Bill Sims with All-Star band at 55 Bar Fri Oct 17th 10pm - 2 sets

All,

If you are free tomorrow night, please get out to see Bill Sims http://www.myspace.com/billsimsjr and this All-Star band of session/touring musicians play at the 55 Bar.

The cover is probably anywhere from $8-$10 and it is worth every penny as this band puts out a blistering set of Blues, Funk and Ol' Skool R&B for 2 sets.

They normally have some other star studded musicians show up to sit in and play in the second set.

The info is below and here is the link for the 55 Bar http://www.55bar.com/

If you are a musician, you need to go down here and get an education from these players.

You will leave thanking yourself for 'going down to the nightclub'

Please forward to people who love them some rootsy, blues and funk on their Friday night souls.

Peace,

Tom
FRIDAY OCT 17 10:00 PM THE 55 BAR
55 CHRISTOPHER STREET

BILL SIMS JR
CHANEY SIMS
ANDY HESS
GEORGE LAKS
CHARLEY DRAYTON
ADAM LEVY

Great shows going on this weekend - Don't want to miss shows

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

E. Bland performing live at Solomon's Porch Saturday October 4th - 8pm - $10 cover

All,

Please come out this Saturday to hear E. Bland at Solomon's Porch on Saturday October 4th at 8pm. Cover Charge $10

Solomon's Porch is located in the heart of Bed Stuy, Brooklyn

Stuyvesant Ave.Brooklyn, NY 11233

Limited seating there, so get there early and enjoy the great food

E. Bland is a talented young Indie Soul artist who writes, produces and performs all of this music on his recordings. He is blessing on stage live, please come out to share this rare and intimate performance.

Check out his sound at these links below.

www.myspace.com/ebland

http://www.eblandsoul.com/

http://www.reelmusiclives.com/

Peace,

Tom

Tomas Doncker performing Friday October 3rd at The Cupping Room - Must See Show - FREE!!!‏

All,

Please come out to The Cupping Room on Friday October 3rd to hear Singer/Songwriter Tomas Doncker http://www.myspace.com/tomasdoncker and his band.

This is a MUST SEE SHOW!!! The level of musicianship and the songwriting is more than you could ask for and the show is FREE Y'all - Stop fakin' the funk and get down to The Cupping Room this Friday.

Tomas Doncker - Guitar/Vox

Booker King - Bass

Mal Stein - Percussion

Special Guest - Alan Grubner on Violin and David Barnes on Harmonica

They will be performing 2 sets Starting at 8:30pm - Free!!!

Tomas Doncker and his band will be performing music from his most recent releases Inside Out and Small World as well as selections from the soon to be released 'Mercy Suite' written by poet Yousef Komunyakaa and Tomas Doncker

The Cupping Room is a fine restaurant with great menu and nice ambience.

Click on this link to view all the various music that they host at this wonderful venue

http://cuppingroomcafe.com/zgrid/proc/site/sitep.jsp;jsessionid=aEB7wK_IM5ee

Peace,

Tom

Abby Dobson Birthday Party Monday Sept 29th at Tillman's Lounge 10pm - Performing Acoustic

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

everyANYTHING Fri Sept 26th at Club Creole in Spanish Harlem - 8pm - Great show

All,
Please come out tonight and hear this great band everyANYTHING perform on Friday September 26th at Club Creole in Spanish Harlem
Check out their myspace link http://www.myspace.com/everyanything
Club Creole 2167 3rd. Ave. @ 118th St.New York, New York 10035
A note from the band:
Our friends in San Juan Hill (http://www.myspace.com/sanjuanhill ) have invited us to join them at their regular spot in Spanish Harlem.
Come experience some "latin fire" as we rock out in El Barrio.
Make sure you come with an empty stomach for the platanos and collard greens.
Hope 2 C U there, they rock and funk with great songs and vocals
Peace,
Tom

Martha Redbone/Maya Azucena/Jessica Care Moore performing Sat Sept 27th at 3rd Annual Up South International Book Festival

All,

Please come out for this incredible show. The talent will leave you wanting more but feeling fulfilled of their awesome musicianship.

The venue was changed, so please review the email from Martha Redbone below.

Wish I could afford this show, it's gonna be HOT!!!

You can read up on more shows going on during the Up South International Book Festival at this link http://www.upsouth.org/events.html

Peace,

Tom

Hey folks,
There has been a last minute change of venue for the Upsouth Intl Book Festival this Saturday night. Here are the new details, hope to see you there!

SATURDAY, SEPT 27, 2008 7.30pm

UPSOUTH INTL BOOK FESTIVAL @ The George Faison Firehouse Theater, HARLEM 6 Hancock Place off West 124th Street/ nr St. Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027

Admission: $25 Triple bill!!

This night we share the stage with two incredible artists, poet Jessica Care Moore and BK’s own sista, vocalist Maya Azucena at the landmark George Faison Firehouse Theater.UpSouth celebrates and promotes literary and artistic work by established and emerging international artists of color, particularly those underrepresented in mainstream media…great stories told in music, dance, film and books.

http://www.upsouth.org/

http://www.faisonfirehouse.org/
Band- Aaron Whitby – keys, Mike Campbell – guitar, Fred Cash – bass, Skoota Warner – drums, Keith Fluitt - vocals
Thanks for reading, see you soon!

Kindness & peace,

Martha

http://www.martharedbone.com/