According to ?uestlove, super-producer and famed drummer of the Roots, “J*Davey is the swift kick in the ass I’ve been praying for Black Music to produce!” No matter how you describe it, J*Davey is an undeniably original sound that screams individuality. Brook D’Leau, is the guy responsible for their snappy drum loops and electronic impulses, while Jack Davey is the modelesque girl, sporting a mohawk and polishing off his beats with her sexy and seductive voice.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
J*Davey - Taylor McFerrin - Heavy at SOB's Sunday June 8th 8pm $12 in advance/$15 day of show
According to ?uestlove, super-producer and famed drummer of the Roots, “J*Davey is the swift kick in the ass I’ve been praying for Black Music to produce!” No matter how you describe it, J*Davey is an undeniably original sound that screams individuality. Brook D’Leau, is the guy responsible for their snappy drum loops and electronic impulses, while Jack Davey is the modelesque girl, sporting a mohawk and polishing off his beats with her sexy and seductive voice.
KUKU at Solomon's Porch Thursday May 29th 8pm
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Morley & Audrey Martell at 275 Grand Wednesday May 28th at 9pm - Free!!!
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Kendra Ross performing at Solomon's Porch with Special guests - Sunday May 25th at 8pm - $10
Please come out this Sunday May 25th at Solomon's Porch to hear Kendra Ross with special guests Key, Michelle and Nicole Hamilton
Doors are at 8pm - $10 per person - Get there early for seats and grab some of the tasty food.
To check out Solomon's Porch's website click on this link http://www.solomonsporchcafe.com/
Listen to Kendra Ross' music by clicking on one of these two links http://www.myspace.com/kendrarossmusic or http://www.kendraross.com/
Hope 2 C U there.
Peace,
Tom
Thursday, May 22, 2008
3 Weeks until Opening Night of CELEBRATE BROOKLYN's 30th Season of Free Concerts
Hil St. Soul interview by Tom Paul
All,
Please check out this new interview I did with Hil St. Soul http://www.soultracks.com/story-tp-hil which just posted on www.soultracks.com
Let me know your thoughts on the interview.
Peace,
Tom
Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra performing in China Town
Kendra Ross at Solomon's Porch on Sunday May 25th 8pm with special guests
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Rosalyn McClure at Rockwood Music Hall 6pm May 21st
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Sol Village at SOB's on Wed May 21st 8pm - $10
Wednesday May 21st
S.O.B.'s Presents:
SOL VILLAGE
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
Admission: $10
There is something magical about hearing live musicians, singers and songwriters coming together under one roof with no pre-conceived format in a nurturing atmosphere, and that’s what SOL VILLAGE at SOB's delivers every third Wednesday of each month. As an example of what takes place at SOL VILLAGE, duet Floetry happened to be in town stopped by, jumped on stage and performed 6 songs. Backed by super tight “The Collective”, on different nights in the past, there have been appearances by Musiq, Bilal, John Legend and Wylde Bunch.
THIS WEEK'S SOL VILLAGE FEATURES AN AMAZING LINEUP:
The Fuzz Band
http://www.myspace.com/thefuzzbandva
The Fuzz Band has rocked sold-out crowds with Grammy-winning artists such as Alicia Keys, Outkast, Jill Scott, and were most recently featured guests on Lauryn Hills first concert show since her Miseducation LP altered the face of music in 1998. This eight-member indie band under the Peach Fuzz Entertainment label was birthed in the halls of the prestigious Hampton University, back in 1997
Russell Taylor
http://www.myspace.com/russelltaylor
You may have seen him on BETJ or Fuse TV, or Somewhere In Between. But on May 21st, Russell Taylor will be at SOBs promoting his sophomore album coming Summer 2008. Rt! has been around the world since his last SOB'S show. From London & Paris to LA, Miami and Alabama and beyond, sharing stages with soul artists like Rashaan Patterson, Mint Condition, Omar, Tamia, SOBs is proud to welcome bakc, NYC's own Rt!.
Bradd Marquis
http://www.myspace.com/braddmarquis
Born *Bradd Marquis* in Trenton, New Jersey, Bradd was raised in the deep gospel traditions of the church, with strong family values and after one listen it's easy to see why "Bradd Marquis" is a R&B superstar! While most of his peers and childhood friends succumbed to a life of crime or gang violence, "Bradd Marquis" chose a different route. *Bradd *believes in communicating a positive message through his music and is evident in his motto: "All Love, All The Time." He is an amazingly talented performer who is already building an impressive fan base throughout the world.
Kimberly Nichole
http://www.myspace.com/kimberlynicholemusic
A Seattle native - KimberlyNichole recently relocated from Atlanta where she was known for her dynamic stage presence and powerful vo ice to New York . She has shared the stage with Dwele, Rahbi, Janelle Monae, PJ Morton, Johnta Austin and Bilal. Most recently her music was featured in the Vivica A Fox produced movie "Three Can Play Th at Game". She is rel easing her debut independent album this Fall.
Nu-Soul Saturdays at Frank's Lounge May 17th - 830pm $10 - Check it Out!!!
Frank's Lounge, Purpose Records, EDclectic Entertainment and The Bloom Effect present NU Soul Saturday on May 17th starting at 8:30pm and the cover is $10Performing at Frank's Lounge this night are KUKU, Tasha Mabry and a Listening Party for Sparlha Swa's new CD "Live from NYC"
Check out their myspace links below to hear their music and read up on their bio's.
Kuku link http://www.myspace.com/kukumusic
Tasha Mabry http://www.myspace.com/tashamabry
Sparlha Swa http://www.myspace.com/sparlhaswa
If you are an Indie Soul artist this Nu Soul Saturday's is a great place to meet representatives of the Indie Soul movement to meet and greet with so bring your business cards.
Review the eflyer above for more information on the event.Hope to see you there.
Peace,
Tom
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Hot Afterwork hang in Times Square "The Upstairs" at the Renaissance Hotel with DJ Moni and Dhundee
This is from Fiona Bloom at The Bloom Effect http://www.thebloomeffect.com/Please check out this new Afterwork hang in Times Square at the Renaissance Hotel
EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!I am very pleased to announce the launch of my new residency "The Upstairs" at the Renaissance Hotel, every Wednesday in May along with Dhundee and MONI on the decks playing all the latest musical treats...This is a very special room that has both haute design elements and warm comfort.Stop by and enjoy signature cocktails from Sagatiba Cachaça. Chop Suey will also provide light hors d'oeuvres to entice your taste buds.All this, no cover, just rsvp to me at info@thebloomeffect.com.
NU Soul Saturday on May 17th at Frank's Lounge w/KUKU, Tasha Mabry and Listinging Party for Sparllha Swa starts at 8:30pm
JEREMY JAMES Present "WONDERFUL WOMAN" THE SHOW at Solomon's Porch Thursday May 15th
I have no idea how this show will be presented, but with all these talented women in the show, i can't imagine it would be anything short of great.
Come out an support these talented artists at this great venue.
Peace,
Tom
JEREMY JAMES Present "WONDERFUL WOMAN" THE SHOW featuring: Abby Dobson, Shae Fiol, Maritri, Tess - The Young Diva, Sun Singleton, Rhea Dummet, Akua Taylor and Sparlha Swa
WHERE: SOLOMON’S PORCH 307 Stuyvesant Ave. Brooklyn, New York 11233-1022, Corner of Halsey
Directions: Train: A train to Utica or the Bus: B26 to Stuyvesant & Halsey
718/919-8001
http://www.myspace.com/solomonsporchcafe
http://www.solomonsporchcafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/jeremyjamesmusicnet
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Morley at Joe's Pub Wed May 14th 9pm show - $15
Please come out this Wednesday May 14th @ Joe's Pub to hear Morley perform an intimate show. Come hear her down to earth, sensual and soulful sound.
She will perform 1 set @ 9:30
The doors are @ 9pm
Playing with Morley will be tonight will be some top-notch session musicians.
daniel sadownick on percussion
fred cash on bass
keith fluitt on backing vocals
audrey martells on backing vocals
john andrews on guitar.
You can check out her wonderful sound at these links
http://www.myspace.com/morleymusic
http://www.morleymusic.org/
Joe's Pub is located at
425 Lafayette StNew York, NY 10003
(212) 539-8777
http://www.joespub.com/
Here is the Joe's Pub link for her show if you'd like to read up on the artist and purchase tickets for the show online http://www.joespub.com/component/option,com_shows/task,view/Itemid,40/id,3908
Peace,
Tom
Monday, May 12, 2008
Evening of Divas at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar on Tuesday May 13th
Morley performing at Joe's Pub May
Sunday, May 11, 2008
5th Songwriter Circle/Collaboration - Please come one come all - 8pm til when we finish? Holla!!!
All,
Please confirm if you will be able to attend our 5th Songwriter Circle/Collaboration.We will start on Monday May 14th at 8pm The First Songwriter Circle/Collaboration was very successful with only 6 of us(Aisha Mike, Hayley Thompson, Keith Fluitt, Tomas Doncker, Kevin Jenkins and myself) and we left feeling very inspired by the 6 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. The songs don't have to be finished, they could be a song you are stuck on and this forum provides assistance like Song Doctors giving you their best opinions. 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 May 12thStart time will be 8pm and knowing how we all talk shop we have been known to go until 1am at times.
If you need to get in and get out then we will put you up first.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. Hope you can join us as this has been extremely inspirational on so many levels.
Thanks,
Tom Paul
tompaul6@hotmail.com
917 533 4392
Maya Azucena Live at The Blue Note May 12th - 2 sets 8pm and 10:30pm
Please come out on Monday May 12th at the Blue Note to hear the incredible artistry of Maya Azucena http://www.myspace.com/mayaazucena perform with her great band.
They will perform 2 shows at 8pm and 10:30pm
Cover is $15 at tables and $10 at the bar.
Maya and her band just returned from a month long tour in Asia.
Please go to Maya's website http://www.junkyardjewel.com/ to read up on her blogs which detail how intimate the shows were and how much love the people at each show were appreciative of hearing live music that moved them.
Hope 2 C U at this HOT show at the Blue Note.
Peace,
Tom
Friday, May 9, 2008
Martha Redbone Shows this Spring/Summer 2008
Brian Mitchell at The 55 Bar tonight Friday
All,
If you've never heard Brian Mitchell play piano and perform live you need to check him out with the A List Session players that back him up at every show.
Brian blends his own groove of Swamp Boogie Funk fused in songs of his and great versions of covers.
The 55 Bar is a wonderful place to check out live music in an intimate setting.
www.55bar.com
Check out Brian's music at this link
http://www.myspace.com/brianmitchellmusic or www.brianmitchellmusic.com
Brian Mitchell Band
Friday May 9that the 55 Bar 10 pm $8 cover(55 christopher st)
w/Shawn Pelton on drums
Andy Hess on bass
Matt Smith on guitar
Don't miss this great line up of musicians tonight
It's gonna be on Fire!!!
Peace,
Tom
One Mic Nite - The Soulfolk Experience at Hacienda every Monday at 9pm
Jeremy James Presents "Wonderful Woman" The Show
Labelle Tribute at The Manhattan Center: Performers include Shelley Nicole, Tamar-Kali and Joi with special guests Stephanie McKay and Angela Johnson
Hey Fam,
Thanks to everyone who came out last week for the week of Soulfolks.
We had a great time at all the shows. It's cool to do a tour of sorts in your own city.
This is your friendly reminder that it's time to get your tix for the Queen's Daughters show at the Manhattan Center featuring blaKbüshe, Tamar-Kali and Joi. Yes that's Joi from ATL! Also added to the finale as our very special guests are Angela Johnson and Stephanie McKay!!! What!!!? You see what I'm saying?
Do not delay getting your tix for if you do, you will miss the hotness or you will have to pay double at the door and I know you don't want either of those things. Also I have a way for you not to pay the ticketmaster surchage. You know how that can be. So PAY ATTENTION and I will list all of the information below.
In the mean time check out the U People promo for the Queen's Daughters show I've also posted it on my Myspace page and my JOURNAL, along with a new video of me doing "Long Train Running" at One Mic at Hacienda. Remember that's every Monday for you New York folks.
Shelley
Saturday May 10thThe Manhattan Center & Ubiquita NYC Proudly Present:
The Queen's Daughters Tribute to Labelle @The Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center
311 w. 34th street (b/w 8th & 9th Ave)New York, NY
Featuring:Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe, Tamar-Kali & Joi
Along with The Ladies of Ubiquita: DJs Selly, Reborn & ShErOckVIP Pre-reception @ 6:45pm (Includes Open Bar & more surprises...)
General Doors @ 7:45pmShow begins at 8:30p Sharp! (I'm up first so don’t be late)General Admission $20 w/Discount Code: QD777VIP Tickets $30 w/Discount Code:VQD777(Please use the codes because they will be $40 and $50 respectively.
Red Butterfly MusicPhone: 718-482-3080
Web site: http://www.blakbushe.com/
E-mail: info@blakbushe.com
Nu Soul Saturdays at Frank's Lounge on May 17th feat. KUKU, Sparlha Swa and Tasha Mabry
All,
Frank's Lounge, Purpose Records, EDclectic Entertainment and The Bloom Effect present NU Soul Saturday on May 17th starting at 8:30pm and the cover is $10
Performing at Frank's Lounge this night are KUKU, Tasha Mabry and a Listening Party for Sparlha Swa's new CD "Live from NYC"
Check out their myspace links below to hear their music and read up on their bio's.
Kuku link http://www.myspace.com/kukumusic
Tasha Mabry http://www.myspace.com/tashamabry
Sparlha Swa http://www.myspace.com/sparlhaswa
If you are an Indie Soul artist this Nu Soul Saturday's is a great place to meet representatives of the Indie Soul movement to meet and greet with so bring your business cards.
Review the eflyer above for more information on the event.
Hope to see you there.
Peace,
Tom
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Wednesday residency "The Upstairs" at The Renaissance Hotel in Times Square
This is from Fiona Bloom at The Bloom Effect http://www.thebloomeffect.com/
Please check out this new Afterwork hang in Times Square at the Renaissance Hotel
Read the info below and the eflyer above.
Peace,
Tom
EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!
I am very pleased to announce the launch of my new residency "The Upstairs" at the Renaissance Hotel, Wednesday, April 30th along with Dhundee and MONI on the decks playing all the latest musical treats...
This is a very special room that has both haute design elements and warm comfort.
Stop by and enjoy signature cocktails from Sagatiba Cachaça.
Chop Suey will also provide light hors d'oeuvres to entice your taste buds.
All this, no cover, just rsvp to me at info@thebloomeffect.com.
See you next Wednesday!
Would love to see you there.
Peace,
Fiona
Maya Azucena back from touring Asia and playing The Blue Note Monday May 12th - 2 shows 8pm & 10:30pm
Monday, May 5, 2008
Shelley Nicole Interview on Soultracks.com by Tom Paul
Pat Cisarano on Sundance Channel Miniseries "Flying: Confessions of a Free" tonight at 9pm
All,
Pat is one of the first people ever to pull me up on stage in NYC to sing and a dear friend. Tonight Pat will appear on the Sundance Channel mini-series "Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman" tonight at 9pm. In Brooklyn on Time Warner Cable that would be Channel 101.
Please check out this mini-series by Jennifer Fox who is a great filmmaker.
Pat Cisarano will also be performing this Thursday at The 55 Bar on Thursday from 7-9pm.
Check out the info on both the show and the mini-series below with links.
Peace,
Tom
Pat & the Combo-Nation will be appearing at the 55 Bar on Thursday, 5/5 7PM to 9PM
We invite you to watch the first episode of FLYING: CONFESSIONS OF A FREE WOMAN, Jennifer Fox's groundbreaking miniseries. Pat appears mostly in the first episode, some in the second and last.
To get an idea of the film, read Joe Grandwilliams review.
The first installment of this series will feature Long Island Blues Society member Pat Cisarano.
Pat has been called the best White Blues Singer in the World by Tony Bennett and damn near everybody else that has ever heard her.
Sisterhood of the traveling camera
Memoirs have been in the news a lot lately - particularly when
they turn out to be less than truthful (thus making Oprah very
angry). The solution? Let's go to the videotape! That's what
globe-trotting filmmaker Jennifer Fox did - capturing five years
of her own rocky personal life, with stops along the way to chat
up women everywhere.
Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman (on the Sundance Channel
beginning 5/5) is a six-hour DIY miniseries that mixes Fox's own
up-front video diary (she's often literally naked, struggling
with the choice between two lovers) with the enlightening
onscreen confessions she elicits from women in 17 countries.
It's these heartbreaking stories from Pakistan, Cambodia,
Somalia - tales of ritual genital mutilation, teenage
prostitution, enforced marriage - that make Fox (and her
audience) realize that maybe simply being unlucky in love is the
least bad luck of all.
VISIT the official website for Flying: Confessions of a Free
Woman for information on upcoming screenings
www.LIBBlues.org
http://www.flyingconfessions.com/
http://www.myspace.com/patcisarano
http://www.sonicbids.com/patcisarano
Brian Mitchell at Rodeo Bar tonight for Cinco de Mayo - FREE!!!
All,
This is the perfect setting to check out Brian Mitchell perform. The Rodeo Bar on Cinco de Mayo will be packed and partying up a storm.
Brian has an All-Star band of session players on this gig.
You don't want to miss 'cos Brian puts on a killin' performance live.
Best part is the show is FREE!!!
http://www.myspace.com/brianmitchellmusic or www.brianmitchellmusic.com
Check out the info on the show tonight below.
Peace,
Tom
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo withThe Brian Mitchell Band at The Rodeo Bar
Monday May 5th 9:00-12:00 no cover
375 3rd Ave (corner of 27th and 3rd Ave) in Manhattan
with Jimmy Vivino, Shawn Pelton, and Timmy Tindall
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Renee Sebastian Interview on by Tom Paul on Soultracks.com
All,
I have posted a new interview of Renee Sebastian who is a wonderful singer/songwriter and quite the business woman having created The Blowout Lounge which is now showcasing up and coming artists in various major cities once a month.
Please review the interview on Soultracks.com http://www.soultracks.com/story-tom_paul-renees
Let me know what you think of the Interview.
Peace,
Tom
ONUTSS Listening Party - Anthony Dixon, Greg Soundz, Brown Baby Girl
What's Up Next for ONUTSS
Ejam has become a special friend to many of us who frequent music forums where nothing but the best in good music news abounds. Members of Lalah Hathaway's Pink Room, Rahsaan Patterson's Yahoo Group, Ledisi's Green Room, Eric Roberson's Planet E.R.F and Frank McComb's World of HoneyCombs/Frankadelics have been blessed with periodic hour-long musical treasures that contain impossible to find gems that no ordinary mortal could get their hands on, all put together by the illusive Ejam. He's been doing for years what he recently started to share with you guys. His trips to New York from the Netherlands are too infrequent, so this time around ONUTSS is going to celebrate his coming with a mini soulful offering. We'll be featuring some musical friends from Lalah's PinkRoom -- Brown Baby Girl, Anthony Dixon and Greg Soundz. We hope you can join us to meet the master behind the monster BLT's!! We will be hanging out at The Sepia Lounge up in Harlem -- a nice, cozy spot with great happy hour drink specials and tasty appetizers.
ONUTSS thanks you for your love and support. We also want to remind you that our services include event planning and promotion -- promotion not only of the wonderful independent artists that are not featured on mainstream radio, but promotion of your special events or showcases.
Peace & Abundant Blessings,
Detrel Howell & Pamela Nichols
Manchildblack at Joe's Pub Monday May 5th 9pm - $12 Cover
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Shelley Nicole's Blakbushe - Labelle Tribute May 10th - Two Grand Additions (Get Ur Tix) & Thanks for a Soulfolk Week!
Below is Shelley's newsletter that talks about the Labelle Tribute they are involved in on Saturday May 10th along with Tamar-Kali and Joi at The Manhattan Center located at 311 West 34th St off 8th Avenue.
This show is gonna be something see, so do yourself a favor and read below so you pick up your tickets in advance.
You can check out Shelley Nicole's Blakbushe at these links http://www.myspace.com/blakbushe or http://www.blakbushe.com/
Peace,
Tom
Two Grand Additions (Get Ur Tix) & Thanks for a Soulfolk Week!
Hey Fam,
Thanks to everyone who came out last week for the week of Soulfolks.
This is your friendly reminder that it's time to get your tix for the Queen's Daughters show at the Manhattan Center featuring blaKbüshe, Tamar-Kali and Joi. Yes that's Joi from ATL! Also added to the finale as our very special guests are Angela Johnson and Stephanie McKay!!! What!!!? You see what I'm saying?
In the mean time check out the U People promo for the Queen's Daughters show I've also posted it on my Myspace page and my JOURNAL, along with a new video of me doing "Long Train Running" at One Mic at Hacienda. Remember that's every Monday for you New York folks.
Have a great weekend and Get Your Tix NOW. They are moving folks and you want to be there. I can't wait to see you!
Peace,
Saturday May 10thThe Manhattan Center & Ubiquita NYC Proudly Present:
Featuring:Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe, Tamar-Kali & Joi
VIP Pre-reception @ 6:45pm (Includes Open Bar & more surprises...)
For tickets:http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001aEcTWYNermHo93BikdH2RBzARqOGGALG78KHd-v_WEBT51LGwJb9m3azMCmia60vU3AH7DKLiUwZV2-w4jhma1EO9covzoEDS-AbO_97SOiW2XTR1-idXQ== (Search under The Queen’s Daughters)
Or Call 212-279-7740 x222 and ask for Lena (this is if you want to avoid the ticketmaster surcharge).
For more Information: Manhattan Center Online
Red Butterfly MusicPhone: 718-482-3080