Erykah Badu's Born Day @ Prophet Bar

Last night was another great night of music a the Prophet Bar. This Wednesday night just keeps getting hotter. R.C. the promoter and musical director for the Jam Sessions that held their weekly posted on Facebook that Erykah would be coming by last night. So me being the pessimist that I am acted like I didn't care. Well, after a couple of phone calls from friends headed down to Deep Ellum I shook off the funky disposition and went in search of the funk. I arrived and the place was packed. The singers and poets that participated in the open mic segment of the night were pretty darn good. The band was CRAZY! Those guys can play the hell out of anything and Claudia, girl you know you are a star. The best part of the night was seeing all my Facebook and twitter homies, it was like a reunion. I talked to Brook who is getting ready to launch a new hip hop site and my girl Eboni who is a stylist who has just had an amazing shoot with ANTM alumni Jade. I saw the pictures and Eboni gave Jade the bizness. DMoe who sings background for soulstar Eric Roberson was in the house looking all Detroit fly. He's in town writing and recording his new project. Back to EB

R.C. is such a gentleman, to bring out Erykah he had all the women get a free glass of champagn to toast her birthday. Erykah hit the stage and we sang the "happy birthday" song to her. She looked amazing in a red jacket and her down to her butt braids are back. She launched into the song "Me" and a 15 min. set that was priceless. It was such a blessing to see her out like that, she is definitely Dallas' own because she owned us last night. Thanks Erykah for sharing the start of your birthday with us, we appreciate ya. Houston where ya at, she's performing and hosting a after party in H-town next Friday. Visit www.713black.com for more details.

Soul Unplugged "Blue Light Edition feat. Frank McComb

My friends over at The Foundation a unique marketing and community oriented company will launch a live music series the 1st week in March with the phenomenal Frank McComb. This series is titled the "The Blue Light" Vol. 1 as a ode to the basement parties from back in the day when soul music really reached your soul. I love that they are kicking it off with Frank McComb because is a muscians muscian and with a voice and piano skills that rival Stevie Wonder. I'm not saying this lightly Frank McComb takes you off on a musical journey at his show that you will not forget. As you can tell I'm a fan. Here's more about the show, a couple of videos of Frank performing and the event details. I hope to see you there.




Event details:
The Foundation is proud to present “SOUL UNPLUGGED”… a Blue Light Special Edition…Vol. 1 featuring soul icon FRANK McCOMB, Saturday, March 7, 2009 at THE LOFT.
Remember the days when music was music… your parents had a party in the basement… “Blue Light”… you wondered what they were doing… you couldn’t go… BUT NOW YOU CAN!
Come see one of today’s most dynamic artists, Frank McComb, as the Foundation presents “SOUL UNPLUGGED… the Blue Light Special Edition…Vol. 1” at The Loft, Saturday, March 7, 2009. Frank’s resume includes a who’s who of R&B greats, including Teddy Pendergrass, Teena Marie, Kenny Lattimore, Chaka Khan, Gerald LeVert, Ledisi and yes Prince, just to name a few. His sound has been mentioned in the same breath as R&B legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. Come and allow Frank McComb to take you on a musical journey with songs satisfying the earful palette such as “Left Alone” to wishing for a “Future Love” and “Flying High” in just a “Few More Days”, Saturday March 7. This promises to be a night you will not forget. One that you’ve been asking for and one that only The Foundation can provide.

Tickets are $20 at the door. Doors open at 9 pm. Show will start promptly at 10:30 pm. Then stay late as special guest DJ, 2009 Dallas Quick DJ of the Year Nominee, DJ Viz, continues the grooves making this “blue light special” event a night to truly remember.

The Loft
1135 S. Lamar
Dallas, TX 75215