Latest release 29 Feb 2008

Hello IndieSoul Stars…

The time for us to shine is very near. You don’t want to miss this year’s Cocktail Party. We have secured a very special live performance by one of the hardest working and well known Indie Artist on the scene…I will reveal in future emails. Also, we are ‘thisclose’ to getting one of Indie Soul’s most influential and successful artists to grace us with his presence and a few inspirational words. I will reveal when confirmed!!

Billie’s Black is excited to host us and they have literally rolled out the “Red Carpet”. Make sure to arrive camera ready if you want your 15 minutes of Indie fame. This Indie Soul Revolution will be televised!!! Complete with some one-on-one interviews for a new Indie Soul Entertainment Show….We love Indie Soul and we won’t stop until the world loves it as much as we do….

Please feel free to send me an mp3 of your best or favorite original song for the IndieSoul compilation that will play all night….We want to play YOUR music!!!! Come eat, drink, network, be heard and show us your best Grown & Sexy Indie Soul. Feel free to tell or bring along any Indie Artists, Industry Professionals or Soul fans that want to help keep Indie Soul music alive!!!! However RSVP is highly recommended if you want the royal treatment (:

Saturday, March 15 @8pm
Billies Black NYC
271 West 119th Street
Harlem, NYC 10026
(212) 280-2248
www.billiesblack.com
A,B,D Trains to 125 th Street

MORE DETAILS TO COME!!!!

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Jesse Saunders’ New Book and Single

Jesse Saunders will be promoting his new book “House Music…The Real Story” with a special DJ set at Strictly Social, Feb 27th (http://elemental-consulting.com/2008/02/rozzi-daime-jesse-saunders-strictly.html)

Please find below the press release regarding his book and new single. Let me know if you can post this.

Cheers!

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Jesse Saunders Presents “House Music… The Real Story” And New Single “Luv 2 Luv U”

Jesse Saunders’ story is one of the most important in the history of popular culture. From his hometown of Chicago, Saunders wrote, produced, performed and mixed the first original House music record, “ON and ON” in 1984, fore-fronting one of the most significant music revolutions in history. His brand of music would come to sell millions, dictating the sounds and styles of every dance floor across the globe over the past two decades. As it cemented itself into the popular consciousness, its roots would come to be largely contested and eventually forgotten. Written with author James Cummins, this autobiography tells the story of how it all unfolded.

The stage is set early on as Saunders recalls the impact his own influential family had on his life, as well as the rich musical landscape of America and Chicago that came to inspire him. As he retraces the development of House music from the streets of Chicago to the city’s iconic nightclub, the Warehouse, to the biggest music labels in Los Angeles, and to eventual the adoption of House as the staple sound of English and European hot-spots, Jesse Saunders sets the record straight once and for all. Touching on celebrity and drug culture, he does not shy away from addressing the names and events that came to harm his beloved music. Jesse Saunders is an artist whose influence on modern music will never be forgotten.

Jesse Saunders is the originator of House music. A two-time Grammy selectee, he is also a long-time member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. In addition to his own acclaimed and influential releases, Saunders’ has written produced and music for some of the biggest names in the music business.

Coming off the critically acclaimed 20th anniversary tour in 2004, which hit every hemisphere of the world, Jesse continues to stay at the forefront and set trends with his current release “LUV 2 LUV U” on Broken Records.

Take a Listen to the single “Luv 2 Luv U”:

http://www.brokenrecords.us/play.php?play=yes&id=57

FOR PRESS INFO:

Trish Williamson: twb@lvprco.com
Shawn at Publish America: shawns@publishamerica.com

www.JesseSaunders.com
www.BrokenRecords.us
www.HouseMusicReunion.com
www.MySpace.com/JesseSaunders
www.MySpace.com/HouseMusicLive

Jazz Warriors Afropeans: amended release date

Courtney Pine’s
Jazz Warriors Afropeans
releases its live album,
recorded on 6 October 2007 at The Barbican,
on Destin-E Records (cat. no:777 25 3 1807)
on
Monday 28 April 2008

Afropeans (definition): to be part of African descent and to exist in Europe, culturally, spiritually or, in this case, musically

Robert Fordjour: drums
Darren Taylor: double bass
Alex Wilson: acoustic piano
Femi Temowo: acoustic/electric guitar
Omar Puente: electric violin
Ayanna Witter Johnson: cello/voice
Samuel Dubois: alto/bass steel pans
Chris Storr/Byron Wallen/Jay Phelps: trumpets/flugelhorns
Harry Brown: trombone
Nathanial Facey/Shabaka Hutchings/Jason Yarde/Courtney Pine: woodwind

The original Jazz Warriors were a hugely influential black British big band initiated by Courtney Pine in the mid-1980s. Their mission was to celebrate black British musicianship and shake up the cliquey world of British jazz. Twenty years on, this one-off gig’s ‘Afropeans’ were assembled to play new compositions celebrating Black History Month and the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade. The rhythm section was top-notch, paring grooves down to their essential details, shifting gear with panache. There were barnstorming solos… the three-hour concert never lost interest… nice touches abounded – delicate bowed strings, a skanking reggae backing tailgate trombone, foot-stamping chains. Hugely entertaining…
Mike Hobart, The Times

On 6 October 2007, at The Barbican in London, UK saxophone legend Courtney Pine led the freshly-minted 15-piece Jazz Warriors Afropeans in a vibrant three hour musical celebration of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act bicentenary. This new ensemble, taking its lead from the positive spirit of seminal 1980s big band the Jazz Warriors, brings established names such as Byron Wallen, and Alex Wilson together with key newcomers such as Shabaka Hutchings, Samuel Dubois, and Ayanna Witter Johnson. As a result, this live album documents an extraordinary meeting of some of the UK’s most exciting musicians, and serves as a spellbinding memento of an evening commemorating a landmark historical event.

Courtney Pine is considered the key UK jazz musician of his generation. It all began when, as a young saxophonist backing many of the travelling reggae stars, he noticed he was not the only hornsman with a deep desire to play jazz. In 1984, he founded The Abibi Jazz Arts with a view to harnessing the collective strength among African-Caribbean jazz artists. A big band, christened The Jazz Warriors by Courtney’s wife, was created and, after a very short time, it began to play its own music. The band grew in size and strength – gaining positive reactions from both audience and media – and the likes of Steve Williamson, Mamadi Kamara, Claude Deppa, Cheryl Alleyne and others contributed to its vibrancy. The Jazz Warriors’ main aim was to unite different generations of musicians, and Courtney always intended up and coming players to have a place in the band; when interference from some members meant this was questioned, the band broke up under somewhat acrimonious circumstances with only one album, Out of Many One People (released in 1987 on Island Records), under its belt.

www.courtneypine.co.uk

press enquiries to: Helen Maleed

tel/fax: 020 7732 4624 mobile: 07986 235 855

email: helen@greendesk.demon.co.uk

2.29.08 Leap Year Gig @ Sugar Bar, NYC

‘Till leap year give you one day more…

Feb 29th @ the Sugar Bar.
On this very special extra day of the year, I’ll be doing a stripped-down set at the legendary Sugar Bar. Why legendary, you ask? It’s owned by Ashford and Simpson! Can’t top that, eh?

Also, apparently there is more than one Sugar Bar in the NYC, so just a side note – it’s the one on the Upper West Side.

I’ll be singing solo, so if the spirit moves you, please swing on by. It’s my first show of 2008, so it would be great to see you in the crowd!

love & laughter,
Heather P

WHEN: Friday, February 29th 2008
WHERE: Sugar Bar, NYC
254 West 72nd Street (btwn Broadway & West End)
TIME: Show Starts at 7:30pm, we hit the stage at 8:30pm!
COVER: $10

Tashas World @ The Cobden London

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Mia Zuniga – Stories such as these

Review – Mia possesses a voice of the utmost clarity and she and her writing and production team know exactly what fits and what is needed, and the album exudes a professionalism and a comfort.

The writing is consistly strong and the execution is exemplarary. So if acoustic soul is where your at then this is for you, though its also cool when it gets down and funky on say Older Days.

From the opener 6 AM you can see that the musicianship and production is tight and the songs ease and flow through a gamut of emotions.

A standout track is the bluesy Between the Lines, mellow, sultry and moody. Rise featuring Tyson runs it close.

Consistently strong, not a bad track and an album that you can simply run from front to back and relax in teh journey it takes you on.

Links: – www.myspace.com/miazuniga
www.miazuniga.com

Click Album cover to purchase and to hear samples

Info : – Slick, but above all, soulful R&B: polish without pretense, barefoot and pretty, like the girl in the cover photo. Love Music, the name of the Pittsburg native’s record label, is a perfect fit, for Stories Such as These is a total pleasure.
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“I’ve been singing since I was three, but I’ve loved music since before I can even remember.” -Mia Zuniga…At three years old, acoustic-soul songstress Mia Zuniga had already been singing along to tunes on the radio while sitting in the back of her mother’s car. By the time she reached the age of nine, she had already begun writing her own songs. A classically trained vocalist, a then seventeen year old Zuniga began training with highly touted voice instructors Silvester Henderson (UC Berkeley) and Pamela Brooks. Despite such an early musical background, it was not until 2002 that the East Bay Area native picked up a guitar, a gift from her uncle, and within three weeks, she became the rhythm guitarist for her christian college group. In 2004 while attending Los Medanos College, she met and began working closely with local songwriter/producers David Tam and Adam Frakes. “We were working on various other projects and asked Mia to come in and help us with backing vocals on a track. Moments into the session, we discovered that Mia was much more than just a session vocalist,” says Tam. The chemistry they shared sparked the motivation to begin recording Zuniga’s forthcoming solo album debut, STORIES SUCH AS THESE. It is an honest self portrait that reflects Mia Zuniga’s thoughts on family, her experiences with love, and her faith in God by blending various musical styles that include Soul, R&B, Rock and Gospel, giving the collection of songs a sound of its own.

Sonya E Henderson – Dimensions of Love

Review:-

Kicks off with an appealing sultry sexy slow jam, The Juice, which sets a mood a little reminiscent of Adina Howard. The mood and vibe continues on Candy which is nice and easy but I feel it needs to let rip at some point and it doesn’t, pleasant enough though.

I Can’t Deny It is another mood play with catchy hook and more percussive backbeat. Delicious Kind gets funkier, its not at all hip hop but it reminds me of old skool hip hop for some reason, the harder backbeat, moody trumpet kicking in and persistent hook, nice track.

To this point its pretty good, quite faultless but somehow lacking power. I Like It therefore is welcome, whilst downbeat and acoustic, it actually comes across stronger because of a more powerful vocal. And Good Thang adds further variety.

But the killer cut for me is A Special Love, funky opening, midtempo lilting groove, a hook to die for and a track I would have thought the UK would like. No One is another of my favourite tracks, funky yet predominantly acoustic, touches of trumpet, and an old skool feel. Nothin’ More is much heavier especially on the guitar front.

Finishes with a couple of remixes A Special Love (Trance Mix) and Delicious Kind (Funkalicious Mix)

Yes I like this album, pretty solid throughout, several first class tracks and pretty much above average all the way through.

Links: – www.myspace.com/sonyaehenderson

To purchase, hear clips etc click album cover

Info:- Sonya E. Henderson, a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, made her mark early in her teens as a dominant force in women’s basketball. After a successful four years at North Forsyth High School, she went on to Division One, Wake Forest University, where she earned her place as one of the top players in the Division. Sonya E. earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications and Theater Arts in 2002. Sonya E. is founder and President of Ladies Wit Game Corporation founded in 2002. After college, Sonya E. traveled to Europe to play basketball as well as pursuing a career in music. Her first single, “The Atmosphere That Surrounds Me,” was an international hit record that reached the Top Ten in Germany. The European experience served as a base for Sonya E. to develop her musical influences. In 1998 Sonya E. arrived back in the USA to begin her latest music project. This consisted of a rap tune entitled “Ladies With Game.” This song featured Sonya E.’s vast knowledge of basketball put to some of the slickest music productions of today. Producer Roderick Dephat Carter was the creator of the music tracks behind this initial endeavor. Rod’s multi talents are very evident in this project as he uses his experiences as musician (alto sax, keyboards), technician and producer to provide a solid commercial musical format for Sonya E.’s lyrics. Sonya E. has completed a promotional video entitled “Ladies With Game (original and Action Versions),” and four commercials/jingles promoting women’s basketball. Pump Audio of Red Hook, New York is currently using different versions of Sonya E.’s Ladies With Game (Lady Ballers) on MTV and VH1 shows. A major local radio station is also playing Ladies With Game music. Ultimately Sonya E. combined her lyrics and the talents of Angela Pittman, a fellow rapper, who performs her unique lyrical flow on the track. West Coast producer/guitarist Charles Michael Bryant (Moska Sound) also contributes his “Cali” mix to the project. After completing the basketball song, Sonya E. and Charles Michael Bryant combined to write, produce, and record a full-length CD to reestablish Sonya E. as an artist with a new voice that fits into today’s neo-soul format. The finished album has fourteen songs which showcase Sonya E.’s sultry voice with the jazz/R&B styling of Charles Michael Bryant and Roderick Dephat Carter. The CD firmly establishes Sonya E. as a fresh new artist with her own unique and soulful style. Sonya E. combines her talent with the sensual and sassy voice of Shannon Williams, featured artist; Antoinette Bartlett, background harmony coach and vocalist; and Yolande’ Harrison, Sidney Preston, Marvell Redd, Erika Thompson, background vocalists. Roderick Dephat Carter contributed his talents to the production of this project.

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Peter Hadar & Amanda Diva Live @ SOB’s Wednesday March 12th

Peter Hadar & Amanda Diva Live @ SOB’s Wednesday March 12th
Peter Hadar Memories Of The Heart Downloads Available @ iTunes CD Baby Recent Reviews Memories Of The Heart raises the bar for soul music and does so without much effort at all. The CD was released a while back, but the music is fresh as ever. In short, Peter Hadar is that dude! Cop the album and let your friends know what they’re missing. Elliott Williams – ProjectVIBE Internet Radio RETAIL REPORT: EAR WAX RECORDS January 24, 2008 (2:48 pm) Top 5 records pushing some weight right now: Honorable Mentions: Peter Hadar – Memories of the Heart _________________ Coming Soon… Fresh Attire EP- Available Spring ‘08	Greetings! Join Us for An Evening of R&B/Soul! Peter Hadar

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Save The Date – Organix Soul Ya’ll

January’s installment of Organix Soul was filled with electricity and excitement. The night kicked off with Mobile Alabama poet Jahbu taking center stage going right into a politically charged piece that kept the crowd on edge. He then went into three more powerful pieces and exiting to a riveting standing ovation by the standing room only audience.

January’s installment of Organix Soul was filled with electricity and excitement. The night kicked off with Mobile Alabama poet Jahbu taking center stage going right into a politically charged piece that kept the crowd on edge. He then went into three more powerful pieces and exiting to a riveting standing ovation by the standing room only audience.

Next came Nu Direxions and they took the audience on a smooth jazz ride that they will not forget anytime soon with a medley of tunes that kept everyone grooving and dancing in their chairs.

Then came Huggy Bear da Poet who ripped through a number of poems that kept everyone on edge from poem to poem. Flexing from Relationships to Politics, he amazingly converted everyone who
previously believed they didn’t like poetry to avowed poetry lovers.

Then along came Maeve Hughes who brought her own style of soulfunk vibes to the Organix session. She was so into the groove she danced barefoot on the stage.

Followed by the evenings feature performer: Ms. Brown Rice who sang a number of original tunes as well as popular cover tunes by Jill Scott, Erika Badu, and Lauren Hill… The audience hung on every word uttered, amazed by the soulfulness of her voice and the sincerity of her soul. She rocked the house. And the over 200 folks in the house loved every minute of her performance

So What’s Next or should I say Who is next and how do we top or even match the talent of December and January’s lineup? Our response is: Gordon James, April Hill, the soulful duo of Kim Stone-Keaton and Marcus Pitts, and newcomer Amore But lets begin with April Hill.

“If you are not already familiar with April Hill, then it is with the greatest of pleasure that I acquaint you with her here and now. It has to be pointed out that there has been a lot of positive noise made on this side of the pond for this Lady and I can understand why. It is refreshing to see any new artist that carries the real soul torch, let alone one who has such talents and is, let’s be honest, who is extremely beautiful to boot “….. Barry Towler – Soul Express

Howard University grad April Hill left her Atlanta home bound for New York and a job on Wall Street. But her first love, music, kept calling and we’re glad she listened. She landed singing gigs and was ultimately heard by Marlon Saunders, who worked with her on her upcoming debut album, Love 360.

April has been making a big buzz around New York and now she’s ready to take on the world with her jazzy soul sound and attractive voice. So we’re extremely proud that April is gracing us during the month of February with an exclusive advance track from Love 360, the great leadoff track “The Search.” One listen and you’ll know that a great new singer has arrived.

Tickets for this event are $15 at the door, $10 in advance and can be purchased online at www.organixsoul.com. For more information or for local ticket outlets contact Organix Promotions at 413.233.4595.

Visit our sponsor SPRINGFIELD HOLIDAY INN AT www.hispringfield.com

Tickets are Moving Quickly – Purchase Your Tix Online at www.organixsoul.com

Alpha’s 1st Friday: February 7, 2008 in the Penthouse @ the Holiday Inn Springfield

COMING IN MARCH: Alpha’s 3 in 1 Event click here http://www.organixsoul.com/alphas.htm

Harmony in Life Records – New Releases

Harmony In Life (HNL) Records

Harmony in Life is a well established outlet for Indepenedent Soul Music based in Atlanta under the guidance of Ron Smith. The live performances at SugarHill are legendary.

Having had the opportunity to meet and talk with Ron about his accomplishments and his visions it is great that he has extended his ‘product’ into the label.

The first two releases are:-

Dain Harris’ debut single, “Open Book”

Dain Harris’ debut single, “Open Book” on a DJ Kemit-produced song

DAIN HARRIS is a young R&B singer/songwriter with an old soul. Born & raised in Atlanta, GA, this seasoned 21 year-old performer has shared the stage with India Arie, Keite Young, Chrisette Michelle, Eric Roberson and Anthony David, just to name a few. He now exhibits his vocal and songwriting skills in his EP, FOR THE MOMENT. (Release Date: February 19

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Brandon A. Thomas’ debut single, “Measure Up” feat. Deonna Martin (HNL Records)

Brandon A. Thomas’ debut single, “Measure Up”. This song which features vocals by Deonna Martin.

From his corn rows to his cowboy boots, BRANDON THOMAS is a Georgia original.

This Atlanta-born guitarist first learned to play while sitting by a creek in the north Georgia mountains. Today, he not only lends his talents to soul, rock and jazz artists throughout the nation but he has created his own unique sound. That sound is on display on his EP, A SOUL ACOUSTIC.

Alison Crockett Fabulous February

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Sol Image Catolog Click to Purchase Bare On Becoming A Woman… That’s Where You Go Radio Airplay CD101.9 FM NYC 88.9FM Balt, MD 88.9 Raleigh, NC Solarradio, UK Im4radio.com 4Dasoul.com afternoondelight @colourfulradio.com if you know any others where my music is being played, let me know! Key of Gee E-Zine Review Here’s a review form the Urban Organic Festival… …Crockett was in Detroit for the Urban Organic Weekend. When I interviewed her… I thought OK – she is a nice quiet, laid-back… But, wow when Alison walked on stage to sing – girl friend morphed into this energetic Diva… Everyone that came after her, had step up their vocal game – cause she brought it. To read more click here Where to purchase and Download iTunes iTunes U.S. iTunes Australia/N.Z. iTunes Canada iTunes UK/European Union iTunes Japan Rhapsody Napster eMusic Sony Connect GroupieTunes Amazon MP3 Kemp Mill Records, Wash, DC (new!) Dr Wax Chicago, Ill Soulbrother Records London, UK DustyGroove.com Artistdirect.com

Greetings! I had a really busy time last month. I was running from one end of the counrty to another it seemed. But, it was all good. As I said before, the IAJE conference in Toronto was really great. I presented a clinic on vocal technique and it was PACKED! Look for more clinics and workshops on vocals and technique in the near future. I missed you in Raleigh one week to see you again the very next. FYI, it SNOWED in Atlanta, forcing me to cancel my dates there. But i was back with my old friend King Britt doing the Sylk 130 show. I had a really good time. Just so y’all know, that girl Jaguar Wright can sing! It was a blast hanging out with all my friends from Philly. Cross your fingers, it shouldn’t be the last. This month, I’m still performing, but I’m taking a well needed break. I’m only doing one performance, right next to NYC, in Newark. See the details on the flier. Remember, if you bring in a copy of the filer to the venue, you get half off the cover charge. To finish up, I’m really working on a new me this year. Last year had some great highs and low lows. But I know I am blessed. I actually do listen to my own words on my songs because “Everything is Beautiful” really sums it up for me and I just need to actually listen to what the universe wants me to do…. Know that I really appreciate all the good wishes, support, and love that you all have given me. Let’s make this year phenomenal! Alison Click Here to purchase the record and find out what you think. Then email me back with your comments….I’d luv to hear from you! Future Dates: Thursday, Feb 28 – St. Nick’s Pub – Harlem, NYC – TBA March 28 – Newport News, VA – more info coming soon Look out for more details coming soon. If you want alison to perform in your area contact teddy@thecrockettgallery.com or info@alisoncrockett.com.

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Rhythm And Soul Radio Playlists

Here are the playlists from the last two editions of Rhythm And Soul Radio: January 29, 2008 Get Down – LAW Chicago Falcon – Budos Band feat. Wale I Wanna Be Free – April Hill Manifest Destiny – Nick Rolfe Interview with Nick Rolfe Aint No Sunshine – Nick Rolfe Interview concl. Hope He’ll Be Happier – April Hill Delilah – Heavy D Let Her Dance – Stephen Marley feat. Maya Azucena Love – Carlton J. Smith Right on Time – Paola Jean Less Than An Hour – Nas feat. Cee Lo Dangerous (Remix) – Mahasin Hate 2 Love U – Amerie This is Personal – Isis Caught Up – Duo Live feat. Talib Kweli Go All Out – Buckshot feat. 9th Wonder I Spit 4 You – SB Life & Music – Rogier Is This Something? – Boo Boo Cousins Dream Flight – Angela Johnson feat. Rahsaan Patterson Be Faithful – Lemar Closing Remarks – Porsche Smith February 5, 2008 Get Into It – Jeff Redd Let Your Body Go – Jimmy Sommers feat. Rahsaan Patterson More Than A Love Song – Pryzlezz feat. Dwele I Can’t Get Enough – GC and Soul Mafia Interview with GC and Soul Mafia Fly Away – GC and Soul Mafia Interview Concl. Let It Go – GC and Soul Mafia I Cannot Save You – Erika Rose How Far – Brig Feltus Off Key (Love Letter) – Koffee Get Down – LAW Interview with Dinna of Sybarite Productions & Hard Hittin Harry Can’t You See – Lemar Love – Carlton J. Smith Interview with Dinna of Sybarite Productions and Hard Hittin Harry Concl. Rap Superstar – ANT Veteran – GrandDaddy I.U. Been In Love – Eric Roberson feat. Phonte It’s About Time – Rachel Bell Closing Remarks – Porsche Smith Additional playlists from previous weeks can be found on the Rhythm & Soul Radio MySpace site: www.myspace.com/rhythmandsoulradio If you’re an artist or know of an artist who wants their music considered to be played on Rhythm & Soul Radio, music can be sent via mp3 to Marko@Injoyenterprises.com or mailed to: Rhythm & Soul Radio c/o InJoy Enterprises 244 Fifth Avenue, ste. 2489 New York, NY 10001

Support Independent Music

We always want to call your attention to great performances or special events in the world of independent music. Feb. 8 – Chris Rob at BAM Cafe – This former keyboardist for John Legend has worked with Lauryn Hill, DJ Spinna, the legendary Leon Ware and many others and brings his solo show to BAM Cafe in Brooklyn for a FREE performance at 8pm. Feb. 8 – Erika Rose & GC & Soul Mafia at The Knitting Factory - We can attest to the skills of these two artists as both have appeared on Rhythm & Soul Radio over the last couple of months. This will be a special Friday night of live performances from independent artists. Others performing during the night include Jax, Sarah White and S.O.U.L. Purpose. Tix are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Get advance tix from www.knittingfactory.com. Feb. 9 – Nadir backed by Rhythm Republik at BAM Cafe – Hailing from Detroit, MI, this singer songwriter comes to Brooklyn’s BAM Cafe to rock the house in a FREE performance that begins at 8pm. Feb. 9 – Brown Baby Girl & Anthony Dixon at Solomon’s Porch in Brooklyn – Two is almost always better than one and this night promises to be proof positive of that!!!! A night of sexy sultry soul!!!!! Admission is $10, showtime is 8pm.