Melissa Young wrap up of promo tour East Coast- Success!

SOUTHERN FRIED SOUL- this is how I describe the sounds and style of up
and comer MELISSA YOUNG. http://www.melissayoungmusic.com
She’s originally from Greenville, SC and resides in Atlanta.
She has all the grace and charm of a soulstress from The South and then
some.
Seeing her live is an incredible experience as Ms. Young truly touches the
hearts and souls of her fans and they leave yearning for more.
Ms. Young has her audience in the palm of her hands.
When you see her live- you will know exactly what I’m talking about.

Her debut album ‘Just up the road’ is a musical landscape of color, style,
love lost, relationships and heartfelt struggle and life.
It’s a collage of people, places and journey’s.
A collection of stories- this project shines and glistens all the way to the
end.
There’s hope, love, beauty, wisdom, faith and happiness ‘just up the road’.

Melissa is getting ready to embark on a W.Coast Tour and a few dates with
Dwele in California early October.
She’ll be shooting her first single/video back in NY for ‘Just a Girl’ end
of October.
So- Melissa Young- my new artist and one of my faves to work with – I adore her—and she’s so appreciative of my work– a rarity in the business these days…

She’s had a very successful run in NY- -been here close to 2 weeks in NY doing press, radio interviews, listening parties, meetings and performances.
She has intrigued and won fans over with her lovely grace and charm and of course gorgeous beautiful voice.
Look out for Melissa Young. She’s a rising star.

Want to thank some people who have truly supported her and my entity since the beginning of her trip to NY.

Ty of Vice Lounge
DJ Barry King
Sugar Bar
Onutss- Pam and Detrell– dope ladies doing their thing
Kevin Harewood
Danny- MIH/Grooveology
Thomas Paul
Valerie- O Soul
Ardenia and Solomon’s Porch
Sista Factory
Chris Rob
Bert Caldwell- I Spy Soul
George Little John
Ish
Marco
Jube
Fusicology
Eric Roberson
Samantha Cox and Preston Pearson- BMI
Nagisa- GIO- Japan
Abby – 4DaSoul
Ty Macklin

If I’ve forgotten anyone else I seriously appologize but this is just the dent in the beginning of a long journey of what’s ahead and many more people as they hop on board the Melissa Young journey. Many more folks to thank for sure.

She performed at Sugar Bar, Sip Lounge, Onutss event at Tov’s and Solomon’s Porch in Brooklyn.

Melissa Young also performed at two events in D.C this past weekend also.

Festival on H Street

Thanks to Kwasi for making that happen and a special shout to Brother Tone for the introduction. Also shouts to Curtis Midkiff.

and The Black Luv Festival

http://www.blackluvfest.info

Thanks to Kymone and Stacy for the hook ups.

Also- thanks to Guitarist- Keith Lofton for hooking up and playing with Melissa.

Monday- Tonight- Melissa Young returns back to NY for two special interviews.
WHCR- SugaTreats- DJ OHSOKOOL- 8:30PM

Thermal Soundwaves- C-Truth- Midnight

http://www.thermalsoundwaves.com

Then Melissa is back to A-Town until she’s back in NY for SOL VILLAGE Eric Roberson’s birthday and performance at SOB’s- also hosted by Emily King and performances by St. Juste, Maya Azucena and others.
Wednesday, September 26th- 9:00Pm

Below is a montage of photos from Melissa’s NY shows last week.

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Up next Melissa hits the W.Coast with 2 dates in LA at Transmissions on Tuesday, Oct 2nd and Fly Poet Showcase Wednesday, October 3rd featuring Rahsaan Patterson and others.

Then off to Sacramento, Oakland and San Diego with Dwele.

Melissa is back on East Coast in October where she performs at the Black Lily Fundraiser on Thursday, October 25th and then shoots the first video/single ‘Just a girl’ in NY over that weekend.

November- Melissa Young will be at The Soultracks Awards- Nov 16-18th and Urban Organic’s Anniversary where she’ll perform.

http://www.soultracks.com

I’m in Atlanta end of week for REVERBNATION’s ‘NEW BLOOD’ Urban Showcase Series’ hot show at SUGAR HILL my fave venue in Atlanta– Thursday, September 20th.
9:00PM

If you aren’t hip to Reverbnation – you need to be. They’re an artist’s best friend.

I’m on a panel during Atlantis Music Conference- Friday, Sept 21st and The Remix Hotel is happening at SAE Institute of Technology.

Oh- check out my photo gallery to see all the flicks of Melissa Young at her performances.

http://www.thebloomeffect.com

I’m going to ONUTSS 1 Year Anniversary party tomorrow night at The Shrine. There will be many performances and who knows what industry will roll through the house.
http://www.myspace.com/onutss

Tuesday night Melissa can be heard on WHCR- Marko’s show. Midnight.

Black Lily Fundraiser- Philadelphia- L’Etage on Thursday, October 25th.

I’m out!

Fiona B

METERMAIDS in NY- KNITTING FACTORY-

Hey Hey so I just started working with this awesome fun and entertaining act called  METERMAIDS

http://www.myspace.com/metermaids

http://www.27sound.com

It’s 2 Mc’s and A DJ.

Swell and Sentence and DJ Space Caboose.

The production is 27Sound’s Matt Stine

Catchy hooks, insatiable melodies and lots of kinetic good energy.

Metermaids cover everything from Hip Hop to Funk and Rock.

They’re at The Knitting Factory

ALL AGES

9:00PM SHOW

Tuesday, September 18th

Reverbnation’s Cleveland date at Grogg Shop- Sept 1st

Reverbnation- http://www.reverbnation.com
The social networking site/online marketing company- a site all bands/agents should be utilizing– and anyone else ‘industry’.
They’ve launched ‘NEW BLOOD’ Urban Showcase Series in 10 Markets and will probably extend to another 10 by March ‘08.
The second date hit Cleveland- looking for the hot next ‘Urban ‘ thing– And just who was a buzz.
This date happened over the Labour Day weekend- Sept 1st. Saturday.
DJ Cripple produced the event and DJ’d at THE GROGG SHOP- the hot venue in Cleveland.
Shouts to m boys D Lorand and Mick Boogie who helped do some last minute promo.
Wish I had you on board earlier.

Check out the flicks and we’ll see you in Atlanta- SUGAR HILL- Thursday, September 20th.
I love going back to Atlanta.

Still Summer- Still lovely

Was hanging out at Solomon’s Porch the other night- http://www.solomonsporchcafe.com
Met a couple actors and one of my favorite from The Wire – Gbenga Akinnagbe.
He was really cool.
Anyway- Melissa Young from Atlanta- Southern Soul songstress performs at Solomon’s Porch Cafe on Tuesday, September 11th- 2 sets- 9:00PM and 10:15PM- $10.00.

http://www.melissayoungmusic.com

Listening party at Tov’s produced by the fine ladies at ONUTSS.  One Nation Under The Soul Shack.

Monday, Sept 10th- 5:30PM-8:30PM-  83 Worth St. Between Bdwy and Church

Thanks to Sagatiba and Milena who took me to a fabulous Brazilian restuarant last night.  I ate and drank to my hearts content.  The place is called Buzina Pop.  My friends Felippe and Renata joined from Imusica.  In town from Brazil.

After dinner Milena and I met Melissa Young at the Ja Rule special listening party.

His new album sounds really strong.  His style is nice.  Came out clean, in a suit and with a live band backing him and background vocals by the lovely talented Stephanie McKay so that was an extra treat.

That’s right- Me and Ja Rule.

Up next we ended the night at one of my fave spots — La Esquina.  It’s always a scene.

That’s Melissa, Me and Jackie.

After that– it was MTA NY Transit home and no bootie calls.  Not this time anyway:-)

NY’s METERMAIDS

Wanted to give heads up that I’m working with this really cool 3 piece- 2 MC’s and a DJ called METERMAIDS

http://www.myspace.com/metermaids

metermaids-bio.doc

They’re doing a hot showcase at KNITTING FACTORY I want all my NY peeps to come to.

It’s on Tuesday, September 18th.

Check out the flicks and the details.

Southern Soul artist Melissa Young in NYC- -Her Debut

So I’ve been hanging with Melissa Young. We met a few months back. She tracked me down after seeing the work I did with another Atlanta artist Anthony David. http://www.anthonydavidmusic.com

Melissa just had to hire my services and I’m glad she did because so far– the set up for her debut album is just about perfect. The buzz is building and her profile is developing lovely and furthermore– I have one satisfied artist. Melissa is on the move.

http://www.melissayoungmusic.com

So I decided to get Melissa to NY to make some inroads- dig in the trenches and start spreading the power of ‘word of mouth’.

First show was last night at SUGAR BAR.

Her debut- we had a beautiful crowd considering it was the day after Labour Day.

Thanks to DJ Barry King on the one and two’s with the flavour of soul and our cross promotion efforts of co-producing. We’re both Brits.

Melissa Young gave a fine performance.

This was the first time I witnessed her live.

She has the charm and grace of a Southern Woman in every sense of the world and her stage show really connected with the audience. They ate it up. She really touched people individually- you could feel it.

Her band was tight- shouts to Teddy Crockett for MD’ing and orchestrating things.

Also on the bill were the talented Steve Wallace and St. Louis singer COULTRAIN who really woed the crowd– spectacular!

So up next for Melissa–

SIP LOUNGE in Harlem on Sunday for Indie Soul Brunch

7:30PM evening performance at SIP– FREE Admission

ONUTSS Listening party at 5:30-8:30PM at Tov’s on Worth St downtown NYC- Monday, September 10th

Sept 11th- Solomon’s Porch

http://www.solomonsporchcafe.com

9:00PM and 10:15PM- 2 sets – $10.00 in Bed Stuy

3 dates on W.Coast w/ Dwele and promo in LA early October.

I will go out with Melissa acting as roadie/manager all around handy chick for the 2 weeks.

Ok– so enough about Melissa.

Check out my site as always for other updates.

http://www.thebloomeffect.com

wanted to shout out Valerie, Kevin Harewood, Bert Caldwell, Danny from MIH, Adrian Eccleston from The T.Dot, Chris Rob, Preston Pearson of BMI, Reggie the photographer, Ty from Vice Lounge and other great people who came out to support.

Living Life and Loving the Weather- Could it be any better!

This goes out to all my beautiful people– yeah, I’m talking to you!
I’m grateful to the wonderful friends I’m surrounded by and all the new work I’m about to embark on.
I feel closer and closer to my goals and fulfillment. I must keep it up! Noone’s going to stop me but myself and that’s not happening.

Please keep checking my website out for updates.
It’s constantly refreshed with photos of events, my blog, new client updates and other fancy things.
thebloomeffect.com

I’ve also launched a blog that I’ll be updating several times a week.
Please bookmark it.
I’m part of Fuse News which launches this week on www.thebloomeffect.wordpress.com“>http://www.thebloomeffect.wordpress.com

So much going on this month and gearing up for a very very busy Fall.

I discovered a new artist I’m going crazy over. Stay tuned.
Too soon to spill the beans.

Got Atlanta Soul artist in town- Melissa Young in town.
If you aren’t hip to her- – you soon will be.
Her debut album is all a buzz as we gear up for the release ‘ Just up the road’.
http://www.melissayoungmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/melissayoung1

Here’s what she’s up to this next 2 weeks.
Enjoy–

Tonight–
SUGAR BAR

DJ Barry King and The Bloom Effect present
SOUL on FIRE!
w/ Melissa Young(Atl) and Coultrain(St. Louis)
$10.00
254 W. 72nd St
http://www.solomonsporchcafe.com
9:00PM and 10:15PM
307 Stuyvesant at corner of Halsey – Bed Stuy, Brooklyn

Saturday, Sept 15th
Festival on H Street-
D.C

Wednesday, Sept 26th
Eric Roberson’s Birthday and SOL VILLAGE
SOB’s
This will be a very special night of birthday celebration featuring a plethora of amazing artists including Melissa Young

Melissa Young is in NYC the next 10 days.
Please get at me if you’re interested in interviews, photo opps, a performance, meet and greet and or just want to shake hands and get an autographed CD before it drops!

West Coast stint w/ Dwele

Thursday, Oct 4th- Hard Rock Cafe- Sacramento
Friday, October 5th- Kimball’s Carnival- Oakland, CA
Sunday, October 7th- On Broadway Events Center- San Diego

Reverbnation is kicking beautifully as their Urban Showcase Series is up and running- alive and well and seeking new artists- making discoveries for the hot fresh new sounds in R&B, Reggaeton, Hip Hop and anything else that falls under the ‘Urban’ genre.
“>http://www.soultracks.com

Reverbnation is an artist’s best friend. Believe me– after sneak previewing some of their latest widgets/tools– it’s going to blow and they are truly revolutionary.

http://www.artforprogress.org is doing a big event during Fashion Week called The Art of Design

This year’s show will feature AFP members Lu Kun and Selma
Karaca. In conjunction with Art For Progress, Lu Kun is the first couture
designer from Shanghai to participate in fashion week. Karaca was the
2006 winner of AFP’s international fashion competition. The event will
showcase two of the most talented international designers.

Lu Kun is quickly becoming the newest fashion sensation in Asia,
especially since his recent participation in the Singapore Fashion
Festival in March. As winner of the “Best Young Designer in China” award
by the Shanghai Fashion Federation in 2004, he has become a growing
presence in the international fashion scene.

Selma Karaca, a native of Turkey and resident of New York City, was
educated in Fine Art. She began her fashion career as a milliner, selling
her artistic hats to high-end stores in Istanbul and Europe. Now her focus
is on couture clothing with luxurious hand-detailing. As a finalist in the
2004 Gen Art Styles avant-garde competition, she has become known not only
as a great designer, but as a true artist in a category all her own. She
was recently featured in the Queens Museum.

The Art of Design event will be held on September 6th, 2007 at the AVEnts
loft in Chelsea, and will be on the official Fashion Calendar.
The show is scheduled for 6pm with an after-party to follow. AVEnts is
located at 15 West 28th Street, 10th Flr.

RSVP to events@artforprogress.org or visit www.artforprogress.org for more
details.

MUDVILLE is at 205 Club this Friday, September 7th.
Performing songs from their latest release ‘ Iris Nova’.
“>http://www.boldaslive.com

Things I’m excited about.

My next 2 months of travel.
The UK/US showdown/throwdown panel at CMJ- I’m a featured panelist
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