Jesse Boykins III Debut UK Show/Writer’s Block 2nd Birthday (London, April 14th)
March 5, 2010 by SoulCulture
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Discerning spoken word and live music event Writer’s Block (London) presents an exclusive live performance by Brooklyn-based Soul singer/songwriter Jesse Boykins III: live in London on April 14, 2010 at Cargo.
Appearing live for the first time internationally, Jesse Boykins III (accompanied by a full band) will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed albums Dopamine: My Life On My Back and The Beauty Created including smash hits ‘Tabloids’, ‘Pantyhose’, and ‘Amorous’ [click to see videos].
“I am excited that the time has finally come for my London fans to see me perform live.” Jesse says of his debut, “I definitely think its time for them to experience my sound, on a more personal level. I promise to make our first experience together magical.”
No questions needed – we’ll see you there!
Event Details
Writers Block presents Jesse Boykins III/2nd Birthday
Headline Act: Jesse Boykins III
Guest Performers: Poeticat, Deanna Rodger, P.I.P.
After-party: DJ Snips (Doctor’s Orders)
Date: 14th April 2010
Venue: Cargo (83 Rivington St, London EC2A 3AY)
Time: 8pm til late
Tickets: £11 Advance [buy from Ticketweb]
www.lovewritersblock.com | www.jbiiimusic.com
LikeRoundhouse Radio, in association with Boxfresh presents…Fresh Cuts Live (March 7th)
Roundhouse Radio, in association with Boxfresh presents…Fresh Cuts Live
Fresh Cuts Live celebrates a year of Roundhouse Radio’s flagship Urban show with performances from the hottest up-and-coming UK artists they have championed over the past twelve months.
Supported by forward-thinking streetwear brand Boxfresh, this exclusive celebration is headlined by the hugely talented Bluey Robinson and features three of the most exciting acts in British Urban music backed by an amazing live band. It will take place in the intimate setting of the Roundhouse’s Studio Theatre, with a capacity of just over 200.
Line-Up
Bluey Robinson
Recently signed to Sony Music, this gifted and in-demand singer-songwriter made his name singing on the world’s underground systems (think London’s Tube, Paris’ Metro and New York’s Subway). Check out his YouTube channel to see those videos and more.
Marvell
Vertex, Shocka and Double S are Marvell, a trio of MCs hailing for the Grime scene and set to do big things in 2010. Their recent free mixtape Marvell FM3 scored 10,000 downloads in under 48 hours and their Chew-Fu produced single Trainers looks sure to be a club smash this year.
McLean
Formerly known as Digga, McLean’s Broken scored nearly 20 million Youtube and Myspace plays in 2007, and three years on, his latest track, My Name is taking radio by storm. McLean is a brilliant British soul voice and a massively talented songwriter.
ALL BACKED BY AN INCREDIBLE LIVE BAND LED BY N@THST@R.
Tickets are £10 and are available HERE.
Corinne Bailey Rae UK Tour Dates Announced
March 1, 2010 by SoulCulture
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After last week’s sold-out gig at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, Corinne Bailey Rae announces three further UK shows this month:
27th March @ Leeds Metropolitan University
29th March @ Glasgow Oran Mor
30th March @ Leamington Spa Assembley Halls
The support for all shows is Fyfe Dangerfield.
Tickets are available NOW, priced at £18.50:
Leeds & Leamington Spa: 0871 2200 260 / www.gigsandtours.com
Glasgow: 08444 999 990 / www.gigsinscotland.com
Corinne’s new single, ‘Paris Nights/ New York Mornings’ is released on March 29th and she then heads over to the US for a major tour in support of her new album, The Sea, with Daniel Merriweather supporting on all North American dates.
Keep The Faith for Haiti: British Cross Fundraiser (March 3rd, London)
March 1, 2010 by SoulCulture
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Keep The Faith & friends do what they love – Soul & live music – for the Haiti cause.
All proceeds, 100% of the money raised will go to the British Red Cross Haiti Appeal. No expenses shall be taken by the organisers, DJs or performers on this night who on this occasion are giving their services for 100% free. This event is a registered British Red Cross event.
The organisers want you to come and have a great night out of live entertainment, knowing all money raised from this event is going to a great and worthy cause to help the Haitian people in their time of need.
Keep The Faith For Haiti: In Aid Of British Red Cross Haiti Appeal
Date: Wednesday 3rd March
Venue: MAU MAU BAR, W11 (265 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 1LR)
Time: 7pm-Midnight
Price: £5 suggested donation (or more if you wish)
Nearest transport: Ladbroke Grove Tube Station
Music Policy: SOUL Music, Acoustic & Live Music
Live performances from Lifford (Artful Dodger), Kaana Ellie & The Remedies, Greeds, Kyra Rox, Organic Family, Janine Johnson, Akua Tu + more TBA
DJs: Paul Aaaron (Keep The Faith / Groove Lineage), DJ Kay (Keep The Faith / UKSoulJam) + Ash Remedy (Remedy)
Hosted By: Greeds & Keep The Faith
BRITISH RED CROSS HAITI APPEAL – WAYS TO GIVE ON THE NIGHT & BEYOND:
On March 3rd we suggest a minimum donation of £5 on entry or more if you can afford. In addition to our entry collection we shall also have British Red Cross collection buckets circulating the venue if you wish to donate further. We shall also hold a raffle on the night to also raise funds.
You can also donate in these ways:
- Donate online via redcross.org.uk
- Donate by phone: Tel: (UK) 0845 053 5353
- Donate by post: Cheques made payable to British Red Cross (Haiti Earthquake Appeal, British Red Cross, 44 Moorfields, London EC2Y 9AL)
MORE INFO ON BRITISH RED CROSS HAITI APPEAL & THEIR WORK IN HAITI:
- British Redcross Haiti Appeal – Latest News & Info @ www.redcross.org.uk
- British Redcross Blog – Recent Accounts From Redcross Volunteers Working in Haiti
- British Red Cross Website inc. general info on the British Red Cross:
Please note: The British Red Cross is a separate charity organisation to the American Red Cross.
For all enquries on this event please email: keepthefaithful@gmail.com
General info on this event is also at: myspace.com/keepthefaithclubnight
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2 April: Teddy Riley & Blackstreet @ The Indigo 02, London
February 11, 2010 by Tola Ositelu
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One of the greatest modern music pioneers, Teddy Riley and his most celebrated revolving-door group Blackstreet return to the UK this Spring for what promises no diggity, no doubt (sorry!) to be a night of nostalgia, tight harmonies and Mr Riley’s ever-faithful vocoder. All together now… ‘Before I let you go away, can I get a kiss good niiigghhht‘…
Follow the link for info and tickets.
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7 May: Mint Condition @ The Indigo 02, London
February 11, 2010 by Tola Ositelu
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One of the most respected – and underrated- live soul bands to emerge in the 1990s, Mint Condition make a welcome return to the UK stage. Great songs, accomplished musicians and the eye-watering counter-tenor vocals of Stokeley- who could ask for more?
Click here for info and tickets.
For info on Mint Condition’s new album ‘E-Life’ visit myspace.com/mintconditionmusic
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8 March: Raul Midon @ Cadogan Hall, London
February 11, 2010 by Tola Ositelu
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The virtuoso folk/jazz guitarist with the dulcit voice, Raul Midon returns to the UK this spring to play a date in support of his brand new album ‘Synthesis ‘ out this spring. Every music lover needs to try and catch Raul play live at least once. His breathtaking acoustic sets exemplify an artist who does not need pyrotechnics and other party tricks to hold your attention.
Click here for info and tickets
7 FEB: Heidi Vogel headlines UK Soul Jam at Jazz Cafe, London
February 1, 2010 by SoulCulture
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Back by popular demand is a UKSoulJam favourite: Heidi Vogel. Heidi’s musical range is as wide and diverse as her tours which have taken her the world over to theatres across the USA, Brazil, The Far East inc. acclaimed festivals such as Fuji Rock Festival at Fuji Mountain & Coachella in LA, USA to sell out concerts with Gilles Peterson favourites The Cinematic Orchestra at The Royal Albert Hall in her London hometown.
Heidi’s music touches on acoustic roots Samba music style of her Brazilian family heritage to contemporary Soul, Soulful House & Nu Jazz with releases out on labels such as Defected, King St Sounds, Duffnote, Slip & Slide, Further Out, SoulHeaven, Ninja Tune, Counterpoint & Expansion Records. Heidi’s working credits read like a who’s who of Soul & Dance music working with everyone from Isaac Hayes, Brand New Heavies to Bob Sinclair’s Africanism.
UK SOUL JAM: A celebration of UK SOUL featuring the best established & new UKSoul talent
Date: Sunday 7th February 2010
Headliner: Heidi Vogel
Venue: Jazz Cafe (5 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1)
Time: 7pm – 1am
Price: £8 Advance, £10 Door, Upstairs Balcony Restaurant Table Seats: £16.50 + Set Menu
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