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Marcus Cohen & The Congress w/ Coultrain and The Yes Team
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Marcus Cohen & The Congress: Marcus Cohen & The Congress have been described as a "A velvet freight train of passion". The music is powerful, hyper-sensual, seductive, yet sonically arresting. Its dripped in "soul", encased with sweet caramel melodies, and tantalizing harmonies. The grooves are deep and rich like dark cacao. Marcus Cohen--trumpeter/composer based in San Francisco Ca. assembled The Congress nearly 2 years ago. Destined to reintroduce the depth in music, love, community, as well as expounding on the the re-emergence of "soul music", Marcus Cohen &The Congress have been winning the hearts and ears of every listener. Members include: Misha Khalikulov - cello (www.aprilfishes.com) John Omayga Adams - drums Jayme Arredondo - drums Mark Allen-Piccolo - bass Raul Perales - bass Valerie Troutt - vox (www.valerietroutt.com) Tiffany Austin - vox Crystal Hall - vox (www.crystalmoneehall.com) Daniel Riera - flute/ewi (www.danielrieramusic.com) Tony Peebles - tenor sax Rafa Postel - trumpet Anthony Blea - violin MicBlake - emcee Alexei - spoken word Several artists in The Congress are noted and recognized for their own personal projects... Marcus Cohen and The Congress say, "We create in the spirit of artists such as MarvinGaye, Billie Holliday, Al Green, Miles Davis, Curtis Mayfield, and Stevie Wonder to name a few. We pay homage to the music of the past, and we are dedicated to our role as contributors to the music of the future. Join us, or better yet, congregate with us. We are The Congress. "
Coultrain : Born in St. Louis from a religious family, father is currently still a pastor in Batesville, Mississippi, mother is the choir director, both of whom gained insight & a clear path in which 2 explore my gifts. 1st experimentation with art was thru the visual: painting, drawing...then 2 the drums playing 4 the church choirs & school bands, while experimenting with singing and dancing..studied graphic design in college while starting groups & studied Shakespeare & poets, got more into writing...still writing my life.
The Yes Team: The Yes Team is on a mission: to spread unity through harmony! Ever since Kinnie Dye, Jonathan Walsh, & TJ Moss drove their purple van from NYC to San Diego, a LOT of people have been saying YES to The Yes Team. This fresh trio of singer/songwriting “Affirminators” teamed up with Dave Stipe of Little Rhodie Prod. to release their debut EP “Back to the Sea”. They’ve played Vegas, Nashville, SD, LA, NYC, Austin, and much more. Their vocals are as smooth as a baby’s bottom and their hooks are so catchy, you could take them deep sea fishing. They even have an Emmy Award to show for it. The Yes Team has arrived! Go ahead. Do it. Say YES!
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