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Donnie Williams American
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Direct from American Idol
Television notoriety, Donnie Williams is already being called
the new young successor to Luther Vandross.
He teams up here with fellow American Idol finalist Latoya London
as special guest on three tracks. They are backed by Park Place and an all
star lineup of super star musicians.
Biography DONNIE
WILLIAMS
Donnie Williams—a 21year old vocalist from Livermore, California, and an
American Idol top finalist—spent his formative years in Baton Rouge
Louisiana.
Donnie’s greatest influences are his mother—Gladys Williams, who is a
professional R&B and Blues singer, and his older brother Mitchell
Williams, with whom Donnie practiced singing as a boy growing up. His
favorite recording artists during his formative years were Donnie
Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, and Whitney Houston.
Even though Donnie has his own unique style, you can easily hear the
influences of his favorite artists in his overall sound. In 2005, Donnie
met and joined forces with Paul Tillman Smith, “Park Place” bandleader,
record producer, and former drummer for Country Joe & the Fish, and the
Steve Miller Band. Donnie began performing with the band Park Place. The
decision was made that Park Place would become Donnie’s band, and from
that situation Donnie’s 14 track “Just Like Magic” CD was born.
Donnie characterizes his music as “Music of the Soul”. Donnie has
performed with Norman Connors, Jean Carn, and Randy Crawford, and has been
a featured guest artist for Tony Toni Tone, and E-40. Also, several songs
from Donnie’s "Just Like Magic" CD are featured in the not yet released
movie, “Tears of a Clown,” which was nominated for the Best Feature Film
of the Year
at the 2007,
Pan African Film
Festival. Produced by Tony Spires, the film features BET comedian D.C.
Curry. Donnie says one of his most memorable performances, outside his
shows on American idol, was singing the national anthem at an NBA Warriors
game.
Norman Connors, who co-produced four songs on the "Just Like Magic" CD,
has called Donnie one of those rare vocalists who comes along maybe every
thirty years. Bassist Nelson Braxton of the “Braxton Brothers”, who
co-produced eight of the Park Place songs, calls Donnie the “LeBron James
of R&B”. The CD also features more bright talent from his immediate
musical family—Donnie’s eighteen-year-old sister Terrell Williams who has
been compared to a young Denise Williams, and Donnie’s nineteen-year-old
sister Aleesha, are also in the group Park Place.
Other special guests on this CD include vocalist Latoya London, who Donnie
met while on the 2004 American Idol TV Show as one of the top 32
finalists, and vocalist Avis Nixon, who was discovered by Norman Connors.
Donnie’s other supporting cast on the new CD reads
Donnie also has a four song Maxi Single entitled “Higher Power,” which
features legendary tenor saxophonist Pharaoh Sanders, vocalist Freddie
Hughes, and Ahmad Jamal guitarist Calvin Keys. The CD is dedicated to long
time Prince vocalist and pianist Bonnie Boyer, who died while making the
Donnie Williams & Park Place “Higher Power” Maxi single CD.
Most who have heard Donnie’s “Just Like Magic” CD are calling it a
“record for the ages.” With his phenomenal supporting cast of musical
artists, one would think, “Why not?”
All that is left is to let the masses hear the music of Donnie Williams
and Park Place. Enjoy it yourself.
http://www.CHUMPCHANGE.com
Tom Wiggins 1-925-952-4585 or Paul Smith 1-510-653-8151
email:
Chumpchange@lmi.net
Chump Change Records
P.O. Box 3578
Berkeley, Calif. 94703 USA
album available everywhere:
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The Family Stone Experience |
Remember These Hits?
* I Want To Take You Higher * Everyday
People * ThankYouFalettinmeBeMiceElfAgin
* Dance To The Music * Hot Fun In The
Summertime* Family Affair* Sing A Simple Song
Here are three of
the original members of Sly and the Family Stone; tenor sax man Jerry
Martini, Cynthia Robinson on trumpet and Rose Stone on lead vocals and
keyboard. TheOriginalFamilyStone is the one group which is truly
keeping alive the legacy created by Sly and The Family Stone.
They played this
music at Woodstock and at Madison Square Garden (setting
the record of selling out 14 times).
They were there in 1993 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
Of Fame.
They were there in 2001 when The Rythmn And Blues Foundation
awarded them the R&B Award, at the Apollo Theater.
There is the triple
platinum album for their three song medley on Woodstock Live and
the Greatest Hits Album which went Platinum 5 times over and
continues racking up sales today. Last year Jerry, Cynthia and Rose
performed at the 48th Annual 2006 Grammy Awards tribute to the
music of Sly and the Family Stone.
Now these three original members continue to perform the music we
all love in a tight explosive set of these hits that continue to bring
audiences to their feet in venues just like yours. Call us today!
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Big Sky plays adventuresome, beautiful rock music with melodies and lyrics that want to live in your head. Shining vocals, otherworldly ethno-sounds, and rocking grooves combine for a truly unique style. Organic heaven-and-earth, with electricity...
"I was pleased, as the director of Music at MP3.com, to feature Big Sky on our front page three different times. I don't believe I did that for any other act.
When I first heard Big Sky I was simply floored. The lead singer has the most incredible voice I have ever heard. Powerful and alluring, she is, in my opinion, the most forceful and artful singer of any single rock band. Anywhere, anytime. Ms. Morrow is a glittering diamond of a singer. Steve Sklar blends his skillful guitar slinging with his artful production and song writing skills. He has spent years learning the singing techniques of an ancient culture, and he uses this tastefully and with restraint, the result being a very exotic coloring of Big Sky's music. If you like the best of classic rock, from the Beatles to The Rolling Stones, to Jefferson Airplane, then Big Sky won't disappoint you. Pure bliss." - Rod Underhill, Founder/Music Director, MP3.com
"Discover the Greatest Undiscovered Rock band in America!"
"Imagine Joni Mitchell with Led Zeppelin as her backup band!"
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Original“P”Funk/Parliament Funkadelic |
The ORIGINAL“P” is a 12 piece band featuring original,
founding members of
Parliament/Funkadelic - Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins and “Shady” Grady Thomas.
Both
founding members were recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
for their
work with the Parliaments and Parliament/Funkadelic.
“This act gives us a chance to perform our songs the way they were meant
to be heard,
with solid arrangements and clear vocal harmonies. These songs are why we
were
inducted into the Rock & Roll hall of fame.” Fuzzy said,” It’s time to put
the fun back in
funk!”
Now ORIGINAL“P” is back on tour, playing to sold out venues around the
world. Get
ready to TEAR THE ROOF OFF THE SUCKA!! It’s ORIGINAL“P”/Parliament
Funkadelic!
Hear it, Feel it! Catch a piece of the Legend!
Original P Bio.pdf
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TWANNA TURNER |
"Twanna Turner continues the heritage left her by the great Ike and Tina Turner” Her electrifying voice, sensual presence and enthusiastic performance continue the family’s brand of R and B, Funk and Rock to transform every concert event into a sensation. Twanna
says, “THE PARTY IS ON!!!"
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The Brides of
Funkenstein |
 The Hottest all female group to
hit the stage in years. This electrifying group packs the house and leaves
them wanting more.
The Brides of Funkenstein is a funk musical group originally comprised of
singers Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry.
Previously background singers for Sly Stone,
Mabry and Silva
joined the P-Funk collective in 1977. George
Clinton named the
group (based on the scenario and characters from the
Parliament album The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein)
and produced their first album, Funk Or Walk,
for Atlantic Records in 1978. Their debut album skyrocketed to success,
selling over three hundred thousand copies within the first week as well as
winning a record world award for best new female group.
The Brides of Funkenstein charted at Number 7
on the R&B Hit charts; the single single release
"Disco To Go" was certified gold in America and reached platinum
status in Europe and Asia. The duo became the opening act fixture of the
P-Funk road shows; as well as performing with Parliament Funkadelic.
Lynn Mabry left the group in 1979.
Dawn Silva, the original lead vocalist, would
pick up the torch and invite back-up vocalist "Bridesmaids" Sheila Horne and
Jeanette McGruder to sing on the second Brides album,
Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy.
Dawn Silva, Sheila Horne and Jeanette McGruder were
to receive a Cashbox Rhythm & Blues award for best new female artist,
beating out The Pointer Sisters, Sister Sledge, and
Cheryl Lynn. The Brides' sophomore album was rated in 2001 by
Rolling Stone as one of the top 25 albums ever
released.[citation needed]
The trio recorded a third album, "Shadows On The Wall" in 1980. Most of the
Brides' material from the un-released third album was gradually featured,
song by song, throughout the P-Funk catalogue.
Lynn Mabry toured with Talking Heads in 1984, appearing in the famed concert
film Stop Making Sense along with co-founder P-Funk colleague
Bernie
Worrell.
Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry
had a brief reunion in 1981 as the New Wave Brides, opening for
Grace Jones, and a lengthy tour with Was (Not
Was). Dawn Silva would tour and record with the Gap
Band from 1983 to 1991, moving on to work with Ice Cube (Boyz in The
Hood). She released her debut solo CD in 2000. Entitled "All
My Funky Friends," it garnered rave reviews in Europe and Asia. Book
This Hear it, Feel it! Catch a piece of the Legend!
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Lovin' SpoonFul |
"The Greatest
Good Time Band of All-time". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees:
the Lovin' Spoonful now touring with three of the original members
Joe Butler, Steve Boone and Jerry Yester L to R. The music of Lovin'
Spoonful has withstood the test of time, many songs are considered the most
memorable of all rock and roll hits. In a three year period in the mid
sixties, they charted a string of twelve Top Twenty hits: Summer
in the City, You Didn't have to Be So Nice, Daydream, Nashville Cats, Rain
on the Roof, Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind, Do You Believe in
Magic, Darling Be Home Soon, Good Time Music, Younger Girl, Six O'clock,
Never Going Back.
The Lovin'
Spoonful were inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame in 2000; they
have been performing and delighting audiences in cities and countries
worldwide. Embraced by a whole new audience as well as to their old friends,
giving everyone a piece of the Good Time Music Magic |
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COSMO |
Fran Cosmo
Antonio Cosmo
This is Cosmo from the Super-group Boston, coming at you
IN CONCERT
with the songs of Boston and with their debut album
"Cosmo" (placed in
Best Records of 2006 on www.melodicrock.com).
IN MEMORY OF BRAD DELP
“I would like everyone to join me in mourning the passing
of Brad Delp, one of my dearest friends
and co-workers, and one of the greatest voices in
rock-n-roll. His friendship, his smile, and his
contributions to rock-n-roll will forever be sorely
missed...” FRAN COSMO
This is Cosmo the powerful vocals, intense guitars that
was part of Boston!
Celebrate
the Music and Life of our friend
Brad Delp
Tour 2007
Discography: Hit Single “I Need Your Love”, Walk On ...over 4 million
sold-
Corporate America”…over 1 Million - Sold “Orion The
Hunter”
“Boston The Greatest Hits”…over 2 Million Sold
Hear it, Feel it, Catch a piece of the Legend!
Cosmo.pdf |
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