Karen Bernod and Brooklyn Soul performing at The Blue Note Mon June 30th - 2 shows 8 and 10:30pm - Cover $15

All,

Please come out this Monday June 30th to hear the amazing voice of Karen Bernod and her band Brooklyn Soul.
She will have 2 shows at the Blue Note 8pm and 10:30pm - Cover is $15
You can hear her beautiful voice at http://www.myspace.com/karenbernod
She will have an band made up of top session musicians.
Greg Spooner on Keys,
Eddie Cordew on Bass,
Reno Stewart on Keys,
Lionel Cordew on Drums,
Abduhl on lead guitar(subbing for Ronnie Drayton),
Geoff Matoon on all wind instruments.
And Vocals: Keith Fluitt and Mike Hammond.
Check out the eflyer posted above.

Hope 2 C U there.
Peace,
Tom

3 new Soultracks.com Interviews by Tom Paul - Check them Out!!!

All,
When you get a chance, please check out these interviews I've posted over the last week on www.soultracks.com
Here are the links:
Manchildblack: http://www.soultracks.com/story-tp-manchild
Karen Bernod(funny as hell): http://www.soultracks.com/story-tp-bernod
Peter Hadar: http://www.soultracks.com/story-ts-hadar
Peace,
Tom

The Juggs & Roughstars at Frank’s Cocktail Lounge Thursday June

All,

A show not to be missed!!! It's gonna b mad hot!!!

Please come out to check Roughstars http://www.myspace.com/roughstars & The Juggs http://www.myspace.com/thejuggsband at Frank's Lounge on Thursday June 26th at 9:30pm.

Frank’s Cocktail Lounge660 Fulton StreetBrooklyn, NY 11217

Ariya at Zereoue Restaurant every Thursday night 7pm - Free!!!

All,

You need to stop by this great African restaurant Zereoue to hear Ariya every Thursday night for FREE!!!
To hear their wonderful music, please go to this link http://myspace.com/ariyamuzak
Great players, music and food. How can you go wrong? Answer: You can't!!!
Hope 2 C U there.
Peace,
Tom

Tom E. Morgan - The Mothership Connection on BCAT

All,

Please check out this info sent from Tom E. Morgan

Hosted By The Fiery-Cool, Cosmic & Alluring Bea Montgomery.

The MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION Seen Live On Time Warner Cable’s BCAT [Ch. 56] or at http://www.mnn.org/

Is An Eclectic Talk/Entertainment Display of The Uniquely Talented And Luminous.

Tune In To See, Hear And Converse With Me, My Special Guest Rapper/MC, David A. Bynum Along With The Multi-talented Multi-lingual Jazz Singer, Bird, The Sensational Pop Singer, Maki Itami Who Hails From Japan & Much Much More!!!

Chevy at Rockwood Music Hall tonight

All,

Please come out to hear Chevy http://www.myspace.com/chevychevis at the intimate Rockwood Music Hall tonight Tuesday June 24th at 7:45pm.
She will play one 45 minute set. The cover is FREE!!!
There is a 1 drink minimum and they pass a tip jar for the band.
ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL 184 ALLEN ST off East Houston St.
www.rockwoodmusichall.com

Don't miss this incredible singer put on a great show at this intimate venue.

Peace,
Tom

Tom E. Morgan

All,

Come check out Tom E. Morgan http://www.myspace.com/tomemorgan tonight performing
today at MAIN SQUEEZE LOUNGE 1013 Bedford Ave. @ Lafayette part of the Make Music NY Series featured around the city today.
4PM is the start with other artists on the bill at Main Squeeze Lounge.

Peace,
Tom

Rosalyn McClure Trio at Cachaca tonight - 2 shows 7pm & 8:30 - $10 cover

All,

Please come out tonight June 21st to hear the Rosalyn McClure Trio at Cachaca
Located at 35 West 8th Street between 5th and 6th Aves.
The cover is $10

There are 2 shows 7pm and 8:30pm

For reservations please call call 212 388 9099

To hear check out Rosalyn's music and bio go to these links http://www.myspace.com/rosalynmcclore and http://www.rosalynmcclore.com/

Check out the eflyer above.

Hope 2 C U there.

Peace,

Tom

Shelley Nicole at The Blue Note tonight June 21st 1AM show - $8 - A MUST SEE SHOW!!!

All, If you have never experienced a live show of the band Shelley Nicole's Blakbushe http://www.myspace.com/blakbushe you need to come out to The Blue Note on Saturday June 21st for the Late Night Groove Series.
Go to this link to read up on show info
http://www.bluenote.net/newyork/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=6109 Shelley and her band bring the funk, rock and anything else you need to get your groove on.
They put on a high energy performance that you don't want to miss.
Check out the eflyer above.
Hope 2 C U there.
Peace,
Tom

NU Soul Saturdays at Frank's Lounge w/Manchildblack and Darien - $10 cover

All,

Please come out to Frank's Lounge this Saturday for NU Soul Saturday's.
Performing will be Manchildblack and CD Listening Party for Darien.

Please check out the eflyer with the info on the show above.
C U there.
Peace,
Tom

Shelley Nicole's Blakbushe at The Blue Note Sat June 21st at 12:30am - $8

All,

If you have never experienced a live show of the band Shelley Nicole's Blakbushe http://www.myspace.com/blakbushe you need to come out to The Blue Note on Saturday June 21st for the Late Night Groove Series.

Go to this link to read up on show info http://www.bluenote.net/newyork/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=6109

Shelley and her band bring the funk, rock and anything else you need to get your groove on.

They put on a high energy performance that you don't want to miss.

Check out the eflyer above.

Hope 2 C U there.

Peace,

Tom

Jerome Jordan at Solomon

All,

Please come out to support Jerome Jordan http://www.myspace.com/jeromejordan at Solomon's Porch this Thursday June 19th at 8pm. The cover is $5.

Jerome Jordan and Friends with Jeff Jeudy also featuring performances and support by Ganessa James, Jeremiah Hosea of Earth Driver, Moist Paula Henderson, Dexter Taylor, 3BeanStew and other very special surprises.

Solomon's Porch 307 Stuyvesant Avenue (At Halsey Street) in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. http://www.solomonsporchcafe.com/ enjoy good music and food

Peace,

Tom

Rosalyn McClure Trio at Cachaca on June 21st 2 shows

All,

Please mark you calendars in advance to see the Rosalyn McClure Trio at Cachaca

35 West 8th Street between 5th and 6th Aves on June 21st.

The cover is $10
There are 2 shows 7pm and 8:30pm
For reservations please call call 212 388 9099
To hear check out Rosalyn's music and bio go to these links http://www.myspace.com/rosalynmcclore and http://www.rosalynmcclore.com/
Check out the eflyer above.
Hope 2 C U there.

Peace,
Tom

Jenny Douglas McRae with John James and Keith Fluitt at Rockwood Music Hall Sunday June 15th - Free!!!

All,

I need to retract from my last email regarding this show that Vivian will not be on the show at Rockwood Music Hall this Sunday. http://www.rockwoodmusichall.com/

She has been called out early on the road with Joe Cocker leaving a few days early.

Jenny Douglas McRae http://www.myspace.com/jennydouglas will be performing at Rockwood Music Hall on Sunday June 15th from 8-9pm. This is a Don't Miss Show.....Ya heard!!!

The show is Free(they pass a tip jar, so bring your stripper singles.......please!!!) and there is a one drink minimum.

If you haven't heard Jenny sing, well then you have to hear her.

Go to her link to hear her amazing voice. She is a singers singer. Top touring and session singer. Gets no better than this woman. She is one of my favorite singers in the world and great people. She will be backed by Gary Foote on bass, Chris Parks on guitar and Brian Dunn on drums.Should be an incredible show.

Hope 2 C U there.

Let me know who is going.

Peace,

Tom

Shelley Nicole and Blakbushe Newletter - Shows coming up - check it out

blaKbüshe Love U People & The Blue Note!!!

Hey Fam,

We are coming up on the main event! Thursday June 12th blaKbüshe will be sharing the stage with Hanifah Walidah and Stacyann Chin for the U People Pride eXperience. I'll be doing my own thing as well as singing and playing tambourine with Hanifah. Come early cuz blaKbüshe is hitting first.
You can see a short preview of the show and get a little history lesson about the Ladies of Ubiquita at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0016eWxVsj4eTMt5HnMQlcOajR5rGC8uzAamweeMccz172YeEdQUODIohlKuTLRu7L0pe4IAZ1hy3CaRXyoYYzK8mTf7aHw0PAuLQnJu6bgupaW_OpvU52bfQ== (Episode #31: Last Night a DJ Saved My Life). In that episode you will also learn a little more about me so check it out!

Don't forget that blaKbüshe will be playing at the Blue Note Late Night Groove Series on Saturday June 21st. I will be welcoming in the summer so come in your summers color best. That would be red, yellow and orange just in case you were wondering.

Let's ring in the season together.
Finally I have a bunch of shows that I will be doing with the Soulfolk Experience that I will fill you in on as well.

You can always check my myspace page for all my upcoming events, but I will list some of those dates below as well.
Thanks everyone and have an incredible week. If you are in the hot zone like I am then stay cool.
Peace,

Shelley
Thursday June 12th U People & Ubiquita NYC Present:

The U People Pride eXperience @Southpaw125 Fifth Avenue (b/w Sterling & St. Johns)Brooklyn, NY Featuring: Hanifah Walidah & Staceyann w The Ladies of Ubiquita on the 1,2,3 & 4's!!!

Doors @ 7pmShow @ 8:30 (I hit first so don't be late)Then we are partying!$20

(It’s a fundraiser)http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0016eWxVsj4eTPOekD7lDo8dkC39Ak68vs68lK_POmA22Uonf9e0h_IxswonMKCnAj_59C7JKPerk_gtKUJhuGBapwzLsLZTTk8GsQMecxwXEo=http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0016eWxVsj4eTMt5HnMQlcOajR5rGC8uzAamweeMccz172YeEdQUODIohlKuTLRu7L0pe4IAZ1hy3CaRXyoYYzK8mTf7aHw0PAuLQnJu6bgupaW_OpvU52bfQ==http://www.ubiquitanyc.com/

Saturday June 21st Summer Solstice Celebration @Blue Note Late Night Groove Series

131 w. 3rd Street New York, NY

12:30am (That's Saturday Night)$8 (The Nice Price!)http://www.bluenote.net/

More Upcoming blaKbüshe Dates:July 10th Drom also featuring Dawn Drake

July 19th Embora

August 3rd Black Women's Arts Festival, Philly, PA

The Soulfolk Experience Upcoming Dates:

June 26th Solomon’s Porch

June 28th Embora

June 29th The Zipper Theater www.myspace.com/thesoulfolkexperience

More to come...

Donny McCaslin atThe Jazz Gallery

All,

If you have never heard Donny McCaslin play tenor sax with the great bands that he surrounds himself with then you must get out to hear him this

Donny McCaslin - Saxophone

Hans Glawisching - Bass

Jonathan Blake - Drums

You can hear his wonderful playing and compositions at this link http://www.donnymccaslin.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/donnymccaslin

Donny will be appearing at the Jazz Gallery this Friday and Saturday night, June 13th and 14th

Previewing music from there upcoming release 'Recommended Tools' on Greenleaf Records

Sets at 9pm and 10:30pm$15 cover, $10 for members

290 Hudson Street, just below Spring street.

Hope you can make it out.

Peace,

Tom

Vivian Sessom shows on Friday and Sunday - Check out the info

All,

This is gonna be a hot show this Friday at Billie's Black featuring Vivian Sessoms with a killer band doing a tribute to Prince. http://www.billiesblack.com/

Then on Sunday night catch Vivian, Jenny Douglas, John James and Keith Fluitt all singing together at Rockwood Music Hall from 7pm-9pm. http://www.rockwoodmusichall.com/

Just a couple news flashes..First, be sure to catch Vivian, Jenny Douglas McRae and Keith Fluitt backing up the incomparable Patti Labelle on the CBS Morning show this Thursday, June 12th. Check your guide for the time..

On Friday night catch Vivian & Chris up at Billie's Black in Harlem doing a tribute to his purple badness, Prince.

We will also be ringing the champagne glasses for our boy (and beloved bass player) Carlos Henderson, and we gon' PARTY LIKE IT'S1999!!

Don't miss it!Friday, June 13th Billie's Black

271 West 119th Street(Bet'n Fredrick Douglass & St. Nicholas Blvd.)

7:30 pm$5.00 cover (per set)$15.00 minimum at tables (Great Food!)

Then catch Vivian back on the summer tour with the legendary JOE COCKER, check your Timeout listings for ticket info.

Last but not least, check us out in the spring issue of UPTOWN MAGAZINE..

Have a great summer everybody, see you in the fall..

Viv & Chris

Upstairs Wednesday's at The Renaissance Hotel in Times Square

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

Sol Village at SOB's with April Hill, Manchildblack, Madafi and others hosted by Eric Roberson

All,

This Wednesday night June 11th is Sol Village at SOB's http://www.sobs.com/. I have a few friends who will be gracing the stage this evening. Please get down to this months Sol Village to check out the great sounds of

April Hill http://www.myspace.com/aprilhillmusic

Manchildblack http://www.myspace.com/manchildblack

Madafi http://www.myspace.com/madafi

Michou http://www.myspace.com/chouchoulala8

TL Cross http://www.myspace.com/tlcross

Sol Village will be hosted by Eric Roberson this month.

This night showcases some of the freshest new talent on the Soul scene.

Come down to check out this kool show.

Check out the eflyer above with the details or go to the SOB's link for more info.

Peace,

Tom

April Hill at Drom Tuesday evening with other musical guests

All,

Please come out and support my dear friend April Hill at DROM this Tuesday.

Check out the email below with all of the info.

To hear the kool sound of April go to this link http://www.myspace.com/aprilhillmusic1

Thanks,

Tom

hey you!...KIDZ IN THE HALL, AMANDA DIVA, MAYAENI, & APRIL HILL @ THE ECLECTIC RIDE @ DROM TUESDAY
FORREST RENAISSANCE and PARTY REBEL PRESENT
TUESDAY, JUNE 10TH, 2008
THE ECLECTIC RIDE


This Tuesday The Eclectic Ride has put together an unforgettable night of mind blowing music. The night features a live performance by the hottest new Hip-Hop duo Kidz in the Hall, whose new hit video single "Driving Down the Block" continues to climb the MTV's TRL Video countdown charts. The Ride will also feature performances by MTV2 VJ, Amanda Diva, and her original hip-soul sound, Detroit's own funk pop singer Mayaeni, and Atlanta native April Hill who will kick us off on the right note with a creative soulful acoustic set. Blessing the wheels of steal is none other than DJ Mary Mac.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2008
11PM doors
kitchen closes at 2AM
DROM
85 Avenue A between 5th and 6th streets
$10 general admission
$5 admission on list with RSVP
send email to nyc@eclecticride.com to RSVP
(list closes at 1AM)
featuring live short set performances by
KIDZ IN THE HALL
http://www. myspace. com/kidzinthehall





AMANDA DIVA
http://www. myspace. com/amandadiva





MAYAENI
http://www. myspace. com/mayaenimusic





APRIL HILL
http://www. myspace. com/aprilhillmusic1





DROM
85 Avenue A between 5th and 6th streets
$10 general admission
$5 admission on list with RSVP
send email to nyc@eclecticride.com to RSVP
(list closes at 1AM)
late night menu available until 2AM
STYLE CODE ENFORCED

Tonight - J'Davey, Taylor McFerrin & Heavy - A Must See Show!‏

All,

This comes from our friend Anita Bryant to who along with the rest of Sista Factory Team is promoting this kool show tonight at SOB's.

Check the info and the myspace links regarding this show tonight.

It's gonna be mad kool YO!

Peace,

Tom

Blow Your Mind.....................Black Music Beyond Boundaries

Sunday, June 8 @ SOB's J'Davey, Taylor McFerrin & Heavy J'Davey,http://www.myspace.com/jdavey

Taylor McFerrin,http://www.myspace.com/taylormcferrinmusic

Heavyhttp://www.myspace.com/whoisheavy

SOB's http://www.sobs.com/ , 204 Varick Street, NYC(212) 243 - 4940

Presented by: Sista Factory & A-Marketing
Anita Bryant/A-MARKETING http://www.myspace.com/amkting

Sista Factory (Soulful Inspirational Sounds to Admire) http://www.sistafactory.com/

Set It OFF, Inc. - Empowering Girls & Young Womenhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/SetItOff/

Prince Tribute Show at BAM tonight 9pm - Free!!!

All,

This will be in Tribute to Prince's 50th Birthday and 3oth in Music.
Help Annually at BAM each year on his birthday featuring our great local talents to put their own spin on their favorite Prince tunes.
http://www.bam.org/events/bamcafelive.aspx
The room is always packed and people throw down for their performances.
Should be a great show!!!
Check out this info from the BAM website:

You'd never be able to tell by looking at him, but Prince is turning fifty in June. Thirty years spent steeped in funky, age-defying sonic elixirs clearly works wonders on the soul, and to celebrate Prince’s birthday, the star-studded Black Rock Coalition Orchestra convenes with Rachid Is Rasulus, Sophia Ramos, Everett Bradley, Jeni Fujita, Maritri, V. Jeffrey Smith and many others for a night of early tracks, b-sides, bootleg cuts, and more.

Hope 2 C U there.
Peace,
Tom

Marirti featuring The Soulfolk Experience at The Blue Note Sat June 7 1am start $8

All,
If you have not made it to hear The Soulfolk Experience, please come for the last of 3 shows this week at The Blue Note. The show will start at 1am and the ticket price is $8

This group of musicians mixes folk and soul into their sound which has audiences coming back to each show.

Peforming with Maritri on Sat night will be V. Jeffrey Smith, Shelley Nicole, Jeni Fujita, Jeff Jeudy, Ganessa James, Jerome Jordan and David Pilgrim.

All amazing singer/songwriters and they bring you tons of love through their music.
You can hear their music at this link http://www.myspace.com/thesoulfolkexperience
You will not be disappointed by the beautiful sound this group produces at each show.
Please come out and support and view the eflyer above.
Peace,
Tom

The Family Stand performing Acoustic show at Solomon's Porch Sat June 14th 8pm

All,

If you have never heard The Family Stand http://www.myspace.com/thefamilystand live you need to show up early for this intimate show at Solomon's Porch http://www.solomonsporchcafe.com in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn.

This is show not to be missed.

Please come out and support.

Peace,

Tom

LIBATION w/DJ Ian Friday :: Music, Food & Mayhem :: Tonight

LIBATION W/DJ IAN FRIDAYSULLIVAN ROOM LAUNCH PARTY!!!

Tea Party Music & Manchildblack invite you to themecca 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 bemissed night of music and mayhem.

Resident DJ IanFriday will spin the best in global soul, while talented visual artist, Concep, paints live on thebodies of willing participants.

Omena of EYEI 4 Style Image Consulting and Color Therapy will be in the house selling the funky and fashionable "BE...Tee's." Also, expect the electrifying dance collective, Afro Mosaic Soul, to wreck havoc on the dance floor as Libation proves that Thursday is the new Friday!Arrive early for 2 for 1 drinks in the firsthour, as well as a free and delicious buffet whilesupplies last. Thursday, June 5th,200810:00 PM - 4:00 AM 21+Cover: $5 before 11pm/ $10 after Contact Email: libationparty@yahoo.com@Sullivan Room218 Sullivan Street(Bet. 3rd & Bleecker Streets)212-252-2151

http://sullivanroom.com/

http://myspace.com/

http://manchildblack.com/

http://myspace.com/afromosaicsoul

http://myspace.com/concepcompany

Maritri Garrett with The Soulfolk Experience 3 shows check out the info

All,

If you have not made it to hear The Soulfolk Experience, please come out to one of these 3 shows this week. This group of musicians mixes folk and soul into their sound which has audiences coming back to each show.

You can hear their music at this link http://www.myspace.com/thesoulfolkexperience

You will not be disappointed by the beautiful sound this group produces at each show.

Please come out and support and view the eflyer above.

Peace,

Tom

Maya Azucena MIX CD LAUNCH: TASTE THIS! at Tillman's Monday June 2nd

All,

Please come out tomorrow Monday June 2nd for Maya's CD Launch for Taste This at Tillman's.
I've heard this mixtape she put out and it's HOT!!!
Check out all of the info below.

Peace,
Tom

MIX CD LAUNCH: TASTE THIS!

THE MIX CD LAUNCH - JUNE 2ND:Get the Mix for FREE at Amore’s podcast: http://intlx.podomatic.com/

On Monday, MAYA AZUCENA graces the place with her TASTE THIS! MIX CD LAUNCH featuring a live performance and Guest DJ ~ AMORE on the 1’s and 2’s.
TURNTABLE UNPLUGGED Live @Tillmans

MON. June 2nd 165 W. 26th Street between 6th & 7th10 PM - 2 AMNew York CityNO COVER
Live vocalists and instrumentalists over RAW BEATS + DJ’s Spinning Soul & Funk Rarities

Join the Marksmen for their live remix and jam session at New York’s freshest soul music venue, Tillmans.

Resident DJ KAMRON keeps it steady spinning Soul & Funk rarities.
PRESS RELEASE: TASTE THIS! MAYA AZUCENA’S FIRST OFFICIAL MIX CD

Maya Azucena’s first official Mix CD, TASTE THIS!, sponsored by AllHipHop.com, Intlx Productions, Luka Brazzi and Foundation Media,is available promotionally on MAY 15TH.

Mixed by Amore (of Fat Beats acclaim), the CD has 16 songs, ten of which are brand new, never before released singles.

Taste This! was created especially for Maya’s HipHop and DJ fans. She wanted to give them something to bop their heads to — a suitable follow up to her acoustic-based Purpose Records release of last year, Junkyard Jewel.

Maya states, “I want my DJs and HipHop-heads to have some material they can support on their shows and at clubs.”

A critically acclaimed singer and songwriter, Maya Azucena has made her way around the globe as an independent force. Her vocals have been compared to Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, and Ella Fitzgerald. Her spirit has joined her to artists with meaning in all genres. She has been favorably reviewed in Billboard, Washington Post, Village Voice, NY Post, Recording Magazine, and more, both nationally and internationally: from Croatia and China, to Amsterdam and Sri Lanka. She was named by http://www.allhiphop.com/ as Best Alternative Artist of the Year in ‘o6 and has been nominated 2 years in a row as Best Female Vocalist of the Year at the world’s largest soul website: SoulTracks.com. In the grassroots and HipHop world, Maya has upcoming releases with Immortal Technique, Cheeks (Lost Boyz), Dres (Black Sheep), Hasan Salaam, Doujah Raze, Torae and Supa Nova Slom, to name a few. Her recently past collabs have included Stephen Marley, A-Alikes, Pete Miser, Boot Camp Clik, Krumbsnatcha, Luquantumleap, a! nd Black Panther (partial list). Taste This! is a sliver of Maya Azucena’s recent works, a journey into the different colors of her voice, and just a way for you to get a taste of something that makes ya head bop, and ya mouth water. Taste This! That’s what we’re trying to say.

*Official single: REBEL, featuring Immortal Technique, Hasan Salaam, and Ness (of A-Alikes), produced by Pete Miser Radio Requests for single: Contact JJ of Foundation Media:jj@foundation-media.comAllHipHop.comMayaAzucena.com

Kiku Collins at The Zipper Room Variety Review - $12 in advance/$15 the day of show

All,

If you have not heard Kiku Collins perform around town with the many great artists she has played behind, please make sure you check out her own Solo performances with her great band.

Please review the email below which gives info on her upcoming show at The Zipper Room.

Peace,

Tom

I hope everyone is enjoying the gorgeous weather!!! I'm happy to announce my next appearance in NYC:Monday, June 2nd, at 8pm.

http://thecoolestbandever.com/

The Maestrosities: Caught in the Zipper Variety Revue - at theZipper Room336 W 37 (8-9)Price: $12 advance/$15 at door

http://www.thezipperfactory.com/ or 212-352-3101 for advance tickets(recommended, their last show was sold out!)

Apparently, they've cooked up a whole new batch of imbecilic anticsand crazy cover tunes and have included me as their guest star forthis show - more fun than a barrel of ukuleles!

Also on the bill are 2007 Showtime at the Apollo Grand Champion, Hip-Hop dancer, Kenichi Ebina and International Jugglers AssociationGold Medalist, Tony Duncan. Sounds like fun, no? And stay tuned for at least one more NYC show (with Adama!) before Ihit the road again with Michael Bolton! I hope you wake up every morning and smile, and go to sleep knowing you accomplished enough to smile the next morning! xo

http://www.kikucollins.com/

http://www.myspace.com/kikucollins

LIBATION W/DJ IAN FRIDAYSULLIVAN ROOM LAUNCH PARTY!!!

LIBATION W/DJ IAN FRIDAYSULLIVAN 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 WestVillage hotspot, Sullivan Room, with a not to bemissed night of music and mayhem.

Resident DJ IanFriday will spin the best in global soul, whiletalented visual artist, Concep, paints live on thebodies of willing participants. Expect theelectrifying dance collective, Afro Mosaic Soul, towreck havoc on the dance floor as Libation proves thatThursday 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 @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

The Soulfolk Experience at The Cutting Room Wed June 4th 9:30pm $10

All,

If you haven't seen The Soulfolk Experience http://www.myspace.com/thesoulfolkexperience perform you are missing something truly special. This is a wonderful opportunity to check our this great collection of artists perform.

The Soulfolk Experience consists of Maritri Garrett, Shelley Nicole, V. Jeffrey Smith(Family Stand), Ganessa James, David Pilgrim and Jerome Jordan with many others artists.

Their blend of each performers styles proves for an exciting evening everytime out.

The Cutting Room is located in Manhattan at 19 West 24th Street between Broadway and 6th ave.

The cover is $10

Please review the flyer above.

Please come out and support this wonderful group of musicians, you won't be disappointed.

Peace,

Tom

ONUTSS Listening Party at Shrine Monday June 2nd

All,

If you have not been to one of ONUTSS listening parties, you need to make this one on Monday night.

Check out their myspace link at http://www.myspace.com/onutss

Definately check out this event as it is a wonderful place to meet people with many artists, managers and pr people who can assist you in getting your music out there.

Thanks to the ONUTSS ladies for mentioning my Staff Writer position with http://www.soultracks.com/

Peace,

Tom

WALT CHRIS http://www.myspace.com/waltchris
We are really looking forward to Walt's ONUTSS performance. One listen to his debut cd and we were convinced that he was someone that we wanted to hear more from. Walt, a verstatile performer has opened for many well-known musicians around the globe. A talented artist, he is sure to delight any audience! We hope that you'll visit his myspace page, check out his music and join us on June 2nd for more of the music from this Harlem native.

LALAH HATHAWAY http://www.lalahhathaway.com/

A name that truly needs no introduction...no explanation...one that speaks for itself. Lalah's forthcoming album, "Self Portrait" will be released in the US on June 3rd and ONUTSS proudly announces that the album will be featured at the next ONUTSS event (June 2nd).
"Let Go" (*smile* Monray & Andrea) the first single and accompanying video from the album is making its way UP the Billboard charts and is being played on airwaves everywhere. The video made its debut on BETJ last weekend and features some members of Lalah's forum, affectionately dubbed "The Pink Room" -- showcasing their skills on four wheels. If you haven't had an opportunity to see the video on BETJ, check it out.

Don't miss this one -- there will be opportunities for you to win a copy of "Self Portrait" a few hours before the official release.

And though Lalah will not be able to join us for this listening party, she will be performing at New York's BB King Blues Club & Grill on June 4th & 5th. (Tickets & show info)