It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!

Award-winning children's artist Lucy Kalantari returns to ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, October 31st at 10:30am to celebrate her favorite holiday with her littlest fans and families - It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!

Come in costume to sing and dance with Lucy Kalantari and her bewitching band. Be among the first to hear new songs from her next release, including "It's Halloween!" along with tunes from her award-winning album, Pockets Full of Joy. Families can enjoy Halloween-themed beverages, dive into cauldrons of Goodie Girl Cookies and design magical masks.

"From the Gilded Age cover art to the authentic Roaring Twenties musical vibe, Kalantari swiftly transported me to a radically different time and place, a sepia-toned dream filled with elegant pearl necklaces, lace dresses and carefree dancing … all while I stood in my office, in sweatpants and bedhead, in the 21st century - an outstanding feat thanks to an astounding album." -Jeff Bogle, NYC Dad's Group

Pockets Full of Joy earned a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award and was listed The Best Kids Music of 2014 by Cooper & Kid. Pockets is a collection of ukulele ditties with a 1920s flair about being a mom, love and babies.

For tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2330184

It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!
Saturday, October 31st, 2015 • 10:30am - 12:30pm
ShapeShifter Lab
18 Whitwell Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215
$10 Advance
$15 Door
Free for children under 2

Lucy Kalantari - www.LucyKalantari.com

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It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!

Award-winning children's artist Lucy Kalantari returns to ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, October 31st at 10:30am to celebrate her favorite holiday with her littlest fans and families - It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!

Come in costume to sing and dance with Lucy Kalantari and her bewitching band. Be among the first to hear new songs from her next release, including "It's Halloween!" along with tunes from her award-winning album, Pockets Full of Joy. Families can enjoy Halloween-themed beverages, dive into cauldrons of Goodie Girl Cookies and design magical masks.

"From the Gilded Age cover art to the authentic Roaring Twenties musical vibe, Kalantari swiftly transported me to a radically different time and place, a sepia-toned dream filled with elegant pearl necklaces, lace dresses and carefree dancing … all while I stood in my office, in sweatpants and bedhead, in the 21st century - an outstanding feat thanks to an astounding album." -Jeff Bogle, NYC Dad's Group

Pockets Full of Joy earned a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award and was listed The Best Kids Music of 2014 by Cooper & Kid. Pockets is a collection of ukulele ditties with a 1920s flair about being a mom, love and babies.

For tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2330184

It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!
Saturday, October 31st, 2015 • 10:30am - 12:30pm
ShapeShifter Lab
18 Whitwell Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215
$10 Advance
$15 Door
(Free for children under 2)

http://www.LucyKalantari.com
http://www.LucyKalantari.com/music

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D'Chrome Foster Announces Official Video For "JANUARY", Launches #LoveMyBounce Campaign

D'Chrome Foster is an artist who recognizes and respects a woman's power and her creative freedom to express herself without bounds. This week, he has released the official video for his single JANUARY and launched #LoveMyBounce, a campaign to empower women everywhere: www.LoveMyBounce.com



Following up his success with his videos for CYANIDE and MANHOOD, D'Chrome Foster continues to be a force for positive energy, delivering a song and video that aims to spark debate and inspire new thought. Directed by Mark Cirnigliaro, the JANUARY music video is about doing what you want with your body and features women from all walks of life who truly show what it means to be free.



"I wanted to juxtapose something sensual with something specific and conscious," says D'Chrome Foster. "The #LoveMyBounce movement is about standing up against male gaze. Doing what feels right to you as an individual is the first step towards empowerment, morality and self-respect."



Furthering the message, D'Chrome Foster is introducing the #LoveMyBounce contest on www.LoveMyBounce.com, asking listeners to show the world their bounce for a chance to win a trip to his album release party in New York City this spring. To enter the contest, fans should submit a video or post of themselves loving their bounce to D'Chrome Foster's track JANUARY, share it on Twitter, Instagram or Vine tagged with @dchromefoster and hashtag #LoveMyBounce and #JANUARY.



Gender inequality pervades all areas of our society, including, and especially, in the area of sexual expression and relationships. D'Chrome Foster and STK MKT Entertainment are dedicated to supporting a woman's control over her own body, without stigmatization or oppression. "I don't have the inclination to make music that relies on stereotypes, tropes; I make music to spark debate and inspire new thought!" says Foster.





ABOUT D'CHROME FOSTER:



D'Chrome Foster Is A Brooklyn-Bred Hip Hop Artist Who Fights To Be A Force For Positive Energy. As the son of Caribbean parents D'Chrome Foster was immersed in music at an early age. Growing up in his Flatbush, Brooklyn home, he was surrounded by the soulful sounds from 8 tracks and LP's from every genre of music. This rich sonic environment lead to him writing his first song at the age of three. Perfecting his craft through his teenage years, he decided to start recording his catalog of songs when he was nineteen.



D'Chrome Foster strives to be a force for positive energy, using his music as his weapon. In August of 2014 D'Chrome released his single, MANHOOD, a track that showcases the struggles between a man and his woman. Following the release of MANHOOD, D'Chrome released CYANIDE in Dec of 2014. Both tracks and their accompanying videos tell varied and compelling stories of today's social issues.



2015 has started out for D'Chrome just as quickly as 2014 ended. He doesn't plan to slow down anytime soon.



http://www.lovemybounce.com/

http://youtu.be/dvyaVOjxzUw

http://dchromefoster.com

http://www.facebook.com/DChromeFoster

http://twitter.com/DChromeFoster



For further information contact Dotted Music Marketing & PR: Cory Wolff - c.wolff@dottedmusic.com


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A Family Valentine With Jon Samson And Lucy Kalantari At ShapeShifter Lab

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Award winning children’s artist and music therapist, Jon Samson, has teamed up with Lucy Kalantari to deliver a rare and enchanting musical performance for families at ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY, February 15th at 11:00 am – Love & Joy: A Family Valentine.

“[Jon Samson] will get little heads bopping without alienating grown-up listeners.”
–Timeout NY Kids

Jon Samson, two-time ISC winner and NAPPA award winning artist, has moved the kindie community with his latest release, A New Kids Album. Featured in Time Magazine's TFK Family Edition, A New Kids Album is a selection of original and familiar stories with an abundantly rich sound and an ingenious delivery that quickly becomes an addictive treat for children and adults alike.

“The best jazz album of the year brings forth the roaring 20′s with no prohibition on juice boxes.” –Jeff Bogle, Cooper & Kid

Lucy Kalantari’s newest release, Pockets Full of Joy has been making some noise. Earning a spot in The Best Kids Music of 2014 by Cooper & Kid, Pockets is a collection of ukulele ditties with a 1920s flair about being a mom, love and babies. Her sound is sophisticated for adults and irresistible to babies. She’ll perform with her full lineup of drums, upright bass and clarinet.

ShapeShifter Lab is a large, open space perfect for listeners of all ages to enjoy the fun sounds of these two dynamic performances while dancing about. Enjoy hot cocoa, valentine’s treats and a chance to win an autographed ukulele!

For tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1128853

Love & Joy: A Family Valentine
Sunday, February 15th
ShapeShifter Lab
18 Whitwell Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215
$10 advanced tickets
$15 at the door
(Free for children under 2)
Doors: 11am
Show Time: 11:30am

Lucy Kalantari - www.LucyKalantari.com
Jon Samson - www.CoCreativeMusic.com

Jazz Trombonist/Arranger Earl McIntyre Releases New CD, Brass Carnival & Tribute! Via Live Premiere Concert

Award winning Jazz Trombonist/ Arranger Earl McIntyre is known for his rich tones, incredible brass arrangements and diverse repertoire making him a “go to” for performances and arrangements ranging from classical to jazz. His new release, Brass Carnival & Tribute!, showcases many of those attributes and more in this groove eclectic set.


Born in Brooklyn N.Y. Earl received his very first musical training from his father, Eldon McIntyre, Sr. (a very gifted amateur musician). His father was passionate about music and saw to it that Earl and his brothers became proficient at playing brass instruments thus starting Earl’s journey into music. While attending the High School of Music & Art, he studied trombone with trombone greats such as John Clark, Jack Jeffers, Alan Raph and Benny Powell. It was during this period that he also developed relationships with composer William S. Fischer and tubaist Howard Johnson. He then when on to study Bass Trombone at Mannes College of Music with Simone Karasick and tuba with Thompson Hanks. As Earl’s thirst for knowledge of music grew, he started studying music arrangement with Slide Hampton and Bob Brookmeyer, as well as, studied privately with the famous brass teacher Carmine Caruso.



Soon after his studies, McIntyre’s musical journey flourished as he began playing with the likes of Gil Evans, the Apollo stage band, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Taj Mahal, Lester Bowie, The Band, Stevie Wonder, McCoy Tyner, Carla Bley, George Russell, Lou Rawls, Jeffrey Osborne, Deniece Williams, the Count Basie Orchestra, the Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones -Mel Lewis Orchestra (with whom he was associated for over 20 years) Slide Hampton, George Gruntz, the Mingus Big Band, Cecil Taylor, David Amram and the list goes on.



While credited for Trombone, Tuba and Arranger on countless award winning albums, Brass Carnival & Tribute!, will be Earl McIntyre’s very first offering of his own. When asked about his influences he responded “They say as an artist you spend your career trying to get back to your roots and I guess that's true in my case. The Tribute! band allows me to honor great musicians and family members in my own way. By dedicating and/or naming compositions after these people I hope to ignite the occasional spark of interest in them. Perhaps it's the influence of another hero/employer as well. Charles Mingus did this often and so did Thelonious Monk. The other ensemble, Brass Carnival does the same sort of thing with musical genres but as a larger ensemble.” says McIntyre.



Brass Carnival has instrumentation similar to a Salvation Army brass band coupled with Latin percussion. The influence of various kinds of vibrant carnival music colorfully painted on a Jazz canvas. Tribute! is a smaller group that pays tribute to Earl’s many influences such as Soca, R&B, Funk and various other grooves.



Brass Carnival & Tribute! will be available via MySpace, CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and more. Join Earl McIntyre on Saturday, March 9th, for his Brass Carnival & Tribute! CD release extravaganza. The festivities will begin at 7:30pm at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 Seventh Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. Admission $10



Who: Earl McIntyre and Tribute!


What: Earl McIntyre’s Brass Carnival & Tribute! CD Release Party


Where: Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music, 58 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217


When: Saturday, March 9, 2013


Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m, Showtime at 8pm.


Admission is $10 . Kids are free. Refreshments will be served.


For more information about the Brass Carnival & Tribute Release Party or for Media RSVP, contact LegendFactory at info@legendfactorylive.com.

Giovannie Pierre-Louise's Inspirational Song "Reaching For The Stars"

The new single and video, "Reaching For The Stars", from Giovannie Pierre-Louise, known professionally as Gio, is a slow tempo number that is beautifully inspirational, encouraging, and reaches its goal of being serene, with soft but lyrically strong vocals connecting well with listeners. Fans of any music genre will be easily able to get into this song, because it has a style that simply defies categorization. In the video, Gio is sitting on a beautiful cloud, singing and reaching for her star. If she keeps producing songs like this, it's definitely not far out of reach.

One's inspiration doesn't always have to come from somewhere else; if you don't look too far you'll see it within. From Gio, "as a child I always imagined that I was in this land of make believe, with this ever lasting beauty and always used this hairbrush as my microphone. I looked up to the ceiling as if it was beautiful stars while I was singing in my own imaginary world." That was what inspired her to do this song and video, the scene just as she imagined, by herself in the snow.
http://www.itsgiovannie.com

New Solo Recording Artist Jey Gibbs Wants To "Touch Yo Body" With Debut Single Release

When Jey Gibbs stepped foot on the stage of the legendary "Showtime at the Apollo," and opened his mouth, he was only 13, but he knew destiny was calling out to him. Singing since the age of four, the young artist was blessed with a gift that made the adults around him take note. So much so that even as a child he assisted his mom when she gave vocal lessons to the choir at his home church.

Today, the 24-year is cementing his talent with his debut independent single and video release of "Touch Yo Body." If "Showtime at the Apollo" was still taking auditions, its doubtful he would be boo'ed from the stage! Gibbs has a voice and style that naturally causes women to sway and swoon. With a dash of hip hop bravado; coupled with smooth R&B fever, Gibb's vocal approach is seasoned with special flavor. He gracefully exudes a lustful timbre, tempered with a vintage charm, that he calls "Da E-ffect." A gifted songwriter as well, with "Touch Yo Body," Gibbs seduces the ear while he cradles the heart with lyrics that unwind any semblance of resistance. Gibb's B-side release, "Shoulda Coulda Woulda," which he also composed, continues the lyrical seduction with an up tempo beat that bangs steady.

"I am happy to be able to finally throw my hat in the ring," reveals Gibbs. "It's taken a lot of hard word and sacrifice to bring my music to the table and I could not have done it alone. I am extremely grateful to the team I have around me. With these two songs, I'm singing to the women and I think with one listen, they will get the message loud and clear. I am an artist who is here for them." A Charleston, SC native, currently residing in Brooklyn, NY, Gibbs is a recent graduate of Long Island University with a bachelors in Media Arts. He hosts his own campus radio show, "Business with Jay."

Both "Touch Yo Body" and "Shoulda Coulda Woulda" were mixed and recorded at Harlem's popular Stadium Red Studios. When not singing and recording, Gibbs supplements his craft by working at La Guardia Airport as a Transportation Security Officer. But by the sound of his first solo offerings, that won't be for long.

Groove with Jey Gibbs at www.JeyGibbs.com and let him "Touch Yo Body" at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/touch-yo-body-single/id560191181. View the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dja84796lfM&feature=plcp.

Email: jazzmynepr@gmail.com

September 12th- Jazz Wednesdays At Brooklyn Terrace Featuring The Renee Manning Quintet

LegendFactory Presents Jazz Wednesdays At Brooklyn Terrace Featuring the Renee Manning Quintet

Sponsored by MusicDish*China and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
7-10pm
21+
$10 Admission w/ 1 drink minimum

Brooklyn Terrace Rooftop Lounge
216 Duffield Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Renee Manning- Vocals
Earl McIntyre- Trombone
Ron Jackson- Guitar
Trifon Dimitrov -Bass
Tommy Campbell- Drums

About Renée Manning www.facebook.com/ReneeManningJazz

Ever tasted the most tender, barbecued ribs you’ve ever had with an incredibly savory sauce? If you haven’t then you’re in for a treat.

Known for her “dirty dog blues”, Manning has played various venues from New York City to Hong Kong. She has been coupled with jazz legends such as the late Dizzy Gillespie, David “Fathead” Newman, Nat Adderley, Lester Bowie and countless others.

Renée’s most recent offering, All Grown Up, showcases her quiet set and has an ambiance of a warm fireplace coupled with a nice glass of wine. Full bio available upon request.

About BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin www.facebook.com/bombaysapphire

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About MusicDish*China http://china.musicdish.com

MusicDish*China connects live entertainment and social media to reach and interact with today's Chinese music fans. Through partnerships with major festivals, such as Midi, JZ Shanghai (largest jazz festival) and Jue Festivals, MusicDish*China engage fans through cutting edge content, social media and live events. In addition to representing a growing network of worldclass talent, MusicDish*China has also promoted concerts and tours for major Chinese such as Shanren and award-winning Mayday.

About Brooklyn Terrace www.brooklynterrace.com

The Brooklyn Terrace Lounge is located on the roof top of the Aloft and Sheraton hotels on Duffield Street between Fulton Street and Metrotech Center and is open year round to the public for your convenience. It is easy to get here from the A, C, and F trains at Jay St Metrotech or use the Q, (N), or (R) and get off at Dekalb Ave. (part-time subway service). 2/3 Hoyt and Schemerhorn.

need more info? info@legendfactoryrecords.com

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International 5 Blazes Through Mediabase Charts And Locks In Distribution

Brooklyn born independent artist International 5 has been blazing through the MediaBase charts as his single "Mean Fitted Game" approaches 175 documented spins.

During a recent interview on The Business report on KRYC Rhythm 105.9 FM the dexterous lyricist shared "My strive for success is powered by my passion for music, I've been doing this for years now".

Although, the many are hearing International 5's music for the first time in some parts of the world; the artist has made headlines with credible publications such as The Source, Yo Raps, WSHH and has even been the #1 contestant in Lil Waynes Making the Next Hit reality TV show.

In addition to the unsigned artist's recent MediaBase surge; International 5 has one more accolade to add to his of accomplishments. GiGi Capone PR has secured music distribution for "Mean Fitted Game" this week in 82 Countries and 1000 outlets worldwide for the quickly emerging artist.

The artist proudly states " I'm heading for the Billboard charts next and you can quote me on that".

For more information or media requests please contact info@gigicaponepr.com

Jazz Wednesdays At Brooklyn Terrace Featuring The Renee Manning Quintet Sponsored By MusicDish*China, Ora Wine And IRockJazz.com, August 8th, 2012

Renee Manning continues her monthly series: Jazz Wednesdays at Brooklyn Terrace on August 8th and performs selections from her most anticipated CD, All Grown Up.

Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Renee Manning is known for her robust voice, rich tones and impeccable time making her truly a musician's vocalist. Her new release, All Grown UP, showcases those attributes in a soothing, quieter set parallel to the powerful big band selections she's known for. Jazz Wednesdays showcases her ability to transition from smooth soothing ballads to fun energetic Blues, all in one set. The audience is treated to a beautiful venue, relaxing ambiance and a night full of neighborly fun.

This month's event is sponsored by MusicDish*China, Ora Wine and iRockJazz.com. Joining Renee Manning will be esteemed musicians Earl McIntyre (Trombone/Musical Director), Ron Jackson (Guitar), Jerome Harris (Bass) and Tommy Campbell (Drums). Event will be held from 7-10pm. Admission is $10 with a 1 drink minimum. Finger food menu will be available.

Jazz Wednesdays at Brooklyn Terrace sponsored by MusicDish*China, Ora Wine and iRockJazz.com

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Brooklyn Terrace, 216 Duffield St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
Personnel: Renee Manning-Vocals, Earl McIntyre- Trombone, Ron Jackson- Guitar, Jerome Harris-Bass, Tommy Campbell-Drums
Time: 7:00- 10:00 p.m
Admission: $10 with 1 drink minimum

About Renee Manning www.facebook.com/ReneeManningJazz
Ever tasted the most tender, barbecued ribs you've ever had with an incredibly savory sauce? If you haven't then you're in for a treat.

Known for her "dirty dog blues", Manning has played various venues from New York City to Hong Kong. She has been coupled with jazz legends such as the late Dizzy Gillespie, David "Fathead" Newman, Nat Adderley, Lester Bowie and countless others.

Renee's most recent offering, All Grown Up, showcases her quiet set and has an ambiance of a warm fireplace coupled with a nice glass of wine. Full bio available upon request.

Email: info@legendfactoryrecords.com

About MusicDish*China http://china.musicdish.com
MusicDish*China connects live entertainment and social media to reach and interact with today's Chinese music fans. Through partnerships with major festivals, such as Midi, JZ Shanghai (largest jazz festival) and Jue Festivals, MusicDish*China engage fans through cutting edge content, social media and live events. In addition to representing a growing network of worldclass talent, MusicDish*China has also promoted concerts and tours for major Chinese such as Shanren and award-winning Mayday.

About iRock Jazz www.irockjazz.com
iRock Jazz is the leading online journal for the burgeoning jazz community. By illuminating the renewal of retro and classic music with that of new emerging genres that influence today's popular music. iRock Jazz pays homage to jazz immortals living and dead who help shape a value system that inspires not only a new genre of artists who play and write, but also promotes their music to ensure that true creativity will be properly documented.

About Ora Wine www.orawine.it
A young Prosecco wine grown in the Hills of Conegliano, located in the historical area of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG. This wine comes in Extra Dry and Brut.

Presto Wine USA llc. is a supplier of superb hand crafted boutique Wines from around the World. They provide outstanding wine distribution to Restaurants, Hotels, Lounges, Wine Bars and Retail Outlets throughout the Garden State

About Brooklyn Terrace www.brooklynterrace.com
The Brooklyn Terrace Lounge is located on the roof top of the Aloft and Sheraton hotels on Duffield Street between Fulton Street and Metrotech Center and is open year round to the public for your convenience. It is easy to get here from the A, C, and F trains at Jay St Metrotech or use the Q, (N), or (R) and get off at Dekalb Ave. (part-time subway service). 2/3 Hoyt and Schemerhorn.

For more information about Renee Manning or for Media RSVP, contact Amanda McIntyre-Chavis at info@legendfactoryrecords.com.

Two Independent Hip Hop Producers From Brooklyn 11223 Utilize Breakthrough Technology That Enables Rappers Across The Globe To Get Instant Beats

Lucky Lukie and Andie Starz of Cash Castle Productions founded in 2010 have adopted a lightning fast digital delivery system to download beats to their customers’ email. The breakthrough technology is fully automated and makes browsing and selecting beats a user-friendly experience. When a client downloads an instrumental, they receive the license and download link instantly. The variety of Hip Hop beats in their online catalog is high-octane fuel for beat seekers. The sound of this producer duo has a grainy analog vibe, as if they recorded on that good ole Ampex Two-inch tape from the classic years of Hip Hop. They set the tone for an authentic and rugged soundscape. Each instrumental has an original sound and gives the client the comfort of knowing that their beats are unique. Lucky Lukie and Andie Starz offer a vast catalog of rap instrumentals. Their primary objective is to create a backbone of support for clients who need original and sample free beats. The duo is devoted to making the best quality beats for all aspiring artist and works hard 24/7 to give every customer their best. They also license their instrumentals globally for television, film and media production companies. Email: contactus@rappinginstrumentals.com Website: http://www.rappinginstrumentals.com Music: http://history.rappinginstrumentals.com

New Kid On The Block Unites Hip-Hop & Rock With A Fresh Twist

Brooklyn, NY, November 17, 2009 - Brooklyn recording sensation LaKid Wise is setting a new standard for the musical genre we call "Hip-Rock", the fusion of rhythmic and poetic rap with hard, edgy and guitar-filled rock. While working on his debut album, LaKid Wise is releasing a promotional giveaway mix album titled "Enter The Movement" available for direct download on www.TheHipRockStar.com as of November 24, 2009.

"Enter The Movement" will feature original works such as "Hustler", "Breaking Down" and various renditions and tributes to classics such as the late Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" and the Beatles' "Yesterday". America's listeners have been waiting for something different to hit the airwaves. Although Hip-Rock had its years of rise with acts such as Limp Bizkit and Rage Against The Machine it has never stayed consistent with today's top charts. It is a substantial challenge to revive this genre and keep it stable but this mixtape stands as a great starting point.

"Bringing two of the most influential genres together is not going to be easy but with the support of the people, anything is possible," says LaKid Wise. "Music is universal. My work is about more than creating a unified sound. It is about sending a message."

LaKid Wise has been composing music since age eleven. Still rocking at twenty-one, he has drawn creative inspiration from the great artists we know in modern entertainment. From immigrating to New York City as a young child, interning at Roc-a-fella Records as a high-school student and releasing two independent albums in his teenage years, LaKid Wise is stepping outside of the box to redefine commercial music.

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If you would like more information or to schedule an interview with LaKid Wise, please feel free to contact me directly at 347-782-5590 or email at Khaled.Ouaaz@Gmail.com

Rufus Cappadocia And Special Guests To Perform At The Jalopy On October 31st

Url: http://www.jalopy.biz/
Sound: http://www.rufusmusic.com/rufus/music.html

Celloist extraordinaire Rufus Cappadocia will perform at the Jalopy on Saturday, October 31st at 8:30 p.m. along with special guests Gaida Hinawi (Voice Syria) & Yacouba Denke Denke (Fulani Flute & Vocals Niger). There is a $15 cover charge for the show.

Rufus Cappadocia and guests Gaida Hinawi & Yacouba Denke Denke @ Jalopy
315 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 395-3214
http://www.jalopy.biz/

Rufus Cappadocia is one of the leading voices on the cello today. From the modalities of Middle Eastern, West African and pan-European folk forms to blues, rock and jazz along the way, adding elements American roots, Mediterranean textures, and Caribbean percussion for good measure, Cappadocia's effortless and natural embrace of all music is awe-inspiring. Rufus will be playing his new 5 string cello and quartertone baritone guitar.

http://www.rufusmusic.com/
http://bethanyandrufus.musicdish.net

To request mp3 tracks for review as well as interview requests, contact:
Eric de Fontenay
MusicDish
bethanyrufus@musicdish.net
+1 718 278 0662

Bethany And Rufus Roots Quartet To Perform At Barbes October 30th

Url: http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/calendar.html

New World/Folk/Roots group The Bethany and Rufus Roots Quartet will be performing at Barbes in Brooklyn, New York on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. The Roots Quartet includes the duo Bethany and Rufus (Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia), along with Fulani flutist Yacouba "Denke Denke" and Afro Haitian drummer 'Bonga' Jean-Baptiste. The foursome will be performing tracks from their live 12 track CD "Live A Fip" released in Europe on October 22nd as a co- production with Radio France and Daqui Records.

Bethany And Rufus Roots Quartet @ Barbes
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
376 9th Street (corner of 6th Avenue)
Park Slope, Brooklyn
(347) 422-0248
http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/

One reviewer describes "Live A Fip," as "like nothing you've ever heard before. Styles from everywhere and anywhere come together seamlessly. One hears distinctly Afro-Cuban rhythms pop under driving bass lines, folksy lyrics and screaming flute. "Death Don't Have No Mercy" is particularly characteristic of this mixing and meshing. The cello is inescapably funky, the bongos complexify the rhythms, the flute line seethes with fiery reverberance, and Bethany's vocals lament the world in a way that only American folk music can."

Bethany as the daughter of legendary 60's Folk singer Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary) draws from the many songs that her father collected as part of the seminal folk movement of the 60s. Yacouba has dug deeply into the folkloric Hausa, Djerma, Peul and Songhai traditions of Niger and Bonga is the descendant of a very rich lineage of Vodou ceremonial drumming and song. Bonga has also traveled extensively through Haiti collecting and learning the different manifestations of Haitian song and folklore. Rufus has taken the cello into previously unknown realms and is noted for his collaborations in African, Arabic, and American music forms and also has a solo CD Songs for Cello on the Daqui label. Individually all of the members of the group have been instrumental in expanding the role of traditional forms in their respective musics. It is with this background that they have come together to create a sound that although based around the song forms of American traditional music reaches back to a common root that has inspired everyone involved.

http://bethanyandrufus.musicdish.net
http://www.bethanyandrufus.com/
http://www.myspace.com/bethanyandrufus
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=152608

To request mp3 tracks for review as well as interview requests, contact:
Eric de Fontenay
MusicDish
bethanyrufus@musicdish.net
+1 718 278 0662

Brooklyn Audio Rentals Launches And Offers It's Own Economic Stimulus Plan!

New pro-audio rental company - Brooklyn Audio Rentals - has launched in Brooklyn, New York and services the amazing array of musical talent found in the boroughs outside of New York City itself.

Headed by International touring guitarist and recording engineer Valerie Gentile - Brooklyn Audio Rentals has already started to have an impact on bands and solo musicians with the phone ringing constantly with queries from real rock stars to aspiring ones!

Valerie Gentile comments:

"Brooklyn Audio Rentals is an audio equipment rental company that offers solutions for musicians at any level, be it full recording rigs for studio or live situations, supplemental gear for commercial studios, home studios or live sound reinforcement."

"Brooklyn Audio Rentals rents what Brooklyn needs at affordable weekly rates. For what you get at a rental house in the city for a day, I rent for a week... because great records can't happen in 24 hours."

"In economic times like these, great music is being made and if people want to record it they should be able to do so; and it should be made affordable"

"Brooklyn Audio Rentals helps make dreams come true by putting equipment into the creative hands of people that want to heard."

For more on Brooklyn Audio please contact Valerie Gentile at: Valerie@Brooklynaudiorentals.com

Please also visit: www.brooklynaudiorentals.com

Media contact: Kevin Fetterplace at Mojo Working Kevin@Mojoworking.com

Solo Cello with Rufus Cappadocia TONIGHT!

Solo Cello with Rufus Cappadocia
Tuesday, May 19 - 7pm
@ BARBES
http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com
376 9th St. (corner of 6th Ave.)
Park Slope, Brooklyn
347-422-0248

Watch Rufus Cappadocia's music video for his piece "Transformation" with dance Sheila Anozier

Rufus Cappadocia - Transformation
Uploaded by MusicDishTV.

Rufus is one of the leading voices of cello today. His technique and musicianship inspire awe and critics have characterized his playing as "powerful and exploring territory that is positively otherworldly." Rufus plays a self-designed five-string electric cello that extends the bass range of the cello and through amplification expands its tonal possibilities. He has collaborated with musicians from the Balkans, Ireland, West Africa, Greece and the Caribbean. He has backed the great singers Aretha Franklin and Kasse Mady. He was at the core of the rhythm section of Urban Tap, a dance company he toured with extensively. Rufus can be heard on cd with Songs for Cello (solo cello) , Bethany & Rufus, The Paradox Trio, among others.

http://www.myspace.com/rufuscello
http://bethanyandrufus.musicdish.net

Mitch Friedman Teams w/ XTC On New Quirk-Pop-tacular CD 'Game Show Teeth'

Brooklyn's Mitch Friedman has just released his fourth album of idiosyncratic, funny, original quirky pop - GAME SHOW TEETH.

Featuring Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory of the legendary British new wave pop band XTC, Friedman has created a playful, mature and varied album of 13 eccentrically catchy songs, full of wit and impressive wordplay. GAME SHOW TEETH is his most commercial and accessible effort to date, and shows an artist who has come to fully master his trade. Produced, performed and engineered almost entirely by Friedman, it is as accomplished and technically adept as it is musically vibrant.

Even Ray Davies, song-writing legend and lead singer of The Kinks, has become a fan of Friedman's unique skills as a wordsmith. Having attended a Davies song-writing course in England, Friedman took the advice of the sixties legend that every song must have a clear structure and composed "This Is a Song" - an amusing tribute to the simple formula that can be found in so many beautiful pieces of pop.

He sent the song to Davies - who describes Friedman as a "funny and interesting little man" - and the Londoner then played it for his students as part of his lesson on song structure. You can't get much higher praise than that! Be on the lookout for the surprising and innovative music video for "This Is a Song," which Andy Partridge praised as "a piece of minimalist perfection, and perhaps the invention of a new genre - Obviousism."

The variety on the record comes from the wide range of influences that have all had an impact on Friedman's sound. "I Have Never Lied" tips its surreal hat to fellow Brooklyn quirk-rockers They Might Be Giants (with whom Friedman also shares the acclaim of being the creator of an award winning children's record - 2005's concept album for kids, PURPLE BURT.)

It is a testament to his abilities that some of his musical heroes have become repeat collaborators. The aforementioned Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory of XTC have added their expertise for the third time to a Friedman record - with Partridge providing his jaggedly jazzy guitar licks to "Little Masterpiece," and Gregory contributing several guitars and bass to the hyperactively folky "The Man That Talked Too Much."

Other special guest stars include the ‘godfather of DIY/home recording' R. Stevie Moore, Joe McGinty (former keyboardist for The Psychedelic Furs, Amy Rigby, Martha Wainwright, and now musical director of New York City's Loser's Lounge tribute series,) and indie-pop songstress extraordinaire Andrea Perry.

Add in to the mix, the hilariously irreverent artwork and photography and you have an album that should amuse, entertain and thoroughly enhance any discerning pop aficionado's life.

For more information, please visit www.gameshowteeth.com

http://www.mitchfriedman.com/audiofiles/game_show_teeth/01_This_Is_a_Song.mp3

BAM Jam: Rufus Cappadocia At BAM Cafe Live

Rufus Cappadocia, one of the leading voices on the cello today, has been invited to perform at BAM Café Live on Friday, February 20th at 9:00 PM. He will be accompanied by Bethany Yarrow and dancer Sheila Anozier on selected songs. BAM Café Live is a weekly musical event featuring both established and up-and-coming jazz, R&B, world beat, pop or experimental artists.

BAM Jam: Rufus Cappadocia
Friday, Feb. 20 at 9:00 PM
Bar opens at 8pm
BAMcafé (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
30 Lafayette Ave., 2nd fl
Brooklyn (near Ashland Pl.)
Tel: 718-623-7811

"Cello wunderkind Rufus Cappadocia burns through ecstatic wails, slap-stringed grooves, and transcendant riffs with gorgeous sound and technique to spare—all on an amped 5-string cello he designed himself." BAM Café Live

Rufus Cappadocia has toured throughout the Americas and Europe with numerous groups and is known for his collaborations with artists from all over the world... from the Balkans to the Caribbean, from West Africa to North America. He has toured extensively with Urban Tap and The Paradox Trio. Cappadocia has just finished recording for Pest Records with Badal Roy (who played tabla with Miles Davis) and Barney Mcall (who plays piano with Gary Bartz); a Canadian release with Hugh Marsh (violin) and Bary Romberg (drums); and is currently recording a new project, Vodou Jazz Ensemble with "Bonga" Jean-Baptiste as well as a CD of unaccompanied solo cello.

After years of experimentation and practice Rufus now plays a self designed Five String Electric Cello that extends the bass range of the cello and through amplification expands the tonal possibilities of the instrument. Rufus has made a career of going where few cellists have gone before. He has appeared on CDs with Ross Daly, Kif, David Fiuczynski, The Paradox Trio, Odetta, Michael Blake, and Tamalalou. Rufus has also performed with Kasse Mady, Aretha Franklin, The Black Rock Coalition, Esma, Theodossi Spassoff, Seamus Egan, Eileen Eivers, Cheick-Tidiane Seck, Vernon Reid, and many more.

Rufus Cappadocia "Transformation" Video

www.rufusmusic.com
www.itunes.com/rufuscappadocia/songsforcello

Bethany & Rufus
www.myspace.com/bethanyandrufus

MusicDishTV: Tah Mac - Time Of My Life

Time of My Life is the debut single taken from the much anticipated album, "Welcome 2 Tahland" and for late fall it looks set to sizzle! "Time of My Life" an uplifting, feel good record also lays down the ground work for Tah’s inevitable invasion of the charts. www.myspace.com/tahmac

"In this summertime jam, Tah Mac is partying it up on the beaches of 'Tahland'. Life appears to be great there - gorgeous girls, long beaches and lots of sun are all abundant. This is an all-around fun video." - MusicDishTV

MusicDishTV is more than an online video channel; it is the place to find out what's happening in the music world and hear brilliant new talent before they hit the radio airwaves. Artists & bands can submit their videos at http://tv.musicdish.net.

Rufus Cappadocia: Solo Cello At Brooklyn's Ink Well

Rufus Cappadocia, one of the leading voices on the cello today, will be performing at Brooklyn's Ink Well as part of PLG Arts Presents Jazz on Thursday, December 11th at 8:00 PM. From the modalities of Middle Eastern, West African and pan-European folk forms to blues, rock and jazz along the way, adding elements American roots, Mediterranean textures, and Caribbean percussion for good measure, Cappadocia's effortless and natural embrace of all music is awe-inspiring.

Rufus Capadocia: PLG Arts Presents Jazz at the Ink Well
Located In Brooklyn (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
408 Rogers Ave bt. Lefferts & Sterling St.
Q train to Prospect Park, come out the back of the train, go down Lincoln 3 blocks to Rogers, turn left on Rogers.
718-675-6145 or cell 718-926-0091
Doors open at 7:30 PM
$5 Admission -- All proceeds support the performers and PLG Arts.
For more information, contact rina@plgarts.org or visit www.plgarts.org

Rufus Cappadocia has toured throughout the Americas and Europe with numerous groups and is known for his collaborations with artists from all over the world... from the Balkans to the Caribbean, from West Africa to North America. He has toured extensively with Urban Tap and The Paradox Trio. Cappadocia has just finished recording for Pest Records with Badal Roy (who played tabla with Miles Davis) and Barney Mcall (who plays piano with Gary Bartz); a Canadian release with Hugh Marsh (violin) and Bary Romberg (drums); and is currently recording a new project, Vodou Jazz Ensemble with "Bonga" Jean-Baptiste as well as a CD of unaccompanied solo cello.

After years of experimentation and practice Rufus now plays a self designed Five String Electric Cello that extends the bass range of the cello and through amplification expands the tonal possibilities of the instrument. Rufus has made a career of going where few cellists have gone before. He has appeared on CDs with Ross Daly, Kif, David Fiuczynski, The Paradox Trio, Odetta, Michael Blake, and Tamalalou. Rufus has also performed with Kasse Mady, Aretha Franklin, The Black Rock Coalition, Esma, Theodossi Spassoff, Seamus Egan, Eileen Eivers, Cheick-Tidiane Seck, Vernon Reid, and many more.

http://www.rufusmusic.com
http://www.bethanyandrufus.com/