Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Larome Powers - "Blues Shack"

I really love "What's The Name of That Thang" by Larome Powers and here is another great dance/party song from him.  I was looking for his bio and found this on the Malaco site: Presently living in Memphis, Tennessee, Larome sang and toured the West Coast during the seventies with acts such as Harvey Scales, Jesse James, Joe Tex, Millie Jackson, The Numonics, Gap Band, War, Lenny Williams, Robert Winters and Fall and many others.  It goes on to say this his goals are to become successful in the music world and inspire old and young to appreciate and become fans of the sounds of blues and southern soul music.  I like that!

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Wendell B. - "I Can Deal With The Leaks"

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Wendell B.  You have to listen to this song.  He said that he can deal with the leaks but we've got to fix that hole. Cause if we don't fix it, one day it's going to sink your boat. Have mercy!!!  So true, if you have a problem or a leak in your relationship or in your life, that little leak will become a huge hole if you don't fix it.

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Southern Soul Paradise with Dr. Nick

I was honored to be Dr. Nick’s guest yesterday afternoon in Washington, D.C. on WPFW’s 89.3.  Dr. Nick hosts “Southern Soul Rumpin’” from 2- 4pm every Saturday afternoon (tune in to www.wpfw.org or 89.3 on your dial).  I had so much fun being a part of his show - he is an awesome man.  Dr. Nick gave me a chance to talk about this blog and about southern soul music which I love so dearly.  Did you know that he is the only on-air radio personality and WPFW is the only radio station in the District/MarylandVirginia area playing southern soul music?   He is definitely making a difference in the metro area and around the world.  Dr. Nick touches the lives of so many people and I look forward to listening to him for years and years to come.

Thank you Dr. Nick for caring enough to play the music!

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Southern Soul Paradise with Dr. Nick/WPFW

Please join me today from 2-4pm EST as Southern Soul Paradise is honored to be with Dr. Nick on his "Southern Soul Rumpin'" show. He plays the absolute best in southern soul and blues so tune into WPFW 89.3 or wpfw.org for a fabulous show!!

Monday, November 17, 2014

J. Blackfoot - "I'm Not Your Man"

I'm not your man, I'm your lover.  It ain't no either or the other. That's all that I am, I can't take it any further. Ladies, J. just can't make it any clearer than this.  He said that if he wanted responsibilities, he'd get married. So if you're dealing with a guy who only wants to mess around sometimes...

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Jaye Hammer - "Dig a Little Deeper"

Oh, do I love southern soul!  Fellas, if you've got a good woman, you've got to hold her and console her and then you got to treat her right! You've got to let her know she's the one you're thinking of.  Well alright, Jaye!  Dig a little deeper, stroke a little longer, roll a little harder (?), hold a little longer, give her what she's missing, love and kisses, you've got to please her. Ladies, if you have a man, sometimes it seems as if he doesn't understand but you know he loves you.  You also have to follow Jaye's advice. He says life is full of pressures - don't you know it!

Check out "Lay The Hammer Down" (http://southernsoulparadise.blogspot.com/2014/05/jaye-hammer-lay-hammer-down.html) and "I'm Leaving You" (http://southernsoulparadise.blogspot.com/2013/06/jaye-hammer-im-leaving-you.html) - both are fantastic Jay Hammer songs!!

Love this music!
XXOOXX
Southern Soul Paradise
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Southern Soul Blues Report - Our Bridge to The Blues Past and Present

Have you checked out The Southern Soul Blues Report (http://www.southernsoulbluesreport.com/) yet? It's an online blues station that plays southern soul ALL day long!  Yes!! I love this station. It is totally awesome to be able to listen to southern soul music all day and all night, seven days a week. And, this station has a unique feature that I haven't found anywhere else - an online request line!! So cool.  All you have to do is go to the link, find the song you want to hear (the choices are amazing!!), and click on your choice. You've got to try it - it's like having your own personal juke box.  The site also includes a link that tells you who they are and another unique link that goes straight to a variety of videos.  It's a great chance to see videos of some of your favorite southern soul artists. Stay tuned to their top 25 countdown and other info that we need to know. The Southern Soul Blues Report - they are definitely our bridge to the blues past and present.

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Nellie "Tiger" Travis - In Concert in Virginia

Hey Mr. Sexy Man, what yo name is?  Now how many times have you ever heard someone ask that? If you’re from the south, you’ve probably heard it plenty of times.  I watched a dynamic performance over the weekend by Nellie “Tiger” Travis and loved it when she sang her signature song, Mr. Sexy Man.  We all got on the floor as she danced with us!!  She rocked the entire place with her beautiful voice and some of the songs she sang included Baby Mama Drama, Who’s Fooling Who, You Gonna Make Me Cheat, Superwoman, I’m Gonna Slap Yo Weave Off, Can I Back It up, and the oh-so popular Mr. Sexy Man.  She is a personable performer and before singing Happy Birthday, she even asked who was having a birthday.  She called each birthday person by name and showed off her amazing voice by singing a cappella.  Beautiful!

Nellie performed at the RedZone Grill in Fairfax and this venue was perfect for the show.  She makes you feel as if you're a part of her show and if you ever get a chance to see her in concert, go!

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Southern Soul Paradise
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Monday, November 10, 2014

RedZone Grill in Fairfax, Virginia

I went to a blues show in northern Virginia over the weekend and had a blast.  I had never been to the RedZone Grill located on Main Street in Fairfax and it is a great club and bar.  Nellie "Tiger" Travis performed and the club provided an intimate setting - it was perfect for her show.  There is always something going on here and you can catch live performances each week. There's a great dance floor and the dee jay knew what the crowd wanted to hear. For sports enthusiasts,The Redzone Grill has plenty of TVs all through the place. The menu has a nice variety and the prices are very reasonable. Service was good and the waiters/waitresses were attentive and friendly. I've never critiqued a club but this one is worth it.  If you're in the DMV, go!!

Enjoy!
XXOOXX
Southern Soul Paradise

Grady Champion - "Thank You for Giving Me the Blues"


Enjoy!
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Grady Champion - "Make That Monkey Jump"

Mark my words, Grady Champion is a rising star!!

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Urban Mystic - "Feel Good"

I heard this song this morning on Mobile's WDLT (http://www.1041wdlt.com/) - I like it.  Listen and let me know what you think.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Al Green - "Living for You"

Heard this a few minutes ago and oh, the memories that rushed back!!! Made me cry.  I LOVE Al Green! I'm tired of your bright ideas about leaving me, oh you know you're not going nowhere but here with me!!!

Stop and think of just how good I've been to you!
XXOOXX
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Nellie "Tiger" Travis - Free Tickets!!

Nellie "Tiger" Travis will be performing at the RedZone Grill in Fairfax, Virginia, on Friday, November 7 - I will be there!!!  You know Nellie best for her "what cho name is" song, also known as "Mr. Sexy Man," and she's recorded plenty of other good music.  Thanks to the wonderful folks over at the RedZone Grill, they're allowing me to give away a pair of tickets - yes, they're FREE!!!  I interviewed Nellie a few months ago and if you go to my post (http://southernsoulparadise.blogspot.com/2014/10/concert-nellie-tiger-travis.html), you'll easily answer this question: what is the name of the city and state where Nellie lives?? The free tickets go to the first person who correctly emails me the answer.

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Southern Soul Paradise
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