Mo Egeston Music Updates -Soul Alliance @ River City; Brothers for Brunch

Greetings!

This weekend the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul returns to the stage of  Judy's Velvet Lounge at River City Casino.  This is a rare opportunity for the full band to perform in public with a professional stage, sound and lights.  We'll be performing 3 sets of disco, house, funk and club classics. Room to dance and no cover! 8-12 Friday and Saturday.

 

the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul
Full Band 8-12 Friday & Saturday December 10 & 11
777 River City Casino Boulevard
Saint Louis Missouri 63125

Here's a clip of 4 of us at this past summer's Jammin at the Zoo.(STL)

http://www.youtube.com/user/movideoprojects#p/u/10/R9Zc388YIGs 

Featuring:

Coco Soul- Vocals

Matthew VonDoran- Guitar

Jason "Dirty Lynt" Moore- Drums & Vocals

Sean "Hollabass" Holland- Bass

Maurice "Mo" Egeston- Keyboards and beats

This Sunday (12/12) after a month off Brothers Lazaroff Sinner's Brunch returns to the Lola Live! Sunday Brunch Series.  As a part of my Sunday Brunches I'm collecting canned goods through the Holiday season.  Please bring a canned good for donation to any mo E event at Lola from now through the January 9th's Sinner's Brunch and mo E Birthday Bash.  (more on that event later)

Mo Egeston's Lola Live! A Sinner's Brunch with Brothers Lazaroff (Canned Food Drive Continues)

11AM- 2 PM

500 N 14th St

www.welovelola.com

Saint Louis Missouri 63103

Of course that month was taken off to release our first CD recorded with the St. Louis line up of Brothers Lazaroff. The new CD "Give Em What They Need" and the band in general have been getting great support from KDHX and other St. Louis media outlets.

You can purchase the new CD at any Brothers show or at CD Baby.  (click to to go the the CD Baby page)

Here are some new Brothers video clips.  Some of you will see the videos embedded here.  If not please follow the links.

1) The first is a recent KDHX in studio performance of "Move, Shake, Bounce" from the new record.

www.youtube.com/watch

2) This video was shot at the City Museum as a part of Bill Streeter's Lo-fi Sessions.

lofistl.com/brothers-lazaroff-lo-fi-session

Coming Soon:

12/18- mo E All-Stars (Grover, Jingo and mo E) at the Delmar Lounge

12/19- Soul Alliance Trio Holiday Brunch Part 1 (Canned Food Drive Continues)

12/25- Celebrate the Groove- Holiday Party with mo E All-Stars and DJ Steve- O (Canned Food Drive Continues)

12/26- Soul Alliance Trio Holiday Brunch Part 2 (Canned Food Drive Continues)

12/31- Lola's Screw Years Eve Party -Your no drama NYE alternative. Just Lola...being Lola

with mo E All-Stars & DJ Steve-O;  DJ Nune in the Absinthe Bar

1/9- Sinner's Brunch/ mo E's Birthday Party- details TBA.

Thanks for reading!

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Mo E All-Stars Celebrate the Groove & Canned Food Drive Launch- 11/27

Greetings and Happy Thanksgiving!

This Saturday at Lola after you've eaten and shopped come work it off with the mo E All-Stars @ Lola. Or join us for Sunday Brunch featuring the mo E trio.  Read on for more information about both events.

Celebrate the Groove the monthly party hosted by Mo Egeston at Lola returns Saturday November 27 (Thanksgiving Weekend). This night also is the first night of A Month of Holiday Giving. Please bring canned food items for donation to the needy. We will continue to collect canned goods at all Lola at all Sunday Brunches and mo E All-Stars events through December 26.

mo E All-Stars will be performing 2 big sets of dance floor driven music at the newly expanded club. Live House, Latin, Downtempo and Drum & Bass with elements of jazz and soul featuring:

Grover Stewart-drums and guest vocals
Duane"Jingo" Williams- percussion
Matthew Von Doran- guitar
Chris Hansen- percussion
Maurice "Mo" Egeston- beats and keys.

The sound will stretch from mo E originals to remixed classics with a healthy dose of on the spot creation.

Not enough? Legendary DJ Steve-O will be on the turntables before during and after the sets.

Celebrate the Groove. mo E All-Stars Live @ Lola 11/27 9 PM.

http://www.moegeston.com/

mo E Presents Lola Live! with the mo E Trio featuring Grover Stewart and Teddy Brookins. 

mo E's Lola Live! is a weekly Brunch music series. As a part of the Month of Holiday Giving we ask that you bring a canned good for donation to the needy.

Soul-jazz, bossa, house, swing, drum and bass and original music will be explored. And don't forget the mimosas, blueberry waffles, crepes and Bloody Marys.

the mo E trio features pianist Maurice "Mo" Egeston who also performs with the Soul Alliance, mo E All-Stars and Brothers Lazaroff. The trio allows mo to explore his interests in combining soul, jazz and electronic influences in a live setting.

This week the Mo E Trio will feature Grover Stewart on drums and Teddy Brookins on bass.

Sunday November 28

11-2

All Ages- Kids always welcome

Join us won't you?

http://www.moegeston.com/

http://www.welovelola.com

Thanks for reading and supporting live music!

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Mo Egeston November Music Schedule

Mo E's Music Updates River City Tonight. Brothers on Sunday @ Lola

Greetings,

Catch the Soul Alliance Friday and Saturday at River City.  (October 8-9).  We'll be doing sets of house, club classics, disco and funk with the full band.  Not to be missed!  9-1 both nights.

the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul

River City Casino- Judy's Velvet Lounge

Friday and Saturday Oct 8-9

www.thesoulalliancestl.com

This Sunday Brothers Lazaroff returns for the Sinner's Brunch at Lola.  This is our last show in St. Louis before the CD release event on November 12.  As always kids are welcome and there is no cover.

Mo Egeston Presents Lola Live!  Brothers Lazaroff Sinner's Brunch

Sunday October 10 11-2 @ Lola

500 N. 14th Street (14th and Washington)

www.brotherslazaroff.com

www.welovelola.com

As an added bonus DJ Scotty Mac and friends will be on the patio spinning some house from 2:30 into the evening.  Make a day of it...I know I plan to!

Coming Soon

mo E All-stars @ the Delmar Lounge Featuring DLaz and Jingo

Oct 16 8- 11:30

Mo Egeston Presents Lola Live! with the Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul

Oct 17 11-2

Halloween Party @ Lola.  Main room- DJ Stacy Kidd

Absinthe Bar- mo E All-Stars

Oct 30.  Details TBA

Thanks for reading!

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

pianist-producer-educator

mo E trio tonight @ the Delmar; Brothers for Brunch

Hi here are a couple of blurbs for tonight's mo E trio show and this Sunday at Lola.  Enjoy your weekend!

mo E trio- Groove Edition 

Friday June 11

8- 11:30

The Delmar Lounge

Free Early

mo E trio represents the voice of pianist and bandleader Maurice "Mo" Egeston. Mo is currently known for his work as a leader of UG Project (with DJ Nune) and the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul as well as his work with Brothers Lazaroff.

The trio allows Mo to return to his roots as a pianist since the dinner set will include soul-jazz, standards and downtempo grooves. But as the evening progresses the groove will shift and get a whole lot deeper.

Drummer Grover Stewart and percussionist Duane "Jingo" Williams join Mo and his rack of beat machines as they explore live drum n bass, jazz and Latin flavored house and more.

Grover is a breakbeat master and Jingo and Mo have been laying down live deep house grooves since the birth of UG Project in 2008.

This is the trio's second visit to the Delmar Lounge. The first time was a blast and the new menu is great.

Dig It!

http://www.moegeston.com/

Book the mo E trio with Doug Hall at Talent- Plus. 314-421-9400

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Brothers Lazaroff Live @ Lola

11-2
Kids welcome!

Mo Egeston Presents Brunch with Brothers Lazaroff. Mo Egeston Presents is a weekly music series held at Lola in the downtown STL loft district.

This week's featured artist is Brothers Lazaroff. The band is fresh off their second year of SXSW showcases and a recent 15 song recording session for an album to be released in the Fall.
What does it sound like? Flavors of roots music, indie rock, jam and Americana driven by a focus on songwriting and musical communication.

These brunches have been big fun. Reservations recommended.

Dig it!

http://www.brotherslazaroff.com/

Mo Egeston's Music Updates- mo E trio this Sunday May 9 @ Lola for Brunch

Greetings,
This Sunday May 9 the mo E trio will be live @ Lola for brunch from 11-2 as part of the Mo Egeston Presents Sunday Brunch Music Series.  Sunday's lineup will include percussionist Duane "Jingo" Williams, bassist Teddy Brookins and Mo Egeston on keys and beats.

 

News and Notes
The Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul  had a great time entertaining a sold out Off Broadway as a part of a James Brown tribute and KDHX fundraiser this past Friday.  Coco literally brought the house down and the evening was full of talent.  You can catch some of that energy by following the link to some photos from the evening.


www.flickr.com/photos/sara_photos/sets/72157623977536836/ ( Photos- Look for the slideshow link for optimal viewing.)
The Soul Alliance has its first full band public  performances of 2010 June 4-5 at River City Casino. Before that catch the trio live @ Lola for Brunch on May 23.


I'll be joining D Laz of Brothers Lazaroff on some of his new LIVE excursions into sonic madness this Spring and Summer.  D Laz is bringing some Austin and Indie Rock flavor to the idea of beats, sound manipulation, mixing and improvisation.  Can you say keytar?  I knew you could. Studio sounds can't be far behind...


Brothers Lazaroff hits the stage at the City Museum on May 13 as a part of KDHX's Midwest Mayhem and again at Lola for Brunch on May 16.

UG Project returns to Lola for the monthly live house music throwdown Saturday May 22.  Featuring DJ Nune (Lamar Harris), C Jay Conrod, Jingo Williams and mo E. 

Finally a shout out to the students of Egeston Piano Studio and University City Violin Academy (violinist Twinda Murry) for another successful recital at Steinway Piano Gallery.  The students take the stage next in late July with a possible performance by the Mowinda Chamber Ensemble.


Stay tuned and thanks for supporting live music in all of its forms.

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston
pianist-producer-composer

Mo Egeston- Live Deep House Tonight; mo E trio live @ Lola Sunday

 Greetings, 

 

Tonight- Saturday March 27 UG Project returns to Lola in the down St. Louis loft district.  This Sunday March 28  the brand new mo E trio returns to Lola for brunch.  11-2

 

To see You Tube videos of these groups in action please follow the link below. Thanks to John Evans Jr. for capturing the footage.

 

See it on YouTube

Read on for info about the groups.

 

Peace, 

 

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Pianist, Producer and Educator

moegeston.com

 

Urban Groov Project appears at least once a month at Lola in the Downtown St. Louis Loft district. UG Project is essentially a live mash up of deep house, soul, Latin and jazz.

 

Strong emphasis is placed on mixing spontaneous improvisations with original MIDI sequences that are manipulated live. Add horns, soulful vocals, jazz influenced keyboard voicings and live percussion and you have UG Project.

 

This week we are joined by Mr. C Jay Conrod on vocals.

 

Featuring DJ Nune (L. Harris)- Brass, Beats, Vocals and Keys.

Duane "Jingo" Williams- percussion

Maurice "Mo" Egeston (mo E trio, Brothers Lazaroff, the Soul Alliance feat. CocoSoul formerly of mo & dawn and UJN)- keys and beats. 

 

http://www.ugproject

http://www.djnune.com

Mo Egeston Presents the Mo E Trio Live @ Lola. Best known for his role as a band leader pianist Mo Egeston is stepping out front and leading his own trio in 2010

Using influences from all the projects he plays in (the Soul Alliance, UG Project and Brothers Lazaroff) as well as his own interest in combining soul, jazz and electronic influences the Mo E Trio will seek to redefine traditional expectations.

This week the Mo E Trio will feature Grover Stewart on drums and Teddy Brookins on bass. Soul-jazz, bossa, ambient house, drum and bass and original music will be explored.

Introducing the Mo E Trio

mo E trio- a Journey in Sound Soul & Groove

moegeston.com

From the start of his performing career in the mid 90s Maurice
“Mo” Egeston has made a mark in the St. Louis region as a leader of innovative and
popular bands. His early study of classical piano brought him to
graduate work at SIU-E. It was while completing his Master's that Mo
began exploring styles of music beyond the classical tradition.

Since then, all of his projects including Vargas Swing, the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul, Urban Jazz Naturals and mo & dawn have seen Mo combine his musical talent and formal
training with an ability to lead and run successful groups.

In 2010 Mo Egeston is returning to his roots as a pianist by fronting his own group- the
mo E trio. The Trio combines influences from all the projects Mo currently performs in (UG Project, the Soul Alliance, and Brothers Lazaroff) with his own interest in soul, jazz and electronic
influences.  The resulting sound is a groove based experience
that seeks to redefine traditional expectations. 


(Thanks to John Evans Jr. for much of the video and photography)


Drummer Grover Stewart and bassist Teddy Brookins join Mo on this journey. Styles referenced include soul, jazz, bossa, r & b, organic house grooves and drum and bass but no genre is considered off limits. Originals, jazz standards, pop music and neo-soul melodies will all be a part of the Mo E Trio sound.  A sound which easily slides from deep lounge ambiance to center stage funk grooves. At times guest artists will be part of the experience but the sound starts with Mo, Grover and Ted.

mo E trio-always diverse and improvisational with a definite focus on the tap of the toe and the nod of the head.

Mo Egeston- Keyboards, Programming
GroverStewart- Drums
Ted Brookins-Bass

For bookings please contact Doug Hall at Talent Plus. 314. 421.9400

For collaborations and studio work contact Mo Egeston.  moisme<at>sbcglobal<dot>net
 moegeston.com

Mo Egeston Presents Brunch with the Mo E Trio- Live @ Lola

Greetings,

Mo Egeston Presents the Mo E Trio Live @ Lola Sunday January 31 from 11AM- 2 PM. 
500 N. 14th Street in the downtown STL Loft district.
www.welovelola.com

Best known for his role as a band leader pianist Mo Egeston is stepping out front and leading his own trio in 2010

Using influences from all the projects he plays in (the Soul Alliance, UG Project and Brothers Lazaroff) as well as his own interest in combining soul, jazz and electronic influences the Mo E Trio will seek to redefine traditional expectations.

This week the Mo E Trio will feature Grover Stewart on drums and Teddy Brookins on bass. (The rhythm section of Brothers Lazaroff) Soul-jazz, bossa, ambient house, drum and bass and original music will be explored.

Special guests may be stopping in as well.

Join us won't you?

This Saturday Jan. 30 Brothers Lazaroff will bring you an evening of Americana, Roots, Indie Rock, Folk and Country Swing at the Delmar Lounge.  8:30- 12.

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston
Pianist- Producer-Educator

Mo Egeston's Music Updates- Global Warmth Live House Dec. 26th

Saturday December 26th UG Project will be performing live as a part of Global Warmth.  Live deep and soulful house featuring

• Lamar Harris- horns, beats, keys and vocals
• Jingo Williams- percussion
• Mo Egeston- beats, keys and vocoder
• DJ Enoch mixing before and after the live music sets.

Read on below for more event info.  Stay tuned for an announcement about a new rotation at a Washington Ave venue in 2010.  I'm also pleased to be joinging Teipen Performing Arts as a piano teacher as of December 2009.

Email me at moisme(at)sbcglobal(dot)net for information about lessons in U City/Clayton or at my downtown Egeston Piano Studios location.

Peace,

Mo Egeston

posted on Facebook by DJ Enoch

 

This last Global Warmth of 2009 will be an all encompassing organic,eclectic,electric affair! In the months passed,Los Solteros (Jingo y Enoch) have brought the very best of their private record collections into an intimate lounge(thanks Nhat) and showcased genres from all about the globe,including but not limited to Afro Beat,Salsa,UK Soul,Brazilian and Indian,not to mention American and Jamaican Funk,in an effort to unite people from all walks of life thru good music & vibrations to thus heal the planet. Really doe.

The day after Xmas edition's listening party and record spin will be a mix of all of the flavors we love, blended harmoniously by Enoch; so come,taste, and experience them.

The live portion will feature spontaneous creations from the Urban Groov project, Lamar Harris a.k.a. DJ Nune (horns, boards,vocals,turntables n more) + Mo E(keyboards,beats and vocoder) +Jingo(percussion), a fusion of LatinSoulfulJazzyCosmicHouse.

If you've been to this event in the past you know that we raise the temperature literally and burn up the dancefloor, to the point of condensation upon it,no bull! We're gonna round the year off with the same intensity times ten. Be prepared,dress comfortably and bring dry clothes to leave in; you can thank us later ;^)

The needle drops at 9pm,the live heat hits circa 11,if you haven't shown up by midnight,you may not get in.

There's still no cover,so buy dranks,and dance your ass off and grow it back next year.

Thanks for all of your support for THE alternative to the club,and thanks in advance for your attendance.

See you there!

Mo Egeston Live @ Robust, Lumiere and Urban

Greetings

I'm doing live electronica as Mo E's Groov Lounge with percussionist Jingo Williams @ Robust Wines tonight- December 8th. Consider it a mash up of soul-jazz, funk and groove with house, downtempo and dnb beats.

This weekend is Aqua Lounge @ Lumiere Place with the Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul.  www.thesoulalliancestl.com

Coming Soon- Live House the night after Christmas @ Urban Lounge with UG Project featuring Lamar Harris and Jingo Williams. Hosted by DJ Enoch.  www.ugproject.com

Peace,

Mo Egeston
www.moegeston.com

Mo Egeston on Facebook

Electronica Suites Vol. 1- tracks in progress

Gotta click view original post if you're on Facebook. Or just go to my page and look down the left column for schedule and tracks. Going to throw up a free one sometime this weekend.

Peace,

Mo E

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Hi there,

Just had a cool weekend with Lamar Harris in Memphis. Saturday night...and Sunday morning. ( I wear all sorts of hats these days).

Trying to get back to doing some writing (see the player) and I've added a few dates to the calendar including a CD release party on June 27 with Brothers Lazaroff (see the hats comment). Also I hope to be announcing a monthly rotation on Sunday nights for the UG Project very soon.

If you're interested in the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul please contact Doug Hall at 314.421.9400 (Talent Plus).

Click the shows tab below to see what's new. Sign up on the mailing list and get a free download.




And besides electronica...here's what I've been listening to all morning. Something about a Prince slow jam makes the world right for a moment at least.

Call My Name




Peace. Please support the arts and education. And definitely arts education.

Mo E

Free Download- Join Mo Egeston's List

I'm slowly returning to writing again so every now and then I'll be giving away a track for those who join the mailing list. They will be studio (pre-mastered) versions but it gives you a chance to hear some original stuff before the official album release- which has been in the works for over a year now so....

If you see this on Facebook you'll need to go to my home page moegeston.com and scroll down to the green download button.

If this is a blog you should see a widget to click and follow instructions. Listen to more tunes below.



Peace,

Mo Egeston

ugproject.com
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myspace.com/moegeston

Stl Mag Redesign- music by Soul Alliance

March 18th at Bravo in West County Mall.

Soul Alliance Trio with Sean Holland Bass, CocoSoul-vocals and Mo Egeston- keys and beats. Full band available through Doug Hall at Talent Plus. 421-9400

Urban Groov Project: live at Sol Lounge 3/26-Lamar Harris, Mo Egeston and Duane Williams

Urban Groov Project Live at Sol Lounge
4239 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 9:00pm. UGP on at 10.

Its real. Its deep. Its real deep house, soul, jazz, techno, garage and funkiness. And its original and sometimes improvised on the spot.

Lamar Harris- horns, vocals and keys
Duane "Jingo" Williams- percussion
Mo Egeston (formerly of Urban Jazz Naturals, Vargas and mo & dawn)- keys and beats.

DJ TBA

www.moegeston.com for more info
In development ugproject.com. Coming soon.

moisme(at)sbcglobal(dot) net

Nu Jazz Soldiers (Urban Groov Project Slideshow)

MySpace Widget- Mo Egeston

Urban Groov Project: live at Sol Lounge 3/05-Lamar Harris, Mo Egeston and Duane Williams

Urban Groov Project Live at Sol Lounge
4239 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 9:00pm. UGP on at 10.

Its real. Its deep. Its real deep house, soul, jazz, techno, garage and funkiness. And its original and sometimes improvised on the spot.

Lamar Harris- horns, vocals and keys
Duane "Jingo" Williams- percussion
Mo Egeston (formerly of Urban Jazz Naturals, Vargas and mo & dawn)- keys and beats.

DJ TBA

www.moegeston.com for more info
to book a MO-ISME Production contact Doug Hall at Talent Plus 421-9400

Mardi Gras! Urban Groov Project: Mo E & Lamar Harris live at Seven Restaurant & Lounge 2/21

Urban Groov Project Live at Seven Restaurant & Lounge
7 S. High St.
Belleville, IL 62220
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 5 PM

Live house, electronica and techno mixed with soul, funk and jazz.

Lamar Harris- horns, vocals and keys
Mo Egeston (formerly of Urban Jazz Naturals, Vargas and mo & dawn)- keys and beats.

www.moegeston.com for more info
to book a MO-ISME Production contact Doug Hall at Talent Plus 421-9400