Greetings, 

Mo E All-Stars and CocoSoul are still glowing from a great show at the Prince Tribute at the Gramophone. Thanks to all who attended! 

Busy month ahead for Mo Egeston Music.  As always you can find more info at the following locations:

moegeston.com    Mo Egeston's Facebook Page     Mo on Reverbnation

Wednesday April 30 - Coco & Mo Live @ Element Lounge-7P
Lafayette Square St. Louis- CocoSoul and Mo Egeston perform their unique blend of soul, house, downtempo, disco and nu jazz taking you from chilled out grooves to the sounds of the get down.

Saturday May 3- Little Dixie House Concerts- Brothers Lazaroff
Bros Laz return to play a really cool series in Columbia, MO


Friday May 9- Food Truck Friday Brothers Lazaroff
5P Tower Grove Park

Saturday May 10-
Mo Egeston Solo Piano
@ Listen To Your Mother.
Solo piano sets 30 minutes prior to the 10AM and 2PM shows



Thursday May 15- KDHX's Midwest Mayhem with Mario Pascal
9PM

Saturday May 31- Brothers Lazaroff @ Benton Park Music Series

Friday June 6- Coco & Mo @ Food Wine and Design- Lumen Event Space

Studio:

• Jingo added some nice percussion parts to a couple of Mo E demo tracks. The latest edits will be posted at Reverbnation this weekend.
• Brothers Lazaroff just released a limited edition single (Ain't Gonna Let You In) for Record Store Day and we're already busy working on the next album.

Mo Egeston Piano Studio:

• Recitals are in June for students at Teiepen and the downtown studio. 
• Coming soon for summer 2014- piano lessons via Skype.  Contact Mo Egeston directly for lessons inquiries.  

Thanks for supporting live and local music!
Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Mo Egeston Music Update- Coco & Mo the Lounge Sessions @ Element

Greetings,

Coming Soon in Mo Egeston Music land:

This week Coco & Mo will continue their one month residency at the new Lafayette Square restaurant and lounge Element.  Coco & Mo features vocals by CocoSoul with Mo Egeston on keys and beats.  The set will include lounge style house, soul, disco and nu jazz.  The 3rd Floor lounge is easily one of the nicest lounges in the city.  A great spot to chill and enjoy some deep grooves.


Coco & Mo: the Lounge Sessions (follow the link for the Facebook event)
Wednesdays in April
7-10
Element- 1419 Carroll St  63104
www.elementstl.com/
  
Speaking of CocoSoul, I'm very excited to share the news that Coco won the St. Louis portion of the Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands "Hard Rock Rising".   This competition features her performing her original music with an all-star band that includes one of my favorite drummers Jason "Dirty Lynt" Moore, Ramon White on bass, Wade Long on keys and Ife Jacobs on backing vocals.

Working musicians don't have the opportunity to focus on original music as much as we'd like so this is definitely great recognition of Coco's talent and creativity.  Stay tuned for information on the online voting stage which is coming soon.

On April 19 Mo E All-Stars featuring CocoSoul return to the stage to tribute the one and only Prince!  The lineup features some of St. Louis' finest including Steve Ewing (of the Urge), Donald Williams's band Superhero Killer, Theresa Payne (a recent competitor on the Voice), Ransom Note and the All-Stars featuring CocoSoul.  It all goes down at the Gramophone at 9 PM.  All-Stars take the stage at 10P sharp so don't be late!

#ROCKCULTURE: A Tribute to Prince with Mo E All-Stars featuring CocoSoul, Ransom Note,  Steve Ewing Band, Superhero Killer and Theresa Payne.
Get tickets: http://ticketf.ly/1bMHZy1
Gramophone 4243 Manchester 63110
Saturday, April 19 
 Doors: 8 Show: 9
#rockculture is a tribute series honoring musicians who have set fashion trends and built a culture around their music featuring local artists produced by Brainchild Events.

Earlier that day Brothers Lazaroff will be at Vintage Vinyl for record store day at 3:30P.  Definitely a big day of great music!

Studio Stuff:
In progress
the All-Stars Sessions featuring orginals by Mo E with guest spots by members of the All-Stars, CocoSoul, Thelonius Kryptonite and more.
Lovely Day Remix featuring CocoSoul
Coco & Mo EP- (planning stages)

You can always hear studio sketches of Mo Egeston original music on Reverbnation www.reverbnation.com/moegeston  Members of the email list will also recieve free downloads when available.  The current free download is a live performance of 806 State from last years Chevy Music Showcase featuring Grover Stewart on drums and Duane "Jingo" Williams on percussion.

Info Pages- find info and help support Mo Egeston and friends at the following websites:
Official Mo E Webpage www.moegeston.com
Mo Egeston Music on Facebook www.facebook.com/MoEgestonMusician
MoEAllStars on Facebook www.facebook.com/MoEAllStars
Mo Egeston Piano Studio www.facebook.com/EgestonPianoStudio
Coco & Mo on Facebook- www.facebook.com/SoulAllianceSTL

Thanks for supporting local music!
Maurice "Mo" Egeston
Pianist-Producer-Educator




 

King Britt w/Mo E All-Stars @ Lola

Mo E All-Stars and @lolastl favorite @kingbritt .Coming soon....Dec. 1.Can't Wait! twitter.com/moegeston/stat…
— Maurice Mo Egeston (@moegeston) November 15, 2012

Elizabeth McQueen Meet Brothers Lazaroff

Elizabeth McQueen and Brothers Lazaroff want to make an EP together, 
and they'd like you to be a part of it.

Elizabeth McQueen and Brothers Lazaroff have been playing music together for so long that we've become as close as family. Now, we'd like you to become part of that family. We'd like to invite you to join us as we embark on a new project. Laugh with us as we make mistakes.  See how the studio process works. Watch us as we make decisions not just about the music, but about the visual and video aspects of the project.  Explore with us as we navigate making music together while living 800 miles apart.
In 2008, Elizabeth put out "The Laziest Girl in Town." In January 2012, Brothers Lazaroff remixed two songs, just to see how it went.
It went really well.

So well in fact that we want to finish the project. Our goal is to make a 5 song EP, although if we exceed our funding goal we'd love to do more songs.  The dollar amount we've put together covers the recording, mixing, and mastering costs for the project. It also covers the production costs for CD and Vinyl copies, as well as promotional costs for the project.
Though we call these remixes, they're actually more like reworkings of the songs.  We take the original tracks and build upon them, often rewriting and re-recording a large part of the instrumentation. It's a pretty involved process, but one that has produced work we're all incredibly proud of.  You can here the first two songs we recorded here:

http://laziestremix.bandcamp.com

But we want more than just your help in paying for the costs of the project.  The seismic shifts of the digital age have changed the mandate for musicians. It's no longer about us creating in secret, and then releasing our work for the sole purpose of selling it.  Now we can involve anyone who wants to be in the creative process. We can give you insight into the collaboration involved in pre-production and the sometimes nerve wracking always rewarding recording process through video updates and blog posts. You can watch as we discover the depth and breath of how we want the record to sound and look.  We'll even let you know how we're navigating this Kickstarter campaign, which is new for all of us.  We get to communicate directly to you which means we get to create a community around a project, rather than just trying to generate a buzz. 

Plus you get the music and, depending on what level you choose to pledge at, a customized  voicemail greeting and/or limited edition T-shirts and/or limited edition screen print posters. Maybe even a house concert! 

It's exciting. And we can't wait to get started!

We hope you'll join us and hope you'll celebrate the fact that now we can do more with music than we ever could before.

Let's make something together.

Greetings,
Hard to believe we're at the end of the month again but that means the Mo E All-Stars will be taking the stage at Lola which is always a good thing.  This Saturday March 31 we'll be on at 9 PM opening up for a diverse bill of artists that includes Hawthorne Headhunters, Def Sound and the headliner J*Davey.

Check out Lola's website for more info. welovelola.com

The week got off to a great start with the Mo E All-Stars 3 at the Delmar Lounge. The Delmar is changing some things around which means we got to stretch out and play the late set. Drummer Grover Stewart and percussionist Duane Williams killed it!  Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts it looks like we won't be doing an April show.  But we'll definitely be back in May with our own special blend of House, Soul, Latin and Nu Jazz.

Here's a clip or click the link if you get this in an email.  Many thanks to everyone who came out and supported the All-Stars groove.



Switching hats for a minute, this week also marks the beginning of solo and ensemble and recital season.  As usual I'll be accompanying the orchestra students from Ladue Middle School.   Following that violinist Twinda Murry and I will hold  our next student recital at Steinway Piano Gallery on May 1.  This year I'm also excited to accompany the violin and voice students from Teipen Performing Arts for our Spring Recital on May 20.

I joined mezzo-soprano/violinist Nora Teipen, pianist George Tesson and guitarist Deyan Bratic (all Teipen teachers) this past week for a special 2nd grade classroom visit at Conway Elementary. We talked about our careers in music and did quick demonstrations of our instruments and various styles of music. The kids got to hear opera, finger style guitar, jazz and even a little Charlie Brown music (Guaraldi) and we had a great time doing it.  Nice to have such a curious and appreciative audience! We definitely will do that again.

Returning to club land...

I'll be doing a couple of shows in early to mid April at Lola during the dinner hour.  One date is to be confirmed but Thursday April 19 is on the books as a part of the all new Downtown STL Art Walk.  Dates and times will be confirmed by the next update.

Of course the big news in April is Brothers Lazaroff's CD release weekend April 20-22.   Coming off another fun SXSW we're looking forward to a weekend that showcases all sides of the band.  Friday its the Gramophone with the Feed and Cree Rider and Saturday we're unplugged at the Focal Point with special guests CocoSoul and James Stone Goodman.

The weekend closes with a return to Sunday Brunch at Lola also featuring JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound.  The new release "Science Won" is already getting some spins on KDHX....official promotions are on the way.

Coming Soon...

April 27- 1904 Steakhouse (River City) with CocoSoul
April 28 @ Lola with Mark DeClive Lowe

Thanks for reading.  Hope to see you at a show soon!

Maurice "Mo" Egeston
Pianist-Educator-Band Leader- Music Creator
moegeston.comFacebook | Mo Egeston
Twitter- @moegeston 

Miles and Miles of Diapers: New Projects Afoot! Collaboration! Jubilation!

From our Austin Friend Elizabeth McQueen.

Miles and Miles of Diapers: New Projects Afoot! Collaboration! Jubilation!: Remember when I wrote about going to St. Louis? About how when I was there I played some gigs with the Brothers Lazaroff backing me up? Y...

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 Egeston's Music Updates- Copia and Lola this weekend

Greetings,

Had a blast with Brothers Lazaroff this past weekend in Austin.  As well as the usual Brothers magic we had the pleasure of some great Austin guest musicians including Timmy Campbell on percussion and the incomparable Lauren Gurgiolo on a multitude of guitar like instruments.  Our Jo's brunch set even featured a guest violin appearance by the one and only Ruby Jane.  At one time she was known as a child prodigy.  These days...as a teen- she's a total pro.  Quite the treat all around.

And yes, there is a rumor going around that I attempted to dance the 2 step in an Austin dance hall.  What's that slogan?  What happens in Austin...

This weekend is full of good music.  On Friday October 29  the Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul makes its debut at Copia Urban Winery.  We'll be doing sets of Disco, Club Classics, Acid Jazz and House from 8-11 PM.

This Saturday October 30 its time to Celebrate the Groove with a special Halloween show at Lola.  For this Halloween party mo E All-Stars will be joining a roster of house DJs to celebrate the birthday of DJ Stacy Kidd.  We'll be doing live house, breaks and drum and bass in the Absinthe Bar along with a rotating cast of DJs including Jen Ha, Vinyl Bitchie, Buddah and Alexis Tucci.  2 rooms of music all night long.

The party starts around 9 and we'll be playing by 10:30.

The weekend concludes with the return of the Soul Alliance Trio to Lola for brunch.  11-2- no cover and kids are always welcome.

Coming Soon:

Brothers Lazaroff CD release at Lola on Nov. 12

Thanks for reading,

Mo Egeston

pianist-producer-educator

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's Music Updates. All-Stars Saturday. Soul Alliance with CocoSoul Sunday.

Greetings,

mo E All-Stars Breakbeat Throwdown is happening again this Saturday September 18.  This was a last minute addition but we're having so much fun developing this thing that we jumped at the chance.  I'll be joined by Grover Stewart on drums and Duane "Jingo" Williams on percussion.  Early we keep it chill with some head bobbing dinner grooves.  Later in the evening we will be playing some original ideas and arrangements in the styles of house, downtempo and drum and bass with influences of jazz, Latin and soul.  Check out this promo to hear a live clip from last weekend.  www.youtube.com/watch. 

We'll be there from 8- 11:30 PM with a DJ to follow.   Last time we had some folks up and dancing during the last set.  Good times indeed.

mo E All-Stars Breakbeat Throwdown

This Saturday September 18

the Delmar Lounge 8- 11:30 PM

6235 Delmar 63130

On Sunday September 19 its mo E's Lola Live! with Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul.  As you know from the last note we're all very proud of Coco for winning the St. Louis level of the Budweiser Superfest Battle for the Crown.  She's now competing nationally but the competition is all online.  So basically the contestant with the most computer savvy fans will win nationals.   Help Coco out by voting daily at www.battleforthecrown.com.  You are asked to verify your age since its an alcohol company and they also ask that you watch 2 videos before voting.  You do not have to watch the complete video.  Or even more than a couple of seconds....if you're in a hurry.

Sean Holland joins me for a set of Acid Jazz at 11 AM which will include a couple of mo E originals.  Coco takes the stage at noon for 2 sets of chilled out house, disco and soul.  This is an all ages event and Lola has expanded into a seriously cool place to hang, eat, drink and enjoy good live music.  We'd love to see you!

mo E's Lola Live! with Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul

Sunday September 19 @ Lola

500. N 14th Street (14th and Washington) 63103

Music from 11-2 (Coco at noon)

Coming Soon-

mo E All-Stars Celebrate the Groove with Special Guest DJ Steve O

September 25 @ Lola.  see moegeston.com for information

mo E trio returns to Lola Sunday September 26

mo E All-Stars Halloween Party @ Lola October 30.  Details soon.

Thanks for reading and enjoy your weekend.

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Vote for CocoSoul!

Greetings! 

Look for an update about this weekend (Delmar) and next weeks (Lola) mo E All-Stars events later but I wanted to pass this note directly from my good friend and colleague Rochelle "CocoSoul" Walker.  Basically she would love to have your vote in the national Budweiser Battle for the the Crown Event.  She won the local St. Louis version a few weeks ago and got the opportunity to perform on the the Superfest Stage.

Now she is in the national competition.  You can vote daily at www.battleforthecrown.com. 
They ask that you view at least 2 videos but you don't have to watch the entire thing if you're busy.  Just start it and close the video.  You will return to the voting page.

Coco joins me for brunch this Sunday at Lola from 11-2.  Read on for a note from Ms. Soul.

Hello everybody!

Because each of you know me by different names
This is Rochelle or COCO or Red(CRCP folks)

I'm sending this because I would love your support.

In August, I was in a contest Budwiser Battle For The Crown - and I WON!!! Yes, I am more than excited about that. Life had already been busy but now I truly believe that God is taking my career to the next level - and those of you who know me know that I've been singing/acting forever and ever.

Now this next phase is where I need YOU!

Starting Tomorrow Sept 13 through Sept 30th, I am in a National competition  (Budwiser held the contest in 13 cities).

Log on to WWW.BATTLEFORTHECROWN.COM
Look for the St. Louis Video - COCO SOUL
And vote ONCE A DAY!!!

The person with the most votes will win the NATIONAL!
I would love to not only represent ST. Louis, but see what this next phase of my life will bring.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE like James Brown
Spread the word and have everyone you know VOTE!

I love you all and appreciate everyone for being in my life, great or small.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL and I know I couldn't do any of this with you!

LOVE,
ME (CocoSoul)

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 All Stars Live @ Lola Celebrate The Groove- this Saturday

Greetings,

I'm excited to announce the big show of the week (in my world) this Saturday August 28 at Lola as I am joined by the mo E All Stars crew.  mo E All-Stars is a loose collection of rhythm section players that all share a love of house music and other electronica genres including drum and bass.

Essentially I mix the beats and loops that I use in bands like the Soul Alliance Trio and UG Project with a fully live rhythm section.  At times its completely organic, at times the band plays in sync with some of my original tracks.  Driving the funk is drummer Grover Stewart- a self described "house head".  He brings his full arsenal of musical tricks to the All-Star Stage including the occasional vocal. Grover's breakbeat skills are not to be missed.

Percussionist Duane "Jingo" Williams and I have played live house together since 2008.  Jingo brings an encyclopedic knowledge of groove based styles to the stage. (*He'll also be the other guy with sunglasses on at night. ) We will also be joined by Lola owner and percussionist Chris Hansen- a true veteran of the live house scene from his days with the Hot House Sessions. 

Bringing a decidedly indie rock sound to the mix is guitarist David "DLaz" Lazaroff also of Brothers Lazaroff.  David will be singing a couple of his originals as well.  And finally we have guest noise artist collaborator Paco from Denver, CO.

Adding to the Celebration will be 4 time (at least) RFT "Best Club DJ" Steve-O.  This is a true treat for me.  Steve-O helped cement my love of all things house beginning with his legendary nights at the Otherworld with detours through the Upstairs, Rue 13, Velvet, the Green Room, Atlantis and the OZ. Hard to believe that began 15 years ago.  Steve-O will be digging deep into the vinyl and spinning everything from Acid Jazz to Soul to Deep House.  The needle drops between 8:30 and 9 and Steve will also spin between and after the sets.

We are all really looking forward to having some fun and kicking some grooves.  Feel free to join us and get your dance on.

mo E All-Stars Celebrate the Groove

Saturday August 28 Live at Lola

Live house, drum and bass, Latin and downtempo with flavors of jazz and soul

14th and Washington- enter around back.

(500 N. 14th Street 63103)

DJ Steve-O at 9 (latest)

$TBD (no more than $5)

Also this week:

Thursday- the Riverfront Times- Artopia- Mo Egeston duo featuring Grover Stewart.  7- 10 PM

Friday- the Soul Alliance goes disco for a special private show.  You can catch some of the new sounds in October at River City

Sunday- mo E Presents Lola Live! featuring the mo E trio with Grover Stewart and Teddy Brookins.

A special note of congratulations to Battle for the Crown winner CocoSoul (of the Soul Alliance).  She won the opportunity to open for the national acts at the Budweiser Superfest at Verizon Amipitheater this Thursday.

New album from Brothers Lazaroff coming soon. If you weren't at Lola brunch last Sunday you missed the end of set dance party with the Soul Alliance.  Good times!

Thanks for reading.  Support live local music! 

See you soon,

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 E trio- Groove Edition with Grover Stewart & Duane "Jingo" Williams

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!

mo E trio- Groove Edition
Friday June 11
8- 11:30
The Delmar Lounge
Free Early

http://www.moegeston.com/

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