Saturday, 27 August 2011

Live & Local at Nottingham Playhouse - Performers.






Live on the main Stage:

Elena Hargreaves (Folk/Pop)
http://www.youtube.com/user/elenahargreaves

Saint Raymond (Indie)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-J-9FtiUJg

Nina Smith (Pop/Soul)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMw9VvcZ7OM

Karizma (Hip Hop)
http://www.myspace.com/i_am_karizma

Jimmy The Squirrel (Folk/Ska)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jimmy-The-Squirrel/12497023270?sk=app_2405167945

Mique (Soul/R&B)
http://www.myspace.com/miquemusic
 
Marvin Brown (Reggae/R&B)

http://www.reverbnation.com/marvin1brown

Breadchasers. ( Punk/Reggae)
http://www.breadchasers.com/

Hosted by Rastarella -Cultural Vibrations (Unity through music)

Tickets can be brought in person at Nottingham Playhouse box office or by booking online: http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/music/live-and-local/


Showcasing our multi-talented and electric Singer-songwriters for a 3 hour musical explosion! Buy your tickets now to secure a good seat.

Full price tickets are £10 with concession tickets from £6/£8 pounds.

Friday, 26 August 2011

So one day I decided to shave my head again...

Less than 2yrs ago I shaved it off to raise awareness about my youngest daughter's rare chromosome disorder.
Last week I shaved it off again after realizing that actually I do not need hair. No more hair product slavery for me! ; )

July 2011.


August 2011.

Cultural Vibrations Takeover@ Nottingham Riviera Part 2.

Part two took part on Sunday 14th August. It was a more mellow vibe warmly welcomed after the UK Riots had reached our city on the Tuesday and Wednesday leading up to my showcase. 3pm-6pm.

Great live music from Marc Reeves, Lee Gough, Sara Louise, The G.O.A Choir, Ras Goodies & Ngoma Band and ending the show was Neo Soul Singer songwriter Saysay.

Here are some pics. Part 3 takes place on Wednesday 31st August 6pm-9pm.

Marc Reeves.


Lee Gough.


Sara Louise.


The G.O.A Choir.


My friend Sarah with my daughter.


Ras Goodies & Ngoma Band.


Nice vibes.


Crowd.


Saysay performs.

Friday, 19 August 2011

Cultural Vibrations Takeover@ Nottingham Riviera Part 1.

On Sunday July 24th I hosted a live music showcase in the heart of Nottingham City Centre as part of the free entertainment vibes at Nottingham Riviera. Last year was a huge success and I was happy to discover that the area had been improved and the stage placed in a more opened location.

I hosted the show for 4hrs from 3pm-7pm.
Here are some photos. FABULOUS DAY filled with amazing local talent.

Angie Niccals.

Danny Patrick.

Elena Hargreaves.

Emily Franklin.

Saint Raymond.

K-Classic

Marvin Brown.

Great crowd.

Stuck In 2nd.

Nottingham people enjoying the vibes.

Monday, 15 August 2011

St.Anns Holding Hands Unity Event. July 16th.

I hosted the St.Anns Holding Hands Unity event on Saturday July 16th. It was the first time I had taken part in this event which has been going on for approx 7yrs in the heart of St.Anns, inside and out side of the Chase Community Centre on Robin Hood Chase.

I turned up at 12pm expecting the stage and p.a system to be ready as my 1st acts were due on stage at 1pm. The Sound had not been set up and it was 1.40pm by the time I was able to announce the opening act which was the local church choir. We had to finish the stage show by 6pm and due to this setback with the p.a there were three acts who were unable to perform because there was just no time to fit them in. Once one thing is running late it becomes like a domino effect for everything else.
I held it together was I was not used working in such unprofessional conditions. There is more I could go into but lets just say I will not be taking part in this event again.

Highlight was bumping into the Mayor of Nottingham for the 3rd time this year.


My friends who took time out to come out and perform for the St.Anns community were in fine form. Big love to MuHa, Stuck in 2nd, Saysay, Janine Nicole, Spiit Starh, Ney Corte Real plus Ras Goodies & Ngoma Band alongside the community musicians.