All,
everyanything show!
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 10:00 PM
Hosted by everyanything
Kenny's Castaways
157 Bleecker St., New York, NY
Indie Music Live in NYC from Soul/Jazz/Singer Songwriters - Check It Out!!!
All,
Please come check out Natasha Corbett http://www.myspace.com/natashaecorbett who is a very talented singer/songwriter at Rockwell's on May 1st at 9pm with the Band In Stereo and special guests
Rockwell's is located at 31 Rockwell Place at Fulton St(near BAM)
Show 9pm Doors at 8:30pm
Cover: $5 for Ladies and $10 for Gents
I have posted her invite below.
Peace,
Tom
What's Up Peeps,
I cordially invite you all to my show Thursday May 1st. I hope to see you all there.
Tell a friend. Lets pack this place and have a great time.
See you There
Natasha Corbett
aka
Nat. E. Cor
Please confirm if you will be able to attend our 4th Songwriter Circle/Collaboration.
We will start on Monday 28thnight at 8pm on Monday April 28th
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 April 14th.
Start time will be 8pm
That 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.
.Thanks,
Tom Paul
tompaul6@hotmail.com
917 533 4392
All,
Please confirm if you will be able to attend our 4th Songwriter Circle/Collaboration.We will start on Monday 28th at 8pm
The First few Songwriter Circle/Collaborations were 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 April 14thStart time will be 8pm
That 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
All,
As you might know I have been Interviewing artists for submission on www.soultracks.com which is a very informative Indie Soul website.
I have been fortunate enough to interview some talented artists and Maritri Garrett is in those same ranks.
Please check out her interview on soultracks.com by clicking on this link
http://www.soultracks.com/story-tom_paul-maritri
Please come out to see her perform tonight 4/24 at Solomon's Porch or Saturday 4/26 at Embora both shows in Brooklyn.
Visit her myspace page for more show info at http://www.myspace.com/maritrimusic
Peace,
Tom
All,
Please read this it is very important. Please copy this below on Ronny Drayton's son Donovan who has been wrongly accused and has been locked up in jail.
http://DonovansDefense.blogspot.com
This show tonight at Village Underground is a Benefit for his Defense Fund.
$20 Donation towards Legal Fees are appreciated.
The doors open at 6pm and the Event begins at 7pm
130 West 3rd Street Btwn Avenue Of The Americas(6th ave) and MacDougal Street.
A,B,C,D,E,F Trains at West 4th Street stop which is 1/4 of a block off the train to the Village Underground across from the Blue Note.
Please pass this along to anyone who you know who knows Ronny Drayton and Family.
Peace,
Tom
Namaste to you all
Please view Donovan Drayton's website, son of Ronny Drayton. http://DonovansDefense.blogspot.com/
Attached is the flier to the fundraiser music event on April 22 7pm.
Donovan Drayton is facing the fight of his life. This 20-year-old young black man is being held in prison on Rikers Island for a crime he declares that he did not commit. He has been accused of premeditated murder, and robbery. Truth be told, it all started with a marijuana sale that quickly turned into a nightmare. Having spent the last 6 months in jail on his knees in prayer, Donovan recognizes the errors of his ways. Clean, sober and repenting to God, he pleads to have this untruth of premeditated murder and robbery off his head, as he waits -in God’s light- to face the consequences of dealing with drugs and a possible 18 years in jail. He has come so far, I am proud to report that he has raised his grades up, he has taken his preliminary G.E.D. and passed with flying colors, and he continues to win awards for his scholarly efforts. Donovan is now signing up for college as he sees through clear eyes and heart again. However, it has been brought to my attention that there are countless young black men in jail with exaggerated or wrongly accused charges. Of course, you must suffer the consequences of the lifestyle you choose, but the punishment must fit the crime. Unfortunately the way the courts are set up does not leave any room for debate, justice or mercy. I have been visiting Donovan in jail almost every week for 6 months. I have listened and learned the truth about this dilemma in the prison system. I have known Donovan for 6 years and although I watched him make some wrong choices as a teen, there has also been times of beautiful, loving family and personal moments with this special young man on birthdays and holidays and in general. His devoted single father Ronny Drayton, a world-renowned guitarist and my long-term partner is fighting to the core of his being every day for Donovan’s life. We need your help to raise funds for legal fees so that Donovan has a fighting chance for the truth to be heard as we raise consciousness for other victims of circumstance into victory. On some profound spiritual level Donovan is being a catalyst for change. Through his story various people are taking a look at their own shortcomings and choosing the Light ….his heart is touching others not only behind the prison walls but worldwide.
Rev. Kim Lesley Spaughton
4/4/08
Spiritual Director at A.C.I rehab NYC
All,
If you haven't seen Bill Sims http://www.myspace.com/billsimsjr Andy Hess and Tony Mason all play together what are you waiting for?
They are gonna take the Blues to a place where you probably have never heard on this planet.
They focus on a lost art called The Shuffle. Tony Mason plays that Shuffle better than any drummer I've heard in ages.
When this incarnate of musicians performs together it feels like Family that hasn't seen one another in a long time.
Here is the show info and remember you won't be disappointed.
Adam Levy plays just before Bill Sims set with Andy Hess and Tony Mason
Most likely Adam Levy http://www.myspace.com/adamlevysings will play with Bill Sims in his set as well.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 12:00 AM
BANJO JIM'S AVENUE C AND 9TH STREET
BILLSIMSJR ANDYHESS TONYMASON
911 SHUFFLE Y'all
Hope you can make it out to this Free event.
It is 2 Free shows for the cost of a few drinks.
These are the top session musicians in town.
Do yourself the favor and get out to this show.
Peace,
Tom
All,
If you haven't had a chance to get out to hear The Soulfolk Experience they are starting to blaze a trail between their recent shows in Los Angeles to performances over the last few months around the NYC.
This wonderful group of artists perform their songs and backup one another on stage.
Click on this link to check out the wonderful artists and their top favorite friends are the artists individual pages.
http://www.myspace.com/thesoulfolkexperience
I hope 2 C U at one of these amazing shows. None of them will disappoint the group or musicians brings it for every show. Their love for performing with one another shows from the first to the last note played.
Their shows coming up are listed below.
Peace,
Tom
the soulfolk experience
April, 18 2008 at joe’s pub with the soulfolk experience celebrating akila worksongs anniversary!!!!!
425 Lafayette Street, manhattan, New York Cost : $15
a night of fabulous artists to celebrate april silver and her accomplishments with akila worksongs.
maritri runs this open mic which has expanded into the soulfolk experience
April, 21 2008 at one mic @ hacienda, the regular monday night sessions 40 avenue c between 3rd and 4th, manhattan, New York 10009Cost : $5
the soulfolk experience
April, 23 2008 at The Cutting Room 19 W.24th Street (close to Broadway), Manhattan, New York 10010Cost : $10
The Soulfolk bring a good hour and a half of good music for the soul...be there.
the soulfolk experience
April, 24 2008 at Solomon’s Porch 307 Stuyvesant AveBrooklyn, NY 11233(718) 919-8001 Cost : $10
the soulfolk experience
April, 26 2008 at Kevin Powell Fundraiser @ Embora 900 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York Cost :
Kevin Powell for Congress Campaign Fundraiser
Maritri and friends perform the Blue Note on June 7 2008, late night , featuring the soulfolk experience!
west 3rd, manhattan, New York 10010Cost : $8
a night of music featuring me and my friends!
All,
If you haven't checked out Jerome Jordan play you need to delve into his energy. A wonderful guitarist/singer/songwriter who deserves your attention. He plays guitar behind many amazing artists like Shelley Nicole's Blakbushe, Tamar-Kali and others and he will be playing a kool little cafe in Park Slope, Brooklyn called Perch and Free!!!
www.myspace.com/jeromejordan
Jerome Jordan 2 solo shows at The Perch Cafe
Saturday, April, 19 2008, 8pm at The Perch Cafe performing a mini set opening for Jamey Hamm's Barnyard Brothers and Zombie Nationalist
365 5th Avenue at 6th Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York 11215 Cost : Free
Saturday, May 3, 2008 8pmThe Perch Cafe - Don't miss this intimate show!!!
Jerome Jordan With Ganessa James (Amazing) http://www.myspace.com/ganessajames
365 5th Avenue at 6th Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York 11215Cost : Freetake the F train to 4th Ave or the R train to 9th Street
Hope 2 C u at one of these kool shows.
Peace,
Tom
All,
Here are some very talented Jazz artists performing around the city.
Come out and hear some of these fine musicians.
Thanks,
Tom
OF THE AIR STUDIOShttp://www.oftheairstudios.com
646-824-6368
Spring ‘08 List of Performances Before school is out, enjoy something you’ve never heard before…
Friday, April 18thAvishai Cohen @ National Arts Club15 Gramercy Park South212-475-342412 p.m. noon
Friday, April 18th Hattie Gosset book release w/Guests Pyeng Threadgill &Steve Ben Israel @ Barnes & Noble6th Ave & 8th St, 2nd fl7:30 p.m.NYC
Friday, April 18thEtran Finatawa: Sounds of the Desert@ Peter Norton Symphony SpaceBroadway at 95th St.NYC8:00 P.M.$32 (Reg.), $27 (WMI friends), $15 (Student)
Tuesday, April 22nd Jamie Leonhart@ Rockwood Music Hall196 Allen St.NYCNo cover (one drink)
Sunday, april 27thChristina Courtin @ The Tank279 Church Street3 p.m.$10 for music and film
Saturday, April 26thZakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion@ Town Hall123 West 43rd St.NYC8:00 P.M.$45, $35, $25 (Reg.), $40, $30, $20 (WMI friends), $15 (Student)
Friday, May 2ndTamar Kali@ joe’s Pub425 Lafayette St.NYC9:30 p.m.$15
Thursday May 29thJose James@Nublu62 Avenue C
NYC AND FOR SUMMER BREAK!... Thursday, July 17th Pyeng Threadgill @@BB King’sOpening for Greg Brown
237 West 42nd St.NYCPerformance time TBA
All,
Scott Neumann's Jazz group Osage Country is going to playing two shows this week. The first at Nublu on 4/17 and second will be at The Blue Note Late set on 4/25 from 1am-3am
These are some of the heaviest jazz musicians in town.
Osage County is:
Charles Blenzig- Keys
Sam Newsome- Soprano Sax
Ben Rubin- Electric Bass
Scott Neumann- Drums
http://www.scottneumannmusic.com/
Check out the note from Scott below.
Peace,
Tom
Hello Everyone,
Osage County has a couple of gigs coming up in the next week. The musicians joining me are wonderful and it should prove to be a lot of fun. Hope to see you out.............
Thursday, April 17th(9pm-11ish) at Nublu (62 Avenue C btw. 4th and 5th Streets)/ 212-979-9925 *P.S There's no sign out front, just a blue light.....
http://www.nublu.net/
Friday, April 25th (12:30am-3am) at the Blue Note (131 W. 3rd Street/212-475-8592)
http://www.bluenote.net/newyork/index.shtml
Osage County is:
Charles Blenzig- Keys
Sam Newsome- Soprano Sax
Ben Rubin- Electric Bass
Scott Neumann- Drums
http://www.scottneumannmusic.com/
All,
Brian Mitchell is one of the funkiest mutha's out there. His playing on keys is one of the most in demand session players. To hear him play Organ is special. He will be joined by Jimmy Vivino on guitar and Shawn Pelton to other heavy session players in town.
http://www.myspace.com/brianmitchellmusic or http://www.brianmitchellmusic.com
The show is FREE!!! The food at Rodeo Bar is TexMex and they are always packed.
Get out to see this explosive musician play his ass off.
The Brian Mitchell Band at The Rodeo BarThursday April 17th 10:00-1:00 no cover
375 3rd Ave (corner of 27th and 3rd Avd)featuring Jimmy Vivino and Shawn Pelton
Peace,
Tom
All,
I came across this great story about Will Downing making his first appearance since being very ill with a rare disease.
Please click on this link http://www.soultracks.com/story-will_downing-detroit
to read up on everything that Will Downing has been going through.
He is one of my favorite singers.
Welcome back Will Downing.
Peace,
Tom
On Thursday, April 17th, S.O.B.'s, New York's Home of Universal Music, presentsRoy Ayers, the "Godfather of Acid Jazz", for his last show in New York before he embarks on a month long European tour.Roy Ayers is a legendary vibraphonist, who pioneered the sound known today as acid jazz. Over a musical career that has spanned four and half decades, he as released more than 60 albums, while playing with musical icons like Herbie Mann, Stevie Wonder, Rick James, Grover Washington, Erykah Badu and many more along the way.
S.O.B.'s has been Roy's performance base in New York for over a decade. In recent years he has been trotting the globe with The Superstars of Jazz Fusion, on a tour that reached France, Britain, Russia, Australia and Japan. Since last playing S.O.B.'s 7 months ago, Roy has performed over 35 shows in a myriad of places like Japan, Moscow and Lisbon and was honored with being asked to perform a Tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin at Carnegie Hall, sharing the stage with Page McConnell of Phish, Aimee Mann, and Folk-rock visionary Roger McGuinn in front of a sold out crowd. On April 17th, fans will witness the continuance of a stellar career and a characteristic Roy Ayers virtuosic vibes performance.
24-year-old singer/songwriter April Hill is breathing new life into the soul scene. Her unique vocal style and gift with pen and paper is sure to have folk talking about this young Atlanta, Georgia-born talent for a long time. April Hill, a Howard University graduate, came to New York City and quickly caught the attention of soul singer/producer Marlon Saunders. Marlon fell in love with April’s soulful jazzy sound and invited her to share the stage as his opening act on tour. Now this beautiful young artist has delivered LOVE 360, a soulful recording filled with beautiful phrasing, simple and poignant lyrics that will have fans feeling a deep intimate connection with April Hill.
Tickets available through or SOBs box office
All,
Donny McCaslin is by far one of the best Tenor players in town.
http://www.myspace.com/donnymccaslin
He has just released his 6 CD to rave reviews.
He will be playing Monday night at The 55 Bar located at @ 55 Christopher Street (just off 7th ave. south) at
10pm
http://www.55bar.com/
Playing with him will be Jonathan Blake - Drums Hans Glawischnig – Bass
If you love Jazz then you need to check out the talent Donny McCaslin brings to any set he plays.
Peace,
Tom
All,
If you have never heard Bill Sims play guitar and sing then you have missed a great talent. On Tuesday he will play duo with George Laks from Lenny Kravitz Band on keys.
This always is a great hang at a wonderful bar and its Free!!!
TUESDAY APRIL 15, 10:00 PM THE XR BAR
128 W. HOUSTON(CORNER SULLIVAN AND HOUSTON)
Click on this link to hear the amazing sound of Bill Sims http://www.myspace.com/billsimsjr
Peace,
Tom
All,
If you are Indie Artists looking for a place to sell your CD's check out this link from Chris at Soultracks.com
Read below and click on the link, save it as a favorite.
Peace,
Tom
Hey Artists, check out our new free SoulTracks Independent CD Store Directory
One of the most frequent questions we receive from artists and record companies is "where can I sell my CDs"? This is especially true for new independent artists who are trying to sell CDs outside of their home city.
So we decided to put together a listing of the independent CD retailers around the US and Europe who specialize in carrying soul music CDs of both major label and independent artists.
Independent music retailers have been the backbone of the music business for decades and are still doing a great job. And we think helping connect artists, retailers and our readers is simply a good idea.
So click on the link below to visit our Store Directory. We've added addresses and phone numbers to make it easier to connect with them. We hope that this directory is a help. And let us know if we've missed any of your favorites!
http://www.soultracks.com/store_directory.htm
Chris
All,
Thursday April 10th Adam Klipple and Drive-By Leslie organ funk at its finest
9-11pm Royale Bar506 5th Ave in Park Slope
Please check us out at this new venue Drive By has a new bass player and a new outlook
http://www.myspace.com/adamklippledrivebyleslie
Should be a great hit and they are gonna bring the groove.
Peace,
Tom
All,
I guess my first four interviews on www.soultracks.com have been getting read, 'cos I received an email from Chris at Soultrack.com telling me that Sy Smith's PR people wanted to contact me for an interview. That was last Thursday and today on Monday the interview was posted.
Go to this link to read the interview http://www.soultracks.com/story-tompaul_sysmith
Leave a comment if you are so inclined.
Thanks,
Tom
All,
If you have never checked out Bill Sims this is the spot to do it at Terra Blues.
Terra Blues is located at 149 BLEECKER STREET btwn Thompson and La Guardia sts in the Village.
You can hear Bill play a mixture of acoustic Blues, R&B and maybe his daughter Cheney will come down and grace the audience with an appearance.
Go to this link and listen to Bill's music on his myspace page.
http://www.myspace.com/billsimsjr
He is playing Tuesday the 8th at 7pm and it's Free!!! What do you have to lose?
He is a master whether playing with a full band or just an acoustic guitar.
Peace,
Tom
All,
Check out Kate Schutt at World Café Live this Sunday April 6th and April 20th in Philadelphia.
with Orrin Evans piano and Justin Faulkner on drums
Doors at Noon and start time is 1pm.
Go to Kate's myspace link to see the flyer for the Brunch shows and to hear her music.
http://www.myspace.com/kateschutt
http://www.kateschutt.com
You can find out more information on the World Cafe Live by going to this link www.worldcafelive.com
Peace,
Tom
All,
If you have not heard of Tomas Doncker, you should come out to Shrine in Harlem on Thursday April 3rd to hear his craft of song and melody.
He always has a great group of musicians backing him up to support his new CD release "InsideOut"
Check out his myspace page at this link http://www.myspace.com/tomasdoncker
Check out my interview link with Tomas on the Soultracks.com website.
http://www.soultracks.com/story-interview_t_doncker
Check the info below on the gig details.
Hope 2 C u there.
Peace,
Tom
THE TOMÁS DONCKER BAND APRIL 3rd LIVE @ THE SHRINE
HARLEM, NEW YORK
8:30 PM - $5 cover at the door.
THE SHRINESHOW STARTS 8:30 PM2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
Harlem, New York 10027
If you need information on how to get to Shrine, please click on the venue link
http://www.shrinenyc.com
The Tomás Doncker Band is:
Bass- Booker KingPercussion-
Daniel Sadownick
Vocals- Camelia Qabazard
Keyboards- Etienne Lytle
with Special Guest Karma Johnson on vocals
Pick up his new CD "InsideOut" online at this links www.cdbaby.com , http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview/ , www.pandora.com and search for Tomas Doncker.
Here is a brief snippet from a review of his CD.
Tomas Doncker is an artist who wears his proverbial heart on hissleeve. His songs are as joyous as they are thoughtful, as honest as they are sentimental. Doncker's influences are obvious, but notoverbearing. The album opener, the rolling "Faith and Trust" with it'shandclaps and breezy organ, recalls late '60s soul music. "Learn toCry" is blessed with elegant sax lines and Doncker's introspectivelyricism, his cover of Yusef Islam's (Cat Stevens) "Peace Train" is asresonate as the original. All in all, Doncker injects each recordingwith sincerity and depth. A wonderful listen. –dusty culpepper REVIEW FROM www.ROLLINGOUT.COM
http://www.soul-tracks.com
http://www.myspace.com/tomasdoncker
http://www.youtube.com/tomasdoncker