(February 7, 2011) New York, NY: The scene was a dimly lit bar with about 60 people sitting, talking, and enjoying themselves. Some people are upstairs in the balcony seating away from the larger crowds downstairs. There is a nicely sized stage in the corner on the Rockwood Music Hall Stage Two, complete with lighting and aesthetic curtains above. Tonight was the free encore presentation of the Soul Review, one that would benefit Free Arts NYC, and organization that "provides under-served children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential."
SET LIST:
The music was all cover songs, but the soul and the vibes in the room was so strong. The musicians were so talented, and as you'll see, the list is very long. The show lasted about two hours, and then continued into an encore with the musicians that already performed, and even some artists that were in the crowd that wanted to get up on stage and entertain the crowd.
At the end of the show they gave out DVDs of past performances, and a mix of all the artists original music. When I popped that CD into my car I couldn't stop listening to it. Check out these artists, download their music...you'll love this stuff!
I went with fellow DJ Stephanie Walshand we even got the chance to talk to Charlene Kaye's Violinist, Megan Cox, who has a very interesting musical history and her own solo stuff! She graciously gave us some of her time backstage to tell us a little about her, the posting will be up soon!
CD TRACK LISTING:
