Number of Comments Found: 74

Name: Phreaknahdo
Genre: R&B
City: Washington
State: DC
Comment: Phreaknahdo's Debut! We will be performing at Chief Ike's in Adams Morgan, Thursday September, 5. Come celebrate our official cherry popping with us! When we start getting Grammies, you'll want to be able to say you were there. ;~) Who We Are A funky fusion of R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Rock, Phreaknahdo offers audience members a diverse taste of musical bliss! Phreaknahdo’s two lead vocalists are often compared to the currently popular Jazzyfatnastees while the overall band’s sound is reminiscent of legends Rufus & Chaka Kahn and contemporary artists Incognito and Brand New Heavies…however, Phreaknahdo freaks a style and sound entirely their own. A six-member band, Phreaknahdo edges out other artists by artfully combining strong instrumentation with contemporary mixing and synthesized track beats. Bringing these two typically polarized sounds together, Phreaknahdo creates edgy masterpieces that keep the crowd both percolated and mesmerized at once. Phreaknahdo's sound is deep and real. With songs that range the topic gamut of social change, relationships, motivation and personal discovery, Phreaknahdo also sets a high standard lyrically—composing and arranging all originals and choosing covers that are meaningful audience favorites. Phreaknahdo’s musicians are formally trained with individual professional experience opening for popular acts as Crystal Waters, Trouble Funk, EU and Hot and Cold Sweat and working with other bands and with local recording artists including the go-go bands Penetration and Blakism and the hip hop soloist Nile Nu'Man. Phreaknahdo’s vocalists have studio experience and professional experience, appearing in venues including the Apollo Theatre in New York, the Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Theatre in DC. Some collective musical influences include Prince, Rare Essence, Miles Davis, the Dave Matthews band, Phyllis Hyman, Santana, Maxwell and other innovative artists. Our Line Up Vocals - Khadijah "Moon" Ali-Coleman, Quineice Wellington-Clarkson Drums - Anthony "No nickname yet" Novak Bass - Aaron "Destro" Smith Rhythm Guitar - Patrick "Phreaky-P" Cullom Lead Guitar Synth - Ben "Hook" Dawson
Submitted On: September 03, 2002

Name: Frankie Addison
Genre: Jazz
City: Washington
State: DC
Comment: Checked out Frankie at Cada Vez last Thursday and he just blew shit up !!! The band was real tight..don't know the drummer or base player's names but they brought it. Selena Day was in the house and sang several songs. 1st time I've heard her and she is most Impressive..gotta C her again. The Lady has a voice to die for..4 real. She and the band blended and then the incomparable Harold Little unpacked his Trumphet and joined in & THEY TORE IT UP ! Harold and Frankie Together are scary..they take you back to the traditional jazz days. A little miles..trane..hard core jazz at it's best. Cada Vez is going to be my Thursday run from now own..if you get a chance, go see & hear what I'm talking about (((*_*))) One
Submitted On: September 09, 2002

Name: Root Arising
Genre: Rock
City: washington
State: DC
Comment: Roots Arising is a four piece band based in the DC /Baltimore Areas. Their sound is folk-based brew bringing elements of Folk,Jam Band-Rock,a little Hip-hop,and a little bit of dub together for and all original sound...Roots has been together for about two years.Co-led by multi-instrumentalists Stacey Silvermoon (Vocals,Acoustic Guitars,Percussion), and Pamela Parker (Vocals,Acoustic Guitars,Violin, and percussion). Roots originally started out as a all acoustic act. But as of 2002 Roots Arising has enlisted ex- Soul Defender and One World Studio owner ;Dan Parker to play bass and DC born session musician Patrick Tiglao on drums.This band has made many appearances at the Sunshine Daydream festivals which are held in West Virginia. This group has also appeared at Felix in Adams Morgan,as well as at numerous coffee-houses in the DCBaltimore Area.
Submitted On: September 11, 2002