What’s up all?!? I had 2 great shows last Thursday and this past Monday. I was happy to be able to perform some new material. I also got to rock out with the Soulfolk Experience Monday at One Mic Nite.
I’ve been uploading new tracks every week, but I’m going to have to put that on hold for now. The reason why is because I want to focus on the release of the CD I’ve been working on. I will still be uploading new music, but not as frequently. I hope you enjoyed the last 11 weeks of music. I have.
I meant to get this song out much earlier in the week, but every week is never the same. The new download available this week is called ‘Do Something’.
Hopefully, you can grab some inspiration from it.
Here’s a cool site to check out. For all of y’all who dig rock mixed with a little soul check out Soul Rock Love - http://soulrocklove.com
It’s a site dedicated to music artists who live on a hybrid of rock and soul.
Actually the Soul Rock Love site puts you on to a diverse group of artists which is kinda cool. This genre of music has been around for a long time so check the history. Yours truly is on the front page this month. Jerry Oulds is the creator of the site and is a musician himself.
I’m gearing up for my next couple of shows. Here’s some video taken from One Mic Nite on May 18th, 2009 at 40C Bar (Hacienda) . I got to sit in with the SoulFolk Experience again and also performed one of my songs with them “Want You In My Life”. We just vibed together on it.
Boo Boo Cousins (lead vocals, guitar), Maritri Garret (vocals, keys), David Pilgrim (bass, vocals), V. Jeffrey Smith (guitar), Alero (vocals)
Here’s something you don’t see everyday. A new website http://www.nurturemusic.biz is dedicated to showcasing photographs of musicians and the music links of the photographer and musician. Good stuff, huh? John Dargan the developer of the site has a slide show of various musicians and music business related people from around the world. Yours truly graces one of the spots courtesy of a photograph taken by Al Nortey. So for the photography/multimedia project we’ve been working on that will hopefully be out this year, this is definitely a good sign. I thank John for shining a little light on indie musicians and their photographers in various places. You should check out the site, ’cause it’s always interesting seeing musicians and photographers come up with creative ways to present themselves. My link on the site is http://www.nurturemusic.biz/boo_boo_cousins/boo_boo_cousins.html
I hope you like the pix. Cheers!
I’ve been added to the June 15th show at One Mic Nite hosted by Marcos Luis at 40C Bar (Hacienda) on the lower east side in Manhattan. You can find the details and address information here. Once I know the name(s) of the other artists on the bill I’ll add them. I’m excited to be performing here and I think my set list will be a little different from the June 11th 92Y Tribeca show. I look forward to hearing The Soulfolk Experience and hopefully sitting in with them for a song or more. For those who might not know 40C Bar is just one block away from The Nuyorican Poetry Cafe conveniently near the F train line.
This week’s new download is entitled ‘The Way She Moved’. I hope you get to listen to it.
I will be performing at The 92Y Arts & Entertainment Venue in Tribeca (downtown Manhattan) on June 11th. So I hope you all can join me. I plan on playing some new material, older songs and some of my favorites from other artists. I’ve been tackling different formats and song arrangements around town. All the details are here.
To answer a frequently asked question, no 92Y is not the YMCA or YWCA. Not that I would object to perform at an event at any of those places. 92Y is a venue filled with music, comedy and different events. Come through and check out the place for yourself.
Did you get to check out the new song download ‘I’ll be Missing You’ yet? You won’t be disappointed.
Here’s something for those of you who love hip hop. I co-wrote and played guitar and bass on a track with H.a.p.h. and Wais P., known to many as the hip hop group The Ranjahz. The name of the song is ‘Ya Gotta’ and it will be on H.A.P.H.’s first solo CD project ‘The Epitome’. From what I’ve heard so far on the album it’s sounding pretty good. I already let him know ‘Ya Gotta’ alongside ‘Make Me Feel’ are my favorite tracks thus far. So please check out the music and buy the CD. The CD and mp3s will be released this Friday May 15th, 2009. He’s doing a question and answer video session on his Myspace page Wednesday, May 13, 6pm EST which is kinda interesting.
I got so much positive feedback from last week’s One Mic Nite with Mimi that I wanted to post this video below with me sitting in with The Soulfolk Experience. These songs are still in my tiny head. Maritri Garret (vocals, keys, guitar), David Pilgrim (vocals, bass, guitar), V. Jeffrey Smith (vocals, guitar, bass), Phil Smith (bass), Boo Boo Cousins (guitar).
I think the name of this track is entitled “Unsatisfied” with Maritri Garret on lead vocals.
This song with David Pilgrim is entitled “Worth The Wait”.
Hey Y’all,
Just wanted to say Monday at Hacienda 40C in the village was a real good night. I got to perform with Mimi again and she was terrific. We performed music from her upcoming CD release we’re working on for this year. I got to see some old friends and make some new ones. It was cool ‘cause everyone in Hacienda was diggin’ the music, the performances and the vibe. Another high for me was sitting in with The Soulfolk Experience. Just last year we were on the same bill at a couple of events at Embora Studio in Brooklyn. And as I watched their set it was amazing how much talent was on that stage and how they got along. So Monday I got to sit in with them on their set. Gracing the stage was Maritri Garret (vocals and keys, guitar), David Pilgrim (vocals and bass, guitar) and V. Jeffrey Smith of The Family Stand (vocals, guitar, bass). I’ve always been a big fan of The Family Stand as well so I had to pinch myself. Yeah, I have all their CD’s. See mom, these are the people I wanna be like when I grow up. The whole Soulfolk crew wasn’t there, but the sound was full no doubt. Tenna Torres performed as well with her soulful voice. Big thanks to host/organizer Marcos Luis’ One Mic Nite and for keeping this event going for the past 2 years.
To see how terrific Mimi really was, check out the video below. The name of this song is ‘Grounded’. Talk w/ you soon.
So here are updates to new shows with Mimi I spoke about earlier. We’ll be playing 2 shows - Thursday April 30th and Monday May 4th, so please join us. New music you will enjoy. Both events are in Manhattan. The rehearsals sound fine so I think you’ll be able to get into it.
See you there!
Okay so I’m taking the title ‘In The Year 2000’ from a funny comedy segment that’s on Late Night With Conan O’Brian Show which I love, but haven’t seen in a long, long while. Check out the Youtube link: In The Year 2000 – David Duchovny Edition.
My new song available this week is entitled ‘21st Century Dialog’ for your download pleasure.
This Thursday I’m playing guitar for an artist I’ve been producing in the studio. Her name’s Mimi and she’s great. Mimi is a singer/songwriter from Houston and we’re working to get her CD ‘Freedomology’ released this year – 2009. I will be adding more about the artists I’ve been working with, projects I’m up to and future plans. Just been hella busy. Can you say ‘hella’ for me one time? (HEL-LA) Once I get more info on this Thursday’s event I’ll put up an update. I’m looking forward to it. I haven’t played out in a while and Nhojj is performing as well.
I’m pleased to say this week’s song is entitled ‘State Your Fame’. Fame is a fleeting thing. I’m sure there are famous people who get asked to do things everyday that aren’t in course with their plans. So they probably question, ‘where’s this person coming from’. Maybe with fame, a lot of misunderstandings happen to say the least. You set out to be one thing and something else sets in. You can’t leave the fame alone ‘cause you need the fame to survive – or do you? What are you famous for?
