Atlanta, I have to ask you a question. Are you satisfied with the less than impressive routine of the “bad boy”? Has it come to a point where their “unpredictable” wildness has become – well, predictable?  Have no fear, my bored music lover.  Let us suggest a concert that’s sure to shake your conventional horizons.  Eric Roberson, “Mister Nice Guy” himself will be in Atlanta Friday, May 4^th at Center Stage with special guest Algebra Blessett. Now, we know you’re familiar with Mr. Roberson from his laundry list of hits but just in case you’re a newbie, here’s a taste of his latest video, At the Same Time from his latest album.

Make sure you get your tickets now!!  Doors open at 8pm and show time starts at 9pm! It’s an event you definitely don’t want to miss.

Last week, GFM was in the house for TAU Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, fraternity member Shaquille O’Neal and High Aspirations Foundation, Inc., a 501c3 foundation that focuses on efforts to retrieve grants and other monetary contributions to provide scholarships for graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students, for their annual Spring Scholarship Extravaganza with special guests Avery Sunshine and Tank.  First on the stage with a spirited smile and equally radiant performance was our beloved soultress, singer/songwriter, Avery *Sunshine. From her apologetic love song, “Ugly Part of Me” to her sassy rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Jump to It”, the audience was left amazed by her “sistah girl” charm and incredible vocal talent. But as the night drew closer, women swarmed the front of the stage just to get close to their R&B headliner, Tank.  With extended hands and excited screams, Tank made sure to deliver his customary form of female stimulation with songs like “Slowly” and “Celebration”, yet by the same token, an intimate feel with songs like “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and “Please Don’t Go” played tenderly on the piano.  If you didn’t catch this show, we made sure to capture some of the pictorial highlights from the event. (more…)

Soulgigs.com brings you for the first time in the UK with a full live band
Pioneer and disco queen, Melba Moore

 Soulgigs.com is extremely proud to bring UK music lovers the Grammy nominated and Tony Award winning artist, Melba Moore, preforming with a full live band at Manchester’s Mint Lounge on April 26^th, Birmingham’s the Drum on April 27th, and London’s Jazz Café Sunday April 29^th.

A seasoned professional entertainer, Melba’s forthcoming album ‘Forever Moore’ will be released via her own label called A’Moore Music, Inc;  a message of independence, strength self-empowerment. Available worldwide, ‘Forever Moore’, will consist of ‘Love Is’, her single, which received two Grammy nominations for Best Short Form Music Video and Best Traditional R&B Performance.

Rising to fame in the early 1970s with her debut album ‘I Got Love’; Moore got her first Grammy nomination in 1971 for Best New Artist. Iconic for possessing a four-octave vocal range, Moore’s new album is going to support her shows and appearances worldwide.

“I’m so excited to be performing for my first ever live UK dates. This trip and these performances are well over due. My fans up and down the country will be treated to many of my classic material as well as tracks from my forthcoming album” says, Melba Moore.

Melba Moore’s previous work includes many a musical theatre stage performance for the likes of HAIR, PURLIE, TIMBUKTU, and Les Miserables. Melba’s extensive musical theatre background and experiences have certainly shaped her into the artist that she is to this day, and WILL deliver a great set.

Moore has starred with Beyonce and Cuba Goobing Jr, in the motion picture ‘The Fighting Temptations’ among other projects and is also working on an autobiography highlighting the highs and lows of her career to date.

Melba has enjoyed much success with chart topping songs during the early 70’s such as ‘Love’s Comin’ At Ya’, ‘Keepin’ My Lover Satisfied’, ‘Living For Your Love’, and ‘Read My Lips’. She achieved two number one hits on the Billboard singles charts for ‘Falling’ and ‘A Little Bit More’ a duet with the great Freddie Jackson.

Melba’s sound is timeless and her voice is classic, having had eleven U.S top ten hit singles and albums on the Billboard pop, R&B, Disco, and Dance album charts over a period of 40 years she is one of the most inspirational artists of this recent century.

For more information and tickets visit: www.soulgigs.com

Do you remember the first time you heard a brand new artist, and the music was so good that it just gave you pause? Daley is giving me that vibe. I excitedly await his future releases. You can download Daleys mixtape for free at his official website, and you can follow Daley on Twitter.

Earlier this month we had the opportunity to catch the 1^st Hit Listening Lounge with the incredible DJ Salah Ananse and our beloved host Jodine Dorce with Jordine’s Corner. If you missed this event,  here is the FULL interview with an insightful look at the making of his new project, Afrique Electrique Volume 1 and a few live performances. So sit tight and enjoy the recap from this “grown” affair. Special thanks as always to Harmony in Life, Music Addikts, Jodine’s Corner and Moods Music. (more…)

Check out the new video “At The Same Time”, by Eric Roberson, a song about a lost love. Read what Eric has to say about the song: “I’m elated about transitioning to this part of the album. I feel everyone who hears this, will be able to identify with it. We’ve all experienced being in and being loved but sometimes not at the same time.”

“At The Same Time” is lifted from Roberson’s latest album Mister Nice Guy, released via Purpose Music Group and Entertainment One (eOne Music) and available for download on iTunes.

Seems like the old school is the new school these days.  It seems that lately, quite a few artists are putting out tracks laced with that “needle-on-the-record” sound and some soulful singing. Check out “Tears On My Pillow” from Goapele. She delivers that old-school subject matter–heartbreak–with some soul stirring vocals reminiscent of some of the throwback love songs your auntie and ‘em used to listen to in the dark. Enjoy.

For those of you who missed the 1^st Hit Listening Lounge earlier this month, here is your “get out jail free” card. Here is the FULL interview with guitarist and singer, Kameron Covert and soul artist, Bilal. So sit back, relax and enjoy this insightful and great event. Special thanks to Harmony in Life, Music Addikts, and Moods Music. (more…)