March 20, 2019 |
NOLA RESISTENCE
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The NOLA RESISTANCE is a newly renamed band but these members have been performing for years together. Dating back to early 2006 after Hurricane Katrina, Matthew M. Dillon started a band called Throwback to fill the void of hearing good live funk bands in the city of New Orleans. The traditions of bands such as the Cool Enterprise, Louisiana Purchase, The Meter's and Chocolate Milk had receded dramatically over the past decade. Not to mention national acts like Earth, Wind and Fire, The Ohio Players, Cameo, Lakeside and others, There were not many bands in New Orleans that were living up to the standards of these groups.
Years Later this group would perform under several different names like The NOLA Big Band, The NOLA All-Stars and the like and would feature very prominent New Orleans musicians from Dr. John, Cyril Neville and Deacon John to James Andrews, Rockin Doopsie and many others. Performing primarily out of New Orleans concerts, the band became a big hit with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and soon began performing regularly at their events. Last Year, Business Manager for the IBEW and head of the Working Californians Non-Profit Brian D'arcy approached Dillon about recording the band and they determined the climate in the US could be addressed musically on a record with 1 word Resistance. Resistance to apathy, stupidity, violence corruption and greed. The NOLA RESISTANCE will issue their first record May 1st with the help of the Working Californians and is made up of cover songs and originals that speak to the issues mentioned above. Performing on this record is a veritable all star lineup in New Orleans music. Here is a list: Vertical Divider
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Leo Nocentelli - Guitar
Case Woodard - Vocals Chris Severin - Bass Darrell Crooks - Guitar Alexi Marti - Percussion Bill Summers - Percussion Gralen Banks - Vocals Charles Elam, III - Tenor/Vocals Herlin Riley - Drums Christian Bold - Vocals Janet Evans - Vocals Roderick Paulin - Alto/Arranger Nayo Jones - Vocals James Andrews - Vocals Andrew Baham - Trumpet/Arranger Terrance Taplin - Trombone Darrell Lavigne - Keyboard Bill Summers - Percussion Matt Dillon - Vocals Blake Amos - Vocals Curtis Pierre - Percussion Dianne Ghobomu - Vocals Casme Barnes - Vocals June Yamagishi - Guitar James Lee Bush, Jr. - Vocals Aaron Fletcher - Alto Sax Steve Glenn - Tuba Kevin Joseph - Vocals Ricardo Pascal - Tenor Nick Payton - Trumpet Elray Holmes - Vocals |
Dj Bambam Belonge
Dj Bambam Belonge (Charles Belonge) definitely rocks the party!
This New Orleans native is a legend of the city’s entertainment and nightlife scene. The former 14 year radio personality, mix show Dj (FM 98.5 WYLD), and Club Dj can be found hosting and performing at many of the most prominent, upscale weddings, corporate galas, and parties in New Orleans and the southern region. His versatility takes you through R&B, Hip-Hop, House, Pop, Disco, Reggae, Latin and more. Belonge will dance you out of those heels, sweat you out of that suit, and knows how to drop a good slow jam!
For 8 years now, Dj Bambam Belonge has energized Empowerment audiences @ Essence Festival before such names as Alicia Keys, Steve Harvey, Chaka Khan and recently, Oprah Winfrey!
His other credits include NBA All-Star, Official City of New Orleans Mardi Gras, Porsche, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and a host of other concerts, festivals, and celebrity and socialite events.
This New Orleans native is a legend of the city’s entertainment and nightlife scene. The former 14 year radio personality, mix show Dj (FM 98.5 WYLD), and Club Dj can be found hosting and performing at many of the most prominent, upscale weddings, corporate galas, and parties in New Orleans and the southern region. His versatility takes you through R&B, Hip-Hop, House, Pop, Disco, Reggae, Latin and more. Belonge will dance you out of those heels, sweat you out of that suit, and knows how to drop a good slow jam!
For 8 years now, Dj Bambam Belonge has energized Empowerment audiences @ Essence Festival before such names as Alicia Keys, Steve Harvey, Chaka Khan and recently, Oprah Winfrey!
His other credits include NBA All-Star, Official City of New Orleans Mardi Gras, Porsche, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and a host of other concerts, festivals, and celebrity and socialite events.
Kevin Joseph - Unscripted
Kay Joe Unscripted is a Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Author, Producer and completed his B.A from Indiana University. Unscripted uses his gift with words to discuss the politics of race, class, gender and religion while illustrating how underneath our skin we are all the same... human beings. A well traveled Midwestern raised artist and native of Gary, Indiana, Unscripted now resides in New Orleans and is a performer who has shared the stage with the poet Nikki Giovanni and a plethora of other gifted individuals.
Unscripted has brought his artistry to many Universities and Colleges across the nation. He delivers thought provoking masterpieces and possesses a compelling way with words and can make them transform and take the listener on a lyrical journey. Seeing an opportunity to entertain outside of the normal clubs, bars, and lounges, he decided to carve out a space where people could experience his unique performance skills in real time. In 2010, Unscripted assembled a traveling cast of gifted artists and presented a talent showcase that has left audiences wanting more.
This event, founded by Kay Joe Unscripted, is known as “One Night Only” or “ONO”, based out of Chicago and is a Collection of artists consisting of a Live Band, Poets, and Vocalists. ONO is a uniquely designed, energy driven, multifaceted, and very charismatic music production. What makes this event so different is that every showcase provides attendees not only with a fresh show but also at various chic venues around the country. This makes ONO a very exciting show to see, hear and experience. The ONO slogan is “One Night Only in One Place Sharing One Mental Space". ONO receives many standing ovations and audiences are left in awe after each showcase.
Unscripted performs on the new NOLA RESISTANCE CD on a remake of the Gil Scott Heron classic "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". The New NOLA RESISTANCE song is called "The Resistance Will Not Be Televised".
Unscripted has brought his artistry to many Universities and Colleges across the nation. He delivers thought provoking masterpieces and possesses a compelling way with words and can make them transform and take the listener on a lyrical journey. Seeing an opportunity to entertain outside of the normal clubs, bars, and lounges, he decided to carve out a space where people could experience his unique performance skills in real time. In 2010, Unscripted assembled a traveling cast of gifted artists and presented a talent showcase that has left audiences wanting more.
This event, founded by Kay Joe Unscripted, is known as “One Night Only” or “ONO”, based out of Chicago and is a Collection of artists consisting of a Live Band, Poets, and Vocalists. ONO is a uniquely designed, energy driven, multifaceted, and very charismatic music production. What makes this event so different is that every showcase provides attendees not only with a fresh show but also at various chic venues around the country. This makes ONO a very exciting show to see, hear and experience. The ONO slogan is “One Night Only in One Place Sharing One Mental Space". ONO receives many standing ovations and audiences are left in awe after each showcase.
Unscripted performs on the new NOLA RESISTANCE CD on a remake of the Gil Scott Heron classic "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". The New NOLA RESISTANCE song is called "The Resistance Will Not Be Televised".