First of all I would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support. It's been a long road but it's been great and I couldn't have done it without you. Next, I am very excited to announce my upcoming show this weekend in my hometown, Pittsburgh, PA at the infamous Shadow Lounge. Details listed below. I hope to see you there!
Kendra Ross
Live Performance in Pittsburgh
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Doors open at 6PM, show starts at 7PM The Shadow Lounge
5972 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
tel: 412.363.8277
$10 Cover Also, coming June 7, 2008, I will be part of the line up for the "Rhythm and Blues by the Brook" event in Plainfield, NJ at Cedar Brook Park. Admission is free and the headliner is Isaac Hayes! I hope to see you there too! God bless,
Kendra
Debut album, New Voice AVAILABLE NOW www.kendraross.com
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Organix Soul: And the Beat Goes On  Organix Soul introduces Tasha Mabry, Crystal Senter-Brown, Lynnette Johnson, *E.Bland and Entourage... With a smooth mixture of sultry soul music, smooth ballads, old school funk, spoken word and a whole lot of fun... Join Us on May 24, 2008 in the Penthouse... - More information:
- $10.00 in advance / $15.00 at the Door
soul is music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of funky, secular testifying... and just when you thought it was gone Organix Soul Became!
See Ya There!!! * to be confirmed
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Greetings and Happy Jazz Fest!
Welcome to the 44th edition of Maurice Brown News, the monthly newsletter that keeps you informed about Maurice "Mobetta" Brown's upcoming shows and latest news.
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| | UPCOMING SHOWS | Happy Jazz Fest!
4/29/08 Maurice Brown Effect @ Snug Harbor, NOLA, 8 & 10 p.m.
4/30/08 Maurice Brown with The Test, Jazz @ The Sandbar, NOLA, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
5/1/08 Maurice Brown Effect @ New Orleans Jazz Fest, NOLA, 4 p.m.
5/1/08 Lettuce @ Republic, NOLA, 10 p.m.
5/2/08 Lettuce @ Tipitina's, NOLA, 10 p.m.
5/3/08 NOJO @ New Orleans Jazz Fest, NOLA, 5:30 p.m.
5/9/08 DJ Center & Mobetta, Sutra, NYC, 12 to 2 a.m.
5/23/08 DJ Center & Mobetta, Sutra, NYC, 12 to 2 a.m.
6/23/08 Maurice Brown Effect @ Blue Note Jazz Club, NYC, 8 & 10:30 p.m.
| ![[Image] SUO album cover](http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs008/1011323157030/img/268.jpg?a=1102074936250) Soul'd Out Official Mixtape Now Available
Maurice just dropped the official mixtape, a selection of all original live and studio recorded tunes, including crowd faves "Do Dat" and "Soul'd Out." Scoop it up at Mobetta's myspace page or buy it at a live show.
|  Listen Live from Jazz Fest
For the next week, Maurice will be blowin' his horn all over the N.O. Tune in to WWOZ radio on Thursday, May 1 at 4 p.m. (central time) to hear the live broadcast of the Maurice Brown Effect! | "We can't do anything about things beyond our control so we
might as well keep on focusing energy forward on the next
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Subject: SOUL-D-OUT (the live music series)
The 8th is just around the corner, and it will be a short week. With great LIVE soul music it can't be bad eh? Forget the crap weather and come down to SOUL-D-OUT and experience some of the best vocalists that London has to offer. Also flying specially SOUL:ID from Belgium check out their album Sex, Love and Philosophy it's a killer!.
Respond with names for the guestlist at £7 entry, or call d'nyce 07723 081832
have a blessed evening.
Hey All!
Another slammin' night!
Lifeforce Muzic and BrazenBunch continue their joint tour de force presenting journeys through Jazz, Soul, Folk, and Blues and everything in between.
Each night focuses on a lineup of the most innovative of established and emerging UK artists and musicians performing their original musical compositions and arrangements, and provides a unique opportunity to see the artists in an intimate surrounding. There is a combination of acoustic performances and performances backed by the acclaimed Lifeforce Band.
Modern instruments such as the violectra and electronic loopers and traditional instruments such as the kalimba and steel pan will feature during the series of events that show music really has no boundaries.
Friday May 2nd 2008:
Imaaniwww.myspace.com/imaani1Don-e www.myspace.com/donnyoneJoy Rosewww.myspace.com/joyrose1Baby Solwww.myspace.com/babysolmusic Plus special guest - celebrating 40 years in the Music Industry:
Root Jackson
sol image - alison crockett
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88.9FM Balt, MD
88.9 Raleigh, NC
Solarradio, UK
Im4radio.com
4Dasoul.com
afternoondelight
@colourfulradio.com
if you know any others where my music is being played, let me know!
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| Here's a review form the Urban Organic Festival...
...Crockett was in Detroit for the Urban Organic Weekend. When I interviewed her... I thought OK - she is a nice quiet, laid-back...
But, wow when Alison walked on stage to sing - girl friend morphed into this energetic Diva... Everyone that came after her, had step up their vocal game - cause she brought it.
To read more
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May is here! I've been taking a well needed rest from performing and getting ready for the summer and enjoying the heat rising...ahh...I'm a warm weather kinda woman. Still working on the next record...we're looking at release in a bit so look out.
This month is a great time for hearing me intimately as I have a couple of gigs where it's just me and...well...me. I'm in my home(s) of NYC and the Washington, DC Area! So if you gotta minute...come on and check me out.
Keep your eyes open because I'll be around a little bit this summer as well. I've been doing quite a bit of recording this spring for some other artists around the world: UK, Italy, the US...I'm looking forward to hearing the outcome myself.
Stay blessed and restful.
With Much Love,
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!
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The Saturday Performance Series
Lower Eastside Girls Club
56 E. 1st St - NYC
Saturday, May 3 - 3:30pm
I'll be Back in NYC doing a solo performance. It's always good to be back in my old digs!
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@ East Washington Heights Baptist Church
Friday, May 23 7:00 - 9:00pm
2220 Branch Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20020
For those of you who have been asking when am Igoing to be in DC, well here you go. A nice intimate evening with me and my keyboard. This is a great family environment where you can have tea, dinner and great music all at once. Hope to see you there.
| Future Dates:
Sunday, June 8 - Chicago
Wednesday, July 16 - Bethesda, MD
Thursday, July 24 - Washington, DC
Look out for more details coming soon. If you want alison to perform in your area contact teddy@thecrockettgallery.com or info@alisoncrockett.com.
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REDSTORM! He's bringing friends!...You Neva Know Who's Gonna Show You Will Be Moved!!! SpokenWordSoul featuring...Redstorm Doors open @ 8pm ~ $10cover (No cost for Performing Poets) The Dukester Jazz & Supper Club 7733 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237 513.205.5201 - 513.761.0896
Amp live at Miami Winter Music Conference (photos www.moonrisingnyc.com)
Hola!
Just a couple of pieces of news to bring you.
First up we're pleased to announce news of a partnership between Amp and Behringer, the worlds' leading designer and manufacturer of audio visual equipment.
If you missed Fusicology.com's best rated live event of the Miami Winter Music Conference (2mybeat.com and Roots present the Behringer "Just Listen" live sound stage), Behringer w/ the Kayz Agency bring Amp Fiddler to New York City on May 10th for a special performance on the newly installed Behringer "Just Listen" sound stage at Sullivan Room.
This night is also the birthday of one of NYC's most talented producer/DJ's Master Kev. Master Kev along side Scott Wozniak (fellow Defected artist) will be joined by Filsonik of Objectivity for a very special set. These three music makers have never graced the decks as one until now, and for the first time they will be guiding us on their combined rhythmic journey. A night in that all with soul will assemble around diverse forms of funky house music, proving that all house is from the same drum.
(show details and info/ticket link below).
MORE TOUR DATES TO BE CONFIRMED
May 10th - Behringer's "Just Listen' live sound stage @ The Sullivan Room, New York click for tickets
May 23rd - Amp Fiddler plus special guests in a Motor City Jam @ Campus Martius Park, Detroit
August 23rd - Beachdown Festival, Brighton, UK click for info & tickets
We're still recruiting people to Amp's street team network, so if you are interested in being a part of this, please drop us an email and let us know. Anything from online blog postings and event promo, helping give out stickers and flyers to your friends, holding Amp Fiddler listening parties, will all help to get Amp's music to more ears!! In return for your help we'll shower you with Amp goodies; exclusive MP3s, free promos, signed posters, tickets to shows and more!
If this interests you, please drop us an email at info@ampfiddler.com
There are still a few copies left of the recent re-press of Amp's first ever album, produced by Amp and his brother Bubz back in 1990. 'Mr Fiddler - With Respect' is a great introduction to Amp's early sound and a fasincating insight to how his music has evolved since then. This CD is available exclusively through Amp's online store, along with copies of Amp's two other album releases Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly and Afro Strut as well as a Rare and Unreleased compilation CD.
   
 Amp regularly checks into his online messageboard, so drop by and check it out if you ever get a chance. He also does regular 'question & answer' sessions on there, so if you ever wondered whats been his favourite live show, the music he listened to growing up, or his tip for the upcoming presidential elections, then head on over there. The messageboard is also a great place to meet other fans and share your experiences, photos and anything else you want to share.
Click here for his messageboard
Amp also has online profiles at the following. Click on the links below
The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. and the Museum of African American Cinema present: Remembering James Brown. Celebrate James Brown's birthday one day early with 90 minutes of rare and historic film footage from numerous sources that feature live performances of the late, great "Godfather of Soul" along with bandmembers Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Bootsy Collins and others. When: Friday, May 2, 2008 - 7pm
Where: Apollo Theater Soundstage
253 West 125th Street, Harlem, New York 10027 212-531-5305 Cost: Free and open to the public
 ROAD TRIP - part deux.
This Saturday, we'll be driving back up to UMASS Amherst to perform at the KSA night, but this time with reinforcements....the full band. Should be a great show! Hope to see you there! Korean Night: 5000 Revival of the Past
Featuring Heather Park and her band.
Sat May 3, 2008, 7:00 am
UMass Amherst
Fine Arts Center Concert Hall
A big, warm thanks to all those who came out to our show at the Blowout Lounge @ the National Underground. We had such a great time vibin with everyone! :) Much love to Renee Sebastian for inviting a fellow sistah to her amazing event.
 I'm on FACEBOOK and MYSPACE ....so let's be friends!
Questions? Contact Heather Park or Heather Park, 928 Broadway, Suite 403, New York, New York 10010, United States
C2 Live presents INCOGNITO Exclusive Album Launch Show We have a gem of a show right here! After their sell out show back in January Incognito return once again, this time with the launch of the new album “Tales From The Beach” where they will be performing the new material for the first time! The enduring success of Incognito is one of the great stories of UK music during the last 20 years. Having moved to London from his native Mauritius aged ten, Bluey, one of the founding fathers and the main man behind Incognito, was heavily influenced by greats such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Santana. Celebrating 25 years of positive vibes and undiluted jazz funk, their trademark blend of R&B, Latin-flavoured rhythms, and jazz is still popular the world over, and Bluey Maunick can take his place among the greats of global soul... Saturday 19 July 2008 @ Concorde 2 Madeira Drive, Brighton 8.30pm ‘til Late Tickets £15 plus BF C2 Box Office 01273 673 311 Dome Box Office 01273 709 709 *********************************************************** C2 Club & SoulShyne present The Official INCOGNITO After Show Party Saturday 19 July 2008 @ Concorde 2 Madeira Drive, Brighton with Incognito DJs, Mick Fuller (Juice 107.2fm), SoulShyne DJs & more Follows on from live show Free for ticket holders / £8 OTD *********************************************************** www.concorde2.co.uk www.incognito.org.uk www.soulshyne.moonfruit.com www.myspace.com/soulshyneuk
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