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Soul Singer Eric Roberson Headlines the ‘Soulcial Series’ | March 26th, 2011

Eric Roberson – King of Independent Soul – Headlines the Soulcial Series

 



HOUSTON, March 9, 2011
/PRNewswire/ — Countless artists have penned chants of freedom and
autonomy – from Destiny’s Child to Ne-Yo’s search for “Miss
Independent,” but Eric Roberson embodies
independent artistry without compromise. Going against the grain of
mainstream music industry formulas, his songs touch the spirit, lyrics
tickle the mind and live shows captivate spectators.

8 albums, 4 letters – ERRO, 2 Grammy nominations, 1 night … in Houston. Soul-stirring independent artist, Eric Roberson, will entertain faithful followers and newfound fans at Groundhall on Saturday, March 26, 20117:00 p.m. Joined by one of Jet Magazine’s 2011 Artists to Watch, Atlanta-based vocalist Avery*Sunshine will also take the stage in her first Houston performance. Avery’s recent accolades include iTunes Top New Artist of 2010 award and critically acclaimed reviews for “All in My Head.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Soul Singer Eric Roberson Headlines the ‘Soulcial Series’ | March 26th, 2011

Eric Roberson – King of Independent Soul – Headlines the Soulcial Series

 



HOUSTON, March 9, 2011
/PRNewswire/ — Countless artists have penned chants of freedom and
autonomy – from Destiny’s Child to Ne-Yo’s search for “Miss
Independent,” but Eric Roberson embodies
independent artistry without compromise. Going against the grain of
mainstream music industry formulas, his songs touch the spirit, lyrics
tickle the mind and live shows captivate spectators.

8 albums, 4 letters – ERRO, 2 Grammy nominations, 1 night … in Houston. Soul-stirring independent artist, Eric Roberson, will entertain faithful followers and newfound fans at Groundhall on Saturday, March 26, 20117:00 p.m. Joined by one of Jet Magazine’s 2011 Artists to Watch, Atlanta-based vocalist Avery*Sunshine will also take the stage in her first Houston performance. Avery’s recent accolades include iTunes Top New Artist of 2010 award and critically acclaimed reviews for “All in My Head.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 40th Annual NeXt Generation Jazz Festival | April 1st-3rd, 2011

Monterey Jazz Festivals Next Generation

Jazz Festival Celebrates 40th Anniversary


America’s Top Young Jazz Musicians from 10 States

Compete for Spot on Monterey Jazz Festival Stages

 

Monterey Jazz Festival Artist-In-Residence and Two-Time Grammy-Nominee

Joshua Redman to Participate

 

March 4, 2011; Monterey, CA; The Monterey Jazz Festival, a nonprofit leader in jazz education since its inception in 1958 and JazzTimes Readers’ Poll multi-year winner for Best Jazz Festival, is proud to announce its annual Next Generation Jazz Festival, April 1 – 3, 2011 in downtown Monterey. The weekend-long event, devoted to the future of jazz, includes the Next Generation Jazz Festival Jazz Competition with Big Bands, Combos, Vocal Ensembles, and individual musicians vying for a spot on the stages of the 54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival. The event will be open to the public, free of charge. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 54th Annual Newberry College Jazz Festival | Beginning March 5th. 2011

Newberry College to Host 54th Annual Jazz Festival



NEWBERRY, S.C., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Newberry College
is set to host its 54th annual Jazz Festival this weekend, highlighting
high school jazz bands and performers from across the state. The
occasion is one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the country,
and will feature renowned bassists Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey, also known as Bass Extremes.

Wooten, a founding member of Bela Fleck
and the Fleckstones, has won multiple Grammy Awards and has been called
the most influential bassist of the last decade. Bailey, once a student
performer at the festival, has worked with such names as Dizzy
Gillespie, The Rippingtons and Willie Nelson. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 54th Annual Newberry College Jazz Festival | Beginning March 5th. 2011

Newberry College to Host 54th Annual Jazz Festival



NEWBERRY, S.C., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Newberry College
is set to host its 54th annual Jazz Festival this weekend, highlighting
high school jazz bands and performers from across the state. The
occasion is one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the country,
and will feature renowned bassists Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey, also known as Bass Extremes.

Wooten, a founding member of Bela Fleck
and the Fleckstones, has won multiple Grammy Awards and has been called
the most influential bassist of the last decade. Bailey, once a student
performer at the festival, has worked with such names as Dizzy
Gillespie, The Rippingtons and Willie Nelson. To continue, please click “MORE”!