Jennifer Hudson Releases “I Remember Me” today (3/22/11)! Good Afternoon Folks and whats happening? Pull out our stash of cash or credit cards and pick up the new release from Soul Swooner Jennifer Hudson – “I Remember Me” – officially released today at all of your fine online and music …
Easy Evans
During a time when enthusiasts are longing for good music, along comes a fresh new face with a familiar sound proving that soul music still lives. Easy Evans who was born in Peoria, Illinois but planted his roots in Washington DC over 6 years ago has absolutely no problem taking on the task of soul music’s newest savoir.
Easy Evans has undoubtedly inherited the soul, and prowess of his musical influences ranging from James Ingram to Al Green. “I was 4 years old listening to Al Green’s music singing along to “Love and Happiness.” Evans’ story starts many years ago just like many soul singers that preceded him, in the church. “My grandmother used to sing gospel music around town with her band. I played the tambourine.” Evans’ musical gifts do not start and end with just his melodic soothing vocal ability, but his talent at playing the drums as well as the piano by ear makes him a soulful threat. “My range, the instrumentation in my music and [the fact that] I write my own songs makes me different from anyone out right now.” To continue, please click “MORE”!
Chicago Entertainment Retail Trendsetter Dedry Jones Welcomes Gospel Superstar Kirk Franklin To “The Experience” on March 23rd – Franklin to Premier His Latest CD, ‘Hello Fear’ With A Coveted
“Second Visit” To “The Experience” at Harold Washington Cultural Center
The March 23rd Experience will feature an intimate live Interview,
mini-concert and CD signing
(Chicago, IL – March 14, 2011) Chicago Retailer Dedry Jones Welcomes Gospel Superstar Kirk Franklin on His Second Visit to “The Experience” on March 23rd. In mid-March of 2011, seven-time Grammy-winning Contemporary Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin will be promoting his twelfth and latest CD masterwork, Hello Fear – featuring the chart-topping singles “I Smile” and “I Am” – by embarking upon a revolutionary family-friendly “Gospel/Comedy” tour in a pairing with comedian/radio host Steve Harvey. On Wednesday, March 23 – the very day after this album is released – Franklin is flying into Chicago for a SRO one-on-one with Dedry Jones for one of the retailer’s intimate and industry-renowned interview/performance sessions, affectionately known as “The Experience.” That Jones is able to host Franklin in the crucial first week of not only his CD’s release but a nationwide concert tour speaks volumes to the weight that Jones’ events wield on both record sales as well as satisfying the ardent curiosities of the mid-west music lovers he serves. The icing on the cake: this will mark Kirk Franklin’s SECOND sit-down with Dedry Jones and “The Experience.” To continue, please click “MORE”!
March 21, 2011 (New York, NY) – Gail Holmes is a new artist on Habakkuk Music whose debut CD, I RECEIVE YOUR LOVE, is a truly breath of fresh air. Combining breathtaking praise ballads, bouncy pop tracks and intimate worship songs, Holmes introduces herself and her music ministry in great fashion. Bringing together hopeful lyrics and an exuberant vibe, Holmes presents 10 songs of love, praise, commitment, purpose and encouragement.
A singer and songwriter, Gail Holmes’ lyrics offer pure sincerity and a power that connects her to her audience. Rarely in an industry that covets youth, does someone start recording after 30, but Holmes realized that this is not only her time but also it’s her turn. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Saxophonist Plunky Releases R&B CD Album With A Mix Tape Flow
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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 17, 2011 —
J. Plunky Branch’s new release, Plunky On Fire, is a funk jazz concept
album that burns across a wide swath of the urban contemporary music
landscape. Plunky On Fire takes us on a musical journey through
down-tempo funk jazz; house-tempo dance; R&B love songs; spoken
word; smooth mellow jazz; novelty funk; world soul message music; live
gig clips and thought leader lecturing, all on one chockfull compact
disc.
Saxophonist J. Plunky Branch and his group
Plunky & Oneness create musical theater that combines the quirkiness
of George Clinton and the musicality of George Duke with the vocal
poetics of Jill Scott and Gil Scott Heron. Plunky’s words and melodies
are crafted over hip-hop influenced instrumental tracks produced by his
son, Jamiah “Fire” Branch, hence the double entendre CD title. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)–
The anticipated, soon to be released CD, called Embrace the Earth was
borne from a virtual music connection between an American songwriter,
Kelly Myers and African pop singer, Jose Hendrix, less than one year
ago.
Jose’s progressive musical abilities allow the creation of
songs with Latin guitars and African Rumba for a blended mix of cool
grooves and rhythmic vocals highlighted on the North American debut CD,
Embrace the Earth. The work is a culmination of creativity and a
determination to craft a musical relationship from across the world,
virtually. “Jose and I decided to make a human connection and we were
both dedicated to the best outcome for the music. We’ve worked very hard
for this. Using the Internet, we both got to do what we loved: make
music. Nothing contrived,” Kelly Myers said. “The widespread interest
and acceptance of our work has really surprised me.” To continue, please click “MORE”!
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singing “Ain’t That Good News”: A Sam Cooke biopic has taken a
significant step toward becoming a reality. The screenwriters behind the
all-Beatles musical “Across the Universe” have finished their
adaptation of Peter Guralnick’s definitive biography of Sam Cooke for
ABKCO, which owns Cooke’s publishing and the bulk of his master
recordings. ABKCO CEO Jody Klein is now looking for a director.
We
are very excited to bring you the new single by internationally
renowned, ARIA and J Award nominated producer Katalyst! The Sydney based
producer is back with a brand new single ‘Day Into Night’ featuring
Stephanie McKay.
Katalyst is the Sydney based producer Ashley
Anderson of international acclaim. All of his solo releases have been
nominated for ARIA Awards in Australia and there’s a strong fan base
established for his work worldwide. He also runs the Invada label in
Australia with Portishead’s Geoff Barrow.
Taken from his soon
to be released fourth full length album, ‘Day Into Night’ features one
of Katalyst’s favourite soul singers and long time collaborator
Stephanie McKay (USA). To continue, please click “MORE”!
Bootsy Collins Reveals Limited Edition, Holographic 3D Album Art For ‘Tha Funk Capital Of The World’ (4/26, Mascot Records) ‘Tha Funk Capital Of The World’ Now Available For Pre-Order: http://amzn.to/glwC6r First Single “Don’t Take My Funk,” Feat. Catfish Collins And Bobby Womack, Now Available On All Digital Retailers While supplies …