Posted by novoscene on April 11, 2008
Friday, April 11
Femi, Photo by Andreas Branch
R & B Fridays w/MoeSoul and Femi
Maybe it’s something in the Bay Area water that’s made the region such fertile soil for sultry soul, R&B and funk singers over the years, but whatever it is-from the Pointer Sisters to Sugar Pie DeSanto to the current crop of soul, hip hop and rock influenced musicians-there’s no denying that the Bay’s soul.
MoeSoul and Femi are two of the shining stars in a galaxy of talented but largely underground singers hitting up spoken word spots and jazz joints around the area. The Oakland divas to be have been putting in work for years, gigging from Jack London to Lagos and playing gigs with everyone from Les Nubian to Nelson Mandela.
MoeSoul is more of the straight ahead R&B singer. With sweet songs of lost loves, found loves and all the holdovers in between, she adds a moving soundtrack to the art getting busy. Femi’s music is a bit harder and belies her African and Puerto Rican heritage as she blends soul and hip hop with hints of salsa and rock-a little bit Mary J Blige rolled in with a little Tribe Called Quest and Celia Cruz.
Catch both singers performing with a live band tonight as part of Maxwell’s R&B Friday’s series. Proof that the funky legacy continues.
R & B Fridays w/MoeSoul and Femi
$10 presale, $15 at the door
9pm
Maxwell’s Restaurant & Lounge
341 13th Street, Oakland
(510)839-6169
www.maxwellslounge.com
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Posted by novoscene on February 8, 2008
-Zachary Royer Scholz, Situation 91207
Looks like it is going to be a bee yuu-tiful weekend, and it’s time to get out of the house, shake off the last few weeks of work, rain and political primaries. Take some time out this weekend to enjoy the outside, take a walk, go for a bike rise, plan a picnic, and when you’re ready to come back in, just check out a couple of this weeekend’s fine events.-kwan
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Posted by novoscene on November 7, 2007
Hey all you hot young East Bay politicos, looking for something to do Thursday night? How about joining some like minded lefties for caipirinhas and campaign strategy at Mix it Up, the monthly happy hour social for East Bay activists, organizers and social justice leaders.
This month’s event features short presentations by reps from the three leading Democratic Presidential candidates-Clinton, Obama and Edwards , preceded and proceeded, with lots of imbibing. (Maybe it’s just me, but politicos and activists are some of the hardest partiers I know. Guess I can’t blame them…)
Come get sauced for the cause. -kwan
Mix it Up East Bay
Thurday Nov. 8th
Free
6-9pm
Arsimona’s Bar and Lounge
561 11th st., Oakland
Questions:
Call Emily Weinstein 510.435.8248
www.arsimona.com
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Posted by novoscene on September 27, 2007
If you want get the weekend off to an early start, hit Old Oakland Thursday evening. The restaurants in the area are hosting a block party. The highlights: an outdoor bar and Fito Reinoso’s 10-piece Cuban band. Get a drink, do some salsa, and enjoy the moonlit night.
The party, which is at 9th and Washington, begins at 5.30 pm. The band stops playing at 9 pm, which doesn’t necessarily mean that the party must end. You can then show your support for one of the places that made the party happen – go get dinner or drinks at B, Tamarindo (my personal favorite), Levende East, or Air Lounge.
And if you’re in the market for a new pair of jeans, you might want to stop by Drift, Old Oakland’s denim store. It’s open until 9 pm today – and yes, they’ll be serving wine with custom fittings.
For the shopping party of the weekend, please see Party with Cari – Priyanka
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