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 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 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

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

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

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.

Mo Egeston Presents: the Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul Live @ Lola Jan 24

Greetings,

Lola is a new music venue in the downtown Washington Ave loft district.  Every Sunday through March I am hosting a Brunch Music series called Mo Egeston Presents.  This gives me an opportunity to feature many of the artists that I began working with in 2009.

We had an incredible time this past Sunday with Brothers Lazaroff.  This Sunday January 24th I'm thrilled to bring back the Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul.  CocoSoul will be joining me at noon.  Sean Holland (bass) and I will do a set of soul-jazz and groove based instrumentals from 11-11:45.

Early arrival is recommended.

Also this weekend I join DJ Nune and a possible guest artist TBA with UG Project.  UG Project incorporates the drive and groove of electronic dance music with jazz, funk and soul.  We perform using a combination of horns, vocals, vocoder, keys, software and hardware sequencing.  Also at Lola we hit from 9:30- 1.   We may be shooting video so stay tuned for another announcement.  Saturday Jan 23

And finally An Evening With  Brothers Lazaroff this Friday Jan 22.  at Riddle's in the U City Loop.  Americana, Folk, Indie Rock.  This band has been getting some very nice buzz all year and we look forward to hitting the studio in February.

During the day, find me with my piano teacher hat on with a brand new location at Teipen Performing Arts.  Conveniently located in the U City/Clayton area.

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston
Pianist-Producer-Educator
www.teipenmusic.com
moegeston.com

Brothers Lazaroff on ReverbNation.

Brothers Lazaroff on ReverbNation. Listen to some album cuts and watch video. If you see this on Facebook please click view original post.


http://www.brotherslazaroff.com

Mo Egeston's Schedule- Brothers Lazaroff @ Off Broadway Friday the 23rd. Warren Zevon Tribute

Brothers Lazaroff Videos on YouTube

Here's a widget from the new Brothers Lazaroff page on Reverbnation. Includes the newest remix/cut-up of "Let it Be Love" by Mo Egeston. Click view original post if you see this on FBook.

Brothers Lazaroff CD Release Party at Off Broadway

facebook Brothers Lazaroff CD Release Party at Off Broadway June 27 To view the event follow this link: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=500127511&k=R3FT55UYT65M5DFFR132Y3

Brothers Lazaroff Live at Post Office Square

Big thanks to John Evans Jr for trying out his new camera on us! Filmed June 12- downtown St. Louis.

David Lazaroff- Electric Guitar and lead vocals
Jeff Lazaroff- Acoustic Guitar and lead vocals
Ted Brookins- Bass, Vocals
Grover Stewart- drums
Mo Egeston- keys

Brothers Lazaroff CD release event June 27 at Off Broadway.






In other news...
Mo Egeston's Groov Lounge with featured artist David Lazaroff coming to a lounge in the CWE in July. Indie guitar meets electronica. Stay tuned

RFT Poll- Please Vote for Lamar Harris, Brothers Lazaroff and Flex Boogie

Greetings!

Two of the bands I play in are nominated in this years RFT Music Poll. http://polls.riverfronttimes.com/polls/stl/musicawards2009/ (click to vote!)

I've sworn off these things but I'm excited for the leaders of the groups so I'd love it if you take a moment to vote. My choices are Lamar Harris (website) in the Best Funk/Soul/R&B category. (All of those acts are great actually but I like the keytar player for Lamar's group.)

Brothers Lazaroff (website) in the Americana/Folk category and others. (see below) and DJ Flex Boogie.

Lots of new venues and such this summer for Soul Alliance (May 29 at Araka), Lamar Harris, UG Project and Brothers Lazaroff who are releasing a CD on June 27th at Off Broadway with yours truly on keys.

http://polls.riverfronttimes.com/polls/stl/musicawards2009/ (click to vote!)

Have a safe and peaceful holiday!

Mo Egeston
Pianist-Producer-Educator

From Brothers Lazaroff

Greetings friends and family,
Brothers Lazaroff need your help - please go to http://polls.riverfronttimes.com/polls/stl/musicawards2009/ and write in "Brothers Lazaroff" for best Americana/Folk Act (we aren't one of the clickable choices - so, you have to write us in). This is the first category you'll see on the page. You have to click the "write in" button next to where you write our name and fill out some quick information. Don't worry, your vote will still count even if you don't live in St. Louis

If you want to write in Brothers Lazaroff for best male songwriter - that's cool too!

Thanks for your consideration!
David

American Artifact- Brothers Lazaroff

Slideshow to a rough board mix of American Artifact by the Brothers Lazaroff. Live at South By Southwest March 2009

Brothers Lazaroff @ SXSW

Quick clip from the KDHX Showcase in Austin, TX as a part of South by Southwest. Outdoors at Jovita's.

Brothers Lazaroff @ SXSW

Brothers Lazaroff w/ Mo E on Keys Tonight at Wash U Kemper Art Museum

I've only been with these guys since November but its been great from day one. Influences include
Dylan, the Beatles, traditional old school country, the Dead, reggae and many many more.

Always eclectic and genre bending I'm proud to say I'm a member of this band. Fresh off a great run at SXSW the Brothers are poised to do some great things!

Jeff Lazaroff- vocals, guitar
David Lazaroff- vocals, guitar
Grover Stewart- drums, vocals
Teddy Brookins- Bass
Mo Egeston on keys

Bridging the geographical gap between St. Louis, Missouri, and Austin, Texas, BROTHERS LAZAROFF lay waste to the idea that long-distance relationships can't work!

With their first record PURE DELIGHT (co-produced/engineered/mixed by David Sanger, 6-time Grammy winning drummer of ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL) and a second record on the way, The Brothers combine experimentation with conventional folk elements, and in the process effectively find a way to reconcile traditionally opposing musical genres to create a refreshing sound. BROTHERS LAZAROFF do this with their unique blend of roots music that breaks down the barrier of time, rather than the barrier between musical styles.

Guitars, mandolins, computers, organs, banjos, drum machines, fiddles, steel guitars, horns, pianos, scrambled up rhythm sections; all working toward this effect. And yes, Hank matters but so does Scratch and of course all three Bobs and all those from Canada and those from before the time of telephone poles and those who've grown up with them as if they're just another family of trees.

BROTHERS LAZAROFF take the approach that everything matters, but nothing should be taken seriously.

Mo Egeston with Brothers Lazaroff @ SXSW Thursday- Sunday

South By Southwest w/Brothers Lazaroff

Jeff Lazaroff- vocals, guitar
David Lazaroff- vocals, guitar
Grover Stewart- drums, vocals
Teddy Brookins- Bass
Mo Egeston on keys

Bridging the geographical gap between St. Louis, Missouri, and Austin, Texas, BROTHERS LAZAROFF lay waste to the idea that long-distance relationships can't work!

With their first record PURE DELIGHT (co-produced/engineered/mixed by David Sanger, 6-time Grammy winning drummer of ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL) and a second record on the way, The Brothers combine experimentation with conventional folk elements, and in the process effectively find a way to reconcile traditionally opposing musical genres to create a refreshing sound. BROTHERS LAZAROFF do this with their unique blend of roots music that breaks down the barrier of time, rather than the barrier between musical styles.

Guitars, mandolins, computers, organs, banjos, drum machines, fiddles, steel guitars, horns, pianos, scrambled up rhythm sections; all working toward this effect. And yes, Hank matters but so does Scratch and of course all three Bobs and all those from Canada and those from before the time of telephone poles and those who've grown up with them as if they're just another family of trees.

BROTHERS LAZAROFF take the approach that everything matters, but nothing should be taken seriously.

Brothers Lazaroff - Let It Be Love

Playing 5 shows with these guys in March including a run at SXSW.

American Artifact- Brothers Lazaroff Mo E on keys. Mo goes Americana

Brothers Lazaroff rehearsal in St. Louis, MO, USA. Basement Jam audio quality but a cool peek at a cool band. David and Jeff Lazaroff- guitars and lead vocals, R. Scott Bryan- guitar/organ; Teddy Brookins- bass; Grover Stewart- drums/vocals. Mo Egeston- piano/synths