Monday, March 31, 2008

Reminder: Jenny Douglas-McRae Come Have A Spring Fling!!!! Live at the Bitter End Tuesday April 1st‏

All,

Trust me when I tell you that Jenny Douglas-McRae is one the greatest singers I've ever heard and who knows how to put on a show with the top session players/singers in the land.

Please come out to support Jenny on this show, it is rare that she has time to play an intimate show when she is out on tour singing.

This is going to be a very special show, so you don't want to miss a note of this show.

Go to this link http://www.myspace.com/jennydouglas to hear her beautiful voice, her songs and read up on all the amazing artists she has worked with in the past.

Below is the info on the Show:
Spring Fling!!!
TruMusic Presents:Jenny Douglas-McRaeTuesday April 1, 2008.
Live at The Bitter Endhttp://www.bitterend.com/ 8:00 PM. $6.001
47 Bleeker Street New York, NY 10012

Who's in the band?
Brian Dunne - Drums
Gary Foote (MD) - Bass
Chris Parks - Guitar
Andrew Sherman - Keys
Lenny Underwood - Keys
Greg Clark - Vocals
John James - Vocals
Keith Fluitt - Vocals

Opening act "CHEVY" at 7pm. To check out her music, please go to this link http://www.myspace.com/chevychevis
Here is the whole lineup at The Bitter EndTuesday April 1st
Chevy (7:30)($6)
Jenny Douglas McRae ($6)
Jake Armerding
The Stuff Brothers - A Tribute to Stuff - If you don't know who Stuff is you bettah stick 'round and get your ol skool funk groove on. Chris Parker is on drums

Just show up and let your mind be blown by the talent on the stage.I know all the other heavy session musicians will be there cheering her on.

C U there.

Peace,

Tom
http://tompaulindiemusic.blogspot.com/

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Reminder: Jenny Douglas-McRae Come Have A Spring Fling!!!! Live at the Bitter End Tuesday April 1st‏

All,

Trust me when I tell you that Jenny Douglas-McRae is one the greatest singers I've ever heard and who knows how to put on a show with the top session players/singers in the land.

Please come out to support Jenny on this show, it is rare that she has time to play an intimate show when she is out on tour singing.

This is going to be a very special show, so you don't want to miss a note of this show.

Go to this link http://www.myspace.com/jennydouglas to hear her beautiful voice, her songs and read up on all the amazing artists she has worked with in the past.

Below is the info on the Show:Spring Fling!!!
TruMusic Presents:Jenny Douglas-McRaeTuesday April 1, 2008.
Live at The Bitter Endhttp://www.bitterend.com/ 8:00 PM. $6.001
47 Bleeker Street New York, NY 10012

Opening act "CHEVY" at 7pm. To check out her music, please go to this link http://www.myspace.com/chevychevis

Who's in the band?
Brian Dunne - Drums
Gary Foote (MD) - Bass
Chris Parks - Guitar
Andrew Sherman - Keys
Lenny Underwood - Keys
Greg Clark - Vocals
John James - Vocals
Keith Fluitt - Vocals

Just show up and let your mind be blown by the talent on the stage.I know all the other heavy session musicians will be there cheering her on.

C U there.

Peace,

Tom
http://tompaulindiemusic.blogspot.com/

Reminder: Songwriter Circle/Collaboration 2nd Meeting Monday March 31st at 8Pm

All,

Please confirm if you will be able to attend our 2nd Songwriter Circle/Collaboration.

We will start on Monday night at 8pm The First Songwriter Circle/Collaboration was very successful with only 5 of us(Aisha Mike, Hayley Thompson, Keith Fluitt, Tomas Doncker and myself) and we left feeling very inspired by the 5 songwriters in the room.

Please bring in a recording of 1-2 songs or if you prefer perform 1-2 songs as way of introduction to your music. We will give each Songwriter the floor for 20 minutes.We do have keyboards and acoustic guitars here if you need to play your songs.

We will discuss what we believe are our strengths as writers and how we can challenges ourselves to be better writers via songwriting techniques.We will continue to meet once every 2 weeks on Mondays unless others schedules deem another day of the week is necessary.

We will meet at my apartment located at 521 12th Street/Apt 2L(buzzer outside) btwn 8th Ave and Prospect Park West in Park Slope, Brooklyn on Monday March 31st

Start time will be 8pmThat would be the F train to the 7th Ave Stop or the bus B69(Navy Yard across Vanderbilt to Prospect Park West) or B75 Bus(downtown Bkln) which drops you off on the corner of 12th St and Prospect Park West.

I am 1 building off of Prospect Park West.Call me at 917 533 4392 if you need further directions. I will send out another reminder email over the weekend.

Thanks,

Tom Paul

tompaul6@hotmail.com

917 533 4392

Friday, March 28, 2008

Pyeng Threadgill show at Nublu Cancelled Tonight

Hey everyone,

I'm sorry to say I will have to take a raincheck on tonight's performance at Nublu.

Look on my website though, http://www.pyeng.com , and MySpace for upcoming shows.

Sorry to all those who were going to come out tonight, but in the meantime, check out this recent blog on SXSW: http://austinist.com/2008/03/13/i_am_so_popular_6.php

Hope to see you soon.

Pyeng

KiKi at Shrine on Monday March 31st - Check It Out!!!


All,

If you've never heard KiKi sing and witness her performance she bring it with a passion that give an audience fever from the first to the last note.

She will be performing on Monday March 31st at Shrine.

Check out the flyer below with the other artists.

Peace,

Tom

Jenny Douglas-McRae at The Bitter End April 1st - A Must See Show!!!

All,

Trust me when I tell you that Jenny Douglas-McRae is one the greatest singers I've ever heard and who knows how to put on a show with the top session players/singers in the land.

Please come out to support Jenny on this show, it is rare that she has time to play an intimate show when she is out on tour singing.

This is going to be a very special show, so you don't want to miss a note of this show.

Go to this link http://www.myspace.com/jennydouglas to hear her beautiful voice, her songs and read up on all the amazing artists she has worked with in the past.

Below is the info on the Show:Spring Fling!!!TruMusic Presents:Jenny Douglas-McRae

Tuesday April 1, 2008. Live at The Bitter Endhttp://www.bitterend.com/ 8:00 PM. $6.00
147 Bleeker Street New York, NY 10012
Opening act "CHEVY"Who's in the band?
Brian Dunne - Drums
Gary Foote (MD) - Bass
Chris Parks - Guitar
Andrew Sherman - Keys
Lenny Underwood - Keys
Greg Clark - Vocals
John James - Vocals
Keith Fluitt - Vocals

Just show up and let your mind be blown by the talent on the stage.

I know all the other heavy session musicians will be there cheering her on.

C U there.

Peace,

Tom
http://tompaulindiemusic.blogspot.com/

ANGELA JOHNSON LIVE IN BROOKLYN- NO COVER

All,

I can only tell you that Angela Johnson is one of the finest singer/songwriter/producers I've come across in a long time.

To miss her performances to me are an injustice to yourselves.

Below is one of her rare performances in support of her new CD.

Check her music out at these two links:

http://www.myspace.com/angelajohnson1

http://www.angelajohnson.com

Peace,

Tom

ANGELA JOHNSON LIVE IN BROOKLYN- NO COVER

SATURDAY , MARCH 29th @ BAM_CAFEAngela Johnson Live....featuring special guests Gordon Chambers,Marlon Saunders, Monet , Jeremy James , Tricia Angus, Ernesto Abreu and Lisala

Celebrating the release of her new CD ' A WOMAN's TOUCH " VOL .1

Angela Johnson - vocals , keyboardsLisala Beaty -vocalsTricia Angus -vocalsAnthony Dixon - vocalsErnesto Abreu- percussion, vocalsMonet - flute , vocalsTrevor Holder - drumsGuitar - Shelton GarnerBass - Calvin Jones

Time: 8:30pmLocation: The BamCafe, The Peter Jay Bldg, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

Price: Free! (718)636 4100 for reservations

For more info: http://www.bam.org/

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Lalah Hathaway Stax Debut Scheduled

All,


This is from Lalah Hathaway's myspace blog.

She is about to release her first release on Stax Records

The first single is due out on April 21st.

She is in my mind the most talented singer our our generation.

Show her some love and check out her amazing voice and great music.

Peace,

Tom

Hathaway Stax Debut Scheduled
March 21, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop

By Gail Mitchell, L.A.

Lalah Hathaway’s first album for Stax Records, "Self Portrait," will hit stores June 3. Distributed by Concord Music Group, the project reunites Hathaway with producer Rex Rideout. He produced the 2004 Grammy-nominated Luther Vandross tribute album, "Forever, For Always, For Luther," on which Hathaway performed "Forever, For Always, For Love" (which reached No. 1 on Adult R&B).

In addition to Rideout, Hathaway-the daughter of R&B icon Donny Hathaway-collaborates with singer/songwriters Rahsaan Patterson and Sandra St. Victor, plus producers Kenneth Crouch, Paula Gallitano and Terrace Martin (fresh from work on Snoop Dogg’s latest release, "Ego Trippin’"). Hathaway co-produced mid-tempo lead single "Let Go" with Rideout. Featuring Patterson on background vocals, the single goes to radio April 21.

"Self Portrait" is Hathaway’s fourth solo album. Her previous albums include "Outrun the Sky" (2004), "A Moment" (1994) and "Lalah Hathaway" (1990). She also paired with jazz musician Joe Sample on the critically acclaimed 1999 album, "The Song Lives On." Hathaway, who guests on bassist’s Marcus Miller’s recently released "Marcus" album, is also serving as a "Circle of Promise" Ambassador for the breast cancer non-profit organization Susan G. Komen.

Check out her music at http://www.myspace.com/lalahspace or www.lalahhathaway.com

Peace,

Tom

2nd Songwriter Circle/Collaborations Monday March 31st at 8pm

All,

Please confirm if you will be able to attend our 2nd Songwriter Circle/Collaboration.

We will start on Monday night at 8pm The First Songwriter Circle/Collaboration was very successful with only 5 of us(Aisha Mike, Hayley Thompson, Keith Fluitt, Tomas Doncker and myself) and we left feeling very inspired by the 5 songwriters in the room.

Please bring in a recording of 1-2 songs or if you prefer perform 1-2 songs as way of introduction to your music. We will give each Songwriter the floor for 20 minutes.We do have keyboards and acoustic guitars here if you need to play your songs.

We will discuss what we believe are our strengths as writers and how we can challenges ourselves to be better writers via songwriting techniques.We will continue to meet once every 2 weeks on Mondays unless others schedules deem another day of the week is necessary.

We will meet at my apartment located at 521 12th Street/Apt 2L(buzzer outside) btwn 8th Ave and Prospect Park West in Park Slope, Brooklyn on Monday March 31st

Start time will be 8pmThat would be the F train to the 7th Ave Stop or the bus B69(Navy Yard across Vanderbilt to Prospect Park West) or B75 Bus(downtown Bkln) which drops you off on the corner of 12th St and Prospect Park West.

I am 1 building off of Prospect Park West.Call me at 917 533 4392 if you need further directions. I will send out another reminder email over the weekend.

Thanks,

Tom Paul

tompaul6@hotmail.com

917 533 4392

Critical Mass 2.0 at Shrine in Harlem Thursday March 27th 7:30pm

All,

There are some very talented artists performing at Shrine in Harlem on starting at 7:30pm
Thursday March 27th.

This show put together by Mabili and hosted by Shelley Nicole
http://www.myspace.com/blakbushe

Hope you can make it out to hear some really kool artists do their thing.

Peace,

Tom

Uptown ”Critical MASS” 2.0 with… Femi Shiri (Vox with Chris Rob) @ 8pm http://www.myspace.com/femishiri
Rhythm Republik at 9pm
http://www.myspace.com/rhythmrepublik

HAPPY BDay RRKeysBro Michael Mustafa!…

Last show before Brooklyn Museum NEW CD release THIS Summer & Salute2PRINCE show in June

Debuting a NEW song dedicated to corruption called…“Followduh$$$” (4300)

Sitting in with the band will be Uptown Vox queen… Mahasin HYPERLINK http://www.myspace.com/mahasin

A special cameo by Oakland-DC voxman LB! HYPERLINK http://www.myspace.com/lbmuzac

The show is located at SHRINE Doors open @ 6:30pm
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. / 7th Ave.
212-690-7807Harlem, NYC (Between 133rd St. & 134th St. 2-3-B-C trains to 135th St. CENTRAL HARLEM near Schomburg Museum-Library)
Music Charge $10.00 SMALL TABLE MINIMUM

HOSTED by Progressive Muzik GoddessShelley Nicole from blakBushe HYPERLINK http://www.myspace.com/blakbushe

Welcome 2theDAWN …Sankofa-Ashai!

Pyeng Threadgill performing at Nublu Friday March 28th 10pm $10

All,

Please get out to hear Pyeng Threadgill perform at Nublu

She is a wonderful singer/songwriter with a graceful presence on stage.

Click on this link to hear her music http://www.myspace.com/pyeng

Come on out and be a part of the music!
Friday, March 28, 2008 Nublu
http://www.nublu.net
62 Avenue C btw 4th & 5th St.NYC
10pm $10 cover

The Band:

Pyeng Threadgill (vocals)
Derek Nievergelt (bass)
Kevin Louis (trumpet)
Evan Pazner (drums)

Peace,

Tom

Brian Mitchell at Parkside Lounge Thursday 10pm $5

All,

Brian Mitchell is one of those performers that all heavy musicians love to play with cos he brings it every night.

He is one of the finest keyboard players and performers I know.

If you are out and free to check this show, do yourself a favor and go once.

You will be going everytime you see his name mentioned.

To hear his music go to this link http://www.myspace.com/brianmitchellmusic

Peace,

Tom

The Brian Mitchell Band
at The Parkside Lounge
(houston between/b&c)
(w/Shawn Pelton, Jimmy Vivino, Fred Walcott, Tim Tindall)
Thursday March 27th
10:30-1:30 $5 cover


......also check out The Prisoners Of 2nd Ave w/Brian
at BB Kings Wed March 26th 8 pm

Angela Johnson at BAM Cafe Saturday March 29th - FREE!! A Must See Show

All,

I can only tell you that Angela Johnson is one of the finest singer/songwriter/producers I've come across in a long time.

To miss her performances to me are an injustice to yourselves.

Below is one of her rare performances in support of her new CD.

Check her out.

Peace,

Tom

ANGELA JOHNSON LIVE IN BROOKLYN- NO COVER
SATURDAY , MARCH 29th @ BAM_CAFE

Angela Johnson Live....featuring special guests Gordon Chambers,Marlon Saunders, Monet , Jeremy James , Tricia Angus, Ernesto Abreu and Lisala
Celebrating the release of her new CD ' A WOMAN's TOUCH " VOL .1



Angela Johnson - vocals , keyboards
Lisala Beaty -vocals
Tricia Angus -vocals
Anthony Dixon - vocals
Ernesto Abreu- percussion, vocals
Monet - flute , vocals
Trevor Holder - drums
Guitar - Shelton Garner
Bass - Calvin Jones

Time: 8:30pm
Location: The BamCafe, The Peter Jay Bldg, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn
Price: Free! (718)636 4100 for reservations
For more info: http://www.bam.org/

Maya Azucena and Frankin Bridge at SOB's tonight 3/28

All,

Get out tonight to check out Maya Azucena and Franklin Bridge at SOB's

This will be a HOT show

Peace,

Tom

http://www.sobs.com/newsletter/images/urban/2007/urbanBanner.jpg

http://www.sobs.com/newsletter/images/urban/2007/pjube.jpgUrban music at SOBS
200 Varick ST.
New York, N.Y. 10014
John "Papa Jube" Altino/Director of Urban Music
212-243-4940 x 101
Wednesday March 26th
S.O.B.’s Presents:
An Evening of
Hip Rock Soul

Featuring:
FRANKLIN BRIDGE

and MAYA AZUCENA
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
Admission: $12 Advance/$15 Day of Show


On Wednesday March 26th, S.O.B.'s presents "An Evening of Hip Rock Soul" featuring the seductive songstress Maya Azucena and the fresh and edgey hip hop singers Fanklin Bridge.

Hailing from Philly and Jersey, Franklin Bridge has played for a legendary list of hip-hop pioneers and moguls including Shawn Carter, Diddy, LL Cool J, Pharrell, DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Roots. Franklin Bridge's eclectic sounds have also backed City High as well as songstresses Chrisette Michele, Vivian Green and Floetry.

Maya Azucena is both sexy and soulful. A longtime favorite at S.O.B.'s, the suave Brooklynite always leaves audiences riveted with spirited acoustic sets of sultry sound and poetic lyrics. She is also one of the hardest working artists in the game, like the song "Warrior" says on her dynamite sophmore album, Junkyard Jewel.



These shows are brought to you with support from :



For more information please contact :
Jube Altino
Pjube@sobs.com

SOBS NEW YORK'S HOME OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC
Always visit:
www.sobs.com
for all information on shows etc...
Thank you for supporting SOBS
SUPPORT THE CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS YOU
*204 Varick St. @ Houston, 1 Train to Houston Phone: 212-243-4940

Bill Sims Andy Hess and Shawn Pelton at Banjo Jim's tonight at Midnight -

All,

If you are free you need to check out these great musician play tonight.

They are all the heaviest session players in town.

It's gonna be on FIRE!!!

Peace,

Tom

WEDNESDAY MARCH 26 12AM BANJO JIMS
AVENUE C AT 9TH STREET
BILL SIMS JR.ANDY HESSSHAWN PELTON

Upcoming Shows at Solomon's Porch

All,

This is sent from Anita Bryant at A-Marketing re: upcoming shows at Solomon's Porch in Brooklyn. I love this venue.

Check it out

Peace,

Tom


  • Gifted Soul Showcase
  • Jazz Night - No Cover!
  • The Sly Fox & The Gentlemen's Club
  • Gospel Artist Showcase





  • Upcoming Shows-Solomon's Porch !

    A local urban hang spot in the heart of Brooklyn, Solomon's Porch is a cross between a modern cozy cafe by day, and a swank southern juke joint by night.

    chaka khan at solomons
    Chaka Khan stopped by!

    solomon wed image Gifted Soul Showcase
    Every Wednesday @ 8PM Show

    For all artists wanting to appear in the Gifted Soul Showcase contact jklamonte1@yahoo.com.

    For more information.......................

    Jazz Solomon Porch flyer Jazz Night - No Cover!

    The Jeff King Band featuring Gregory Porter

    For more information......................

    solomon sat image The Sly Fox & The Gentlemen's Club
    Saturday, March 29 @ 7PM

    "Live performance featuring Hip-Hop Artist Blitz The Ambassador."

    For more information..................

    solomons on sunday Gospel Artist Showcase
    Sunday, March 30 @ 7PM

    "Singers, Praise Teams, Mimes, Rappers, Praise Dancers, Spoken Word, Comedians and Musicians are welcomed."

    For more information.............................
    Follow up Links
  • Solomon's Porch
  • Affirmation

    I release and let go of everything that no longer serves me and I open to discovering and accepting my highest and greatest good. - Rev. Michael Torphy

    New Richard Bona CD - Check it out

    All,

    Check out this info on Richard Bona's new CD. It is completed and out.

    Check the links provided below.

    Thanks,

    Tom

    johncaban.com


    Howdy Ya'll,

    Well it's done and out... "Bona Makes You Sweat", Richard Bona's new live cd recorded in Budapest @ A38, July 11th & 12th, 2007. It was a great couple shows and we had a blast making it. A five camera shoot and multitrack recording. Available @ his website http://www.bonatology.com/. As of now it is an enhanced cd w/ one video track, but will hopefully be available as a full dvd performance before too long? Please check it out and have a great spring!

    All the best,

    Peace, JC %^)>

    www.johncaban.com

    ONUTSS Takes The Show On The Road!

    All,

    If you are in Connecticut this Friday, please check out the first ONUTSS Showcase party of Brown Baby Girl and Damone.

    View the info below for detals.

    Peace,

    Tom

    onutss logo
    One Nation Under The Soul Shack Announcement
    On The Road
    ONUTSS takes the music on the road on Friday, March 28th @ 6:30pm.
    Join ONUTSS and the Southern Connecticut Black Professional Singles Network in New Haven at Cafe Nine as Brown Baby Girl and Lamone delight us all with a few selections. Later, they will autograph their albums
    for all who make purchases, smile for photos and dazzle you with their charm, whit and personable auras.
    As always, we ask that you support these talented and gifted musicians by purchasing their music and patronizing the venue.
    For more information about ONUTSS, visit our page on myspace at www.myspace.com/onutss



    One Nation Under The Soul Shack
    P.O. Box 5761
    Hempstead, New York 11551

    Tuesday, March 25, 2008

    Jenny Douglas-McRae at The Bitter End April 1st - A Must See Show!!!

    All,

    Trust me when I tell you that Jenny Douglas-McRae is one the greatest singers I've ever heard and who knows how to put on a show with the top session players/singers in the land.

    Please come out to support Jenny on this show, it is rare that she has time to play an intimate show when she is out on tour singing.

    This is going to be a very special show, so you don't want to miss a note of this show.

    Go to this link http://www.myspace.com/jennydouglas to hear her beautiful voice, her songs and read up on all the amazing artists she has worked with in the past.

    Below is the info on the Show:

    Spring Fling!!!TruMusic Presents:

    Jenny Douglas-McRae

    Tuesday April 1, 2008. Live at The Bitter End
    http://www.bitterend.com/ 8:00 PM. $6.00
    147 Bleeker Street New York, NY 10012

    Opening act "CHEVY"

    Who's in the band?Brian Dunne - Drums
    Gary Foote (MD) - Bass
    Chris Parks - Guitar
    Andrew Sherman - Keys
    Lenny Underwood - Keys
    Greg Clark - Vocals
    John James - Vocals
    Keith Fluitt - Vocals

    Just show up and let your mind be blown by the talent on the stage.

    I know all the other heavy session musicians will be there cheering her on.

    C U there.

    Peace,

    Tom
    http://tompaulindiemusic.blogspot.com/

    New Artist Heston - Please download his single on Soultracks.com

    All,

    Please read the info from Fiona Bloom below and go to www.soultracks.com and download Heston's single

    Check the flyer below for NuSoul Saturdays at Frank's Lounge in Fort Greene, Brooklyn on Fiona's myspace page http://www.myspace.com/fijones or sign up for her myspace blog.

    Fiona is one of the top PR people in Independent music, viewing her blogs are the best way to keep in touch with what is going on.

    Peace,

    Tom

    Hey Myspace peeps- what’s up.

    I know i haven’t blogged on here for a while but I do have another blog I update frequently called THE BLOOM BLOG. Check it out.

    http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog

    I have a new artist from Atlanta. He’s super talented.Has a debut album dropping in June called ’STORYTELLER’.

    His name is HESTON.We’re close to having the 1 downloaded song on SOULTRACKS for ’BRAND NEW YOU’.Help us get there.

    We can do it with you.Go to:
    http://www.soultracks.com

    He’ll be in NY for promo and a couple special performances from April 19-24th.

    Hope to see you there.

    Thanks

    Fiona

    Reminder: Prisoners of 2nd Avenue at BBKings on Wednesday w/ Brian Mitchell

    All,

    Check out the Prisoners of 2nd Avenue

    www.prisonersof2ndavenue.com

    Rich Pagano - Drums

    Jimmy Vivino - Guitar

    John Conte - Bass

    REMINDER:
    BB Kings with Brian Mitchell
    THIS Wednesday, March 26th 8PM
    http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=3851

    Bill Sims and Chaney Sims at Terra Blues 7pm - Free!!!

    TUESDAY MARCH 25 7-10PM TERRA BLUES
    149 BLEECKER STREET
    CHANEY SIMSBILL SIMS JRCHANEY SIMS
    BILL SIMS JRCHANEY SIMSBILL SIMS JR


    Monday, March 24, 2008

    Musicians looking for roommates - Check it out!!!

    All,

    I have 2 friends who have rooms available in their apartment for rent.

    Please review and forward to anyone you know that is looking for a room to share.

    I can tell you these people want responsible people who can pay the bills on time

    I appreciate people forwarding this email to others.

    Thanks,

    Tom Paul

    Brooklyn: Clinton Hill 1 minute off the G Train on Bedford Ave

    Steven Ramos: 347 647 8223

    I have a great 2br apartment in Clinton Hills Brooklyn and I'm looking for a responsible roommate. The room that is being rented is 12x9ft and has a large window which gets great light and also has a closet. The rent is $750 including utilites (Gas, Electric, Cable, Internet). The apartment is literally a minute walk from the G Train Bedford/Nostrand stop. Looking for April 1st - 15th move in.


    Harlem: On 119th off 8th Ave
    Kim Schiffilitti:
    can call or email! (646) 641-8858 or kimluvsmusic@hotmail.com

    I live right across from Billies Black Restuarant/Bar

    Listen I have a room for rent in my two bedroom apartment on 119th & Frederick douglas, $1200 everything included.
    Elec. heat hot water, cable & internet. The bed room has a futon couch that makes into a bed , a TV & a dresser which I will move out if they have furniture! It has a nice size closet as well & the bathroom & kitchen are large & new.
    Please pass the word, I need a room mate by the first. First & last, references proof of income.
    Thanks for your help,
    Peace & Blessings, Kim

    Tom Paul

    Sunday, March 23, 2008

    Stephanie McKay w Me'shelle N'dege Ocello at Blue Note March 24th 2 shows 8pm and 10:30 - $20

    All,

    If you have never witnessed Stephanie McKay perform you have missed the train.

    Stephanie brings an infectious energy and soulful vocals with lyrics that bring a fresh perspective on the issues of today.

    She will be joined by Me'Shelle Ndege Ocello on bass who has

    This show will be as hot as it gets on Monday night, so make sure you are there to get a seat and view the history of these two artists performing together.

    Check out Stephanie's music at this link http://www.stephaniemckay.com

    Check out Me'Shelle's music at this link http://www.freemyheart.com/

    Please review the Press Release below

    Hope 2 C U there at the show.

    Peace,

    Tom


    Blue Note

    World's Finest Jazz Club & Restaurant, 131 West 3rd St., NY, NY 10012
    www.bluenotejazz.com ~ (212) 475-8592

    STEPHANIE McKAY w/ sp. guest MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO
    Produced By Jill Newman Productions

    WHAT: Singer Stephanie McKay wears many hats, and thus far in her young career, her credits run the gamut from jazz artists such as Roy Hargrove and his RH Factor Project to hip-hop artists Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Yet McKay’s most impressive output is the work she’s done under her own name, beginning with her debut CD in 2003 titled “McKay”, and an EP released in late 2007. As we await her 2008 release, McKay will appear with fellow soulstress and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello at the Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd.

    WHEN: Monday, March 24, 2008;
    Two Sets @ 8pm & 10:30pm, nightly

    WITH: Stephanie McKay (vocals), Meshell Nedegeocello (bass, vocals), John Deley (keyboards), Manny Laine ( drums), Eli Menezes (guitar), Patrick Andriantsialonina (bass)

    COST: $20 @ table / $10 @ bar

    Living in the post-millennium era of bootylicious videos and plastic grooves, the death of soul music has been greatly exaggerated. Bronx, NY native Stephanie McKay has managed to garner international praise from critics and fans alike with her powerful urban poetics, which effortlessly combine soul, hip-hop, funk and rock. Known from touring the world with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials and having performed with the likes of diverse artists such as Roy Hargrove, Kelis, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and Tricky, in 2003 Stephanie McKay teamed up with producer Geoff Barrow of Portishead for her debut CD.
    Released in the UK, the album immediately garnered the praise of music critics over the pond. The Guardian raved that Stephanie McKay's debut was "resurrecting the passion and pride of politically conscious and eternally lovelorn ladies of late-1960s, early 1970s soul, McKay shines bright," while MOJO boasted Stephanie McKay is "extraordinarily eclectic" and her album was "...a coherent artistic statement and definitely worth investigating."
    Her fall 2006 self-titled EP (Astralwerks) marked McKay's US debut. Containing 5 songs, the EP included tracks from her forthcoming release, "Tell it Like it Is," as well as tracks from her first album. American audiences finally got a taste of what UK fans have been praising for some time. And to experience Stephanie McKay live is the real treat. Her performances are pure passion. She is dynamic, soulful and full of showmanship. Not to be missed!

    Impossible to pin down, endlessly inventive, and possessed of an encyclopedic array of grooves, singer, songwriter, and bassist extraordinaireMeshell Ndegeocello has spent the 10+ years of her musical career upturning conventional wisdom. Though her greatest chart success was a duet with grain-rocker John Cougar Mellencamp on a cover of Van Morrison’s “Wild Night,” her profoundly deep bass tone makes her an in demand player with artists as diverse as the Rolling Stones, Herbie Hancock, and Madonna.

    Born in Germany in the late ‘60s, Ndegeocello honed her musical chops in Washington D.C.’s well-established go-go scene (a subgenre of funk that features heavy drumming and audience call-and-response) throughout the late ‘80s before releasing her debut album, Plantation Lullabies, in 1993. She was the first female bassist to win “Bassist of the Year” from Bass Player Magazine and has been nominated for nine Grammy awards.

    Ndegeocello’s latest release is an album titled “The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams.” The New York Times called her band “a continuing, changeable experiment, balancing between pop-song structures and jamming.” In fact, “her presence is mercurial, and everything she sang or played on electric bass was rapturous, implying groove and melody without making it explicit.”

    Saturday, March 22, 2008

    Bill Sims and Daddy-O at 55 Bar tonight 7pm

    All,

    If you have never heard Bill Sims, you need to change that right quick.

    Bill is an amazing musician who brings the A-Team of session players with him to every gig.

    Tonight he is playing the 55 Bar with his group Daddy-O

    Check out the players below.

    If you want a great time to hear some down home Blues/Funk(like old JB/Meters/Stevie) then get on down to the 55 Bar tonight.

    The cover is usually $8-10 and a 1 drink minimum, but worth the feeling you will leave with after they finish playing.

    To hear what Bill Sims sounds like go to this link http://www.myspace.com/billsimsjr

    Peace,

    Tom

    SATURDAY MARCH 22 7:00 55 BAR(55 CHRISTOPHER)
    DADDY-O
    BILL SIMS JRGEORGE LAKSCLARK GAYTON
    KENNY RAMPTONDAVE GIBSON

    Friday, March 21, 2008

    Stephanie McKay Interview on Soultrack.com by Tom Paul

    All,

    This interview with Stephanie McKay will load on www.soultrack.com early this afternoon

    Please click on this link http://www.soultracks.com/story-stephanie_mckay_interview

    Stephanie will be performing at the Blue Note on Monday night March 24th with MeShell NdegeOcello for 2 shows at 8pm and 10:30pm

    You can go to her website for more info on Stephanie McKay www.stephaniemckay.com

    Or to my blog at http://tompaulindiemusic.blogspot.com

    Peace,

    Tom

    Bill Sims and Chaney Sims at Terra Blues 7pm - FREE!!!

    All,

    Get out to hear Bill Sims and Chaney Sims perform covers and originals acoustic tonight.

    It's FREE and you won't be disappointed.

    Check out their sound at these links

    http://www.myspace.com/billsimsjr

    http://www.myspace.com/chaneysims

    Details below

    Tom

    FRIDAY MARCH 21 7:00PM TERRA BLUES
    149 BLEECKER STREET
    CHANEY SIMSBILL SIMS JRCHANEY SIMS
    BILL SIMS JRCHANEY SIMSBILL SIMS JR


    Maya Azucena Reviews at SXSW - "Best Pipes: Maya Azucena

    All,

    Check out these 2 links sent to me from George Littlejohn on reviews of Maya Azucena's performances at SXSW

    She can sing and bring it live, so you don't want to miss her performances coming up

    Go to her website www.junkyardjewel.com and sign up for her announcements.

    She has a lot going on and she brings her audiences to a fever pitch in performance.

    She will be performing at SOB's on March 26th with Frankin Bridge(e-flyer below)

    Peace,

    Tom

    Enjoy the links:

    1. http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/review?oid=oid:603887


    2. http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Blogs/Music?oid=oid:603545
    "Best Pipes: Maya Azucena

    In addition to being stunningly beautiful, Maya Azucena was far and away the best singer I saw at SXSW. It's a shame more people weren't there to catch her great performance of earthy neo-soul at Prague Thursday."

    --
    Mr. Bavu Blakes
    Broadcaster/Artist/Writer
    www.bahvoo.com
    512.740.1094

    SOBs

    SOB's
    204 Varick St
    New York, NY
    8pm

    http://sobs.com

    Planet JABR @ The 55 Bar Fri March 21st 10pm-2am $8

    Come Out and hear some great Jazz tonight

    Good vibrations. The spring equinox is here. Hope to see you there!

    55 Bar, 55 Christopher St. @ 7th Ave South. 3 sets, 10PM - 2AM.

    peace, pJ

    http://55bar.com/




    www.planetjabr.com

    Thursday, March 20, 2008

    April Hill/Marlon Saunders and legendary Randy @ Frank's Lounge Fort Greene Brooklyn Sat March 22nd

    All,

    Get out to this great show on Saturday night March 22nd at Frank's Lounge 8pm $10(info below) to hear some incredible Indie Soul music from some dear friends.

    Please forward this info to friends you think would like to come out

    The show is hosted by Fiona Bloom from The Bloom Effect
    Http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog

    Fiona is just getting back from SXSW in Austin To catch up on all that went on in Austin at SXSW click on the link for her blog.

    Peace,

    Tom

    April Hill/Marlon Saunders and legendary Randy @ Frank's Lounge Fort Greene Brooklyn Sat March 22nd

    THE LEGENDARY RANDY MULLER HAS A NEW CD OF REMIXES BY KENNY DOPE OF HIS CLASSIC BT. EXPRESS, BRASS CONSTRUCTION and SKYY TUNESCOME CELEBRATE WITH US - THIS SATURDAY - MARCH 22nd @ FRANKS COCKTAIL LOUNGE -8pm $10 cover at the door SPECIAL GUEST: APRIL HILL with her special guest MARLON SAUNDERS

    Frank's Lounge is located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn at 660 Fulton Street off Lafayette St.

    You can hear April Hill's music at http://myspace.com/aprilhillmusic1

    You can hear Marlon Saunders music at http://www.myspace.com/marlonsaunders

    You can hear Randy Muller music at http://www.myspace.com/randymullerboomchangbang

    Hope to see you there.

    Peace,

    Tom

    Charlotte Doreen Small on www.kenwebb.com channel 1 tomorrow night 8pm-10pm

    All,

    Check out Charlotte Doreen Small live on the air with the legendary ken"Spider"Webb tomorrow March 21, 200

    Please review the information from Charlotte below.

    To hear her music please click on this link http://www.myspace.com/charlottedoreensmallfans

    Good to know where the great DJ's of yesterday are these day?

    Peace,

    Tom

    Hey Everyone!

    I hope this note finds you well! Tomorrow I will be live on the air with the legendary Ken"Spider"Webb formerly of WBLS
    and 98.7 kiss fm from 8:00pm-10:00pm. I would really appreciate it if you would listen in to the interview, and call in so
    that we can chat live on the air. The information to call in and listen in to the interview is the following:

    Phone # - 631-491-5368
    To listen in to the interview go to kenwebb.com, channel 1

    Thank you so much for you support. I look foward to hearing from you.

    Lots of love
    Charlotte

    Shelley NIcole/Vivian Sessoms/Maya Azucena/Cheryl Pepsii Riley on WBAI tonight 7pm 99.5FM

    All,

    These are some of my closest friends who will be on WBAI tonight at 7pm as guests on a panel discussing the topic: State of the Music Business from a Black Woman's perspective.

    Please tune in to 99,5 FM

    The program is in honor of Women's History Month.

    On the panel are Shelley Nicole http://www.myspace.com/blakbushe

    Vivian Sessoms http://www.albrightmusic.com

    Maya Azucena http://mayaazucena.com

    Cheryl "Pepsi" Riley http://www.myspace.com/cherylpepsii

    Please tune in and whenever you receive notification that these ladies are performing, please come out and support, you won't be disappointed.

    Peace,

    Tom

    Wednesday, March 19, 2008

    Stephanie McKay w Me'shelle N'dege Ocello at Blue Note March 24th 2 shows 8pm and 10:30 - $20

    All,

    If you have never witnessed Stephanie McKay perform you have missed the train.

    Stephanie brings an infectious energy and soulful vocals with lyrics that bring a fresh perspective on the issues of today.

    She will be joined by Me'Shelle Ndege Ocello on bass who has

    This show will be as hot as it gets on Monday night, so make sure you are there to get a seat and view the history of these two artists performing together.

    Check out Stephanie's music at this link http://www.stephaniemckay.com

    Check out Me'Shelle's music at this link http://www.freemyheart.com/

    Please review the Press Release below

    Hope 2 C U there at the show.

    Peace,

    Tom


    Blue Note

    World's Finest Jazz Club & Restaurant, 131 West 3rd St., NY, NY 10012
    www.bluenotejazz.com ~ (212) 475-8592

    STEPHANIE McKAY w/ sp. guest MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO
    Produced By Jill Newman Productions

    WHAT: Singer Stephanie McKay wears many hats, and thus far in her young career, her credits run the gamut from jazz artists such as Roy Hargrove and his RH Factor Project to hip-hop artists Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Yet McKay’s most impressive output is the work she’s done under her own name, beginning with her debut CD in 2003 titled “McKay”, and an EP released in late 2007. As we await her 2008 release, McKay will appear with fellow soulstress and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello at the Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd.

    WHEN: Monday, March 24, 2008;
    Two Sets @ 8pm & 10:30pm, nightly

    WITH: Stephanie McKay (vocals), Meshell Nedegeocello (bass, vocals), John Deley (keyboards), Manny Laine ( drums), Eli Menezes (guitar), Patrick Andriantsialonina (bass)

    COST: $20 @ table / $10 @ bar

    Living in the post-millennium era of bootylicious videos and plastic grooves, the death of soul music has been greatly exaggerated. Bronx, NY native Stephanie McKay has managed to garner international praise from critics and fans alike with her powerful urban poetics, which effortlessly combine soul, hip-hop, funk and rock. Known from touring the world with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials and having performed with the likes of diverse artists such as Roy Hargrove, Kelis, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and Tricky, in 2003 Stephanie McKay teamed up with producer Geoff Barrow of Portishead for her debut CD.
    Released in the UK, the album immediately garnered the praise of music critics over the pond. The Guardian raved that Stephanie McKay's debut was "resurrecting the passion and pride of politically conscious and eternally lovelorn ladies of late-1960s, early 1970s soul, McKay shines bright," while MOJO boasted Stephanie McKay is "extraordinarily eclectic" and her album was "...a coherent artistic statement and definitely worth investigating."
    Her fall 2006 self-titled EP (Astralwerks) marked McKay's US debut. Containing 5 songs, the EP included tracks from her forthcoming release, "Tell it Like it Is," as well as tracks from her first album. American audiences finally got a taste of what UK fans have been praising for some time. And to experience Stephanie McKay live is the real treat. Her performances are pure passion. She is dynamic, soulful and full of showmanship. Not to be missed!

    Impossible to pin down, endlessly inventive, and possessed of an encyclopedic array of grooves, singer, songwriter, and bassist extraordinaireMeshell Ndegeocello has spent the 10+ years of her musical career upturning conventional wisdom. Though her greatest chart success was a duet with grain-rocker John Cougar Mellencamp on a cover of Van Morrison’s “Wild Night,” her profoundly deep bass tone makes her an in demand player with artists as diverse as the Rolling Stones, Herbie Hancock, and Madonna.

    Born in Germany in the late ‘60s, Ndegeocello honed her musical chops in Washington D.C.’s well-established go-go scene (a subgenre of funk that features heavy drumming and audience call-and-response) throughout the late ‘80s before releasing her debut album, Plantation Lullabies, in 1993. She was the first female bassist to win “Bassist of the Year” from Bass Player Magazine and has been nominated for nine Grammy awards.

    Ndegeocello’s latest release is an album titled “The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams.” The New York Times called her band “a continuing, changeable experiment, balancing between pop-song structures and jamming.” In fact, “her presence is mercurial, and everything she sang or played on electric bass was rapturous, implying groove and melody without making it explicit.”

    April Hill/Marlon Saunders and legendary Randy @ Frank's Lounge Fort Greene Brooklyn Sat March 22nd

    THE LEGENDARY RANDY MULLER HAS A NEW CD OF REMIXES BY KENNY DOPE OF HIS CLASSIC BT. EXPRESS, BRASS CONSTRUCTION and SKYY TUNES
    COME CELEBRATE WITH US - THIS SATURDAY - MARCH 22nd @ FRANKS COCKTAIL LOUNGE -8pmSPECIAL GUEST: APRIL HILL with her special guest MARLON SAUNDERS

    Frank's Lounge is located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn at 660 Fulton Street off Lafayette St.

    You can hear April Hill's music at http://myspace.com/aprilhillmusic1

    You can hear Marlon Saunders music at http://www.myspace.com/marlonsaunders

    You can hear Randy Muller music at http://www.myspace.com/randymullerboomchangbang

    Hope to see you there.

    Peace,

    Tom

    Marlon Saunders performances in NYC during March

    All, Marlon Saunders is performing at Joe's Pub. Saturday he will be singing with April Hill at Frank's Lounge This is a show you do not want to miss. Below is his email regarding various shows he's performing at this week. Please come out and support Marlon who is one of the finest singers I know. Peace, TomSubject: MARLON SAUNDERS REMINDER: March performances in NYC!

    Go to his website www.marlonsaunders.com to view a flyer for his appearances in NYC in March

    Peace,

    Tom Paul

    Karma Mayet Johnson w/Tomas Doncker at 275 Grand tonight 9pm - Free!

    All,

    If you have had the chance to check out Tomas Doncker, he will be performing tonight at Grand 275
    playing guitar for Karma Mayet Johnson

    TONIGHT
    Wednesday, March 19, 2008
    LIVE@GRAND
    Karma Mayet Johnson
    9pm


    grand 275 bar & cafe
    275 grand ave @ lafayette
    brooklyn, ny 11238
    718 398 4402
    www.grand275.com http://www.grand275.com/
    www.myspace.com/grand275 http://www.myspace.com/grand275
    Peace,

    Tom Paul