TN'T@the Shrine Music Venue

Hello, We hope everyone has gotten their summer started on a positive
note .... Love, Happiness, Peace, Prosperity, etc. We just want to
let you know that on Friday June 27, 2008 we'll be returning to the
Shrine World Music Venue for a repeat performance with our band. We
were there in March of this year and had such a cool time they
invited us back.

You may or may not be aware that June is Black Music Month. We hope
you' ll come out and vibe with us. Showtime is 10:30 pm. Ya'll know
how TN'T get down, we always have lots of fun. This spot is hip and
built for live entertainment. So how about showing some love and
support (stop by to see a Brother and  Sister). Let's continue the
celebration of Black Music Month.

The Shrine is located at 2271 Adam CLayton Powell Blvd. Between 133rd
and 134st Harlem (NYC) New York.

Feel free to forward this e-mail and spread the word. As always we
love it when you holla back, sign the guestbook and things like that.


Love, Peace, and Hair Grease,

TN'T (Trish & Tom)

Friday June 27, 2008 10:30 pm @ the Shrine World Music Venue 2271
Adam Clayton Powelll Blvd. Between 133rd and 134st Harlem NYC New
York

http://www.tritommusic.com

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tnt2

Other shows we know about during Black Music Month:

INJOY Enterprises Present

The Rendezvous - June 30th at Shrine World Music Venue, 2271 Adam
Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. bet. 133rd & 134th Street in Harlem, NY.
Admission is $10.00. Doors open at 6pm, Performances begin at 7:30pm


Taking the stage for the evening will be Hip Hop, Soul Songstress
Young Diva Tess, The Rock, Funk, Soul Band Uninterrupted, The
wonderfully talented Manchildblack, and there'll be a special guest
performance from Chandlar

MARTHA REDBONE Summer Sounds '08 @ Carl Schurz Park, NYC July 9th, 2008, 7pm!

Hey all,

Summer is here and we'd like to invite you to the first of our 3 FREE outdoor shows this season only 2 weeks from today!
Carl Schurz Park's SUMMER SOUNDS '08 kicks off the opening night with me & the fellaz on Wednesday July 9th @ 7pm SHARP! We'll play a full 90 minute set of summer soul madness, with new tunes and a few other surprises that you will see when you come out for the hang. Carl Schurz Park is the beautiful park next to Gracie Mansion on the Upper East Side, East End Ave @ East 86th Street. Big thanks to friend and sista in spirit Cindi Stern for the recommendation. Rain date is scheduled for the following eve, hopefully we won't need this! Band line-up: Aaron Whitby- keys, Fred Cash- bass, Mike Campbell- guitar, Kevin Johnson- drums, Keith Fluitt- vocals

**Bring a picnic, a low beach chair or blanket and lean back. Enjoy Summer Sounds ’08 as world-class musicians perform a wide range of great music overlooking the Park and the East River.

Concerts are staged on the John Finley Walk, at the top of the East 86th Street staircase. Performance times: 7:00 – 8:30 PM.**
http://carlschurzparknyc.org/events.html

Thanks for reading, see you soon
Much love, Martha
http://www.martharedbone.com
http://www.myspace.com/martharedbonemusic

Organix Soul - June 2008

Organix Soul: And the Beat Goes On

Organix Soul introduces Lynnette Johnson, Mind Evolution, D-Cross, Jeremy James, and one of the most phenomenal vocalists of our time: CHARMAGNE… and hosted by ya boy: D.Moss... With a smooth mixture of sultry soul music, smooth ballads, old school funk, spoken word and a whole lot of fun... Join Us on JUNE 28, 2008 in the Penthouse... (Melissa Young Will Not Be Performing This Month)

Soul is music that arose out of the Black Experience... In 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!

Now Pass it On...

More information:

Please visit: www.organixsoul.com

$10.00 in advance / $15.00 at the Door

Or online www.organixsoul.com

You too can have a Social Network...

- Vol 1, Issue 1

In This Issue REMIX HOTEL APRIL HILL AFRO PUNK OWN YOUR POWER HESTON STRICTLY SOCIAL CHERRY BOMB KISSEY ASPLUND Friendly Links CHERRY BOMB KISSEY ASPLUND APRIL HILL MIZ METRO MONDAYZ OWN YOUR POWER SAM THE KID HESTON THE BLOOM BLOG KARINA NISTAL STRICTLY SOCIAL OURSTAGE SKY HY		Friends and Fam A couple years ago we had about 5-10 platform sites where we absolutely needed to post our profiles and stay active. Now, there's a mass of social networking sites and the biggest dilemma is....Where do we find the time to maintain them and keep interactive? Now you can create your own network. Control your content, have member emails/info and the ability to do it all yourself...Push out and pull in...Pretty amazing actually...Is that where we're headed? Our future... Well, afterall- it is all about Social Media... I am in the midst of a gameplan for my social network. Coming to a screen near you...Stay tuned.... Big shouts to Tony Z of Netmix for the Plug-Ins, and great assistance with my Blog. Just wait till he's done! I owe you:-) I have another guest blogger on The Bloom Blog Her name is Kissey Asplund. I'm working with her booking shows as well so get at me if you're interested.. She's based in Sweden and coming to NY in July... So much coming up this next few days including REMIX HOTEL and Afro Punk Festival. A lot of my friends from around the world are coming in...Will be fun times... REMIX HOTEL I'm looking forward to this weekend. REMIX HOTEL NYC 2008 Friday June 27 to Sunday June 29 THREE DAYS OF TOTAL TECHNOLOGY IMMERSION Panelists Pete Rock, Just Blaze, Junior Sanchez, Rob Swift, Illmind, Apex, Frequency, Hank Schocklee, DJ Logic, Duro, Versatile, and many others- Also- Technology Partners such as Digidesign, Korg, Roland, Pioneer, M-Audio, Rane, Access, Serato and many others present the unique opportunity for producers, musicians, engineers and artists of all genres to not only experience the latest gear but also get user tips directly from the manufacturers. EVENT REGISTRATIONS IS COMPLETELY FREE - with tickets for each panel $12. For full Remix Hotel NYC info: Remix Hotel 1-8pm (Fri. + Sat.), 1-6pm (Sun.) SAE New York | Herald Square 1293 Broadway, 9th Floor (212) 944-9121 I'll be speaking on a panel at 4PM on Sunday called 'Independents Day'.

APRIL HILL

The Jazzy soulful sounds from this Atlanta artist April Hill are undeniably a talented force and she's equally as charming and lovely. she's performing in Atlanta at Wind-Down Wednesdays in Centennial Park as we speak. Her debut 'Love 360' is garnering critical praise everywhere and her live performances are infectious. She has tour dates in Birmingham, Norfolk, and back to NY August 15th at The Blue Note. Her single ' Wanna Be Free' continues to stir up noise at radio... Look out for this young new artist to make a lot of fans fall in love...

AFRO PUNK

This time around Afro Punk Music and Film Festival has really gone above and over the top. Kudos to Rebel Music on this one. The title sponsor Toyota is not playin!! The 35+ acts are all incredible... Talking about social networks...If you haven't joined Afro Punk- I suggest you jump on. Afro Punk They will have thousands of members before you know it. I'm so excited to see Hollywood Holt, Proton and Sky Hy- They're all on Monday, July 7th at BAM parking lot. There are skate demos all day too.. Also, can't miss the famous block party- Sunday, July 13th with my faves J*Davey, Kudu and others... There will be a full blog report/wrap up with all the background/behind the scenes posted shortly after the closing.

OWN YOUR POWER

Treat yourself to a relaxing escape with like minds- It's the 2nd Annual OWN YOUR POWER RETREAT. Announcing NEW DATES: Sept 26-28th at Miami Botanical Gardens This retreat promises to be an empowering weekend. You will enjoy personal development, business and natural healing workshops designed to broaden your vision and bring clarity. A total integration of Body, Mind and Spirit. Don't miss out.... Tables/booths selling out fast!!!! REGISTER NOW!!!

HESTON

Atlanta's Heston is readying his debut that's much anticipated called 'Storyteller'. It drops in August. CD exclusive sale with SOULTRACKS for July. He's in NY the week of July 16th. 'Good Morning America' which is off the debut album 'Storyteller' is our modern day REDEMPTION song. If you haven't heard it-- you NEED to.... Audio Portraits

STRICTLY SOCIAL

I'm very excited about this event. It's a 1 night only in NY... LA's hottest cutting edge Soul Music monthly is headed East....Tis true....Thanks to Norman of Nu-Soul and Soul Union for letting me shine with you on this joint. It's 'STRICTLY SOCIAL' It's all going down at SUTRA on Wednesday, July 16th. Amazing performances from some of the hottest NY talent. ViceLounge Sarah White Jade Rep Life On the decks: Zilvinas and Yellowtail and the vision himself of Strictly Social- DJ Destroyer. Mel D Cole on the lens Special shouts to: Urb, Fusicology, and Styleaholics for helping us spread the word... Also we'll be listening to HESTON's ' Storyteller' in its entirety.

CHERRY BOMB

We can all be Rock Stars now- thanks to this new book coming out early August by author and long time friend Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna. CHERRY BOMB- Published by Simon and Schuster- Simon Spotlight Entertainment. Carrie has rounded up some of her famous friends, favorite rock chicks, and cool experts to dish out advice, inspiration, and know-how in CHERRY BOMB: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Better Flirt, a Tougher Chick. and a Hotter Girlfriend, and to Living Life Like a Rock Star! CHERRY BOMB is an A-to-Z reference for everything awesome a girl needs to know, including the obvious (style, beauty, dating, and sex tips) and the not-so-obvious (how to prepare absinthe, how to sneak backstage, how to hit on a celebrity). Save the date for NY Book Party. Tuesday, August 19th- Beauty Bar 7PM-10PM DJ CAT on the decks Mel D. Cole on the lens Other surprises TBC

KISSEY ASPLUND

I am very excited to be working with Kissey Asplund. She is innovative, a delight to work with and super creative. Oh did I mention- she's gorgeous too. She lives in Sweden and she's Caribbean. Now that's flavour! Kissey will be in NY and U.S doing dates, promo, interviews, hanging out and networking the whole of July. Holla if you have anything for her. Her newest project is on K7 called 'Plethora' and she has many many collaborations and several in the works. Somewhat Strange Life

And in closing, there's a social platform for artists and fans a like... OURSTAGE It brings fans and artists to an equal playing field. One can judge their artistry in an equal and fair fashion... Fans get to decide which artist has the best song or video. They vote and judge and there are prizes awarded each month. There are other channel features for Filmmakers and Comics. I'll also be attending Latin Alternative Music Conference which this year is at the Roosevelt Hotel. Get at me if you're in town... Once again- have to shout out Tony Z of Netmix for the Bloom Blog plug Ins and hook ups....Wait till it's all live and running.... Check my blog, peep my site, bookmark me, facebook me, follow me(Twitter), Ning me, Find me on Myspace, search me on the web and if you have anything that needs a buzz or a sprout or a booster.....Bloom is the name!!!! Sincerely, Fiona Bloom The Bloom Effect email: fiona@thebloomeffect.com

News from Lifeforce Muzic & BrazenBunch

Lifeforce Muzic and BrazenBunch present 'Lifeforce' LATEST NEWS The next show in July! INFORMATION Find out more via these links: Lifeforce Muzic on myspace BrazenBunch on myspace REVIEWS June 6th at The Vortex The night began with Bianca Rose who, as the host for the evening, played one of her own songs before introducing the acts. First up was Lacey Adigwu who's emotional and honest acoustic songs, though not technically brilliant, certainly reached the audience. She was followed by cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson who certainly can't be faulted technically - her playing defies her young years and the night kicked into gear. Next was Andreya Triana, who is starting to make noise in the music industry and we were not disappointed as her mellow and mesmerizing performance proved she is someone to watch out for in 2009! Enitan then took the stage and the change from acoustic to full band was completed as the musicians from The Lifeforce Band joined her. Her smooth soul/jazz songs sensitively led us into a set from Abdul Shyllon who's old school soul vocals conjoured up memories of the likes of Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke. His enigmatic songs brought the pace a little faster and you could almost sense the energy of the room build. Keeping the energy levels up was the next artist, Mellow Baku who used the limited room on stage to dance to her reggae-tinged jazz numbers. Then it was back with Ayanna who this time moved to the keyboard and did a couple of her songs with the full band and was joined by the horns. The finale to this eclectic night was a performance by the aforementioned horns who form an integral part of the band Soothsayers. Joined by Mellow for action packed rhythms and melodies that had the room buzzing until the last note! (SW) UPCOMING SHOWS Fri 4th July 2008 - 'Lifeforce' at The Vortex Jazz Club London 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8JH Bookings: 020 7254 4097 Doors: 8pm. Tickets: £10 For advance tickets and table bookings visit: Vortex website Hi Mike, Well, after five very successful "Lifeforce" events at The Vortex the time is fast approaching for the 6th and final showcase in the series, to be held on Friday 4th July. We have, as usual, a great eclectic mix of superb and inspiring artists and musicians performing musical journeys through Jazz, Soul, Folk, Reggae, Blues and everything in between. This is one Finale show not to be missed, hope to see you there! Future collaborations with The Vortex are in the pipeline so stay tooned. Friday 4th July..... who's on? Julia Biel Julia's mesmerizing voice, magnetic stage presence and soul-bearing songs have long been admired and she bagged a nomination at the BBC Jazz awards. More info: Julia Biel Princess and the Pervert Princess is a vocalist and musician whose instrument is a 6-string electric violin called a Violectra. She has worked with a long list of established artists from the Gorillaz to Brian Ferry. More info: Princess and the Pervert Rasiyah Rasiyah is a soul-jazz singer most known for the DKD down tempo smash 'Brighter Day'. She has toured with the Kyoto Jazz Massive and is well known in the broken-beat scene having worked with Bugz In The Attic, IG Culture and Diego (4hero) amongst others. More info: Rasiyah Poppy Seed Poppy blends poetry, singing and conscious lyrics heard on her album 'Coming Through'. More info: Poppy Seed Baby Sol Baby is a singer songwriter with a vocal sound likened to Billie Holiday. Baby has worked with Groove Armada, UK rapper TY and many others. More info: Baby Sol Elisabeth Troy Elisabeth has worked with MJ Cole, Massive Attack, Incognito and many others and her soulful vocals have graced film soundtracks and TV shows, such as Later with Jools Holland. More info: Elisabeth Troy Note: artists and musicians are subject to change. Good Causes Bring essential learning and educational items such as note pads, pens, pencils, crayons, solar calculators etc to the event. We will then add them to our collection which we take directly to schools and orphanages where they are most needed. Buy one of the revolutionary 100% natural t-shirts from which 100% goes to good causes including the charity Anti Slavery international. Peace and Progress Contact: hi@brazenbunch.com infolifeforcemuzic@mac.com

TN'T@the Shrine Music Venue

Hello, We hope everyone has gotten their summer started on a positive
note .... Love, Happiness, Peace, Prosperity, etc. We just want to
let you know that on Friday June 27, 2008 we'll be returning to the
Shrine World Music Venue for a repeat performance with our band. We
were there in March of this year and had such a cool time they
invited us back.

You may or may not be aware that June is Black Music Month. We hope
you' ll come out and vibe with us. Showtime is 10:30 pm. Ya"ll know
how TN'T get down, we always have lots of fun. This spot is hip and
built for live entertainment. So how about showing some love and
support (stop by to see a Brother and  Sister). Let's continue the
celebration of Black Music Month.

The Shrine is located at 2271 Adam CLayton Powell Blvd. Between 133rd
and 134st Harlem (NYC) New York.



Feel free to forward this e-mail and spread the word. As always we
love it when you holla back, sign the guestbook and things like that.

Love, Peace, and Hair Grease,

TN'T (Trish & Tom)

Friday June 27, 2008 10:30 pm @ the Shrine World Music Venue 2271
Adam Clayton Powelll Blvd. Between 133rd and 134st Harlem NYC New
York

http://www.tritommusic.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tnt2

CULTURE BANDIT SOOOUUUUL

CULTURE BANDIT SOOOUUUUL
SUN, JUNE 22ND: CULTURE BANDIT SOUL II: a Powerful night of Word, Soul, and Hip-Hop to Strings After an uproarious response to last year’s one-night-only presentation, Maya Azucena and Vanessa Hidary have decided to revisit the Culture Bandit Soul experiment to bring you CULTURE BANDIT SOUL II. It will be a special encore presentation of last year’s nicely packed show, with some new additions. This time they will join their forces at the beautiful, newly renovated, Zipper Factory in the theater district on SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND. Hosted by Kashi Johnson. Artwork and design by Josanna Blue. A journey into Cultural observations, Hip Hop, Relationships, Humor, and Life. It will stir your soul. You will laugh to tears, and feel the need to celebrate your own journey of life. GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! TheZipperFactory.com or 212-352-3101	Tour Dates JUNE 22nd 7pm Zipper Factory New York, NY JUNE 30th 8pm The Mint Los Angeles, CA JUNKYARD JEWEL Available at: Borders Books & Music Amoeba Kemp Hills - DC Disc-O-Rama - NYC Sound of Market - Philly Street Corner - Detroit Dr. Wax - Chicago Norman - NYC Earwax - ATL Sounds in Da Hood - ATL Bush Baby - NYC ONLINE: DustyGroove.com CDBaby.com iTunes.com Verizon VCast BLOG Hello Family FAITH IN YOU - Ode to the Press MY ASIA CHRONICLES: BURMA Parts 1-3 MY ASIA CHRONICLES: BURMA Parts 4-5 BURMA IN NEED
MORE BIO DETAIL: Vanessa Hidary (player 1) borrows from her one-woman show that chronicles her life as a New York Jewish teen coming of age during the Golden Age of Hip-Hop, and her dedication to fostering the understanding and friendship between people of all races. Her candid story is told with humor, and will remind any audience member of their own youthful journey through insecurities, love-gone-awry, and struggles with identity. From Hip Hop Festivals to Synagogues Vanessa has traveled the world performing her works on diverse stages and varied audiences. She has recently began running Racism and Poetry workshops with B’nai Brith organization, and directed alumni of Birthright Israel Organization in a production of personal stories written about their first visit to Israel and Jewish identity, in a show called I.D. Maya Azucena (player 2), a Brooklyn native of mixed heritage and hardknocks, tells her story through dynamic songs of life, faith and celebration. Maya Azucena comes across both as vulnerable and almost superhero-like in the portrayal of her songs, fusing genres of Soul, Hip Hop, and Folk. She represents survivors of all makes, and those that embrace their own power to overcome struggle. She just recently returned from a US State Department sponsored concert tour of Asia (Burma, China, Philippines and Sri Lanka) under THE RHYTHM ROAD: AMERICAN MUSIC ABROAD program. The goal of the tour was to promote cultural exchange within countries that have limited interaction with Americans. Both women are forces to be reckoned with in their business, and have each felt compelled to cross the divides of culture and take on people of all backgrounds, finding common ground in individual souls. Kashi Johnson (host) is an Equity actress, director, producer and Associate Professor of Theatre at Lehigh University in Beth! lehem, P A; where she teaches courses in acting, African American theatre and Hip Hop theatre. A native of New York City, acting credits include a wide range of classical, contemporary and self-produced theater roles. Josana Blue (guest artist) is a painter, a clothing designer, and a life-long artist with a diverse range of gifts. She is a self-starter who has uniquely integrated her arts of music, fine art and design. Josana’s paintings display feminine lines and cool colors in sweeping abstract canvases. Her portraits of such artists as Jimi Hendrix are silk screened onto uniquely designed tee shirts. Her dress designs are playful and combine elegance with the bohemian. The Zipper Factory is in fact a renovated Zipper factory that features theatrical productions in addition to a concert series. It's a superb 199 seat venue for performers and audiences - amazing sightlines, great sound, and unusually comfortable seats (most of the seats come straight out of automobiles!). Learn more about Vanessa and Maya at: www.HebrewMamita.com, and www.JunkyardJewel.com. Theater at: www.TheZipperFactory.com

Tim Whitehead at Pizza Express

Creatively adventurous, highly respected saxophonist
Tim Whitehead
plays
Pizza Express Jazz Club
10 Dean Street, London W1
Box Office: 08456 027 017; Tickets: £17; Doors: 7.30pm
on
Saturday 12 July 2008

Tim Whitehead: tenor, soprano sax
Liam Noble: piano
Milo Fell: drums, percussion
Oli Hayhurst: double bass

Whitehead is one of the most creative, exciting and passionate saxophonists in Europe and also one of the finest small-group composers
Ian Carr, Jazz: The Rough Guide

Amid the crowd of anonymous, garrulous and hard-edged tenor saxophonists, Tim Whitehead's music is marked by a sense of grace and economy
Clive Davis, The Times

Whitehead glides ethereally into his phrases like a jazzier Jan Garbarek at times, although the playing is often stronger
John Fordham, The Guardian

Tim Whitehead is regarded as one of the finest jazz artists of his generation. He has been called ‘one of the best tenor players on the current British scene’, and his compositions are universally praised for their ‘grace, economy and passion’, combining rhapsodic melodies with bebop, soul, funk and Latin influences. Tonight, the fêted former Loose Tubes and Nucleus band member presents his Personal Standards Quartet, playing tunes from its recent release, Too Young To Go Steady.

Recorded live at Pizza Express Jazz Club in July 2007, and released last December, Too Young To Go Steady is the 47-minute first set in its entirety, and showcases characterful performances from Tim’s long-standing quartet. In Tim’s own words: ‘The playing captured in this live recording comes a step closer to the qualities I have been aiming at throughout my career: telling our stories, together, and revealing something of the moment in which we are playing with a real passion, dialogue, development and humour’.

In a career spanning 30-plus years, Tim has been involved in a variety of groundbreaking projects: from the anarchic big band Loose Tubes in the 1980s, to his ongoing collaborations with Colin Riley and The Homemade Orchestra. The Homemade Orchestra, led by Tim and Colin, and made up of classical and jazz musicians, was described in the Guardian as ‘intelligent, confident and accessible’; known for shaking up the way new music is conceived and presented, the ensemble’s live performances are, by turns, ‘tantalising, mischievous, anarchic and exquisite’.

Tim works in a variety of settings, in addition to his Personal Standards Quartet and The Homemade Orchestra: a trio with Kathleen Willison (described by Dave Gelly in The Observer as ‘an amazingly gifted young singer. At times, she puts me in mind of the young Norma Winstone’) and pianist Gwilym Simcock; Tim Whitehead Trio, with Milo Fell and Oli Hayhurst, features music written for Tim’s daughter’s Laban graduation choreography entitled When She Saw Him, plus arrangements of English folk tunes; Tim Whitehead/Tony Woods Quartet, with Milo Fell and Oli Hayhurst, features pieces by the two leaders, plus standards; Nine Sketches of England for Solo Saxophone is Tim accompanied by ambient sounds. Originally a 1996 London Jazz Festival commission, Nine Sketches features a dialogue with a dog, a verbal battle with security guards outside the Stock Exchange, and unprintable Scouse jokes; and Way Out West Allstars, mainstays of the popular West London-based musicians’ collective.

Tim is also a respected educator and committed activist within the field of jazz. For the last three years, he has been developing an approach to improvisation, entitled What’s Your Story? Between Friday 3 and Monday 6 October this year, Tim hosts What’s Your Story? Part 2, a residential workshop in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. Fellow tutors include Tony Woods, Milo Fell, Liam Noble and Oli Hayhurst.

timwhitehead.co.uk

Manchildblack Live @ Frank's Lounge, Pacha & More

Peace Fam,



If you missed the performance at SOB's fear not.  Come check me in the BK

with my band at Frank's Lounge on Saturday, June 21st.  I'll be

performing tracks from my latest EP, My Mind's I, which will be on sale at

the show.  Afterwards, I'll be celebrating at the Afrokinetic party with

DJ's Chris Annibell & Daz-I-Kue.



The following night, come out to Pacha for the Summer Solstice event.  This

party will feature performances by yours truly, Afro Mosaic Soul, B Polite

& Mawu.  The music for the night will be supplied by a steller line-up of

dj's including: Ian Friday, Kervyn Mark, Kamala, Anthony Nicholson and

more.



For more info see the flyers below.



In the meantime...



Be Love, Be Light and Be the Peace You Seek!



Manchildblack

Soul Discovery Play-List 15.6.08

Mick O' Donnell (Soul Discovery) has sent you a message on SoulCommune.

Soul Discovery
Cambridge 105FM
www.209radio.co.uk
souldiscovery@209radio.co.uk
Sunday 12.00-15.00 (uk Time)

Archived show is currently available 15.6.08
http://209radio.co.uk/show/profile...w=souldiscovery

itune Podcast 15.6.08
http://podcast.209radio.co.uk

Play-List 15.6.08
Steve Perrilloux “Do the right thing” (DD)
The Persuaders “Don’t think I won’t leave”(It’s Soul Time)
Rev.Melvin Dawson “Rooted & Grounded”(Marlee)
Bernard “Never turning back” (Crosstown)
Archie Love “Keep Love Strong” (JEA Music)
Kashious “Time” (Promo)
Willie Tolver “Never a day goes by” (Laryan)
Lee Fields “At the end of day” (CDS Promo)
ShotGun Records “Missing you”
Mack Davis “All because of you” (LLC)
Artie Bluesboy White “Love you don’t know about”(Achilltown)
Tommy Tate “A thousand thing to say” (Soulscape)
Bobbye Johnson “Bring the boys home” (GJ)
Maurice “It’s been revealed” (Verl)
Crack Steppin “What we gonna do with this feeling” (Get Down) 12’
Mack Davis “Can’t you see” (LLC)
Omar Chandler “This must be heaven” (MCA) LP
Archie Love “Standing On The Edge (JEA Music)
Jesse James “Cheatin’ in the next room” Live (Gunsmoke) LP
Lee Morris “Ain’t getting any easier (Da Man)
Larry & Vicky “How I wish (you we’re here)” (Fraternity) 7’
Mavis Staples “Fallin in love” (HDH)
Hurricane “Been such a longtime” (RBEG)
Rhonda Thomas “The Matrimony” (Rhonvocals)
Alex Lattimore “Kissing you” (Alexdot)
Leon McMullen “Let’s be together” (Soundmindz)
Walter Thomas “So long” (23rd Street)
Joe Valentine “True love” (Tee Jay) 12’
Voice Of Atlanta “Are You Listening” (None)
Jon Paul Martinez “With You” (Budweiser) 12’
The Chestnut Brothers “Whole lotta you in me” (Remix) (Jonkia Promo)
Stan The Man “I’ve got my wish” (STM)
Pamela Hart “I want you to be my man” (Hart beat)
The Down Five “I do love you (cause you’re my lady)” (Ward) 12’
Freddie Hughes “What About My Love” (Promo)
Randy Wilson “Something inside” (Regal) 12’
Pookie Lane “Come into my bedroom” (Allison)
Archie Love “Done All That I Can Do” (JEA Music)
Shantel “ Love (I don’t need it)” (Mo-Philly Promo)
Marcell & The Turth “Maybe I’m not the man” (Basement Boy)

For all playlists go to.......
209radio Forum (Soul Discovery)

Thank You
Mick

EMILY KING AND SPECIAL GUEST JEREMY JAMES LIVE THIS WED 6/18 @ 8PM ($10) SOLOMON'S PORCH

Cisco here, Mgr of Jeremy James, please to inform you that the NYC based Acoustic, Soul/R&B artist, singer, songwriter, musician will be performing this

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18TH, 2008
WHO:
SOLOMON'S PORCH
PRESENTS
WHAT:
LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY:
EMILY KING
http://www.myspace.com/emilykingmusic
http://www.emilykingonline.com
AND
SPECIAL GUEST
JEREMY JAMES
http://www:myspace.com/jeremyjamesmusicnet
http://www.jeremyjamesmusic.net
WHERE:
SOLOMON’S PORCH
307 Stuyvesant Ave.
Brooklyn, New York 11233-1022,
Corner of Halsey
Directions:
Train: A train to Utica
Bus: B26 to Stuyvesant & Halsey
718/919-8001
http://www.myspace.com/solomonsporchcafe
http://www.solomonsporchcafe.com/
WHEN:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18TH
TIME:
8PM
DAMAGE:
$10

LOVE, PEACE AND SOUL
SEE YOU ALL THERE THIS WED @ SOLOMON'S PORCH, 8PM,
FOR EMILY KING AND JEREMY JAMES "LIVE" ($10)!!!

Eric Roberson session on Trevor Nelson

...keeping soul music alive

Listen up Erro fans....Eric Roberson will be the special guest on Trevor Nelson's BBC Radio 2 show this Wednesday June 18 at 22:00, performing an exclusive live session recorded during his recent UK visit. If you are unable to listen live, you will be able to hear the programme via http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/nelson/

Don't forget you can also see the man live in London on October 4 for a soul spectacular triple-header concert at London's Indig02, when he will be joined by Atlanta's finest Anthony David - currently charting in the US with his single Words - and super-talented singer-musician-producer Angela Johnson.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster 0844 844 0002 or www.theindigo2.com or via the Dome website www.domerecords.co.uk

We are All Open...All 4U - this week @ SpokenWordSoul! 6/19/08

Calling All Poets & Performers

Open Mic all Night! This Week - 6/19/08

Thursday, June 19th

Doors open @ 8pm

$5 cover

The Dukester Jazz & Supper Club

7733 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237

513.205.5201/513.761.0896

www.myspace.com/spokenwordsoul

Peter Hadar- MYSPACE Featured Artist- 'Well Dressed' ALBUM RELEASE

Please Join Us!

	PETER HADAR Well Dressed For the Art Show Album Release/ Listening Party Greetings! Your Attendance is Requested This Thursday June 19th @ PRIME Night Club 511 W. 28th Street (Btwn 10th & 11th) 6-12pm Free All Night! Come Listen to the New Album and Sounds By: DJ Snatch1 RSVP: HadarMove@gmail.com
PETER HADAR FEATURED on MYSPACE Music www.MySpace.com Check Him Out This Week! Available June 17th! www.MySpace.com/PeterHadar 1st Single Painted
CONTACT For More Information Contact: The Shayna Miller Group Online Music, Marketing & Events TheShaynaMillerGroup@gmail.com

Strictly Social - Jamal, Erik Rico, Chase Allen, Maya Azucena -June 25th

Nu-soul Magazine and Soul Union present an evening of ECLECTIC SOUL FUSION!

On Wednesday June 25 come and experience STRICTLY SOCIAL and see what the buzz is all about.

Featuring Performances from:

jaMal (with full band)
Jamal @ MySpace

Erik Rico
Erik Rico @ MySpace
Erik Rico @ MobileUnderground

Chase Allen
Chase Allen @ MySpace

and special guest Maya Azucena
Maya Azucena @ MySpace

Show begins at 10:30pm

Come early for a special listening session of Dwele's new album "Sketches of A Man" available June 24
Dwele @ MySpace

Resident DJs: Destroyer, Milky Wayne & MXYZLPLIX

Only $5 with RSVP b4 10:30pm
RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com
$7 otherwise

Strictly Social
Wednesday June 25, 2008
@ Skinny's Lounge
4923 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
9pm-2am
21+

Peter Hadar - painted

Karen Bernod at Blue Note NYC 6/30/08

Hi everyone, Attached is the flyer for my show at the Blue Note in NYC on June 30th! New show, new songs, new friends and lots of fun! There are two sets so buy tickets for both or for one -- you just better be there!! :-) We look forward to sharing the evening with you! Peace n Love, Kb & Brooklyn Soul Click here to visit my Myspace page!! KAREN BERNOD & BROOKLYN SOUL Monday June 30, 2008 Blue Note 131 West 3rd Street, New York, New York 10012 TWO SETS!! 8PM & 10:30PM Tickets: $15 per set (2 drink minimum) 212-475-8592 or www.bluenote.net

From Sharon Counts re: Mika Cole and Darrius Willrich

Hey Everyone!

Please join me in congratulating both my client’s Mika Cole and Darrius Willrich on their recent Los Angeles Music Award Nominations. Mika (www.myspace.com/mikacole) is nominated in the category of “Female Singer Songwriter of the Year,” and Darrius (www.myspace.com/darriuswillrich) is nominated in the category of “Soul R&B Single of the Year,” for his song “Can’t Get Enough,” which is the title track of his soon to be released CD.

Now in its 18^th year, the Los Angeles Music Awards are for Indie artists what the Grammy Awards are to established artists - a really big deal. The LAMA’s are a red carpeted, invitation only, awards ceremony, that afford indie artists lots of valuable exposure. Past LAMA participants include No Doubt, Korn, and the Black Eyed Peas just to name a few. This year’s awards ceremony takes place November 20^th at the Henry J. Fonda theatre in Hollywood.

Each year, in association with the awards, LAMA hosts a series of showcases aimed at giving its nominees additional exposure. Mika performed to rave reviews on May 27^th. Darrius performs July 22^nd.

Speaking of Darrius, if you happen to be in the Seattle area during the month of August, don’t be surprised if you hear “Can’t Get Enough,” as Darrius will be apart of “Seattle onHold.” SoH is a partnership between Seattle musicians and composers, the Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, and the Department of Information Technology. Seattle onHold plays the music of some of Seattle's best artists on the city phone system and website.

Lastly, check out this month's June edition of Music Connection magazine. On page 53, there’s a really nice write up on Mika. The magazine is available at all Borders Books, 7- Elevens, and local newsstands. You can also read the review online at www.musicconnection.com

As always, thanks for your support of both me and my artists!

Sharon

www.franchiseartists.... hear the possibilities

Scorching Hot and only getting hotter with April Hill and 'The Upstairs'.

- Vol 1, Issue 1

In This Issue APRIL HILL The UPSTAIRS SPIDER LOC GOVERNOR OWN YOUR POWER HESTON KARINA NISTAL NU-SOUL SERIES AFRO PUNK Friendly Links SPIDER LOC HESTON APRIL HILL MIZ METRO MONDAYZ OWN YOUR POWER SAM THE KID SOUL COMMUNE I GOT SOUL KARINA NISTAL RUBYTECH THE UPSTAIRS TOM PAUL KISSEY ASPLUND OURSTAGE		Friends and Fam I don't need to say how hot it's been because guess what? The heatwave continues. I'm trying to conserve energy by not using my air-conditioner but I just may have to tonight. I am in the midst of a few new additions to my website. I'm also going to start selling ad space on my blog. Great monthly rates- get at me asap. Barbados was so much fun I'm possibly back for Crop-Over/Carnival early August. Who's down? I've also decided I'm going to attend WOMEX this year. The World Music Conference. Takes place end of October in Sevilla, Spain. WOMEX Anyone want to rent Mr. Softees truck with me during the Summer and give away free ice cream- let me know - it's a great promotion... APRIL HILL Jazzy, funky soulful Atlanta artist April Hill just came off a stint in D.C that went very well. Shouts to Ritza and Tone for taking care of her. We can't wait to bring her back... She is featured on 'Can A Sista Rock a Mic' in October in D.C....Shouts to Kimani and Brandon also... April's debut album 'Love 360' is making waves critically and 'Wanna Be Free' is making noise at commercial radio... April is in NY this week with a show at my fave place called DROMfor Eclectic Ride - Tuesday, June 10th - 11:30PM. SOL VILLAGE at SOB's- on Wednesday... For those up late tonight- catch April at 1:00am on Thermal Soundwaves with hosts C-Truth and Kev Lawrence. Centennial Park on June 25th for Wind Down Wednesdays in Atlanta and many more dates and visibility happening soon...

The UPSTAIRS

Wednesday- 'The Upstairs' at The Renaissance Hotel Times Square. 6PM-11PM- That's where you'll find me- that's where I'll be.. Musical treats from Dhundee and Moni and the synergy and chemistry between this pairing is contagious. Non-Stop. Stop by and enjoy signature cocktails from Sagatiba Cachaça. The Milk Honey crew designed the cocktail list and Chop Suey restaurant chef's Zak Pelaccio and Will Goldfarb provide light fare to entice your taste buds. This is rapidly becoming one of the hottest after work hangs on Wednesdays in Midtown-- Come find out why!!! This week we have a very exciting addition... animation by Brooklyn Based PilarToons headed up by director Pilar Newton PILAR TOONS

SPIDER LOC

Introducing SPIDER LOC. The West Coast's Best Kept Secret Spider Loc His new album ' Da 1 U Love 2 Hate' is out end of June on BayMaac/G-West and Iceman Music Group. Hailing from Crenshaw, Cali, Spider was first disovered by Suge Knight and then in his travels met with Young Buck and started doing mixtapes to then an intro to 50 Cent and the rest is history! Spider is a prolific storyteller, street smart with sing-along contagious choruses and hooks and a very charismatic character. 18 tracks chock full of classics from haunting and chilling sounds to funky joints, to club bangers and undeniable catchy tunes that make you want to keep bopping. Catch SPIDER where you can.. He's the one you'll love!

GOVERNOR

I had the pleasure of seeing Governor perform in an intimate setting a few months back at the SESAC showcase at Rockwood Music Hall. He was fantastic! THURSDAY JUNE 12 S.O.B's features: GOVERNOR "The R&B/ Soul Prophet" WSG: DJ King James Doors: 7 PM Show: 9 PM Admission: $15 $5 OFF WITH PRINTOUT OF THIS EMAIL Don't Miss out on Governor performing live at S.O.B.'s. Check out the song "Blood, Sweat & Tears" here: Governor

OWN YOUR POWER

Treat yourself to a relaxing escape with like minds- It's the 2nd Annual OWN YOUR POWER RETREAT. Announcing NEW DATES: Sept 26-28th at Miami Botanical Gardens This retreat promises to be an empowering weekend. You will enjoy personal development, business and natural healing workshops designed to broaden your vision and bring clarity. A total integration of Body, Mind and Spirit. Don't miss out.... Tables/booths selling out fast!!!! REGISTER NOW!!!

HESTON

Atlanta's Heston is readying his debut that's much anticipated called 'Storyteller'. It drops in August. CD exclusive sale with SOULTRACKS for July. He's got 2 great shows upcoming in Atlanta. June 15th with Ayo at Sugarhill. June 20th with Lizz Wright at Center Stage. Heston!Heston's available for interviews and advances of 'Storyteller' are out this week. He's back in NY the week of July 16th doing dates in NY, and Philly. Special shouts to Music Choice- 'Distant Lover' is in regular rotation. ASCAP features HESTON in 'Audio Portraits'. Nice review in Insite Magazine out now. Audio Portraits

KARINA NISTAL

The lovely Cuban/Mexican Houston based Karina Nistal blends hip hop and Latin rhythms with a soulful house sound and a twist of club/electro coupled with a voice to die for and sensuality for days. Karina debuted in NY for A-Town, H-Town at 205 Club back in Feb and will be back to give NYC another taste sometime in The Fall. In meantime-- just announced that Karina along with her full band will be performing live at I GOT SOUL in Dallas on Saturday, June 14th at Harwood Stage. 9PM. Very excited!

NU-SOUL SERIES

Nu-Soul Series is fast becoming one of hottest up and coming world soul music nights. I look forward to chilling or hosting- whichever it is as I discover new talent every time. Big ups to Edclectic and Purpose Records for the curating and thanks for inviting me to host. I've had a lovely time. This next one is Saturday, June 21st. I'm actually taking that night off and Mr. Les Clarke jumps on the mic... Held at Frank's Lounge in Fort Greene. This one features performances by: MANCHILDBLACK and a listening party for Darien.

AFRO PUNK

Afro Punk line up this year is over 30+ bands and several films. It looks incredible this year! Wow!!! I will be spending July 5-12th for the most part over here. They even build a skatepark in the parking lot outside BAM. I'm extra super excited as 2 of my faves are coming up from Atlanta to perform. July 7th.. PROTON and SKY HY

And in closing, there's a new social platform for artists and fans a like... OURSTAGE It brings fans and artists to an equal playing field. One can judge their artistry in an equal and fair fashion... Fans get to decide which artist has the best song or video. They vote and judge and there are prizes awarded each month. There are other channel features for Filmmakers and Comics. Save the date- July 16th- SUTRA Lounge. Bringing LA's hot monthly to the NY stage- 'STRICTLY SOCIAL' with performances by: Jade, Sarah White and ViceLounge. Listening party for Heston's 'Storyteller'. I just started working with Swedish talent KISSEY ASPLUND. She's back in NY in July. And as always- keep checking and reading my blog. THE BLOOM BLOG and check my website for future events and updates. The Bloom Effect Signing off as it's too hot to write anything more....You get the gist. Sincerely, Fiona Bloom The Bloom Effect email: fiona@thebloomeffect.com

Blue Note NYC, Saratoga Jazz Fest

Maurice Brown News

LINKS MySpace/Jazz MySpace/SouldUOut mauricebrown.net www.soulduout.com Videos Booking Info Real Live Show Jazz Foundation of America NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES Check out Maurice Brown News Archives back to the first edition which was sent out in August 2004!

Greetings! Welcome to the 45th edition of Maurice Brown News, the monthly newsletter that keeps you informed about Maurice "Mobetta" Brown's upcoming shows and latest news. UPCOMING SHOWS 6/23/08 Maurice Brown Effect @ Blue Note Jazz Club, NYC, 8 & 10:30PM 6/28/08 Maurice Brown Effect @ Saratoga Jazz Fest, NY, 12PM 7/27/08 Maurice Brown Effect @ Columbus Jazz & Ribs Festival, OH Maurice Brown Effect @ Blue Note NYC, June 23rd Mark your calendars and prepare to be blown away! On Monday evening, June 23rd, catch the Maurice Brown Effect at NYC's famous Village jazz club, the Blue Note. The band will present new and unrecorded tunes from Maurice's upcoming CD, Hip to Bop II, plus some crowd faves from his debut album, Hip to Bop. Two shows, 8 & 10:30 PM. For more info or to reserve your tickets online, click here. ___________________________________________ Soul'd U Out Official Mixtape *Now Available* You asked, we listened! Maurice Brown presents "Soul'd Out," the long anticipated album you've been asking for! Soul'd U Out Official Mixtape is available exclusively online or at a live show! To download it now, visit Mobetta's myspace. Thank you for supporting the music! ___________________________________________ Saratoga Jazz Festival Presents the Maurice Brown Effect On Saturday, June 28, Maurice and the Effect will perform at the Saratoga Jazz Fest's Gazebo stage. For more info or to buy tickets, click here. __________________________________________________ "What we're all striving for is authenticity, a spirit-to-spirit connection." -Oprah

Dominique Elise

Hey all,

This is a reminder from your friendly neighborhood singer songwriter, Dominique Elise. I will be at Club Groove (125 MacDougal @ wst. 3rd st.) in the Village this Sat. June 14th. 8pm - 9:15pm. There is no door charge so bring friends and family.

As Always At Multipurposed Ent. We Keep You In Our Prayers,

Dominique Elise

Robert Anton

Hey Y'all. I hope all is well and you're enjoying the heat.

Well, My latest project is up and on my website. Please come by and take a listen; tell me what you think. Here's the link: http://robertanton.com/music.html

It's called: 'Show...Love'

Be Blessed.

Peter Hadar- 'Well Dressed For The Art Show', Tour Dates

Peter Hadar 'Well Dressed For The Art Show' Now on Tour! See Peter in DC Tonight!

Available on MySpace Now! Official Release June 17th! BET.com 'Listen Up'- Entire Album Preview . www.MySpace.com/PeterHadar Stay Tuned for NEW WEBSITE!!

"the next, next big thing in R&B"- URB Magazine
'Now Hear This'- Billboard Magazine
"Undiscovered Gem"- About.com
"self-styled it boy"- Vibe.com

NEW PRESS/Interviews!!
SingersRoom
okayplayer
GakCity
SOHH
FudgeFM

More To Come...

Tour Dates

6.05.08 10pm Philly LivePod @ Fuzion - Philadelphia, PA
6.07.08 3pm Fat Baby- Bar Crawl - New York, NY
6.11.08 8 & 10pm Bohemian Caverns - Washington, DC
6.14.08 1:45 Jam & Tribute Sessions : I Got Soul - Dallas, TX
6.19.08 6pm Prime: ALBUM RELEASE PARTY; NY, NY
6.26.08 8pm Jazz Cafe @ Music Hall - Detroit, MI
6.28.08 3pm Moods Music - Atlanta, GA
6.28.08 7pm SMTWF VIP & Media Mixer @ Noni Salon & Spa - Atlanta, GA
6.28.08 11pm The Royal - Atlanta, GA
6.29.08 9pm i10FineARTGallery -Houston, TX
7.05.08 8pm Southwest Live (Opening for Raheem DeVaughn)- Houston,TX
7.11.08 9pm Q's Lounge - Oakland, CA
7.23.08 9pm Little Temple Bar- Los Angeles, CA

Tanya Michelle in Concert opening for Frank Mccomb 3 July at the Opus Cafe in Paris

Tanya Michelle New York, NY, US R&B/Soul / funky Members: Tanya Michelle PLAY SONGS SHARE SONGS

Thoughts become things... One thought in new york with friends manifested into one summer night in Paris where Music, Love, Inspiration, Blessings and sharing will all meet at the Opus Cafe! 3 July.

I have been blessed with a great opportunity to play the opening spot for one of my favorite artists Frank Mccomb. If you dont know who he is, please google him or visit him on myspace to see and hear this man's incredible story and journey.

I also am happy to take some guidance and release my own boot leg at this concert! special bonus included on the album as a treat and gift from me to all of you.

Also the recording of the soul album will be under way next week, bringing everyone closer to having it in their hands or their computer from getting it online.

I thank all my friends and spiritual family for helping me encouraging me and sharing in bringing all of these things to fruition.

The final destination is not the most important thing its what you do and how you feel on the way...
See you there thursday night the 3rd of July!

-Tanya Michelle
http://www.reverbnation.com/tanyamichelle

Le Jeudi 3 juillet : FRANK McCOMB , 1ère partie TANYA MICHELLE A partir de 20h Paf : 25 € (prévente FNAC 22 €)

Click here to put my songs on your Facebook profile.

Upcoming Shows for Tanya Michelle
07/03/2008 08:00 PM	Paris, FR	Opus Cafe	Tickets

SOUL-D-OUT (the live music series) - Thursday 3rd July

It's me again, d'nyce from RAMPAGE and also SOUL-D-OUT (the live music series). We're back with pt 3 which is turning out to be the best ever!

The following artists are scheduled to perform at the Cobden Club (private members club) on Thursday 3rd July.

Our resident and all-round bag of fun Anne-marie Lataille. Ann-Marie Lataille is a Soulful songstress from NW London. Her amazingly unique voice sets her aside from other soul songstresses.
Aged just 23, she has already lit up stages such as the Jazz cafe, Sheperds Bush Empire and Cargo- supporting UK Popsoul star "Lee Henry".
Ann Marie Lataille is now working on a range of projects including her solo album. Look out for her cameo appearance in the forthcomming "Tru Menace" release "Im on Fire" single which is out later this year.

Check her out on:
www.myspace.com/anne-marielataille

Montana - is an 18 year old unsigned singer/songwriter from Birmingham UK. Most Recently Chosen as BRIT AWARDS 2008 Ambassador many have described her vocal sound as soulful, funky, rock edged with an R&B vibe. She has performed at the MOBO Awards 2007 at the O2 arena in London as 2007 unsigned act.

Check her out on:
www.myspace.com/montanaofficial

FOLA - Singer songwriter and 1997 MOBO award winner for the best unsigned artist FOLA. Her previous releases are Eyes on the Prize, which was included in Jazz FM’s 1998 Nu Cool compilation and Strange Voices released on Copasetik Records in 2001

“an obvious gem” Music Week

“a natural born singer” New Nation

Check her out on:
www.myspace.com/folathemusic
www.folasmusic.com

DONAE'O - For many has been a consistent voice singing hits such as "falling" and "united which hit the spot for many uk garage dj's in times gone by. Now the NW London based singer is back once again, this time providing us with a phenomenal urban house bomb 'Devil in a Blue Dress'. Catch him live with his 7 peice band performing his latest hit, plus more

Check him out on:
www.myspace.com/donaeo

As always come down, eat and chill to a night of live soulful music - SOUL-D-OUT the place where the soulful reside.

bless
remember call to get your names on the guestlist!
d'nyce 07723 081832

Nu-Soul June Events: Strictly Social, The Rhythm Section, House of Om Tour

Nu-Soul Events - June 2008 Greetings! Summertime is here, people! And to celebrate we have some very special events that you should definitely check out. And stay tuned for info on a special edition of Strictly Social taking place in New York City this July!!! Get ready for the summer of Nu-soul! Check out all our upcoming events Check out photos from past events Sincerely, Norman Mayers LA: Strictly Social w/ jaMal, Erik Rico, Chase Allen & Maya Azucena Wednesday June 25 Nu-soul Magazine and Soul Union present an evening of ECLECTIC SOUL FUSION! On Wednesday June 25 come and experience STRICTLY SOCIAL and see what the buzz is all about. Featuring Performances from: jaMal (with full band) www.myspace.com/malskimusic Erik Rico www.myspace.com/erikricomusic Chase Allen www.myspace.com/chaseryanallen and special guest Maya Azucena www.myspace.com/mayaazucena Show begins at 10:30pm Come early for a special listening session of Dwele's new album "Sketches of A Man" available June 24 www.myspace.com/dwele Resident DJs: Destroyer, Milky Wayne & MYXZLPLIX Only $5 with RSVP b4 10:30pm RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com $7 otherwise Strictly Social Wednesday June 25, 2008 @ Skinny's Lounge 4923 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601 9pm-2am 21+ www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial LA: California Soul Friday June 13 Get the details LA: The Rhythm Section Saturday June 14 Get the details House of Om Tour June 13- August 10 Our friends at Om Records will be presenting one of the hottest tours of the summer. Featuring some of the best house DJs in the world including Colette, DJ Heather, Andy Caldwell, and Fred Everything this is one not to be missed. Check out the tour dates here LA: Electric Daisy Carnival Saturday June 28 Our favorite festival of the summer is here! Electric Daisy Carnival, now in its 12th year, is one of Los Angeles, and the nation's, biggest electronic music events. Expect several different outdoor stages among beautiful trees, free carnival rides, and some of the world's best DJs and live acts. This year's lineup includes the House of Om Tour with Mark Farina, Heather, and Andy Caldwell, plus buzzworthy acts like Boys Noize and Glitch Mob, legends like Moby, Armand Van Helden, BT, and Todd Terry, and drum & bass superstars such as Frction, Dillanja and Lemon D. Check out the full lineup Strictly Social Mixed Volume 1 By DJ Destroyer Click image to download Strictly Social has emerged as one of the Los Angeles soul scene's most significant new monthly events thanks to a commitment to the concept of "Eclectic Soul Fusion." Resident DJ and founder DJ Destroyer has been working diligently to fuse many styles of soul music into one cohesive night and with Strictly Social he has succeeded. Out of the desire to spread the Strictly Social sound even further, this first exclusive mix was born. The Strictly Social mix recreates the vibe found at the event itself by championing both established and new artists in genres such as neo-soul, progressive hip-hop, and soulful electronica. Acclaimed artists such as Jill Scott, Raheem DeVaughn, Eric Roberson, and Amp Fiddler share the spotlight with up and comers like Rogiers, Jon Bibbs, Jimi James, and Michelle Amador. Mixed live in one take, the Strictly Social mix will give you a taste of what this very special event is all about. STRICTLY SOCIAL MIX CD VOLUME 1 TRACKLIST 1.CONTEMPLATING- COLOSSUS FEAT. FLASH 2.LOVE THIRST-JEAN GRAE & 9TH WONDER 3.TOUCH ME WIT UR HANDZ-DJ JAZZY JEFF FEAT. CHINA BLAC 4.TIGHT EYES FEAT. OH NO AND THE LUV BUGS- NICOLAY & KAY 5.I CHOOSE YOU-JON BIBBS 6.LET IT BANG-9TH WONDER 7.RIGHTNESS-JILLSCOTT 8.SEX GOD FEAT.PHONTE-BRAND NEW HEAVIES 9.LET THE DOLLAR CIRCULATE-J DILLA AKA JAY DEE 10.DOLLAR-STEVE SPACEK 11.BEEN IN LOVE-ERIC ROBERSON 12.TRUE FRIENDS-BLACK SPADE 13.LIFE AND MUSIC-ROGIERS 14.CUZ I'M JAZZY-GURU FEAT.SLUM VILLAGE 15.RECKONERZ FEAT. CHARLI2NA-AMPLIVE 16.FLY...SHINE-YOLANDA JOHNSON 17.SCARED-AMP FIDDLER 18.CAN YOU RELATE-SOULSTICE 19.THE LIGHTS-NICOLAY & KAY 20.TRON-WAJEED 21.ENERGY-RAHEEM DEVAUGN FEAT. BIG BOI 22.TASTE-RICK JAMES 23.LUV' YA-UNKLE JAM 24.BECAUSE OF YOU-MICHELLE AMADOR 25.CHECK YOUR COAT-O'NEAL McKNIGHT 26.EVERYTHING-JIMI JAMES 27.VIDEO TAPEZ FEAT DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN-AMPLIVE 28.SPECIAL (ORIGINAL)-9TH WONDER 29.SO GONE-BLACK MILK 30.ANYTHING-WAJEED 31.STEP YA GAME UP (REMIX)-LITTLE BROTHER & HI TEK 32.THE HEALER/HIP HOP-ERYKAH BADU About Strictly Social Held on the last Wednesday night of every month in the North Hollywood Arts District of Los Angeles, Strictly Social is fast becoming one of LA's most unique monthly events incorporating listening parties for major releases, guest DJs, visual artist exhibitions and intimate performances from rising stars in the soul community. Organized by DJ Destroyer of Soul Union, Norman Mayers of Nu-Soul Magazine, and Lucy Beer of Elemental Consulting, this night if "Eclectic Soul Fusion" takes place at the gorgeous Skinny's Lounge, a charming venue with a speakeasy vibe. Each month Strictly Social aims to provide a non-traditional perspective on soul by fusing genres and styles. Artists that have performed at Strictly Social include Gina Rene, Peter Hadar, Jimi James, Rozzi Daime, and Jamal. myspace.com/djdestroyer Nu-Soul bridges the gap between the world of R&B/soul and the underground vibes of electronica, the common factor being a grounding in funk, soul and urban lifestyle. This is a place where the sounds of neo-soul, drum and bass, deep house and breakbeat are a part of the same family. Through fascinating articles, engaging interviews, and the latest reviews, Nu-Soul hopes to open minds to the incredible array of soul influenced music available today. Nu-Soul Magazine 6121 Woodman Avenue #213 Van Nuys, CA 91403

Ladie's the Southern Gent Returns to the Aqua

Andre Pitre

&

Friends
www.braceyourself4andre.com/home.html
www.myspace.com/andrepitre

Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The Aqua Lounge

Admission: $10.00 - $10 w/RSVP 'til 9PM
$20.00 without

RSVP: starz2006@hotmail.com

Aqua Lounge

424 N. Beverly Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

www.aqualoungebh.com

Special thanks to WJB Hats & What Suits U

SPN: Global Noize - The BEST Album of 2008 So Far - Jason Miller/DJ Logic, Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin, Vernon Reid, John Popper, Cyro Baptista,

SPN: Jazz/Funk/World - Global Noize - Jason Miller/DJ Logic, Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin, Vernon Reid, John Popper, Cyro Baptista, Bernie Worrell, Karl Denson, Christian Scott, Reviews, Broadcasts, Pictures and more

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The BEST Album of 2008 So Far - Global Noize: Jason Miller/DJ Logic, Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin, Vernon Reid, John Popper, Cyro Baptista, Bernie Worrell, Karl Denson, Christian Scott, Reviews, Broadcasts, Pictures and more Listen To a Soul-Patrol.Net Radio Exclusive: Global Noize: Jason Miller/DJ Logic (w/Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin, Vernon Reid, John Popper, Cyro Baptista, Bernie Worrell, Karl Denson, Christian Scott) Hosted by nightrain Welcome To The Soul-Patrol Newsletter What If....Someone Told You What The best Album of the year was in the Middle of the Year? That is what I am telling you folks, RIGHT HERE and RIGHT NOW. NO HYPE NO BS Oh it is entirely possible that I may hears something else between now and the end of 2008 that I might like better. However if that happens, you can bet that album (whateva it is) will have to be a totally.... BADD SLAMMA JAMMA In order to be better than: GLOBAL NOIZE from Jason Miles and DJ Logic Check it out.... --I've got a review of the album for you to check out (just slap it into the cd player and you won't touch it) --I've got a concert review for you to check out (damn straight skippy, I've seen em LIVE) --I've even got the entire album up online streaming for you to listen to (cuz when you hear it you are gonna want it) Check all of this out folks, and tell me if I'm lying??? Thanks in advance... --Bob Davis 609-351-0154 earthjuice@prodigy.net Listen To a Soul-Patrol.Net Radio Exclusive: Global Noize: Jason Miller/DJ Logic (w/Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin, Vernon Reid, John Popper, Cyro Baptista, Bernie Worrell, Karl Denson, Christian Scott) Hosted by nightrain Album Review: Global Noize - Jason Miller/DJ Logic (Feat: Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin, Vernon Reid, John Popper, Cyro Baptista, Bernie Worrell, Karl Denson, Christian Scott & Others) (Jazz/Funk) This is flat out the best release that I have heard to this point in 2008. And it will forever occupy a permanent spot on the shelf where my musical collection is kept. I will return to this album over and over again till I am no longer able to. I suppose that using the notion of an album review is just as good a place as any other to explain exactly why that is. Most of the time when I am listening to music, I do so as a part of the 'soundtrack of my life". That is to say that the music is playing, but listening to the music is not the primary activity. The music is secondary, but it enhances whatever activity that I am currently engaged in (the primary activity.) However there are times when I am listening to music I am not interested in it as part of the "soundtrack of my life." I am listening at that moment specifically with the intention and desire to have "my mind blown." I am listening in order to help facilitate an escape from whatever my current reality is. I am trying to change something that is in my life and having "my mind blown" is a mechanism that I can use to often clear out the cobwebs inside of my brain and help me to obtain a different perspective on life. There is a relatively small group are artists that I will typically turn to at those times when need to hear life altering music. Artists that fall into this category for me are names like Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Weather Report, Return To Forever, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Sly & the Family Stone, Mandrill, Chuck Berry, Passport, Sun Ra, Kool & the Gang, EWF and a few others. There is a kind of spirituality for me that lurks not far from the surface of the instruments of this music that has a healthy effect on my mind, body and soul. This impact is difficult for me to put into words, however it is a very real thing despite just how intangible it may be. It has nothing to do with lyrics, its totally about the music and it's power to rejuvenate thought processes within myself that lay dormant. It also has nothing to do with activities that involve other people. It is however all about a what seems to be a personal relationship or a bond that forms between myself and musicians that I have never met and are unlikely to ever meet. And for me it's really all about that kind of experience and need to recreate it that draws me back to the music of those artists during times when I need to use music to help me to look within myself for the assistance that I need to answer questions that aren't obvious. The album "Global Noize" by Jason Miles & DJ Logic and an all star cast of great instrumentalists - Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin (Medeski, Marin & Wood) , Vernon Reid (Living Colour), John Popper (Blues Traveler) Cyro Baptista (Herbie Hancock), Bernie Worrell (Talking Heads, Parliament Funk), Karl Denson (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Lenny Kravtiz), Christian Scott & Others is exactly that kind of an album. Within the first 30 seconds of hearing the very first track on the album, I knew that this was going to be one of those kind of albums that would stay with me for a lifetime. It will make you dance, be still, yell, be silent, laugh, cry, think and become numb all at the same time. It makes you feel like you are a citizen of the world and makes you feel all alone at the same time. This is the type of music that has served me well during multiple phases of my own life, ever since I have been a teenager. And continues to serve me well today, long after my memories of the specifics of when I was a teenager have long since faded from my memory. Global Noize isn't the kind of an album that you even care about individual tracks/songs. The album itself is a complete and non stop experience in the type of "escapism" (as per James Brown) that allows you to become immersed in an external world of pure audio delight of 100 percent BLACK MUSIC that helps in bringing you closer to your own thoughts and emotions. The music itself is a near perfect blend of all of the various types of instrumental music that I personally like (jazz, funk, rock, world) blended in such a manner that it actually has no genre to speak of whatsoever except to call it "human." Albums like this allow me to clean out all of the thoughts in my mind that are preventing me from thinking about the things that I need to be thinking about and moving forward with positive action. And even at my own advanced age, anything that brings additional clarity to my thinking and behavior is certainly a most welcome addition to my musical library. In short, the album "Global Noize" offers a kind of "clarity in thinking" to the listener, that for me is achieved by just a small number of artists that I have listened to over the years. This is extremely personal listening and at a price tag that is a whole lot cheaper than an hour of therapy. It's not the kind of an album that you need to listen to every day, but it is the kind of album that when you need to unleash it's power, you need to have it on the shelf, even if you don't think that you would ever need this type of therapy. And that is why for my money (and yours as well) "Global Noize" by Jason Miles & DJ Logic is the best album that I have heard thus far in the year 2008. Check it out at the following link: http://www.myspace.com/globalnoizejazz You can also hear some of this music playing in the rotation on Nu Soul @ RadioIO.com --Bob Davis Listen To a Soul-Patrol.Net Radio Exclusive: Global Noize: Jason Miller/DJ Logic (w/Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin, Vernon Reid, John Popper, Cyro Baptista, Bernie Worrell, Karl Denson, Christian Scott) Hosted by nightrain Concert Review: Global Noize @ Highline Ballroom/NYC - 4/7/2008 (OR MORE INCOHERENT RAMBLINGS OF A FUNKATEER WHOSE MIND IS BLOWN) (Jazz/Funk/World) All I got to say for the moment is that yall who claim to be down wit da FUNK had betta not go to sleep this year. Cuz this is the year that yall have been waiting for. For the second week in a row I have had my... FUNK CLOCK CLEANED You know that feeling when you go to a show and you can still hear the music from the show, playing inside of your head the next day...... (and there are NO DRUGS INVOLVED?????) YUP....right now the music of GLOBAL NOIZE is STILL BANGING AROUND IN MY HEAD nearly TWELVE HOURS LATER. Ok, I know that yall have never heard of GLOBAL NOIZE. However you may remember that I told you that GLOBAL NOIZE was.... THE BEST ALBUM I HAVE HEARD THUS FAR THIS YEAR!!!!!!! And that was based on me listening to a CD-R I got from the record label a month or so ago. All it took was a single listen for me to come to that conclusion. And to IMMEDIATELY add several tracks from the album to NuSoul @ RadioIO.com http://www.radioio.com/channels/nusoul Here is how Shanachie described it in their press release.... "Jason Miles & DJ Logic Join Forces to Obliterate Musical Borders on New Shanachie CD Global Noize: All-Star CD Serves Up An Intoxicating Brew of Jazz, Electronica Funk and World Music Featuring Some of Music's Most Creative Players: Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin (Medeski, Marin & Wood) , Vernon Reid (Living Colour), John Popper (Blues Traveler) Cyro Baptista (Herbie Hancock), Bernie Worrell (Talking Heads, Parliament Funk), Karl Denson (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Lenny Kravtiz), Christian Scott & Others" Let me tell yall... As exciting as that may sound.... :::THAT IS NOTHING COMPARED TO THE CD:::: AND THE CD IS NOTHING COMPARED TO THE SHOW Last night I got to witness this SPECTACULAR CONFIGURATION IN PERSON IT WAS AN AUDIO & VISUAL EXPERIENCE THAT IS HARD TO DESCRIBE >From an audio perspective it was like having... The Miles Davis Band / Weather Report / P-Funk / Return to Forever / Antonio Carlos Jobim / Eddie Harris & Les McCann / Temptations / Passport / Tower of Power / Mahavishnu Orchestra / Lonnie Liston Smith / DJ Kool Herc ALL ON STAGE AT THE SAME TIME All under the direction of Jason Miles and DJ Logic From a visual perspective it was kinda like being at that MONSTER CONCERT that you always imagined taking place at THE FOOT OF THE PYRAMIDS or perhaps inside of a BROTHEL/OPIUM DEN IN MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, just chillin out & relaxin on one of those "flying carpets, hovering six inches off the ground, while you soak it all in" Here you had Jason Miles and DJ Logic up front "conducting things" on synthesizer/keyboards & turntables respectively. Then in the back you had Bernie Worrell in full PURPLE "sun ra esque wizard of woo" funk regalia, tiny Meshell Ndegeocello dressed in black literally hiding and almost out of sight thumpin away on the bass, cool as a cucumber Christian Scott with the shades strategically balanced on top of his head, and then flippin the shades down over his eyes as he pulls up to the microphone and buries the microphone inside of the swept up Dizzy Gillespie style trumpet he used last night. Add to this singers from India, scantily clad belly dancers from Morocco doing an incredible spiritual/erotic "sword balancing" dance. This show was also a feast for the eyes as well!!! Could I write more about this???? Well maybe, but I'm not going to right now. I really can't That's cuz it's all kinda like basking in a type of an indescribable "glow". The "glow" isn't finished yet. And I don't wanna do too much right now that might cause it to come to an end any sooner than it needs to. You wanna know how good this show was???? There were at least two other Soul-Patrollers in the house last night @ Highline Ballroom that I observed... **Dr Brookenstien - he spent the night dancing all over the club and when I tried to speak with him at various points during the evening, he was mumbling to himself. (it will be interesting to see what he has to say about the show) **Randall Grass - was pounding away on the table during the entire show, just like it was a set of congas Of course Randall is biased....LOL But Brookenstien isn't and he was still mumbling to himself after the show was over, just as I'm certain almost everyone else who was there last night was as well, just like I am this morning. http://www.myspace.com/globalnoizejazz --Bob Davis Listen To a Soul-Patrol.Net Radio Exclusive: Global Noize: Jason Miller/DJ Logic (w/Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin, Vernon Reid, John Popper, Cyro Baptista, Bernie Worrell, Karl Denson, Christian Scott) Hosted by nightrain The BEST Album of 2008 So Far - Global Noize: Jason Miller/DJ Logic, Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin, Vernon Reid, John Popper, Cyro Baptista, Bernie Worrell, Karl Denson, Christian Scott, Reviews, Broadcasts, Pictures and more 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. 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NYC Funk Biz Salute To Prince

NYC Funk Biz Salute To Prince

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Blender Theater @ Gramercy 127 East 23rd Street Between Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. South New York, New York June 7, 2008 Doors Open at 7:00pm June 7th at Blender Theater at Gramercy, 127 East 23rd Street between Park Ave. South and Lexington Avenue it's a NYC Funk Biz Salute to Prince. Performing onstage will be Brian Jackson (collaborator with Gil Scott Heron), Chester Gregory (currently appearing on Broadway in the Tony Award nominated Musical CryBaby), Chris Rob, Martha Redbone, Angela Johnson, Abby Dobson, Jeremiah, Mahasin and many more all backed by Rhythm Republik. It's a night of Prince music by some of NYC's hottest independent artists and it's all hosted by Marko Nobles. The NYC Funk Biz Salute to Prince is The Show of the Spring and presented by The Black Rock Coalition, Funkshunal Entertainment, InJoy Enterprises, Rolling Out Magazine and Live Nation. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show. Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster.com GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Lyfe Jennings w/Special guest Eric Roberson at The Apollo Theater

Lyfe Jennings w/Special guest Eric Roberson at The Apollo Theater	Get Your Tix!!!
Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street New York, New York June 13, 2008 8:00PM On Friday, June 13th The World Famous Apollo Theater as part of its Heineken New Legends Series presents Lyfe Jennings live in concert along with his special guest Eric Roberson!!!! See two of the hottest male artists, Commercial and independent, on the same stage at The World Famous Apollo Theater!!!! GET YOU

Juliette Leon - New Video/New Album

Summerday from album ' Impressions' for release 1st July

The Music Specialist Speaks

Welcome to The Music Specialist Speaks Hello I look forward to your questions, concerns or thoughts to any facet of the entertainment industry. INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries for the 2008 competition. Offering better exposure, bigger prizes ($150,000 - including $25,000 cash) and the best judges for any songwriting competition in the world! This years judges include: Tom Waits; Chaka Kahn; Jerry Lee Lewis; Robert Smith (The Cure); Loretta Lynn; KT Tunstall; Rob Thomas; Neil Finn; BuckCherry; Black Francis (Pixies); James Cotton; Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Craig Morgan; Paul Van Dyk John Scofield; John Mayall; Michael W. Smith; Tiësto; Toby Mac; Youssou N'Dour; "Weird Al" Yankovic; Monte Lipman (President Universal Records); Nick Burgess (Head of A&R Virgin Records UK); Cameron Strang (President New West Records); Steve Lillywhite (Sr VP A&R/Producer Columbia Records); Kim Buie (VP of A&RLost Highway); Amy Doyle (Sr. Vice-President Music and Talent MTV); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President Alligator Records); Dan Storper (President Putamayo World Music Records); Jon Pikus (Director of A&R My Space Records); Betty Pino (DJ, WAMR Pioneer of Latin Radio); Peter Strickland (Senior VP Jack Records); Cory Robbins (Founder/President Robbins Entertainment); Mitchell Cohen (VP of A&R Verve Music Group); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R Latin America Sony BMG and President, Discos 605); Leib Ostrow (CEO Music For Little People); Douglas C. Cohn (Sr. Vice President, Music Marketing & Talent Nickelodeon) and more to come..For more information and to enter, please visit - http://www.songwritingcompetition.com PERFORM IN ATLANTA We are stepping up our showcases this year and we want you to be a part of it. Atlantis has reached out to our amazing media partners to help bring even more to the stages of Atlantis this year during our festival. This year we will have stages sponsored by Performer Magazine, The Sunday Paper, S.I.R Magazine, Rolling Out, PureVolume, Our Stage, and more. We are also partnering up with our good friends at Remix Hotel Atlanta to put together some of the hottest parties Remix has ever had here in the Peach State. To account for these new partners stages we have extended our submission deadline through June 15th. Each of our partners are going to be involved in hand picking the talent that graces the stages of Atlanta and in helping us reach the fans that make the shows great. Get on board now before it is too late! MORE INFORMATION HERE OTIS REDDING SINGER/SONGWRITER CAMP JUNE 23 - JUNE 27 In the creative and community spirit of Macon musical legend Otis Redding, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and The Big "O" Youth Educational Dream Foundation present a week-long camp for aspiring young singers and songwriters aged 13-17. ALL LEVELS OF MUSICIANSHIP; NO PREVIOUS MUSICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Students will learn the fundamentals of song structure, lyric writing, singing and performance while enjoying an introduction to Georgia songwriters, including Otis Redding. The week includes hands-on songwriting workshops, plus a vocal class with nationally recognized voice coach Jan Smith and UGA professor Dr. Arvin Scott's renowned "Drumming for Success" workshop. Several musicians, including Trina Meade, Tomi Martin, Sonia Leigh and Levi Lowery, will perform, followed by Q&A sessions with the students. June 23- 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $100 fee includes lunch daily. Phone: 478.751.3334.. Lalah Hathaway Take a moment and watch the new Lalah Hathaway video "LET GO". Reminds me of Chicago in the spring time. Only one question "Where was George Daniels?" How did he miss not being in a video that shows off GREAT steppin moves? Lalah Hataway is a fantastic vocalist with good range and crystal clear notes. LET GO - THE VIDEO HERE THE CHANGE OF LIFE Strange as I grow older I see things in a much different light. Recently I have noticed that the days of smoking a joint, bobbing your head and just making "beats" has passed. There's a new day where as an artist you must learn to manage your money, book your own shows, promote yourself and your music and stop getting "high" everyday. The price of gas has help fuel a runaway economy and with this run away economy comes some very stark realities. FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, TAKING CARE OF YOUR FAMILY all come before smoking a joint, bobbing your head and just making "beats". Today you need more than one paycheck to keep your household running and even the DOPE game has changed. When was the last time you saw a really wealthy person that wasn't an athlete and only had ONE job? Hustlers have had to diversify in order to continue their lavish lifestyle. I have watched real "PIMPS" unionize just so they can learn how to make additional income once their women / men get to old to run the track. There will always be individuals that "floss" and throw money (making it rain) at strippers, buy lavish cars and houses for show, but are ducking the repo man on a regular basis. Look around you and you will see for yourself. In fact first check the mirror before you start talking about other people. There is a way for artists to avoid the new reality and that is by having some type of education. The educated artist uses the web for several different reasons. But before they can use the web a person must know how to spell correctly and type with some speed. This past weekend I went to the graduation day exercises of my god son in Atlanta Georgia. This child was placed into an experimental school in 6th grade and stayed within this school until the end of his high school term. The graduating class of 2008 had 1,100 scholarships totaling 23.4 million dollars. These scholarships were academic ($11 Million), musical ($7 Million) and athletic ($5 Million) showing the community that learning pays off BIG. You can believe that these children are ALL computer literate and totally web savvy. Promote online Successful artists are using the web to promote not only their music, but also their fan base. This is helping to perpetuate their musical careers by allowing the core audience to have direct access to music, merchandise, show information and personal knowledge about the artist. While in Europe this past spring I was introduced to an online community that financially supports new & up coming artists. Fans make contributions to the artists "war chest" and once this chest reaches $50,000 USD the act is taken into a studio, produced and marketed worldwide. This concept shows me the strength and efficiency of the web when used creatively. Sell Online This is really a no brainier for most people that are truly concerned with their entertainment industry career. The online model for sales has blossomed to include physical merchandise, music, movies, goods and also entertainment oriented services. One of the biggest services offered today online is the publicity / marketing service. Literally thousands of people are now claiming to be publicists or online marketers just because they have a mailing list, which is not always confirmed. Online physical sales of entertainment related merchandise has created "Fulfillment Centers". Places where your merchandise is housed, picked, packed, processed and shipped to your consumer ALL for a nominal fee. Some of these very same centers also have massive phone banks that can receive sales calls, customer service calls and shipping requests, again for a nominal fee. Check your local listings to find one in your area. Learning why you compose music can make such a difference in the sound that you construct. Dedicating ones self to the pursuit of knowledge, truth and morally can lengthen your life and increase your revenue. There is an old saying "When things get tough, the tough get going". MUSIC CONFERENCE MEMORIES

FEATURED WEBSITE In This Issue INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION... PERFORM IN ATLANTA... OTIS REDDING SINGER/SONGWRITER CAMP Lalah Hathaway... THE CHANGE OF LIFE... 10th Atlanta Bluies & Music Fest MUSIC CONFERENCE MEMORIES CELLPHONES, EDUCATION AND YOU Professional Services Black History VINCE SANDERS CELLPHONES, EDUCATION AND YOU Traveling internationally has opened my eyes and mind to the opportunities available for people of color worldwide. In particular are the opportunities available for African-American musicians and multi-media creators worldwide. What I have found is that EVEYONE aspires to have the American notoriety and success that is witnessed in the magazines, movies, and videos worldwide. People want to "BE LIKE MIKE" worldwide and Mike is the African-American celebrity . As you know I am a proponent of education and I truly believe that African-Americans have a commitment to help educate and protect Africans worldwide. Let's talk about the state of the Black music business within the United Sates today. Discretionary income controlled by African-Americans rose to more than $20 billon last year. Even though this seems like a humongous amount of money it pales in comparison to the fact that Shell Oil posted profits in the UK alone of 13.6 Billion Pounds or $30 Billion dollars this year. This is only one company in one country that significantly affects people of color worldwide. Believe that this 30 Billion dollar profit will not be used to educate or protect people worldwide. So the question to me becomes how we can effectively affect the education of people of color worldwide. One way is the creation of music and multi-media projects that contain "Old-School" Values and Morals, never using filthy language, sexually based & tasteless innuendoes, sharp, ruthless or condemnatory statements or nonsense verbiage. But having a message or under current that causes renewed thought, interest, incite or unrest within the hearts & souls of its listeners! Accessibility and affordability are the key factors in being able to reach large masses of people worldwide. The Internet is the medium of choice and opportunity to accomplish these goals. For the developing world the Internet is going to be a wireless experience and delivery will be over cell phones. Sixty one percent (61%) of the world's 2.7 billion mobile phone users are in developing countries compared with ten percent (10%) of the world's 1 billion Internet users. This information is based on the International Telecommunication Union's Regulatory and Market Environment Division head Susan Schorr's report. Africa accounts for more than half of the world's poorest countries with people using low-cost cell phones rather than PC's for connectivity. India has a cell phone subscriber ship of over 226 million about nineteen percent (19%) of its total population with about 7 million new subscribers a month. This is creating a decline in the cost of cell phone manufacturing making them more affordable and also creating unbundled services lowering the costs of phone service. Approximately eighty five percent (85%) of all Indian cell phone contracts are prepaid, while in Africa shared cell phone services are taking off. The Grameen Foundation has brought the Village Phone model to Africa. People wanting to become stand alone mobile phone operators can take out micro loans, letting them buy Village Phone kits that include a cell phone, a rooftop antenna that picks up signals 25 kilometers away and a car battery or solar panel for recharging. They setup shop in their homes, selling phone calls and mobile data transfer to other villagers. Ultimately allowing the world to invade the "outback" and the opportunity to place information directly with the people that need it the most. Cellphone based Internet delivery bypasses the governmental media controls and is a viable alternative information source. Just recently there was great unrest in Kenya and the Kenyan government imposed a blackout of ALL news sources. Resourceful Kenyans started text messaging information to the Mashada website and got the world to see the problems while being able to maintain contact with different villages and families. As a producer, writer, musician, film maker, artist or educator this now opens up an entirely new avenue to get your projects, products and ideas to an interested world market. Cellphones and other wireless devices will continue to get more people connected to the Internet or at least give them access to a wealth of information, knowledge and communications capabilities that previously were out of reach. The only thing missing is you and what you have to share with the world. . Subscribe to TheMusicSpecialist Powered by launch.groups.yahoo.com Professional Services Black History Know your history and who are your most important historical figures, and why Know what was important to them and help address the issues of today. This is by far the best research site I have EVER seen on the subject of American Blackness.! Whoever put this together deserves an award. CLICK ON PHOTO OR HERE VINCE SANDERS Vince (AKA Vinson) Sanders is a retired broadcaster with more than 35 years on the job. He started his career as an on-air talent in 1958 at WBEE in Chicago and retired in 1995 as Vice President and General Manager of WWRL in New York City. The following link is to a dramatization of an actual posthumous letter written in 1969 to Martin Luther King, Jr. as read by Vince Sanders and part of his Documents of Truth Series. VIEW PRESENTATION HERE

Allen Johnston
The Music Specialist
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LIBATION w/DJ Ian Friday :: Dance, Eat & Drink :: 6/5

LIBATION W/DJ IAN FRIDAY
SULLIVAN ROOM LAUNCH PARTY!!!


Tea Party Music & Manchildblack invite you to the
mecca of global soul culture, Libation!

New Location & New Beginnings! On Thursday, June 5th,
the bi-monthly event that Time Out New York hails as a
"full-on throwdown", will celebrate its move to West
Village hotspot, Sullivan Room, with a not to be
missed night of music and mayhem. Resident DJ Ian
Friday will spin the best in global soul, while
talented visual artist, Concep, paints live on the
bodies of willing participants. Expect the
electrifying dance collective, Afro Mosaic Soul, to
wreck havoc on the dance floor as Libation proves that
Thursday is the new Friday!

Also, arrive early for 2 for 1 drinks in the first
hour, as well as a free and delicious buffet while
supplies last.

Thursday, June 5th,2008
10:00 PM - 4:00 AM
21+
Cover: $5 before 11pm/ $10 after

Contact Email:
libationparty@yahoo.com

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Sullivan Room
218 Sullivan Street
(Bet. 3rd & Bleecker Streets)
212-252-2151

http://sullivanroom.com
http://myspace.com/teapartymusic
http://manchildblack.com
http://myspace.com/afromosaicsoul
http://myspace.com/concepcompany