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 Brunch with the Mo E Trio- Live @ Lola

Greetings,

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

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

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

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

Special guests may be stopping in as well.

Join us won't you?

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

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston
Pianist- Producer-Educator

Mo Egeston 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