Tomi

Known the world over as one of the original members of one of the most

successful funk/rock/R&B bands of all time, Cameo, Tomi has always been an

integral part of the groups success. Over the course of his career, and over 17

million records sold, his distinctive tenor has helped de$ne the groups signature

sound as much as partner and co-founder Larry Blackmon's "Ow" has. He has also

co-written, along with Blackmon, many of the groups biggest hits, such as

"Candy", Word Up", "Single Life", "Flirt", "Back and Forth", “She's Strange” and

many others. In 1989, Tomi’s eponymous LP was released on Elektra Records.

Despite packed with great songs and strong guest stars like Branford Marsalis and

Betty Wright, unfortunately, internal problems led to Electra dropping the project.

His next solo effort was the independently produced The Way in 2009. With strong

production assistance from good friends Marvin Sperling and former Time member

Jesse Johnson, the potent mix of tight funk and jazz influenced mid-tempo jams

gave Tomi a chance to write and do the music that he felt in his heart and soul.

Now with his brand new EP, A Life To Remember, the singer, songwriter and

producer has tapped into a deep well-spring of creative and exciting, wholly

original music.

Hence the title, A Life to Remember is the latest from Tomi and the 

lyrics are perfectly tailored to him. He didn’t write them specifically for me, but it’s

one of those magical occurrences in music that you can’t help but celebrate and

embrace.”

Recently at Chene Park near the beatiful water bordering between Detroit and Windsor, I got to see Shalamar featuring Carolyn Griffey,  Howard Hewett, guitarist Micki Free and the drummer Carlos Sargent!.  "The funky drummer"! He resides from the home of blues in Memphis, Tennessee.  Influenced by James Brown, George Duke, Earth Wind & Fire, The Dooble Brothers, Phil Collins.  A career spanning 20 years, Carlos has performed at jazz festivals in Italy!  His list even includes Japan.   This will be a great show

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A. Deep Live: Khalilah Camacho - Ali Speaks

Young Fusion, rock guitarist Gabby Logan, 

In her own words

 "I've been playing guitar for a little over 10 years and I love love love all types of music. By nature, my main style is rock n roll, but I am trained in classical music and theory. I try not to stick to the notion of being in one genre."

 Group collaborations include  "Diamond" "The Tulips",  "Yoash Victorious", "Ebony George" etc...

Indira Milini Khan was born in Chicago and grew up in Los Angeles and New York City. The sultry young singer comes from a musical family; her mother is the legendary Pop/Soul icon Chaka Khan. Indira's musical influence stems from performers of varied genres such as: The Artist (Prince), Aretha Franklin, Minnie Riperton, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Sarah McLaughlin and Sheryl Crow. Indira began her professional music career at a young age. From the ages of fourteen to seventeen, she was the founding member of the Motown Records group Pretty in Pink. Indira was responsible for co-writing the majority of the groups material. After her stint with Pretty in Pink, she went on to record with Atlantic Records recording artist Miki Howard, Indira is known in the music industry as a prolific songwriter. It is her deeply personal songs and passionate writing that is true to her heart. Always striving as a singer and performer, Indira has toured extensively most recently with the Daughters of Soul and Rufus, both in the United States and Overseas. A benefit of Indira's travels with her mother on the road is her perspective on how music is a powerful influence in the lives of all people. Though she considers her music mainly R&B, don’t be surprised to hear some funk, rock and jazz spicing up the tracks in her forthcoming release. Despite the many comparisons to her mothers legendary voice, Indira pulls out all the stops when it comes to her own unique style. She expresses her individual diva-tude with humility, grace and power!

- For more information on Ms. Khan, please visit www.daughtersofsoul.com

A. Deep Live Presents: Grady Thomas is a former member of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1997 with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic. Thomas lives in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Thomas started out in the late 1950s as one of The Parliaments, a doo wop barbershop quintet led by George Clinton.In 1977, Thomas (along with original Parliaments Fuzzy Haskins and Calvin Simon), left Parliament-Funkadelic after financial and management disputes with Clinton. In 1981, the trio caused confusion when they formed a new funk band that they also called Funkadelic, and released an album called Connections and Disconnections. After a return stint with George Clinton and the P-Funk Allstars in the nineties, Thomas, original Parliaments bass vocalist Ray Davis, Haskins, and Simon founded "Original P" with whom Thomas currently performs.

There are singers and then there are Vocal Architects. Maxayn Lewis is the latter - not only a coveted session and touring vocalist but a passionate and conscientious instructor and coach for people in all walks of life to use their voices to their maximum capacity. Just call it "The Max Factor!"

The resume of Maxayn Lewis is an impressive one that includes recording with artists ranging from Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross and Celine Dion to Michael Jackson and Madonna. She has toured with Quiet Storm greats Brenda Russell and Gino Vannelli, jazz legend Les McCann and renowned blues man Bobby "Blue" Bland, as well as many superstars in the Japanese pop world such as Omega Tribe, Toshinobu Kubota, Anri, Akina Nakamori, Sanno Motoharu and Namie Amuro.

 

 

Maxayn (pronounced max-ann - the "y" is silent) grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma as Paulette Parker, a region renowned for producing great musicians - from rocker Leon Russell to funk masters the GAP Band (both of which she has worked with). She came upon her vocal gifts naturally from her mother, C. Lorene Parker, who was a fantastic gospel singer but, more practically, a chef by trade. Maxayn cites her as well as the incomparable Nina Simone as major inspirations. She sang in a classical conservatory and later honed her chops in jazz nightclubs and the particularly demanding Marshall amplified music of rock clubs.

 

 

Her big break arrived when the legendary Tina Turner blew into town and recruited her for a world tour. On this tour, Maxayn wowed critics and musicians alike including English rock royalty David Bowie and Mick Jagger, who referred her for gigs.

Carlos Kamakaze is the founder/co-songwriter and guitarist of the Philadelphia/NJ based female fronted Hard-Rock/Metal band, Kamakaze since 2008. He is also one of the guitarists from the legendary underground all Black Punk band documented in history established 1975 from Philadelphia, Pure Hell. Replacing the original guitarist, “Chip” since 1992, they are one of the last bands to perform with Sid Vicious from the Sex Pistols before he passed on to “Punk Rock Heaven” The music that is on the upcoming album produced by Lemmy Kilmeister(Motorhead) includes Carlos on all guitars. In addition to performing w/Pure Hell, Carlos is also the original/former guitarist from the Alternative/Hip-Hop group, Mix Match Sox. Including performing in an exclusive industrial/goth group, Sys2matik Ovrl0ad, he also will be in the upcoming lineup for Los Angeles speed-metal based group, Kalhalla playing bass .He has worked in the studio and performed with countless artists such as: L.A. Guns, Nine Inch Nails, Motorhead and more...

MICHAEL JASPER

Michael Gabriel Jasper was born in Bronxville, New York on September 19, 1993, the

youngest of four siblings and son of composer/recording artist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

inductee and Grammy lifetime achievement award recipient, Chris Jasper, formerly of the

recording groups Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley.

Grady Harrell is a natural born entertainer.  Mr. Harrell comes from a musical family, his mom was a member of a soul group Friends of Distinction.  Mr. Harrell's natural personality shines in his stage plays and love for Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke.  Three solo projects that show his romantic charm and 80's and 90's vibe, which formerly he worked with two great groups Shalamar and The Whispers!  Grady has also toured with Patti Labelle and currently has his band, Groove City band based out of Vegas.  Also, a native entertainer of Los Angeles!