As we are have a little over a month left of summer. I hope that you've taken a moment to enjoy the weather, food, music, sporting events, and parks around the country. I surely have.....but the fun's not over yet. Each year, during the summer season,Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta hosts the Wednesday Winddown presented by Coca-Cola. This year, there have been many great musicians and artists to take the stage. In addition to these artists isWhen We Speak guest, Jeff Bradshaw, who will be performing on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.
Go to www.centennialpark.com for tickets ABOUT JEFF BRADSHAW
A North Philadelphia-born soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator and trombone virtuoso, Jeff Bradshaw spent his formative years honing his chops alongside some of the biggest names both in and out of the Philly soul movement. By the time he got around to releasing his solo debut, 2004's critically acclaimed Bone Deep, he had shared the stage with such industry luminaries as Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Patti Labelle, Erykah Badu, and countless others. Bone Deep made him a festival circuit mainstay, and he spent the next eight years refining his signature smooth and immediate sound in both a solo setting and in support of artists like Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, the Roots, and Jill Scott. In 2012 he issued his sophomore long-player, Bone Appetit, which featured a host of guest artists, including Kindred the Family Soul, Raheem DeVaughn, Floacist, and Marsha Ambrosius.
Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak. After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indiemusic professionals.
We absolutely adore the sound of British singer, Tony Momrelle. He is a great vocalist and has also been on a guest on When We Speak!
Hailed as the ‘Stevie Wonder of the 21st century’ and one of the most
significant musicians on the modern stage, Tony Momrelle is taking us
into summer with his stunning new single ‘All I Need’. This track is a
soulful and uplifting romantic song celebrating the power of love, to be
released July 15th. The single package will includes stunning remixes
of ‘All I Need’ by Reel People.
‘All I Need’ is an uplifting song
about being down and out of love, but always believing there is light
at the end of the tunnel once meeting that special someone.’
Tony Momrelle is set to support ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ this summer in
London, Bournemouth and Liverpool. For a man who never really set his
sights on the music industry, Tony Momrelle is one of the UK’s hottest
names on the British soul scene. Not only is he one of the most
significant and exciting soulful singer songwriters in the country, he
is respected for working with only the best in the business. Toured and
recorded with Sade, fronted Incognito, Tony released his second single
‘This Could Be Us’ from his second album ‘Keep Pushing’ in February
which made the Radio 2 playlist.
At 18 Tony was on a Youth
Training scheme in the car industry to which singing was only really a
side-line. Thankfully he took a detour and randomly ended up in a studio
in Barnes to sing back up for Gloria Estefan. From that moment on Tony
never looked back. Tony’s effortless, rich vocals have featured on
tracks by amazing artists such as Whitney Houston, Sir Elton John, Gary
Barlow, Celine Dion and Sade whom he has had a long standing
relationship with since 2001.
Tony is an integral member of
Sade’s band and featured heavily on her last album “Soldier of Love". As
well as co-writing a song on her album” The Ultimate Collection” he
sang a duet “Baby Father" which was Grammy™ nominated for Best Duet.
Sade On Tony Momrelle:
"THE WORLD IS DEFINITELY A BETTER PLACE WITH TONY MOMRELLE IN IT. FOR THE FEELING HE CONJURES WHEN YOU HEAR HIM SING AND THE PERSON HE IS."
Currently
Tony is fully focused on his own music and 2016 has already proved to
be a very exciting time. His ‘Friday night is music night’ performance
from CheltenhamJazz Festival (live on Radio 2) received a fantastic
reaction as well as his sell out solo show on the Sunday night. Tony is
thrilled to be supporting the legendary Earth Wind & Fire across
three dates this summer as well as releasing his emotional, uplifting
new single All I Need’.
‘Making this record has been a journey of
the soul. I wanted to have a record that people would connect with but
more importantly a record that would uplift and encourage people. For
this reason I entitled it Keep Pushing. The message being to keep moving
forward despite what issues or troubles we may have in our lives’.
Who is
Shameia Crawford? Some may simply classify her as a Soul or R&B
artist but I believe the essence of her artistry is rooted much deeper.
Shameia first displayed her talents to her local church congregation and by the
age of 5, knew that she wanted to be a singer. By the age of 17, she released
an independent album. In addition, to such a great accomplishment at a
young age, she continued her pursuit of a musical career at Winston-Salem StateUniversity, earning a degree in music.
Like the
soul singers of the past, her music combines elements of Gospel, R&B, and
Jazz, but what keeps her unclassifiable is her personal technique of impelling
the hearts of audiences with her voice. In 2014, she sang her way into
the hearts of America on ABC’s Rising Star.
On the day
that I spoke with Shameia about her music, I recall her personality being as
warm as her vocals. Her smile illuminated the room and she was completely
humble, yet confident, in her musical abilities.Shortly into the conversation, I recognized
her aspiration to capture the emotions of every audience that she stands in
front of.“I believe in my voice and I
believe that I have something to offer that no one else does”, says Shameia.Indeed, she has a special gift and it is
considerably identifiable whether she is singing background vocals for
legendary soul artists like Angie Stone, accompanying gospel singers like
Vashawn Mitchell, or performing her original music.
Who is ShameiaCrawford?That’s not as easy to answer
as one may think.She’s not the simple
answer but she is truly the correct answer.I believe that she possesses more than just an impressive sound.She is the determination of a sovereign sound,
designed to free the soul of music.
Around late 2012 (early 2013), I was introduced to music of Pittsburgh native, Joy Ike. When I heard her sound, I was immediately a fan...... (See my blog about Joy Ike that I posted at that time, by clicking the pic below)
.....and now, almost a year later, I was afforded the opportunity to speak with the "SoulFolk" singer Joy Ike on When We Speak. So please take a moment to watch our interview with Joy Ike and continue to support great artists.
Independently releasing her debut cd in 2004, Carmen Rodgers has become one of the bright stars of the Indie Soul Movement.
Once a background vocalist for soul singer N'dambi, Carmen is now out front and becoming an Indie MusicStar.
Her songs have been in rotation on VH1 Soul, Music Choice, and many others.
I was blessed to speak with Soul Singer Carmen Rodgers on When We Speak. Carmen was full of positive energy and very encouraging.... I see why she is such a musical flower....because she has the sweet personality to match!
Jermaine Sainis the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak. After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
