MySpace Page of the Week - MannyX401

MySpace has its share of non-users. You know the type. They made a page two years ago, with 'Thomas' MySpace Editor', put up their demo, and let it collect dust and a few plays a week. This week's Page of the Week is not one of those pages.

Manny X takes his music and his fans as seriously as an artist can. He wouldn't dare let his fans get bored. With a MySpace design from 2015, not 2005, and some killer space age pics, he draws the visitor in. Once there, they are treated like royalty with a perpetual stream of fresh music and exclusive content. His fans return the favor with hundreds of song plays a day and running one of his slick mini banner ads.

One word to describe his music? Personal. Not only lyrically, but in its production. A few clips from the bio on his page: "This project was written/produced/performed/recorded and mixed by Manny X himself, hence knighting it with the name "Just Me." It has slowly come to be recognized as a monumental release for the R&B scene of Rhode Island".

Show Manny X some love and visit his MySpace, he'll show it right back, I promise.

Manny X on MySpace

Providence Sound Session 2010 Welcomes The AfroSonic Collective

Born from a passion for spreading the music they love, the AfroSonic Collective formed in 2007 with Dj's Blackdove, MikeDelick, Nick DeParis and Dublin and later joined by Dj Dupe (Volume). While all coming from different DJ backgrounds, the Collective came together to cultivate a unique sound. They have built a community that embraces the idea that music can bring people together to celebrate life in our beautiful city of Providence. Pioneering a sound that nods to both the past and future, their deep-rooted afro-soul sound is the driving energy behind their sets. Think - Paradise Garage meets The Shrine - and you'll get an idea of what to expect at the AfroSonic parties. Currently held monthly at State Lounge and Forbidden City in Providence RI.

Here is a schedule of appearances by The AfroSonic Collective:

Friday July 23rd: Afrosonic @ Local 121

The AfroSonic Collective is proud to present Afrosonic @ Local 121 Friday July 23rd, featuring Djs Mikedelick, Nick de Paris and Dupe on the ones and twos for a night of deep afro bliss, courtesy of Providence Sound Session. This will be the first performance of the Collective in the Tap room of Local 121, one of the best venues of Providence nightlife, and we are sure to bring the heat on the dancefloor! The event is free of cover charge, so come join us for a night of soulful house, afrobeat and latin grooves to keep you dancing all night long. 21+

Friday July 23rd: Afrobeat Party @ Firehouse 13

Join DJs Blackdove and Dublin for a very special event at Firehouse Friday July 23rd! As part of an unplugged Haiti relief acoustic series of concerts featuring world renown artist Wunmi, the Afrosonic Collective will be closing the night with their own AfroBeat party dedicated to Fela Kuti, Tony Allen and other unique remixes!
Don't miss out on this unique event and join the family for the dancing party courtesy of Providence Sound Session.

Saturday July 24th: AfroSonic Collective @ Back lot of Black Rep

The AfroSonic Collective will be playing all together on the back stage of the Black Rep to close the festival in style! Following Reggae brass act "Soul Shot in Dub", the collective will deliver their signature deep afro soul sound and uplifting afro-infused beats. Don't miss this amazing outdoors party with Djs Dublin, Nick de Paris, Dupe, Mikedelick dropping the beats accompanied by the afrosonic drummers on
congas and snare drum as well as other special guests.

http://afrosonic-ri.blogspot.com/
http://afrosonic.podomatic.com/

For further information/Scheduling interviews please contact Annemarie Woolley
Email: Annemarie@kingcommunicationsgroup.com
Tel: 857-492-6789

YouTube Video of the Week - M.I.C. feat. Logik - "Bombs Away"

Providence is making a name for itself in the Hip Hop world. As more and more artists like Sage Francis and Chachi take their steps into the mainstream world, Rhode Islanders are eating up music from local acts eager to break out. It is a tight knit community, with weekly local Hip Hop open mic nights, daily shows from local radio stations, and a perpetual calendar of great music in venues all over the city. Providence MC's are not creating their own subgenre as some southern and western communities are, but blasting away the normal boundaries of Hip Hop, creating something truly unique within each group.

M.I.C. (Music is Culture) is better than most I have seen at setting their own trend, and pushing aside those who dislike it, to trek on with unmatched confidence and style. With two members strong, FrankFitted & Voz just dropped a new mixtape, called Hurry Up & Buy. It cannot be ignored. Download it here from DatPiff. A single off the mixtape, and one of my favorites, is this weeks YouTube Video of the Week. "Bombs Away" features Logik, another RI favorite, and captures the style, flow, and creativity of the three artists dedicated to their music, all in a great video directed by Trav.



Submit videos for consideration on twitter mention @401Sounds or email post@401Sounds.com with a link. Local artists only!

July Events at the Cuban Revolution

Friday July 2, 8PM Los Cinco Elementos: Probing the depths of both post-bop Jazz and Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican folkloric traditions, Los Cinco Elementos draws its repertoire from the compositions of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Joe Henderson, Cedar Walton, Miles Davis, and other Jazz giants, crafting arrangements based around various Afro-Cuban rhythms. http://timmayermusic.com/

Saturday July 3, 8PM Jesus Andujar and Grupo Sazon: As the founder and musical director of Grupo Sazon, Jesús leads a group of incredibly talented musicians who play throughout the New England area. Grupo Sazon performs authentic music from the Spanish Carribbean and has an expansive repertoire of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha cha chá, Calypso and Latin Jazz.

Friday July 9, 8PM Mike Rollins & Co is a project that is making a splash into the New England area playing a mix of jazz, neo-soul, R&B, hip hop, rock, reggae and african dance. http://www.myspace.com/mikerollins2

Saturday July 10, 8PM Jesus Andujar and Grupo Sazon: As the founder and musical director of Grupo Sazon, Jesús leads a group of incredibly talented musicians who play throughout the New England area. Grupo Sazon performs authentic music from the Spanish Carribbean and has an expansive repertoire of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha cha chá, Calypso and Latin Jazz.

Wednesday July 14, 6:00 PM SPECIAL EVENT Real Bizzness Social Networking Event: REAL Bizzness will provide you with an informal social setting where you will be able to engage with other local professionals. Meet the REAL Bizzness board members and share your thoughts, reconnect with your peers, socialize with friends and make new contacts. realbizzness@gmail.com

Providence Sound Session 2010 Event: Thursday July 15 Eric Bloom Trio: Since 2003 Eric has been in the Sultans of Swing, voted by Modern Bride magazine one of the top wedding bands in the country. Doing mostly high-end weddings and corporate and charity events, Eric has had the privilege to play before such luminaries as Sarah Jessica Parker, Woody Harrelson, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Justin Timberlake, Tim Wakefield, Bill Murray, The Rev. Al Sharpton, Tommy Lee Jones, former President George Bush Sr., Vice–President Joe Biden, former Vice-President Al and Tipper Gore, and former President Bill and Senator Hilary Clinton. http://ericbloommusic.com/

Providence Sound Session 2010 Event: Friday July 16, 8PM The Lance Martin Band: The LMB has been together in Boston since 1982. The combination of jazz, funk & gospel is called Physical Jazz, which is the title of lance's latest CD. The music and the flute performances will hopefully dispel any preconceived notion on how a jazz flute should sound. http://www.lanceamartin.com/

Providence Sound Session Event: Saturday July 17, 8pm The Lonnie Gasperini Trio: Lonnie Gasperini a soulful jazz organist from the state of Rhode Island has recently moved to New York City where he continues to take his passion for organ jazz to another level. Part of his history includes opening for or performing with Artists such as Lou Rawls Hal Crook, Joe Lovano, Joe Lee Wilson, and many others. http://members.cox.net/lonnie7/

Friday July 23, 8PM E Mike Rollins and Company: Mike Rollins & Co is a project that is making a splash into the New England area playing a mix of jazz, neo-soul, R&B, hip hop, rock, reggae and african dance. http://www.myspace.com/mikerollins2

Saturday July 24, 8PM The Lance Martin Band: The LMB has been together in Boston since 1982. The combination of jazz, funk & gospel is called Physical Jazz, which is the title of lance's latest CD. The music and the flute performances will hopefully dispel any preconceived notion on how a jazz flute should sound. http://www.lanceamartin.com/


Friday July 30, 9PM SPECIAL EVENT Chifferobe Presents the Tropicale: 1930/1940’s burlesque/cabaret show. $10 in Advance (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/109833)~$15 at The Door - $10 in Vintage e-mail Kristen Minsky at CHIFFEROBEcabaret@gmail.com

Saturday July 31, 8PM The Lonnie Gasperini Trio: Lonnie Gasperini a soulful jazz organist from the state of Rhode Island has recently moved to New York City where he continues to take his passion for organ jazz to another level. Part of his history includes opening for or performing with Artists such as Lou Rawls Hal Crook, Joe Lovano, Joe Lee Wilson, and many others. http://members.cox.net/lonnie7/

The Cuban revolution restaurant and bar
8pm no cover and plenty of free parking

Hip Hop and DJ Shows in May

Hey hey hey, this month we have lots of new posts, including a bunch in the Hip Hop and DJ World. All these and more can be seen at http://www.401Sounds.com/genre.html.

Event info courtesy our friendly 401Sounds.com users and http://eventsaroundnewengland.blogspot.com.
Submit your show today for free at 401Sounds.com

05/13/10 DJ Sterby Rock (Hip-Hop) @ Local 121 (Providence, RI) 10pm $FREE

dj Sterbyrock
Spinning Hip Hop Classics
@ Local 121
121 Washington St, Providence
Thusday May13th
10 pm - No Cover - 21+

05/14/10 AfroSonic Collective (Afro-Soul) @ State Ultra Lounge (Providence, RI) 10pm-2am $5

ALL 5 MEMBERS - 4 HOURS>>>
The Afrosonic Collective has been having some of the most amazing parties at State Lounge in the past few months and NOW the time has come to yet again get ALL OF THE MEMBERS together for a night of DEEP AFRO-SOUL MUSIC!!!
The Drummers are ready... The DJs are ready... Are you?
NICK DEPARIS
DUBLIN
MIKE DELICK
DUPE
BLACKDOVE
This is a night that all you dancers dare not miss... We are clearing the floors for you all to come and GET DOWN!!!
VIP Reservations are VERY limited for the Jump Parties... If you would like to book a table PLEASE call 401-248-1189 well in advance.
Directions to State Lounge: http://schmap.me/cqr2rm/
SEE YOU THERE!
Facebook Invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=116200438413657

05/16/10 WE RUN THIS! Women and Mothers in Hip Hop (Hip-Hop) @ Jerky's (Providence, RI) 8pm-1am $12/$17

JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=109744202395112&ref=nf
It has been too long. FAR TOO LONG. It is past time for women in hip hop to take the recognition they deserve, and Rhode Island is ready to bring its fiercest women organizers and emcees to the table to do it!
GET TICKETS HERE!
http://www.venuevents.net/event/1040
Isis Storm has partnered with SlyShuga to present “WE RUN THIS: Women and Mother’s in Hip Hop” – an event that will happen during May to stress how much we believe that women in hip hop have been mothers both literally and metaphorically to their friends, family, and community. Taking the title from Rah Digga’s track- like the lady herself we are not holding anything back and are not afraid to tell you that we know WE RUN THIS!
So GET TICKETS HERE!
http://www.venuevents.net/event/1040
In addition, because women spend so much time supporting others that they do not take care of themselves we have added a VIP segment full of self care that will be given to the first 60 women who purchase their tickets at the full price.
Yes Yall…It has been too long. FAR TOO LONG. It is past time for women in hip hop and the community to take the recognition they deserve, and Rhode Island is ready to bring its fiercest women organizers and emcees to the table to do it! CAUSE WE GON RUN THIS!
So GET TICKETS HERE!
http://www.venuevents.net/event/1040
There are also special opportunities for sponsorship and participation by small and large businesses so please contact us if interested.
GET TICKETS NOW!
http://www.venuevents.net/event/1040
Questions??? EMAIL US AT BEGINTHESTORM@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 401-497-5246 or 401-207-5717
***ALSO: If you are a lady involved in any of the four elements or know of one (femcee, bgirl, DJ, or graff artist) THERE MAY BE ROOM FOR YOU! Please contact 5th Elament @ 401-207-5717 or email me at 5thelament@gmail.com LET US HELP YOU BE SEEN OR HEARD!
JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=109744202395112&ref=nf

05/23/10 Sterby Rock 's BDay Bash (Hip-Hop) w/ DJ Primitive, Big Rush, Vendetta, Freddie Black, Axe Butane, Pro Town, PO) @ KC's Tap (Pawtucket, RI) 9pm $6

Sterby Rock BDay Bash
May 23 9PM
KC 's Tap 530 Broadway in Pawtucket
$6 21+
Performances by:
* Big Rush
* Vendetta
* Freddie Black
* Axe Butane
* Pro*Town
* PO
Don't miss this event.

05/28/10 Rock It Right Night 2 w/ Kufa Castro, Indiana Handshake, M.I.C., Psycho Circus, Logik, Jacobi Wichita, Manny X, Kaz, and more TBA @ Jerky's (Providence, RI) 8:30pm $12

05/28/10 AfroSonic Collective (Afro-Soul) @ Forbidden City (Providence, RI) 10pm-2am $FREE

One Month In

As we approach the one month mark of the site being open,
there are a lot of exciting things to report on. Over the last three weeks, we have had nearly 50 unique show listings, as well as daily open mic nights and weekly gigs.

Beginning May 1st, there will be a series of new features added to the site for artists.
Some features already being used on the site:

• Post A Show - always free, puts your show on 401Sounds.com and across our social networks.


• Premium Memberships - shows are automatically listed on the site, copied from a band MySpace, venue calendar, or other site.


• Flyer of the Week - Each week, the staff decides on a show flyer to be featured.

The biggest new addition to the site will be local directory listings. On this dedicated site tab, artists can find nearby companies including:

• Live Music Venues


• Recording Studios


• Record Labels


• Promoters/Managers

Also expect to see a discussion forum for the local industry, and other important tools.

Check back May 1st for the new site updates, and stay posted on our events by subscribing this blog or joining any of our Social Networks.