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/
Monday, March 31, 2008
Reminder: Jenny Douglas-McRae Come Have A Spring Fling!!!! Live at the Bitter End Tuesday April 1st
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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ONUTSS Takes The Show On The Road!
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
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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!!!
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
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!!!
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
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
SOB's
204 Varick St
New York, NY
8pm
http://sobs.com
Planet JABR @ The 55 Bar Fri March 21st 10pm-2am $8
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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,Peace,
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
Tom Paul
