Kendra Ross performing at Solomon's Porch with Special guests - Sunday May 25th at 8pm - $10

All,
Please come out this Sunday May 25th at Solomon's Porch to hear Kendra Ross with special guests Key, Michelle and Nicole Hamilton
Doors are at 8pm - $10 per person - Get there early for seats and grab some of the tasty food.
To check out Solomon's Porch's website click on this link http://www.solomonsporchcafe.com/
Listen to Kendra Ross' music by clicking on one of these two links http://www.myspace.com/kendrarossmusic or http://www.kendraross.com/
Hope 2 C U there.
Peace,
Tom

3 Weeks until Opening Night of CELEBRATE BROOKLYN's 30th Season of Free Concerts

All,

If you haven't seen the Celebrate Brooklyn lineup for Free Concerts this Summer, check it out.

View the info above and click on the link below.

http://www.briconline.org/celebrate/2008season.asp

Why do I love this concert series, cos it is right across the street from my apartment.

On a beautiful night shows get no better than the Prospect Park Bandshell under the stars.

Peace,

Tom

Hil St. Soul interview by Tom Paul

All,

Please check out this new interview I did with Hil St. Soul http://www.soultracks.com/story-tp-hil which just posted on www.soultracks.com

Let me know your thoughts on the interview.
Peace,
Tom

Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra performing in China Town

All,

If you have never heard the swinging soul of Ron Sunshine http://www.myspace.com/ronsunshine, you should check out his performances.

Check out the info he sent below regarding his shows coming up.

He puts on a great show every time out and he's great people.

Peace,

Tom

Howdy.

Just wanted to let you know where we are playing this weekend. Hopeall is well. See you soon.-Ron S. Friday, May 23rd, 2008Grand Harmony Palace - http://www.myspace.com/grandharmonyswings

Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra - 8:30pm

98 Mott Street, between Hester and Canal StreetNew York, NY 10013

Price: $15 Great food, full bar, and dancing to big band jazz, blues and R&B inChinatown.

Who could ask for anything more?

FOR MORE INFO: (718)779-7865 and GrandHarmonySwings@gmail.com

$15 Cover / $15 minimum until 930pm. $15 Cover and No Minimum after930pm.

Sat May 24Joe Flood, Andres Villamil, Mark Herschler & Ron Sunshineat

The Buttonwood Tree 605 Main StreetMiddletown, CT

http://www.buttonwood.org/8PM$10 Suggested donation

The Buttonwood Tree opens its doors for the return of singer-songwriter and Portland native Joe Flood. Flood, who now lives in Guilford, plays all sorts of stringed instruments, including guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and more. His songs are a blend ofmany influences, including blues, folk and early rock, and have been recorded by artists such as The Band, Laura Cantrell and Levon Helm. Accompanying Flood will be guitarist Mark Herschler, bassist AndresVillamil and harmonica player Ron Sunshine. The music starts rolling at 8 p.m.

For more information about this fun show, call 860-347-4957.

This show re-unites for the first time in 17 years aband that busked together on the streets of Europe.

ALSO on the near horizon...

Wed May 28 Ron Sunshine & Full Swing play the Spring Gala at Lincoln Center,NYC. This after party is free to Spring Gala ticket holders.

Saturday, May 31st, 2008Ron Sunshine & Full SwingClub 412 - http://www.youshouldbedancing.net/8:00pm

412 Eight Ave at 31st StreetNew York, NY •

Sunday, June 1st, 2008Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival (Headliners) -http://www.redbankfestival.com/Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra - 4:00pmRed Bank, NJFREE OUTDOOR CONCERTWe are honored to be headlining this great festival. Please seetheir web site for complete details. •

Friday, June 6th, 2008Dance Manhattan - http://www.dance-manhattan.com/Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra - 8:00pm39 W 19 St, 5th floorNew York, Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door Two big bands (George Gee is the other one) celebrate the 80thbirthday of song and dance legend Dawn Hampton.

This event is opento the public. For advance tickets, send $25 per ticket through PayPal todawnsbday@yahoo.com . Please include a note to say what it is for. Advance sales end June 1. This annual event is always a lot of fun, and will most likely sellout, so get your tickets today! That is it for now. Hope to see you soon! -RS -------------------------------Ron Sunshinec/o Golden Bug Entertainment

http://www.ronsunshine.com/

http://www.myspace.com/ronsunshine

http://www.youtube.com/ronsunshine (NEW VIDEO DEMO)http://www.zazzle.com/goldenbug ( Ron Sunshine merchandise)

All five Ron Sunshine CDs are available now at http://www.cdbaby.com/sunshinegallery/

Even Ron's first CD, "Pick It Up," featuring Dr. John and the P-FunkHorns. (The CD is actually there now, after being out of stock forseveral months)! FOUR Ron Sunshine CDs are available for legal download at the iTunesStore, Amazon.com, and many other online music outlets.

Here is a direct link to DELUXE:http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=6371621(You must have iTunes running for this link to work).

For booking info, call our 24-hour voice mail (212) 714-4510or email ron@ronsunshine.com

Call now to book us for your private or corporate party, nightclub,festival, or other special event! Please forward this email to anyone you think might enjoy our music.

Kendra Ross at Solomon's Porch on Sunday May 25th 8pm with special guests

All,

Please come out this Sunday May 25th at Solomon's Porch to hear Kendra Ross with special guests Key, Michelle and Nicole Hamilton

Doors are at 8pm - $10 per person - Get there early for seats and grab some of the tasty food.

To check out Solomon's Porch's website click on this link http://www.solomonsporchcafe.com/

Listen to Kendra Ross' music by clicking on one of these two links http://www.myspace.com/kendrarossmusic or http://www.kendraross.com/

Hope 2 C U there.

Peace,

Tom

Rosalyn McClure at Rockwood Music Hall 6pm May 21st

All,

If you haven't heard Rosalyn McClure sing before you should check her out this evening May 21st at Rockwood Music Hall.

She starts at 6pm and the show is Free - 1 drink minimum.

Click on the link below to read up and listen to Rosalyn McClure's beautiful voice.

http://www.myspace.com/rosalynmcclore

Peace,

Tom

Sol Village at SOB's on Wed May 21st 8pm - $10

Wednesday May 21st
S.O.B.'s Presents:
SOL VILLAGE
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
Admission: $10

There is something magical about hearing live musicians, singers and songwriters coming together under one roof with no pre-conceived format in a nurturing atmosphere, and that’s what SOL VILLAGE at SOB's delivers every third Wednesday of each month. As an example of what takes place at SOL VILLAGE, duet Floetry happened to be in town stopped by, jumped on stage and performed 6 songs. Backed by super tight “The Collective”, on different nights in the past, there have been appearances by Musiq, Bilal, John Legend and Wylde Bunch.

THIS WEEK'S SOL VILLAGE FEATURES AN AMAZING LINEUP:

The Fuzz Band
http://www.myspace.com/thefuzzbandva
The Fuzz Band has rocked sold-out crowds with Grammy-winning artists such as Alicia Keys, Outkast, Jill Scott, and were most recently featured guests on Lauryn Hills first concert show since her Miseducation LP altered the face of music in 1998. This eight-member indie band under the Peach Fuzz Entertainment label was birthed in the halls of the prestigious Hampton University, back in 1997

Russell Taylor
http://www.myspace.com/russelltaylor
You may have seen him on BETJ or Fuse TV, or Somewhere In Between. But on May 21st, Russell Taylor will be at SOBs promoting his sophomore album coming Summer 2008. Rt! has been around the world since his last SOB'S show. From London & Paris to LA, Miami and Alabama and beyond, sharing stages with soul artists like Rashaan Patterson, Mint Condition, Omar, Tamia, SOBs is proud to welcome bakc, NYC's own Rt!.

Bradd Marquis
http://www.myspace.com/braddmarquis
Born *Bradd Marquis* in Trenton, New Jersey, Bradd was raised in the deep gospel traditions of the church, with strong family values and after one listen it's easy to see why "Bradd Marquis" is a R&B superstar! While most of his peers and childhood friends succumbed to a life of crime or gang violence, "Bradd Marquis" chose a different route. *Bradd *believes in communicating a positive message through his music and is evident in his motto: "All Love, All The Time." He is an amazingly talented performer who is already building an impressive fan base throughout the world.

Kimberly Nichole
http://www.myspace.com/kimberlynicholemusic
A Seattle native - KimberlyNichole recently relocated from Atlanta where she was known for her dynamic stage presence and powerful vo ice to New York . She has shared the stage with Dwele, Rahbi, Janelle Monae, PJ Morton, Johnta Austin and Bilal. Most recently her music was featured in the Vivica A Fox produced movie "Three Can Play Th at Game". She is rel easing her debut independent album this Fall.