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Showing posts with label brothers lazaroff. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 25, 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.

    Thursday, March 29, 2012

    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.com
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    Twitter- @moegeston 

    Thursday, December 9, 2010

    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
    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)
    Brothers Lazaroff : Give 'em What They Need

    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.



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




    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!

    Friday, October 8, 2010

    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

    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)

    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!







    pianist-producer-educator

    Friday, September 3, 2010

    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
    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

    Thanks for reading!




    Tuesday, August 24, 2010

    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,


    Thursday, July 8, 2010

    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



    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




    Saturday, June 26, 2010

    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

    Hope to see you soon!

    Peace,


    Coming Soon



    Friday, June 11, 2010

    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

    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/

    Tuesday, June 1, 2010

    2010 RFT Music Showcase- My Completely Biased Choices

    The 2010 RFT Music Showcase hits Washington Ave this Saturday.  UG Project plays at 3 followed by Brothers Lazaroff at 4 PM at 11th and Washington.
    Vote by clicking here.

    Many great artists are nominated so feel free to look around....Below are the blurbs on my favorites.  They are from this original RFT post .

    You may notice a theme...but honestly after years in this game I know many deserving folks that aren't ever recognized which is unfortunate.

    But it is always nice to have your work acknowledged and its cool that the RFT continues to pull this together year after year.

    Blurbs are below. Because of our shows at River City and Lola that weekend (and CocoSoul's Chaka tribute at the Black Rep Sunday night) the Soul Alliance won't be part of the showcase.

    Best Funk/Soul/R&B (Group)
    The Soul Alliance featuring CoCoSoul
    www.thesoulalliancestl.com


    Led by musical director Mo Egeston and featuring devastating vocalist CocoSoul, the Soul Alliance is not a musty oldies band. Together the act demolishes the boundaries between funk, R&B — and, yes, soul — with impressive instrumental skill. There may be louder rhythm sections in St. Louis, but the one-two punch of Jason "Dirty Lynt" Moore on drums and Sean "Hollabass" Holland on bass keeps the Soul Alliance as tight as any unit in town. (RK) 



    Best Americana/Folk (Untraditional)Brothers Lazaroffwww.brotherslazaroff.com
    To be clear, Jeff and David Lazaroff — the look-alike, but not twin siblings of Brothers Lazaroff — have moved beyond all things folk, even as their songwriting retains its connection to their heroes: Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Backed up by the supremely tight rhythm section of Teddy Brookins and Grover Stewart and pushed into the funkosphere by jazz and electronic maestro Mo Egeston on keyboards, Brothers Lazaroff can jam your ass and stir your heart. (RK)

    Best Funk/Soul/R&B (Group)
    UG Projectwww.ugproject.com
    Urban Groov Project (UG Project for short) is co-helmed by veteran sonic-alchemist and keyboardist Mo Egeston and composer and brassman DJ Nune. Along with percussionist Duane "Jingo" Williams, the UG Project plays a funk-based form of jazz fusion that will appeal to electronica heads, experimental hip-hoppers and anyone who wonders what electric Herbie Hancock mashed up with deep house sounds like. (RK)
    3 p.m., 11th & Washington Outdoor Stage

    Friday, May 21, 2010

    Mo Egeston's Music Updates- UG Project Saturday; TSA with CocoSoul Sunday

    Greetings,


    Busy busy times these days.  I'm feeling very grateful for the many opportunities that are presenting themselves as we approach the summer.  And today it looks like sun in St. Louis- always a welcome sight. If you are viewing this on Facebook I encourage you to click "view original post" to see this note in full.


    I want to thank Kevin Johnson one more time for his generous mention of me in the St. Louis Post Dispatch- Go Entertainment Section.  Other than seeing more of my personal life in print than I ever hope to again.....I'm truly humbled by the coverage and all of the kind comments I've received since then.  One of my young piano students thought that this article meant I was ending our lessons because I was going to be to busy for him.  I assured him I wasn't going to leave him!


    You can follow this link to see the article. 


    Mo Egeston hits all the notes in busy life







    This weekend I have 2 shows on the bill at Lola.  Saturday May 22 I return to the stage with 2010 RFT Nominee UG Project.  


    This is the live house music crew which blends elements of jazz, soul, funk, house, Latin and techno featuring 
    DJ Nune (Lamar Harris)- brass, keys and vocals
    C Jay Conrod- vocals
    Duane "Jingo" Williams- percussion.
    Maurice "Mo" Egeston- keys and beat madness


    Sunday May 23 its Coco time. Mo Egeston Presents is a weekly brunch music series held at Lola from 11-2 on Sundays.   This week its 2010 RFT Nominee the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul.  Sean Holland will join me on bass from 11-11:45 for a set of groovy acid jazz.  Coco  joins us at noon for 2 sets of soul, chillout house and assorted stuff that grooves.  Coco is a genuine St. Louis treasure- I encourage you to hear her.  


    Brunches at Lola are all ages and kids are always welcome.  You can order off the menu, chill on the couches, at the bar or in the outdoor courtyard.  And there have been random episodes of dancing.  Did I mention the mimosas and Bloody Mary's?


    You may have noticed, perhaps due to the subtle bold type, a reference to the 2010 RFT Music Showcase. (Click to see the list of nominees) As with any of these events things are quite subjective and many, many fine musicians never get recognized by such polls year after year.  However this year not 1 but 3 of the projects I'm affiliated with have been honored with a nomination.


    We'd all appreciate getting some votes so please follow the link to show us some love. There is a bit of a problem with all the computer hackers out there so you will have to include some info to vote.  http://polls.riverfronttimes.com/polls/stl/musicshowcase2010/


     And the nominees are
    Best Americana/Folk (Untraditional)
    Brothers Lazaroff


    Best Funk/Soul/R&B (Group)
    the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul
    UG Project


    So as you could have guessed....I won't be disclosing my vote in the Funk/Soul group category!! We also will have the opportunity to play as part of the showcase.  the Soul Alliance is making its debut at River City that weekend so I don't think I'll be able to have them perform.  It does look like UG Project and Brothers Lazaroff will have a chance to play on June 5th so stay tuned for info.


    (Lamar Harris would love a vote in the Solo Funk/Soul category where he is also nominated.)


    News, notes and clips
    Here are some recent activities that are documented in video or pictures. 
    Brothers Lazaroff live @ Midwest Mayhem.  Follow this link for the page with most of the Brothers pics.  Be warned the first couple are of the burlesque dancers. (No nudity)


    mo E trio- groove edition made its debut at the Delmar Lounge last Friday.  I had Grover Stewart and Jingo and we had a blast.  Here's an extended jam on My Funny Valentine.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhftce6pzpI



    Brothers Lazaroff was joined by Funky Butt Brass Band at the end of Midwest Mayhem for this epic jam.  Follow the link if you don't see a video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx885ygivtE





    Thanks for reading. Support live music!


    Peace, 




















    Maurice "Mo" Egeston
    pianist-producer-educator
    moegeston.com

    Saturday, April 10, 2010

    Red Pill Recording Session with Brothers Lazaroff- Live Stream Archive

    "Red Pill Recording Session with Brothers Lazaroff

    Brothers Lazaroff
    Red Pill Studio is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The work ethic of Red Pill is founded on collaboration. Artist development is our core technology and philosophy at Red Pill."


    Jeff and David recently went in and did vocals.  This is a look inside the first session where we did the rhythm tracks for 15 songs.  15 songs that the rhythm section was playing for the first time.

    Scary for me since I've never done that.  But it was also truly liberating.  Had a blast working with Jacob for the first time in a true session.

    Look for a release late in 2010 from Brothers Lazaroff.



    Saturday, March 13, 2010

    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