All,
Come out to see Daniella Cotton and her incredibly funky band play at the Bitter End tomorrow night.
You won't be disappointed, she sings her ass off and plays guitar along with a killer A-Team band of players.
Check her out it's gonna be HOT!!!
Peace,
Tom
All,
Please come out on Tuesday December 23rd at The Bitter End to see Albright featuring Vivian Sessoms www.albrightmusic.com and sharing the bill with them is Rozier www.fibbymusic.com
The cover is $12 at the door.
www.bitterend.com
The Bitter End
147 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10012
(212) 673-7030
If you haven't seen Albright featuring Vivian Sessoms you are missing the boat, the plane, the train and quite frankly one of the best singers in town.
Vivian Sessoms along with her multi-talented partner Chris Parks on bass have written and produced one of my favorite albums in some time called "sunny one day".
Backed with a star studded band of A-list session musicians they will be playing The Bitter End on Tuesday December 23rd at 8pm Sharp.
This is a show you don't want to miss, 'cos Vivian brings it and entertains you with her effortless and fluid vocals.
She can take the simplest of songs and make it her own just like many of our favorite artists do.
They also always have special guests that help round out the show and leave the audience wanting more at the end of the night.
Do yourself a favor and go see this HOT SHOW!!!
www.albrightmusic.com
www.soultracks.com/albright
www.cdbaby.com/albrightvivian
www.myspace.com/albrightmusic
www.sonicbids.com/albrightmusic
All,
If you get a chance please stop by Fiona Bloom's website http://www.thebloomeffect.com and read up on all the news that is breaking with artists she is representing.
Fiona has recently had Chester French do a video blog for her website, he was recently signed by Pharrell's label Star Trak. He is a very hot, poppy twist Havard Grads artist who the Neptunes produced and he is all over Common's hot song.
http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog
http://www.myspace.com/chesterfrench
All,
If you get a chance check out this kool remix contest on the April Hill website.
They have extended the submissions.
Please review the info below and join in the contest.
Thanks,
Tom
April Hill -Remix Contest--- we've extended it to submissions till Dec 31st.
Any chance you can mention that in your blog or email as I know you're
connected to a lot of producers....
Thanks darlin!!!!
REMIX YOURSELF!!
Jazzy Peach Recording Artist April Hill has launched ŒTHE SEARCH¹ REMIX
CONTEST-
Soul/R&B artist April Hill is gaining momentum and the buzz continues to
grow as well as the critical acclaim for her debut Œ Love 360¹. Her
first single ŒWanna Be Free¹ climbed up the radio charts and knocked people
off their programming seats.
Now- Jazzy Peach is calling all Producers and DJ¹s to submit a funky sexy
and HOT Remix of her new single Œ The Search¹.
In the first round, entries will be considered by an esteemed panel of
judges.
Kevin Harewood- Edclectic Entertainment
Marlon Saunders- Black Honey Records
Shawn Lucas- Gaviamst Publishing
April Hill - Recording Artist
Fiona Bloom - The Bloom Effect
The Best 3 Remixes will be posted on APRILHILL.COM for a final vote by
April¹s fans around the world.
Cash Prize: $1,000
Originality Please
NO SAMPLES
Deadline for submission: December 31st, 2008
Winner chosen: Feb 15th, 2009
To sign up-- Log on to http://www.aprilhill.com
All,
Please come out this Saturday December 13th at Frank's Lounge http://www.frankscocktaillounge.com/ to see the performances of LaSonya Gunter, Steve Wallace and a CD Listening Party for Chester Gregory hosted by Fiona B.
Check out the artists music links below:
http://www.myspace.com/lasonyagunter
http://www.myspace.com/stevewallacemusic
http://www.chestergregory.com
Frank's Lounge is located at 660 Fulton Street btwn Lafayette and South Elliot.
The event starts at 9pm and the cover is $10
Please come through to this monthly event which showcases up and coming Indie Soul talents.
This is a great place for new artists can meet other artists, managers, record labels, marketing and PR reps that can assist you in getting your music to where you want.
I highly recommend coming down to this event to broaden your horizon's in the musical community.
See you there.
Peace,
Tom
Hey Folks,
With only two days left to go before our premier event, I wanted to give you an update and reminder:
Listen to my Dec 4th 7pm on-air interview with Basir Mchawi on WBAI 99.5 FM. Fast forward about 30 minutes (half way) to hear the segment (but the entire show was absolutely enlightening!)
WBAI Archive – Education at the Crossroads
Catch the last trailer highlighting the entertainment line-up:
Don’t forget to attend!
Sunday, Dec 7th 2pm-7pm
Fat Black Pussycat Lounge
130 west 3rd street – between 6th and Macdougal
And if you can’t attend, tell a friend anyway…
Visit our webpage for more information:
sundaybestcollective@gmail.com
Hope to see ya there!
Cheers
The Katalist
All,
I have been asked to perform on the ONUTSS http://www.myspace.com/onutss December Event at Shrine in Harlem
12-15-2008 6pm-10pm at Shrine World Music Venue
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, New York, New York 10026
Cost: 5.00
Take the 3 train to 135th and Lenox and walk over one block West to Adam Clayton Powell Blvd and down a block and a half to Shrine.
ONUTSS is run by Pam and Detrel have been running these events to promote Indie Soul artists for almost 3 years now. This is a great platform to meet and greet Artists, Managers, PR people, Marketing Strategists, Label owners, Promoters and Fans of Indie Soul music.
So bring your business cards and shake a hand make a friend like we do at these events.
Performing 2 original songs each with Chris Parks on guitar and Kevin Jenkins on bass will be:
Robin Small http://www.myspace.com/robinannette
Abby Dobson http://www.myspace.com/abbydobsonmusic
Serina G http://www.myspace.com/pinkdiamondg
Keith Fluitt http://www.myspace.com/mrkeithanthonyfluitt
Tom Paul http://www.myspace.com/tompaul6band
We will also sing some X-mas Soul Classics to round out the show.
Please come out and support all these artists and their dedicated musicianship who will be putting out their music in the coming year.
Please bring a friend and celebrate with Holiday Cheer.
Feel free to forward this information on to others who would be interested.
Peace,
Tom
All,
If you ever had a chance to hear Odetta sing and perform live, you would know that we have just lost a Legend of Music.
I had the pleasure of seeing her perform in the Summer of 2006 at Prospect Park's Celebrate Brooklyn Festival. She was filling in for Bobby "Blue" Bland who was sick and unable to perform.
As frail as she seemed the power within her gave everyone in the audience the hope to keep striving for the meet their goals as she did that night.
There wasn't a dry eye in the air that night.
Truly an amazing performance and what a story teller.
Odetta, the singer whose deep voice wove together the strongest songs of American folk music and the civil rights movement, died on Tuesday at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. She was 77. The cause was heart disease, said her manager, Doug Yeager. He added that she had been hoping to sing at Barack Obama's Inauguration.Click on this link to read the full story.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/03/arts/music/03odetta.html?_r=1&hp
Need to know more hit this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odetta
Rest In Peace Odetta, you will be missed.
Peace and One Love,
Tom Paul
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sunday, December 7th from 2pm-7pm
***FREE EVENT***
The Katalist has put together a really cool event in Greenwich Village called The SundayBest Collective.
The SundayBest Collective; a unique forum of hip artisans, trendsetters and entertainers was created to showcase the works and talents of their international, unknown and independent peers. This collective is not just the people; it's not just the artwork. It's an urban bazaar/cocktail party/networking event.
There will be music, mingling, and lots of people like you there getting their "party started". It's like a remix of what you typically come to expect from an average everyday flea market or art show because this event is meant to "match-make" lovers of beautiful things with those who create.
Whether it's art (both wearable and fine) or music, The SundayBest Collective is the event that brings it to the community-at-large in an environment without the heavy sell because the merchandise speaks for itself. See for yourself in this really cool video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZydsCwIlaFo
We have also recently added a terrific music line-up as well. You can see that trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ii1WQjveE
Visit these websites for more information on the event:
If you're on Myspace – http://www.myspace.com/sundaybestcollective
If you're on Facebook – type the term 'sundaybest collective' in the search toolbar and this event will appear in the result
If you need more details, feel free to reply to this message or email the Collective at:
sundaybestcollective@gmail.com
The SundayBest Collective
Sunday, December 7th
2pm – 7pm
The Fat Black PussyCat Lounge
130 West 3rd Street (near 6th Avenue) – A, B, C, D, E, F trains to West 4th Street
New York, NY
All,
Please confirm if you will be able to attend our Songwriter Circle/Collaboration on Tuesday December 2nd at 8pm til we finish.
If you need to get in and out early just let us know.
We give each person 20 minutes of the floor to show their tunes.
Please bring in a recording of 1-2 songs or if you prefer perform 1-2 songs as a way of introduction to your music. The songs don't have to be finished,they could be a song you are stuck on and this forum provides assistance like having your peers giving you their best opinions.
We do have keyboards and acoustic guitars here if you need to play your songs,bring tracks on CD's or on your ipod, we'll pull up your myspace page or website to play any songs you want to be heard.
We will discuss what we believe are our strengths as writers and how we can challenge ourselves to be better writers via songwriting techniques.
We will continue to meet again on Tuesday December 16th from 8 til we finish for our next December Songwriter Circle.
We will meet at my apartment located at 521 12th Street/Apt2L(buzzer outside is broken so Call me 917 533 4392) btwn 8th Ave and Prospect Park West in Park Slope,Brooklyn.
That would be the F train to the 7th Ave Stop or 15thStreet/Prospect Park stop. If you want 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 1building off of Prospect Park West.
Call me at 917 533 4392 if you need further directions.
Hope you can join us as this has been extremely inspirational on so many levels.
Thanks,
Tom Paul
tompaul6@hotmail.com
917 533 4392
All,
Please come out tonight to check out Kendra Ross at Tillman's http://www.tillmansnyc.com/
8pm for Free
Tillman's is located at 165 West 26th Street between 6th and 7th Aves.
No Cover and it is a great hang.
Click here to take a listen to Kendra's beautiful sound http://www.myspace.com/kendrarossmusic
This should be a great evening of music.
Hope 2 C U there.
Peace,
Tom
All,
This word just in from PR Guru Fiona Bloom from The Bloom Effect http://www.thebloomeffect.com
Tonight at Tillman’s Lounge- 10PM
Strictly Social NYC featuring the video premiere of Wayna’s ‘MY LOVE’ tomorrow- Tuesday at SUTRA
7PM-10PM
I have attached the flyer.
Then I am interviewed(yours truly) on Soultalk Radio
http://www.myspace.com/elpsoultalkradio
I will be featured live on Duane's show- Wednesday 10:30PM EST
Call me up- email me/IM me - I will be available for any questions.....
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/expressionloveandpassion
A show to promote and support independent atists in the areas of spoken word,poetry, indie/soul music,classic soul and hip hop. Also to reach out to old school artist and bring good music to the mainstream audience.
Finally— Heston has been nominated for a BETJ Virtual Award.
If you haven’t already voted— vote here:
http://www.bet.com/specials/betjvirtualawards08/va08-nominees/va08_nominee_bestundergroundartist?Referrer=%7B7B0F7896-6EC9-4342-83BD-E99CC2EF22D1%7D
And.....
Heston is a featured guest on Michael Baisden show this Friday.....
Check the info by clicking on these links.
Peace,
Tom
The Absense of Cool in a Small World Tour Two organic and musically soulful brothers of song, separated by continents at birth now unite in 2008 in Brooklyn NY. , KUKU a Washington DC based, Nigerian native who defines his sound in the form of his 'Afro-Soul Acoustic Experience' and Tomas Doncker, a native New Yorker with West Indian roots who makes 'GroovySexMusic' as his Imprint Label suggests, are a pair set to redefine what it sounds like when crafty songwriters perform their hearts and souls to a live audience. Upon meeting through an introduction by fellow singers/songwriter and http://www.soutltracks.com/ staffwriter, Tom Paul, Tomás Doncker invited KUKU to sing on the title track of 'Small World', his most recent release. After the recording session in the summer 2008, they spent the rest of day trading songs and ideas about future collaborations. The culmination is the "Absence of Cool in a Small World" tour. The tour starts off on November 15th at Frank's Cocktail Lounge http://www.frankscocktaillounge.com/ monthly NU SOUL Saturday's showcase of Indie Soul Artists featuring Tomas Doncker and KUKU with a listening party for Kameron Corvet's new release "Korporate Rockstar". The evening starts at 9pm and the cover is $10. This event is sponsored by Purpose Music Group, The Bloom Effect, EDclectic Entertainment, Fusicology, 4DaSoul and ONUTSS.
All,
Please come out to NU SOUL SATURDAYS at Frank's Cocktail Lounge on Nov 15th at 9pm $10 to hear the amazing music of Tomas Doncker and KUKU.
Frank's Lounge located at 660 Fulton Street between S. Portland and Lafayette streets in Fort Greene section of Brooklyn http://www.frankscocktaillounge.com/
This is a must see show with great musicianship and sound that will be soon taking shape over the next few years.
World Soul Music mixing all kinds of feels and sounds from around the Globe.
Review the press release below and check out the links to hear Tomas and KUKU's music.
See you there.
Peace,
Tom
KUKU and Tomas currently have a pair of nationally and internationally released albums, guitar and string endorsements and a dedicated and ever growing fan base. They've played on some of the nation's premier stages yet they are equally as comfortable performing in intimate settings. To get a sneak peak at this Global Soul Summit go to these links: http://www.kukulive.com/ andwww.myspace.com/tomasdoncker
All,
Please let your peeps in Detroit know about this HOT show at the Jazz Cafe with La Sonya Gunter http://www.myspace.com/lasonyagunter performing with Nadir and Distorted Soul.
The Jazz Cafe is located at 350 Madison ave 313 887 8500
All,
Please confirm if you will be able to attend our 17th Songwriter Circle/Collaboration on Monday November 3rd from 8pm until we finish.
If you need to get in and out early just let us know.
We give each person 20 minutes of the floor to show their tunes.
Please bring in a recording of 1-2 songs or if you prefer perform 1-2 songs as a way of introduction to your music. The songs don't have to be finished,they could be a song you are stuck on and this forum provides assistance like having your peers giving you their best opinions.
We do have keyboards and acoustic guitars here if you need to play your songs,bring tracks on CD's or on your ipod, we'll pull up your myspace page or website to play any songs you want to be heard.
We will discuss what we believe are our strengths as writers and how we can challenge ourselves to be better writers via songwriting techniques.
We will continue to meet once every 2 weeks on Mondays.
We will meet at my apartment located at 521 12th Street/Apt2L(call buzzer is out of service so call me 917 533 4392 when u r at the door) btwn 8th Ave and Prospect Park West in Park Slope,Brooklyn.
That would be the F train to the 7th Ave Stop or15thStreet/Prospect Park stop. If you want 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 1building off of Prospect Park West.
Call me at 917 533 4392 if you need further directions.
Hope you can join us as this has been extremely inspirational on so many levels.
Thanks,
Tom Paul
tompaul6@hotmail.com
917 533 4392
All,
Please come out to support the CD Release of The Karl Walters Jr Trio at Freddy's Back Room in Park Slope Brooklyn.
Their blend of Jazz, Progressive and Experimental music has been turning heads at all their shows.
To hear their great sound check them out online at these links below:
http://www.myspace.com/thekarlwaltersjrtrio
www.kwjtrio.com
thekarlwaltersjrtrio.bandcamp.mu
Below is the Announcement sent out:
It's official: 'Can We Go BackWhere We Began?', The KWJ Trio's first album, will be availableon CD Oct 23rd!
HELP US CELEBRATE
Thurs, Oct 23rd, 8:30pm @ Freddy's Bar and Back Room
485 Dean St. @ 6th Ave., Brooklyn, NewYork 11217
Cost: $5 suggested donation.
CD Release Show!!! Come and check out'Can We Go Back Where We Began?' our new CD, and enjoy a beerwith us to celebrate!!
CDs will be selling on site for $10.
'THE KARL WALTERS JR TRIO' is comprisedof composer/trombonist Westbrook Johnson, drummer Jesse Bartlett-Webberand bassist Keegan Schelling, and crisply exemplifies what music is today.The music of this unique ensemble hearkens back to the touching, grassrootshonesty of the Jazz tradition, while peering into the future with childlike,questioning eyes. Few musical styles escape allusion when this trio embarkson performance. The group's clear, improvisational communication bringsto life Johnson's solid compositions, in an entertaining evening for fansof all genres.
Peace and One Love,
Tom
All,
If you have heard Abby Dobson perform she is a blessing with an angels voice.
Abby will be performiing at Solomon's Porch in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn on Thursday October 23rd at 8pm, $10 cover.
This show will be a Fundraiser Drawing/Performance @ Solomon’s Porch to assist Abby in completing her CD. Solomon's Porch is located at 307 Stuyvesant Avenue at the corner of Halsey st.
Abby Dobson performs with friends for CD Fundraiser and drawing of raffle ticket prize winners. You may also purchase raffles online on my myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/abbydobsonmusic The Raffle Prizes are: 1st prize: 19 inch flat screen TV 2nd prize:digital camera 3rd prize:$100 gas gift card 4th prize: Gift Basket
Hope to see you there as this will be a great show.
Peace,
Tom
All,
If you have not seen YahZarah aka Purple St. James perform, she will be performing tonight at Solomon's Porch in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn.
I saw her perform 4 tunes on Friday at NU SOUL SATURDAY's and was blown away.
Great singer, performer and songwriter.
Please come out and support this talented lady.
The cover is $10 and worth every penny of it.
Peace and One Love,
Tom
All,
Please go to this link and check out the interview I did with Angela Johnson on Soultracks.com
Here is the link http://www.soultracks.com/interview-angela_johnson1008
The more people that hit this interview the better.
Please come out tonight to see Angela Johnson perform with Yahzarah and Revelations featuring Tre Williams at Frank's Lounge in Brooklyn 9pm $10 and worth every penny for the talent in the room.
The event is called NU SOUL SATURDAY's which is put on once a month featuring Indie Soul talent from all around the country.
This show never leaves anyone disappoint that they came to hear such wonderful artists perform live.
Please come out.
Peace and One Love,
Tom
All,
Please confirm if you will be able to attend our 16th Songwriter Circle/Collaboration on Monday October 20th from 8pm until we finish.
If you need to get in and out early just let us know.
We give each person 20 minutes of the floor to show their tunes.
Please bring in a recording of 1-2 songs or if you prefer perform 1-2 songs as a way of introduction to your music. The songs don't have to be finished,they could be a song you are stuck on and this forum provides assistance like having your peers giving you their best opinions.
We do have keyboards and acoustic guitars here if you need to play your songs,bring tracks on CD's or on your ipod, we'll pull up your myspace page or website to play any songs you want to be heard.
We will discuss what we believe are our strengths as writers and how we can challenge ourselves to be better writers via songwriting techniques.
We will continue to meet once every 2 weeks on Mondays.
Wewill meet at my apartment located at 521 12th Street/Apt2L(buzzer outside is not working now so call me when at the door 917 533 4392 - Love my Landlord and all the packages I've missed from UPS) btwn 8th Ave and Prospect Park West in Park Slope,Brooklyn.
That would be the F train to the 7th Ave Stop or15thStreet/Prospect Park stop. If you want the bus B69 (Navy Yard acrossVanderbilt 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 1building off of Prospect Park West.
Call me at 917 533 4392 if you need further directions.
Hope you can join us as this has been extremely inspirational on so many levels.
Thanks,
Tom Paul
tompaul6@hotmail.com
917 533 4392
All, Some of my closest friends are performing this weekend. Normally I would send out an individual email blast, but there are too many shows within a 48 hour period. Show if you love great singers, songwriters and over the top musicianship, then you need to go check out these shows. Friday night October 10th at Le Poisson Rouge Martha Redbone opening for comedien/civil rights activist Dick Gregory. Martha Redbone will be performing with Aaron Whitby on keys and Robin Macatangay on guitar. This will be a very special show. Check out her incredible sound at her myspace link
http://www.myspace.com/martharedbonemusic
http://www.myspace.com/martharedbonemusic
She is one of my favorite singer and her songs speak volumes of what we hear today.Below is info sent by Martha RedboneFRIDAY, OCT 10, 2008 7pm
LE POISSON ROUGE opening for legendary activist/comedian
DICK GREGORY158 Bleecker St bet Sullivan/Thompson, Greenwich VillageAdmission: $30adv/35
Deeply honored to be opening act for the legendary civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory. This will be a trio show with Aaron Whitby on the piano and Robin Macatangay joining us on guitar. Our trio sets are intimate and wonderful giving our NYC listeners a chance to enjoy stripped down and raw versions of our songs. Please join us in our opening slot and also enjoy the rare opportunity to hear Dick Gregory in person- google him to learn more about this legend and book a ticket early.http://www.lepoissonrouge.com
Thanks for reading, see you soon!
Kindness & peace,Martha
http://www.martharedbone.com
Later that evening at The Blue Note for the Late Night Groove Series is Gordon Chambers celebrating his birthday performing songs from his CD as well as many of the hits he's written for other artists.
If you'd like check out this show on the late tip, this should be a packed house.
Midnight Birthday Show w/Gordon Chambers & Friends Blue Note $12 cover
http://www.bluenote.net/newyork/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=6355
Saturday night October 11th at The Rodeo Bar for Bill Sims
http://www.myspace.com/billsimsjr and his Cold Blooded Blues Band which starts at 11pm and they play 2 sets. The best part is that it is Free - If you make this incredible show of All-Star Session musicians then I will buy you a drink.Do yourself a favor and get a table early and enjoy the wonderful Tex-Mex menu.Bill Sims and this core group of musicians is like Family playing in a backyard at a BBQ.You don't want to miss this show. The funk and blues will be oozing from the walls.Slow blues are some of the deepest grooves you will ever hear, shuffles like they were meant to be played and funk like you can't take it.Think I'm joking, come here it for yourself, you'll talk about it for months.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 11,2008 11:00 PM
THE RODEO BAR 375 3RD AVE at 27TH STREET
BILL SIMS JR.
CHANEY SIMS
ANDY HESS
GEORGE LAKS
CHARLEY DRAYTON
ADAM LEVY
Hope 2 C u at one of these great shows.
Peace,
Tom
All,
Please come out to hear Abby Dobson perform songs acoustic from her upcoming CD and celebrate her B'earthday.
She has a beautiful voice and would love to see your smilin' faces at Tillman's on Monday September 29th at 10pm
One of my favorite DJ's will be spinning DJ Reborn dropping Funk and Soul.
Review the info on the eflyer above
Hope 2 C U there.
Peace,
Tom
