

Terry Hunter ft Terisa Griffin : Wonderful : Soul Heaven

Ananda Project : Where The Music Takes You : Hed Kandi CD

Wookie ft Lain : Live On (Mark Grant) : Soul Heaven

Kimara Lovelace : When Can Our Love Begin (Richard Earnshaw) : King Street

Jeff Perry : Love Don't Come No Stronger (Than Yours And Mine) : Modern Soul CD

Candi Staton : Honest I Do Love You : Unknown CD

The Emotions : I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love : Vintage Grooves Funk CD

Stevie Wonder : Do I Do : Motown

Sweet Thunder : Everybody's Singin' Love Songs : 80's Soul Weekender CD

Studio Apartment ft Ron Carroll : I'm In Love : New World

Fish Go Deep ft Tracey K : The Cure & The Cause (DJ Meme) : Defected

Andy Caldwell : I Can't Wait : Om

Louie Vega & Elements Of Life ft Anane : One Dream : Vega

Mick Fuller

E: maxwellfuller@ntlworld.com

W: www.myspace.com/mickfuller

Bar SoulShyne @ Medusa, Brighton

Bar SoulShyne

Soulful Grooves For Funky People

Join Juice 107.2fm DJ Mick Fuller for an evening of musical delight
as he brings you some of the
finest 70's & 80's Funk, Soul, Disco & Soulful House...

Friday 18th January 2008
@ Bar Medusa, Preston St, Brighton
9pm-Midnight
Free Admission All Night

Catch SoulShyne with Mick Fuller Every Sunday from Midday on Brighton’s Juice 107.2fm

Rogiérs- Life & Music- All Of It

Rogiérs- Life & Music- All Of It

Don't Sleep on the Independent Artists!

Last week Rogiérs was featured in a live Radio Battle on "Fantastic Fridays" with Cleveland on WPFW 89.3 FM in Washington DC. Rogiérs' 'Life & Music: All Of It' was matched up against Jill Scott's critically acclaimed 'Real Thing'.
The listeners called in and Rogiérs Won 2 out of 3 rounds, tieing for the third!

Watch: Interview

Available at:
www.FibbyMusic.net
www.DigStation.com/Rogiérs

LA SONYA GUNTER PERFORMING LIVE IN DETROIT!!!!!!!!

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Upcoming Shows

Jan 3 2008 12:00P	Old Post Office Pavilion	Washington DC
Jan 12 2008 12:00P	Old Post Office Pavilion	Washington DC
Jan 13 2008 9:00P	BusBoys and Poets	Arlington, VA 22206
Jan 17 2008 12:00P	Old Post Office Pavilion	Washington DC
Jan 18 2008 8:00P	Zanzibar OTW with Legendary Mory Kante (Yéké Yéké)	Washington DC
Jan 19 2008 8:00P	Notre Maison	Baltimore, MD 21218
Jan 21 2008 7:00P	Red Eye Fly: JENA 6 FREEDOM COMPLICATION CD Release Benefit Show	Austin, TX
Jan 21 2008 7:00P	Red Eye Fly: JENA 6 FREEDOM COMPLICATION CD Release Benefit Show	Austin, TX
Jan 24 2008 12:00P	Old Post Office Pavilion	Washington DC
Jan 26 2008 8:00P	Kaffa Crossing	Philadelphia, PA. 19104
Jan 31 2008 12:00P	Old Post Office Pavilion	Washington DC
Feb 13 2008 8:00P	SOLOMON'S PORCH with Vinx	Brooklyn, NY
Feb 17 2008 6:30P	Bohemian Caverns with Vinx (2 Shows) tickets on sale now www.instantseats.com	Washington, D.C

The Absence of Cool

The new album "The Absence of Cool" has been receiving some really wonderful reviews. I'm actually wondering if anyone has anything horrible to say about the album, I'll love to hear it. With that been said, yes, "The Absence of Cool" is now available at cdbaby.com, be one of the first to get a copy now. The album will be

available in most of your favorite digital store in a few weeks.

HI RECORDS PIONEER GRAMMY

Hi Records producer Mitchell to get Grammy Trustees Award

Presentation scheduled for February in L.A.

By Michael Donahue

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Hi Records impresario Willie Mitchell will receive a Trustees Award -- the nonperforming equivalent of a Lifetime Achievement Award -- as part of the 50th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in February.

The announcement was made Tuesday by The Recording Academy.

Mitchell, one of the key architects of "the Memphis sound," sired some of the most famous instrumental hits of the '60s, and shepherded the careers of Al Green and Ann Peebles in the '70s. And, aside from his important contributions as producer, arranger and songwriter, Mitchell was one of the city's hottest trumpeters and bandleaders.

At 79, Mitchell is still an active player in the contemporary music scene at his Royal Studio in South Memphis.

Also receiving the Grammy Trustees Award will be recording industry executive Clarence Avant and Elektra Records and Nonesuch Records founder Jac Holzman.

"It's always nice to get an award for your work," said Mitchell, who described the honor as "a wonderful Christmas present." He said he plans to attend the ceremony. "I will definitely be there."

Neil Portnow, president/CEO of The Recording Academy, called with the news a couple of weeks ago. "He said he didn't want to write me," Mitchell said. "He said he's been following my work for a long time."

Jon Hornyak, president of the local chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, said the Trustees Award "definitely secures (Mitchell's) position as a legendary American music maker."

Hornyak has been a Mitchell fan since he first saw him perform in 1967 at the Hornersville (Mo.) Watermelon Festival. "I think, to me, the Al Green records are like Bach and Beethoven. They'll be played as long as people are playing music."

Mitchell signed with Hi Records in 1959, and took the helm of the operation in 1970. He co-produced and engineered all of Green's albums from 1970 through 1976, including such seminal soul classics as Tired Of Being Alone, Here I Am (Come And Take Me), and Let's Stay Together.

The Mitchell-Green collaboration led Hi to unprecedented success.

Mitchell will be given his award at a special ceremony Feb. 9. The Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 on CBS.

Recipients of this year's Lifetime Achievement Awards include composer Burt Bacharach; The Band (Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson); jazz and scat singer Cab Calloway; singer and actress Doris Day; violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman; drummer and jazz composer Max Roach; and bluegrass banjo player Earl Scruggs.

Memphis has had a high profile at Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremonies in recent years. The 2006 winners included Booker T. & the MGs, with a Trustees Award going posthumously to Stax Records co-founder Estelle Axton.

Jerry Lee Lewis received the award in 2005, along with Stax recording stars the Staple Singers. Other Memphis-affiliated musicians who have received the honor include B.B. King in 1987, Aretha Franklin in 1994, Bobby 'Blue' Bland in 1997, Otis Redding in 1999, Al Green in 2002, and members of Motown house band the Funk Brothers in 2004.

-- Michael Donahue: 529-2797.

© 2007 Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers

Jud Phillips

Hi Records

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