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 E All-Stars Tonight at the Delmar Lounge. BrothersLazaroff Sinner's Brunch Sunday

Greetings,

Tonight (9/10) the mo E All-Stars return to the Delmar as a trio.  Grover Stewart will bring his breakbeat artistry to the drums and Duane "Jingo" Williams adds his unique brand of funky percussion.  At 8 PM we'll do a set of Acid Jazz and chill grooves for dinner.  After that we'll take a tour of mostly original house, drum and bass, downtempo and electronica with flavors of jazz, Latin and soul.

We have a blast at these gigs and there is even room to get down if you're feeling it.  To add to the night we'll be wishing a special Happy Birthday to our man David Lazaroff (D Laz) who plans to stop by and hang for a bit as a part of his night of birthday shenanigans.

mo E All-Stars: Breakbeat Throwdown Friday September 10
the Delmar Lounge
6235 Delmar just west of Skinker
8 PM- Acid Jazz Dinner Set
9- 11:30 2 sets of mo E originals


mo E's Lola Live! featuring Brothers Lazaroff Sinner's Brunch September 12
This Sunday its Brothers for Brunch. Music is from 11-2 and as always kids are welcome.  I missed the last Brothers Brunch due to illness so I'm really looking forward to this one.   We've been rehearsing new material (from the forthcoming album) and this is our only show this month so this promises to be another great Sunday Funday.

Lola
500 N. 14th Street
www.welovelola.com
11-2


Coming Soon:

mo E All-Stars Celebrate the Groove with special guest DJ Steve-O
Our new monthly throwdown returns to Lola September 25.   The first one was great...can't wait to see what happens.

the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul
Appearing Live for Sunday brunch September 19


Did He Say Disco?
Yup. Its really just a matter of BPM... A brand new new Disco House dance party is coming soon to Lola featuring CocoSoul and the Soul Alliance crew.  Stay tuned.

Thanks for reading and HAPPY BIRTHDAY D LAZ!!!!!

Peace,
Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Mo Egeston's Music Updates. Hyatt and Lola this weekend.

 Greetings, 

If you're in the STL this weekend join us downtown at the Hyatt at the Arch as Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul  takes the stage.  We'll be doing 3 sets of house, club classics, disco and soul from 9-12.  I'm posting two links to recent Soul Alliance performances below.  The first link is actually from April when the band took part in the James Brown Tribute for KDHX.  This lineup also includes Ramon White on bass and David Lazaroff on guitar. Soul Alliance as a four piece recently kicked it at Jammin at the Zoo.  There are a few clips up so I linked to one of Coco singing Golden.  

Also this weekend make Sunday Funday with the mo E trio at Lola.  Grover and Ted will be joining me with a possible sit in from percussionist Jingo Williams.   That's this Sunday from 11-2.  The new expansion is really working to everyone's benefit with more space for dining, better places to eat and watch the musicians and even a dance floor.  The trio will be exploring acid-jazz,  Latin, swing and of course some house.  Join us won't you?

Other News

Last week mo E Trio had a special sit in by guitarist Matthew Van Doran.  Matthew, a recent transplant from Orange County, is settling in downtown St. Louis.   Stay tuned- he's a great player and really nice guy.

Mo E All-Stars made its Saturday night debut last weekend at Lola.  We had a blast and DJ Steve-O was a treat. Special thanks to David, Grover, Jingo, Chris "the Proprietor" Hanson and Steve for the tasty grooves.  We return with another installment of Celebrate the Groove Saturday September 25 at Lola.

Coming Soon

mo E All-Stars Breakbeat Throwdown featuring Grover and Jingo.  Delmar Lounge September 10. 8 PM

Brothers Lazaroff at mo E's Lola Live! September 12.  The new album tracks are sounding sweet!  

(Oct 2 should be Oct 3 for mo E trio)

Links

James Brown Tribute

www.youtube.com/watch

here's the text in case the link doesn't work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2SgqDq2xzY

Jammin at the Zoo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Z7AcSBXt4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Z7AcSBXt4&feature=related

Thanks for reading!

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

mo E Music Update- July 8 2010

Greetings, 

Brothers Lazaroff kicks off my weekend of performing tonight at Off Broadway.  We'll be opening for Sugar Hill artist Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles from Boston, MA.  Showtime is 8 PM sharp.

Brothers Lazaroff opening for Sarah Borges
Off Broadway
Thursday July 8
8 PM

After a successful debut at Fair St. Louis a smaller version of the mo E All-Stars hits the Delmar Lounge- 6235 Delmar Ave this Friday July 9.  We'll do a set of chill grooves and acid jazz at 8.  Later the fun begins as Grover Stewart (drums), Jingo Williams (percussion) and myself take a journey into the world of electronica inspired grooves.

Follow the link if you don't see the video to watch the All-Stars recent Fair St. Louis performance.

We'll do everything from jazzy drum and bass to fully organic house with the beat machine being only a component of the sound.  Grover and Jingo can recreate any groove I can write and they will have plenty of space to throw down.  We end at 11:30 so join us early if you can.  Guests may be stopping in as well.

And the new Delmar menu is really good...I'm a fan of the blackened fish.
http://www.moegeston.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljmq1HpFqtk

Mo E All-Stars
the Delmar Lounge
Friday July 9 8- 11:30 PM

This Sunday the Mo Egeston Presents Music Series features a slight variation from the program.  CocoSoul will not be joining me this week but Sean Holland from the Soul Alliance will be on bass.  We'll be joined by Duane "Jingo" Williams on percussion for a day of cool grooves.  Bossa, soul-jazz, swing, r & b and the like.

The brunch at Lola is menu based so you can order food and drink how ever you like including waffles, crepes, mimosas and Bloody Mary's.  Kids are always welcome and outdoor dining is available. Next weeks featured artist is Brothers Lazaroff (July 18).

mo E Trio with Sean Holland and Jingo Williams
Lola (Downtown St. Louis Loft District)
500 N. 14th St. 63103
Sunday July 11 11AM- 2PM

Coming Soon
UG Project- Party on the Plaza (downtown) 5-8 PM July 21
Brothers Lazaroff- Live on (off) the Levee opening for Sara Bareilles July 23
the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul- Jammin at the Zoo July 28 6:30 PM

Thanks for reading!

Peace,

Mo Egeston

Mo E Music. UG Project @ Lola tonight, Soul Alliance/CocoSoul tomorrow for brunch.

Greetings and Happy Summer,

Not sure what happened to Spring.... First we'd really like to thank all of those who voted in this year's RFT Music Poll.  Brothers Lazaroff was honored as the best Americana band (non-traditional).  Stay tuned for an announcement about the new Brothers album later in 2010. 

Also I'm excited to announce the debut of the mo E All-Stars.  No I haven't lost it and started yet another band.   The All-Stars is an extension of the mo E Trio-groove edition and features memebers of the rhythm section as opposed to the traditional lead singer or horn player.  We are debuting under the Arch at Fair St. Louis July 3.  See below for poster.

Tonight UG Project brings their unique brand of deep house mixed with jazz, Latin and soul back to Lola.  Showtime is 9:30.  Lamar Harris won't be with us but I'll be joined by Duane "Jingo" Williams and CJ Conrod as usual.  Special guests may be in the house (heh heh) as well.

UG Project Live @ Lola

9:30 PM June 26

Cover TBA (possibly $3 but we're worth it)

Lola

500 N. 14th Street

63103

Sunday the Mo Egeston Presents Brunch Music Series continues with the Soul Alliance Trio featuring the incomprable CocoSoul.  Coco will be on stage at noon.  Sean and I will do a set of acid jazz at 11 AM.

soul, club classics, jazz and chillout house

the Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul

Sunday June 27

11AM Music/ Coco@ noon

Lola

welovelola.com

thesoulalliancestl.com/

iamcocosoul.com/

Hope to see you soon!

Peace,

Maurice" Mo" Egeston

Coming Soon

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.

Mo Egeston's Music Updates- UG Project Tonight; Brunch Sunday with CocoSoul

Greetings, 

I'm happy to announce The Mo Egeston Presents Sunday Brunch Series at Lola will continue through April.  See the flyer below for dates.

Tonight (Saturday 13) come get your groove on with UG Project at Lola in the downtown St. Louis loft district.  We will be joined on vocals by C Jay Conrod.  UGP also features DJ Nune on brass, beats, keys and vocals Duane "Jingo" Williams on percussion and Maurice "Mo" Egeston on keys and beats.  Live deep and soulful house.

In all my years of gigging I have not seen a room as diverse as our last UGP show.  It was a glimpse of what St. Louis could and should be.  Join us wont you?  ugproject.com

www.youtube.com/user/movideoprojects- for some recent mo E trio and UG Projectlive clips

This Sunday (14)  for brunch I will be joined by the Soul Alliance Trio featuring the incomparable CocoSoul.  Reservations are recommended.  11-2.  We will do some downtempo house, r & b, jazz and soul.  Sean Holland joins me on bass and we will do some mo E style jazz and beats for the first hour.  Coco hits the stage at noon.

Finally Brothers Lazaroff is heading back to Austin for South By Southwest.  Soooo excited!  More on that soon.

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Introducing the Mo E Trio

mo E trio- a Journey in Sound Soul & Groove

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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