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Calendar: Bands at McGovern' Yellow Kiittens 2009
Some of the Music for 2009
Anthem
Becky Chace
DJ Libra -Danielle Duffy
Doubleoh7evens
Forever Young: A Tribute to the Music 0f
Neil Young
Becky Chace
Homeslice
Rebel Heat
Peter Dante
Never in Vegas
Rebel Heat
Rug Burn
Soul Shot
Soul Ambition
Sugar
Sean Dugan
Second Step
Sister Funk
Steve Smith & The Nakeds
The Complaints
Those Guys
Band Information
Anthem
Reggae Energy and Charisma
The live shows compare to and rank amongst the best in the business. A truly original sound that is creating a big
wave across the globe. From Roots to Dancehall, Anthem can play it all and with their own
Recorded in LA. 9 of the songs are originals by various members of the band.
Amomg the artists
with whom Anthem has played are Sister Carol, Thirld World, Yellowman, Jimmy Cliff, Big Mountain, The Wailers Band, Burning
Spear, Black Uhuru, Judy Mowatt, The Neville Bros, Maxi Priest, Spragga Benz, Louie Culture, Chacadimus and Pliers, John Holt,
Ken Booth and Super Cat.
Anthem is led by its founder and talented songwriter, Courtney "Coozie" Mellers. Coozie, who plays
rhythm and bass guitar and keyboards has toured extensively thoughout the world and has successfully released his songs in
America,
Europe and Japan.
Donald Rose, another
original founder member of Anthem, has been performing professionally since the age of 15 and now helps shape Anthem's overall
sound with his musical versatility and skillfull keyboard and guitar playing.
Jermaine Mellers joined Coozie and Donald
five years ago and compliments their skills with his unique and savvy flair on bass. Jermaine is also a gifted songwriter
and singer.
Carey Mellers brought his considerable talents on the guitar, bass and piano to Anthem six years ago and has
helped to write and produce many of Anthem's popular tunes.
Leslie, Anthem's drummer and percussionist, has prepared Anthem's
sound for the new millenium and has toured with #1 Single selling R&B band High Five internationally. Finally, Rob Ellington,
who has been performing since the age of 11 and who won an amateur contest at the Apollo Theatre, completes the sextet as
the band's lead singer.
Rebel Heat Reggae
Steve Smith & The Nakeds
S T E V E S M I T H and
T H E N A K E D S are a 10 piece road tested party machine that keeps the pedal to the metal from the first to last
note. With an immense horn driven sound that covers everything from Rock to Soul to Funk, there's no sitting down when
these guys are in the house. A guaranteed dance-a-rama from start to finish.
Now celebrating thirty-five esteemed
years of performing throughout New England and beyond. During that time, the rhythm & blues powerhouse has thrived with their
distinct infectious blend of rhythm, brass, and fun. The band has shared the touring stage with Bruce Springsteen's
saxophonist, Clarence Clemons for a series of critically acclaimed performances. They have been featured on television,
appearing on MTV's video countdown program "The Basement Tapes", and more recently, an episode of "The Family Guy".
In 1994, Steve Smith and The
Nakeds performing with Clarence Clemons for President Bill Clinton at his rally for health care reform in Washington, D.C.
Steve Smith and the Nakeds released the "Never Say Never" CD at the end of a year-long recording project. Lead vocalist
Steve Smith spearheaded the sessions as executive producer, along with widely acclaimed recording engineer, Phil Greene.
The sixteen tracks on the CD highlight the versatility of the band, with a stylistic range of R&B, Rock-and-Roll, and soulful ballads featuring Clarence
Clemons’ unmistakably evocative tenor sax on several tracks including “Don’t Walk Away”, his original
contribution to this collection. Other featured selections include three songs by Nils Lofgren, available only on the
"Never Say Never" CD. The majority of the remaining tracks on the CD are songs composed exclusively by The Nakeds band
members.
Steve Smith, lead vocals
Ed Vallee, guitar/vocals
Mike Marra, bass guitar/vocals
Joe
Groves, drums & percussion
Frank Rapone, piano/Hammond B3/vocals
Chris
Schwartz, trombone
Steven DeCurtis, trumpet
Jaime Rodrigues,
alto sax
Dave Bolender, tenor sax
Thomas “T.J.” Schwartz,
baritone sax.
Soul Shot
The band is composed of veterans of the music scene and one new comer.
The veterans include David “Davey dread” Turano on bass, Gregory “Ras G” on guitar, Frank Moniz on
tenor sax, Grayson Farmer on trumpet, Mark Berney on trumpet, Paul “Pauly Dread” Falcone on percussion and Carey
Bowman on drums. All the veterans have lengthy and impressive portfolios. The most notably is that of Mark Berney who spent
three years touring with the Skatalites. He also has performed with Izak Pearlman and Aretha Franklin. Frank and Grayson do
much of the studio work for the Lustre Kings production’s label and when not busy with Soul Shot, Frank finds time to
tour with Abijah. Soul Shot has performed in Jamaica at the prestigious 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in
Montego Bay along side such greats as Hugh Masekela, Jill Scott, and Diana Ross. Also the
band performed at the Black Mystory Show in Kingston, JA.
a celebration of black history month. Also on that bill were greats Beanie Man, Capelton, Richie Spice, and many others. The
band has wormed up the stage for such greats as Joseph Hill and Culture (and recently for his son Kenyatta), Buju Banton,
Steel Pulse, Midnite, Pato Banton, Tanya Stephens, Johnny Osborne, The Skatalites and more. Soul Shot has been the backing
band for Ernie Smith on several occasions, and recently worked in Grafton Studio in Kingston
with Ernie, Alton Ellis at the Rhode Island Reggae Festival, Roger Robin at the 2006 Cape Cod Winter Bash, and Screwdriver
at the Cape Cod Winter Bash and also at the 2007 Ocean State Reggae Festival. Versatility is our middle name! Dion Knibb,
formerly touring vocalist of the Skatalites, is available to sing with Soul Shot on request. He is as versatile as the band,
singing Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae, and Dance Hall with equal ease and enthusiasm. Don Minott, roots singer from Hartford, Ct. is also a frequent guest
vocalist. Trumpeter Grayson Farmer handles the Soul Shot vocals. Soul Shot has recorded one CD, The Echobass Sessions, which
was recorded live to 1/4 inch tape. The second CD is in the works and will contain mostly original material. Soulshot is a
nine piece SKA-Rocksteady-Reggae band comprised of the areas hottest musicians. This band features members from such bands
as Dub Squad, The Agents, 4Kornah and The Skatalites. With its power house rhythm section and lyrical horns, Soulshot is perfect
for any occasion. The band plays material from the early roots of Jamaican jazz, reggae, ska, R&B, Rocksteady as well
as modern. Most recently the band has worked with Jamaican legends Alton Ellis (Treasure Isle/Studio One) recording artist
and Ernie Smith (Federal Records) recording artist.
Paul Falcone (percussion
/ vocals) Grayson Farmer (trumpet / vocals) Mark Berney (trumpet ) John Highstreet (trombone) Frank Moniz (tenor sax) Gregory
Rourke (lead guitar) Cameron Greenlee (keys) Dave Turano (bass) Jeff Gada (drums)
Becky Chace
Chosen Best Local Female Vocalist 5 times by the readers of the Providence Phoenix Best Music
Poll, Becky has been said to have "the voice of an angel who just got her heart ripped out by the devil." - The New Haven Advocate
Together with longtime
friend and guitarist Brian Minisce, Becky Chace writes, performs, and records genre-defying, soulful music which twists and
turns through the varied paths of life leaving their listeners feeling connected to the bigger picture through the window
of their work. Their music has the sadness and swing of alt-country and blues ala Lucinda Williams, but can kick into the
rock bravado of rock and pop ala Bruce Springsteen and drop into the lonely despair of a folk song all in one set.
Chosen Best Local Female Vocalist 5 times in 6 years (2000-2003, 2005) by the readers of the Providence
Phoenix Best Music Poll, Becky has been said to have "the voice of an angel who just got her heart ripped out by the devil."
- The New Haven Advocate
The Complaints
The Complaints are a modern rock
band led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Dean Petrella, with bassist Chris Cruz, and drummer Anthony Marotti. The band formed
in 1997 in Providence RI and rapidly gained a reputation of a must
see live act.
In June 2008 The Complaints will release their third full-length record called “Sunday Morning Radio”.
Once again capturing what only The Complaints can. A singer songwriter, throw back, modern rock feel with a sexy funky vibe
to juxtapose their always-unforgettable lyrics. They are currently also writing material for various soundtracks and continue
to perform over 200 shows a year.
On any given night they can be found playing such hot spots as New York City (Arlene
Grocery, The Bitter End), Providence (Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel), Boston (Middle East, Kirkland Cafe), Philadelphia (The
Grape Street Pub), Vermont (The Pickle Barrel), Hilton Head (Wild Wing Cafe), Atlanta (10 High) Ri Ra Irish Pubs (Atlantic
City NJ, Burlington VT, Portland ME and Charlotte NC) and many more.
The Complaints have recently shared the stage with
3 Doors Down, Train, Nickleback, Guster, Candlebox, Must, The Tubes, 10,000 Maniacs, Dave Davies of The Kinks and many other
national acts.
The Complaints have won awards for their songwriting and performances, including the Newport Singer/Songwriter
Award and Album of the year in the Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll 2000 for there debut CD Fear. Their music was featured
on the MTV program ‘Undressed’ and on many college and AAA radio stations across the country. They have showcased
at CMJ/NYC and PMC/Philadelphia.
If you would like to know what a true independent artist is, check these guys out. 10
years of writing, recording, booking, gigging, traveling and moving their own equipment. Yes – they are keeping rock
n’ roll alive!
Never in Vegas
The Nation's Premiere Rhythm &
Blues Band
"Best Blues/R&B" Motif Music Awards 2008
Never in Vegas is the North East's hardest working cover band. Their live shows
are legendary! With top notch musicianship and a total rock and roll attitude, NIV is sure to kick your ass and make you want
more!
Members:
Stu Sinclair, Dave Stejna, Chip Lewis, Keith LewisGenre:
Rock, pop, top 40, hard rock Hometown:Boston
Forever Young with Becky Chace
Forever Young
The talent of five AWARD WINNING
SINGER-SONGWRITERS and
an AWARD WINNING BAND channeling the harmonies of CSNY
and the instrumentation of Neil Young's
bands: Crazy Horse,
Buffalo Springfield, the Stray Gators and the International
Harvesters performing their interpretations
of Neil Young's classic hits and rare gems.
The built in recognition and appeal
of Neil Young's songs bring
in large audiences from all areas and all age groups!
"...a fantastically successful and
wildly entertaining show ...“Forever Young” sold
out the Courthouse Center for the Arts, and the talent —
Becky Chace, Dan Lilley,
John Fuzek, Mark Cutler, and Pete Vendettuoli — came through with brilliant
interpretations
of Neil’s music."
~
Bob Gulla
"Forever Young truly captures the
spirit of Neil Young and his music. Our South
County audience embraced the show with great enthusiasm packing a
full house.
Great show for fans of all ages! CCA is thrilled to have them return this fall as part
of
our 2008 series and we again expect an overflow crowd!"
~
Linda Finnegan, Courthouse Center
for the Arts
Becky Chace
Chosen Best Local Female
Vocalist 5 times by the readers of the Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll, Becky has been said to have "the voice of an angel
who just got her heart ripped out by the devil." - The New Haven
Advocate
Together with longtime
friend and guitarist Brian Minisce, Becky Chace writes, performs, and records genre-defying, soulful music which twists and
turns through the varied paths of life leaving their listeners feeling connected to the bigger picture through the window
of their work. Their music has the sadness and swing of alt-country and blues ala Lucinda Williams, but can kick into the
rock bravado of rock and pop ala Bruce Springsteen and drop into the lonely despair of a folk song all in one set.
Chosen Best Local Female Vocalist 5 times in 6 years (2000-2003, 2005) by the readers of the Providence
Phoenix Best Music Poll, Becky has been said to have "the voice of an angel who just got her heart ripped out by the devil."
- The New Haven Advocate
Second Step
They have played over
1500 shows in the US and Japan, sometimes at a clip of 200+ per annum, and continue to play, in a
smaller way, to dancing, sweaty crowds at clubs and private parties. Starting out as a Ska Band in the Third Wave Ska Scene
that was rampant in NYCs East Village in the Mid 80's, they morphed their sound from ska/reggae, to "ethno-funk", to funk,
soul, and other addictive dance rhythms, becoming a popular local and touring NYC based outfit.
Sugar
Sugar keeps the dance floor poppin' with classic dance and fresh new jams! Those Guys
On the vocals, Johnny Halloran has
the ability to capture the emotion and passion that you hear in your favorite song on the radio and, along with the band (Bob
Siipola on guitar, Steven Sherman on the drums, Bob Costa on the Keyboards, and Steven Burgess on the bass guitar), take that
song to another level. THEY MAKE IT SOUND BETTER!! If you haven't seen them and you frequent bars in their earshot you really
don't know what you are missing. You will dance! Even if you don't know how! Guaranteed!
Sister Funk
Sister Funk, the nation's hottest
all-female band brings a high energy, entertaining stage show to a growing national following. For the past 6 years, Sister
Funk has been headlining concert arenas, clubs and music festivals playing tracks off of their 3 independent CD releases:
Pursuit of the Groove (c) 2001, Girl (c) 2003 & Gossip (c) 2006. Sister Funks music is best described as commercial pop/rock,
similar in sound & style to artists like Pink & Maroon Five.
Gone a track off their latest CD
release Gossip, has been featured on Sirius Out Qs Hot Top 20 Charts for 15 consecutive weeks, reaching #2. Gossip was also
voted the #4 CD on Out voices Top 40 CDs of 2006. Sister Funk's music is also featured in many independent films and on television:
"A Word From Our Sponsor", cameo appearance of SISTER FUNK along side Michelle Balan of Last Comic Standing and Poppy Chaplin,
incredible female comedian.
Sister Funk's LIVE show is what
makes them more than just another female band. According to Conch Key West, "Sister Funk gave the most animated rock performance
in memory; these ladies impressed even seasoned rockaholics at the 2006 Key West Womyn's Music Festival".
Sister Funk's long list of credits
and accolades include: 1st Place Winners in the 2007 Emergenza Music Festival, in 2006 became a featured artist on the Olivia
Cruise roster, winners of the 2005 Hartford Advocates Best Pop Band, Best Bassist, Best Guitarist, Best Horn Player &
Best Drummer, in 2004 voted Favorite Out Band by National Stonewall Society, in 2003 Crucify was nomination for Best OUT Song
by Out Music NYC and in 2003 listed as One of the Top 12 Artists on the Rise by GONYC Magazine.
Sister Funk is also proud to be
nationally endorsed and sponsored by: SAM ASH , MAC COSMETICS & LIPSTICK & WILDFLOWERS Sister Funk is also thrilled
to be association with: Curve Magazine, GONYC Magazine, Outlook Magazine, Sirius Satellite Radio and more. Sister Funk is
the MUSIC of the FUTURE; come see history in the making!
Sister Funk's original music is
best described as marketable rock with a funk/dance feel !
What makes SF different??
Double the talent, double the pleasure: 2 lead vocalists & 2 lead guitar players each with
a distinct style & sound. Sax, Keyboards, hard-hitting, tasty beats and tight bottom-end....Oh not to mention the entertainment
factor. which this funky-6 has mastered. Every show is different, whether it’s an original showcase concert or a mixed
original/cover show Sister Funk brings down the house. Playing their rendition of Today & Yesterday's hottest artists:
Pink, Maroon Five, Heart, ZZ Top, Guns & Roses, Rihanna & more.
Peepa Jean, Denise Troy,
Row, Sara, Kathy & Christine
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