Redwood Entertainment Presents: A Night of American Roots Music at Drom NYC

NEW YORK, NY, May 31, 2011

Redwood Entertainment, Inc. presents the first of its dynamic theme-night music shows at Drom in NYC with an American Roots Music Review on Thursday, June 23, 2011, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Appearing at the show will be successful Redwood recording artists Back Alley Players, Jambalaya Brass Band, and Larry Baeder & The MuseGurus.

Back Alley Players, recently busy contributing to the soundtrack of the soon to be released World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Studios' film Inside Out, will perform songs from their triumphant debut CD release, Beyond the Blues (which charted high on the Living Blues and Roots Music Report charts). This dynamite New York City band is made up of seasoned musical pros from a variety of musical backgrounds from Jazz and Funk, to Hip-Hop and R&B. But make no mistake; Back Alley Players are playing a blues for the new century that draws on many of the disparate elements of traditional blues which are rarely heard in one setting. Back Alley Players are a soulful combination of the talents of a group of very impressive individuals who perform for Ashford & Simpson at Sugar Bar every Tuesday night in Manhattan. The group consists of L. Umar Conry; Johnny Turco; Al Brisbane; and Stix Bones. http://www.boneentertainment.com

Jambalaya Brass Band will be performing tunes from its latest successful CD release, It's a Jungle Out There (recently charting impressively on the CMJ, Cash Box and Roots Music Report charts). These musically sophisticated New York purveyors of authentic American 'roots' music play a delightful spicy musical gumbo of New Orleans fare from the likes of Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Rebirth and Dirty Dozen brass bands, straight through to the heights of their own modern sounds which incorporate elements of R&B, Gospel, Funk, Latin and Be-bop. They embody the history of the best American music of the last hundred years while at the same time suggesting a prescient trajectory of America's musical future. Jambalaya Brass Band includes Ric Frank; Walt Szymanski; Curtis Fowlkes; Ron Caswell; Chauncey Yearwood; and Washington Duke. http://www.jambalayabrassband.com

Larry Baeder & The MuseGurus, the wildly popular Key West based band, is Americana Music at its finest. They combine well crafted, timeless song writing, vocals from the heart and disciplined arrangements, with flashes of virtuosic solos, all amply demonstrated on their forthcoming CD release, Larry Baeder & The MuseGurus. The heart of the band is the writing team of the three principals: the crystal clear voice of Dora Gholson, backed by legendary guitarist/producer Larry Baeder (who has recorded and/or performed with a long list of musical greats including a recent performance at the Apollo with Chuck Jackson, Ashford & Simpson and Smokey Robinson) and famous French Rocker/Bassist Francois Gehin. The songs are in the great tradition of classic American songwriters. Influenced by old school R&B, soul music and Americana rock, the music reflects its own unique, contemporary flavor. Larry Baeder & The MuseGurus, appearing at Drom with drummer Kenny Soule, is a celebratory must-see party in the making. http://www.musegurus.com

Each of these Americana 'roots' bands individually put on great live shows, and seeing these Redwood artists together in one fast paced performance will make for an exceptionally entertaining, fun night of great music, and simply put, a rollicking good time. Watch for the upcoming Redwood World Music Night at Drom NYC on October 13, 2011, featuring Ruth Aguilar, Derrick Ashong & Soulfege and Meddy Gerville.

Location: Drom, 85 Avenue A (btw 5th & 6th St.), NYC, (212) 777-1157
http://www.dromnyc.com

Admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door

Contact Info: Janet Castiel
Redwood Entertainment, Inc.
(212)-543-9998
info@redwoodentertainment.com
http://www.redwoodentertainment.com

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Redwood's experience covers all areas of show business in marketing, public relations, and radio promotion with an award-winning emphasis on music sales, and video and film production. Where we excel, is in the originality and freshness of our creative design and niche marketing. Whether our clients need a totally new approach to the market or enhancements in familiar markets, our marketing execution and strategic placement gives our clients a distinct advantage. Our structure allows our clients to choose from a range of services that is right for them.

Redwood Entertainment, Inc., has worked with and works with a roster of artists which includes, 2005 Grammy Winner, Ken Williams, original writer of the Alicia Keys Hit, "You Don't Know My Name"; The Cab Calloway Orchestra; Kevin Mahogany; Eden Riegel, (two time Emmy nominated, actress, "Bianca" Susan Lucci's daughter on "All My Children"); Annie Haslam (former lead singer of Renaissance); Neshama Carlebach, vocalist, and the daughter of the late Rabbi Schlomo Carlebach; world renowned Cuban born drummer, Horacio "el Negro" Hernandez, who is one of the premier Latin jazz drummers in the world, just released his first headlining album, "Italuba"; The Larry Baeder Group, Blues; Armand & Bluesology, Blues; The Danny Morris Band, Surf & Blues; Stephen McConnaughey, Writer/Music Producer; Early Clover, of the Coasters, &B; and Chaz de Paolo, blues/rock fusion.

In addition to many years of marketing talent, Redwood Entertainment, Inc. has been involved with various award winning film and video projects such as "Steps Down The Aisle" starring Debby Boone (the only Wedding Planning Video to ever be endorsed by the Association of Bridal Consultants,) "Simplicity's Sewing it Up" (Bronze Award Winner in the New York Film and Television), "Love Times 3" (Music Video starring Chuck Jackson, O.C. Smith, and Cuba Gooding formerly of the Main Ingredient), to name a few, as well as earning numerous plaudits for promotions of major feature films and performing artists.

Most recently, Redwood Entertainment, Inc.'s marketing projects include Fahir Atakoglu, internationally renown Symphonic Conductor who is releasing his first Jazz / World Music CD in the United States, entitled "If", and featuring the legendary Anthony Jackson on Bass, and the Latin drumming virtuoso, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez on Drums; Ken Williams (original writer of Alicia Keys' hit 2005 Grammy Winning Hit, "You Don't Know My Name"; Fremont John, AC Artist/Songwriter of Aim High Music, Kenny Seymour, Jazz Keyboardist of A Dish-A-Tunes Records, Teja Frank, young hip-hop artist of A Dish-A-Tunes Records; Steve McConnaughey, musician / songwriter / producer; Larry Baeder, legendary guitarist / musician / composer and producer along with other nationally known comedians and internationally renown musical acts.

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