Ritmo y Sabor Ride la Ola

Great Brooklyn-based Latin group, led by Cuban-American Jose Conde.

The music is pan-Caribbean stew, based in clave but bringing in the funk, afrobeat, and other sounds. Jose Conde OLA FRESCA – it means "fresh wave" -- is the name of the band. Founded in 2000 by singer-composer-lyricist and arranger Jose Conde, Ola Fresca features some of the best musicians in New York City, coming together for a fresh take on rootsy, funky, jazzy, Latin dance music and have had amazing press, from NYTimes to NPR, etc.

"A funky Afro-Cuban gem." - Boston Post Gazette
"Brilliant. Thrilling. The groove never stops."
- Billboard / All Music Guide
"A heart stopping smorgasbord of sounds" - Trace
"Jose Conde is onto something marvelous, a modern sound with deep roots. Flawless rhythms and tight arrangements"
- Spin The Globe
"Salsa and son with funk and everything under the Caribbean sun"
- LA Weekly
"A breath of contemporary flavor dynamic and highly danceable"
- Latin Beat Magazine
"unexpectedly captivating, independently produced gem. Delicious"
- Miami Herald

One Way Go On the Cuff Doni Doni

A thundering 10-piece ensemble from Asheville, NC, hot off their SELL OUT performance at THE ORANGE PEEL on Dec 31, 2006. The Afromotive is escorting Afrobeat music into the modern age and taking the dance floor with them. Having created an enormous buzz in the Southeast, thanks to major performances at Smilefest 2006, Lake Eden Arts Festival, high profile opening slots for Spearhead, Cyro Baptista, the Chicago Afrobeat Project, and a guest appearance by Erykah Badu. The Afromotive are taking their high energy, multicultural musical experience on the road. Fueled by a three-piece horn section and an unstoppable rhythm section, The Afromotive's musical dance excursions are steered by bandleader Kevin Meyame.

Originally from Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa, Kevin has performed throughout West Africa and France with drum and dance troupe Tanably. Singing in French, English, and his native language of Baoule, as well as providing polyrhythms on djembe, Kevin adds an authentically African flavor to their nu-afrobeat sound. The combination of Kevins cultural and musical background along with the jazz and classically trained musicians of The Afromotive has created a synthesized sound that crosses musical and ethnic boundaries. The Afromotive roll into town on their latest tour and aim to please. If you are without dance shoes, sneakers will do.

Change My Way

The driving delivery and infectious down-home style of his voice and songs resonate with Blues and Roots music which has been heavily influenced by the styles of B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Snooks Eaglin to name just a few. Having shared the stage with icons such as Ray Charles, B.B. King and Jimmie Vaughan, Walker has established himself in the music world as a unique and compelling performer. Walker delivers 'a different point of blue' in today's ever-changing world and his eclectic blend of outstanding guitar talent and rootsy, soul filled vocals will thrill any music fan.

Growing up in rural North Carolina surrounded by a musical, artistic family has lent itself to Seth's natural ability to entertain audiences with his music and the ease with which he performs. W.C. Clark, considered The Godfather of Austin's blues scene, is featured on Seth's second album Meet Me in the Middle and believes the music is in his blood.

"He's playing some hip music, with changes and soul.. . A little, white Ray Charles!" - Taj Mahal.

"Seth is from a long line of great players and singers. He's rich with soul, a tasteful player and a warrior in the field." - WC Clark.

"[His] songs sound like classics-- matter of fact, they are!" - Chris Tomlin.

Swonderful

Founded in 2006, the John Brown Jazz Orchestra is a professional large jazz ensemble made up of some of North Carolina’s top musicians. Specializing in performing traditional compositions from the Great American Songbook and today’s cutting-edge arrangements, the orchestra performs a wide range of material covering all eras of jazz. The repertoire includes the music and arrangements of legends like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, Count Basie, Thad Jones, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman and a host of others. A 13-15 piece horn section backed by a 3-5 piece rhythm section and complemented by male and female vocalists make this a powerhouse ensemble!

Led by bassist John Brown, national recording artist and Director of the Duke University Jazz Program, this ensemble includes musicians from the Piedmont to the coast and its members have a passion for performance that in proven every time they play. Get ready for the John Brown Jazz Orchestra to thrill and excite your audience!