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- Live Deep House Tonight; mo E trio live @ Lola Sunday

 Greetings, 

 

Tonight- Saturday March 27 UG Project returns to Lola in the down St. Louis loft district.  This Sunday March 28  the brand new mo E trio returns to Lola for brunch.  11-2

 

To see You Tube videos of these groups in action please follow the link below. Thanks to John Evans Jr. for capturing the footage.

 

See it on YouTube

Read on for info about the groups.

 

Peace, 

 

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Pianist, Producer and Educator

moegeston.com

 

Urban Groov Project appears at least once a month at Lola in the Downtown St. Louis Loft district. UG Project is essentially a live mash up of deep house, soul, Latin and jazz.

 

Strong emphasis is placed on mixing spontaneous improvisations with original MIDI sequences that are manipulated live. Add horns, soulful vocals, jazz influenced keyboard voicings and live percussion and you have UG Project.

 

This week we are joined by Mr. C Jay Conrod on vocals.

 

Featuring DJ Nune (L. Harris)- Brass, Beats, Vocals and Keys.

Duane "Jingo" Williams- percussion

Maurice "Mo" Egeston (mo E trio, Brothers Lazaroff, the Soul Alliance feat. CocoSoul formerly of mo & dawn and UJN)- keys and beats. 

 

http://www.ugproject

http://www.djnune.com

Mo Egeston Presents the Mo E Trio Live @ Lola. Best known for his role as a band leader pianist Mo Egeston is stepping out front and leading his own trio in 2010

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

This week the Mo E Trio will feature Grover Stewart on drums and Teddy Brookins on bass. Soul-jazz, bossa, ambient house, drum and bass and original music will be explored.

UG Project 2010- 5 Clips of Live House Footage from You Tube

Urban Groov Project will next appear on March 13 Live @ Lola in the downtown STL loft district. There are some live clips from the last Lola show on the player.  Thanks to John Evans Jr. for the footage.

If you see this on a social network you may need to click the original post to view the player.

www.ugproject.com

www.moegeston.com

www.djnune.com

www.welovelola.com

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

Mo Egeston's Music Updates- Global Warmth Live House Dec. 26th

Saturday December 26th UG Project will be performing live as a part of Global Warmth.  Live deep and soulful house featuring

• Lamar Harris- horns, beats, keys and vocals
• Jingo Williams- percussion
• Mo Egeston- beats, keys and vocoder
• DJ Enoch mixing before and after the live music sets.

Read on below for more event info.  Stay tuned for an announcement about a new rotation at a Washington Ave venue in 2010.  I'm also pleased to be joinging Teipen Performing Arts as a piano teacher as of December 2009.

Email me at moisme(at)sbcglobal(dot)net for information about lessons in U City/Clayton or at my downtown Egeston Piano Studios location.

Peace,

Mo Egeston

posted on Facebook by DJ Enoch

 

This last Global Warmth of 2009 will be an all encompassing organic,eclectic,electric affair! In the months passed,Los Solteros (Jingo y Enoch) have brought the very best of their private record collections into an intimate lounge(thanks Nhat) and showcased genres from all about the globe,including but not limited to Afro Beat,Salsa,UK Soul,Brazilian and Indian,not to mention American and Jamaican Funk,in an effort to unite people from all walks of life thru good music & vibrations to thus heal the planet. Really doe.

The day after Xmas edition's listening party and record spin will be a mix of all of the flavors we love, blended harmoniously by Enoch; so come,taste, and experience them.

The live portion will feature spontaneous creations from the Urban Groov project, Lamar Harris a.k.a. DJ Nune (horns, boards,vocals,turntables n more) + Mo E(keyboards,beats and vocoder) +Jingo(percussion), a fusion of LatinSoulfulJazzyCosmicHouse.

If you've been to this event in the past you know that we raise the temperature literally and burn up the dancefloor, to the point of condensation upon it,no bull! We're gonna round the year off with the same intensity times ten. Be prepared,dress comfortably and bring dry clothes to leave in; you can thank us later ;^)

The needle drops at 9pm,the live heat hits circa 11,if you haven't shown up by midnight,you may not get in.

There's still no cover,so buy dranks,and dance your ass off and grow it back next year.

Thanks for all of your support for THE alternative to the club,and thanks in advance for your attendance.

See you there!

Mo Egeston Live @ Robust, Lumiere and Urban

Greetings

I'm doing live electronica as Mo E's Groov Lounge with percussionist Jingo Williams @ Robust Wines tonight- December 8th. Consider it a mash up of soul-jazz, funk and groove with house, downtempo and dnb beats.

This weekend is Aqua Lounge @ Lumiere Place with the Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul.  www.thesoulalliancestl.com

Coming Soon- Live House the night after Christmas @ Urban Lounge with UG Project featuring Lamar Harris and Jingo Williams. Hosted by DJ Enoch.  www.ugproject.com

Peace,

Mo Egeston
www.moegeston.com

Mo Egeston on Facebook

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

This week w/ musician Mo Egeston

Hi there,

Just had a cool weekend with Lamar Harris in Memphis. Saturday night...and Sunday morning. ( I wear all sorts of hats these days).

Trying to get back to doing some writing (see the player) and I've added a few dates to the calendar including a CD release party on June 27 with Brothers Lazaroff (see the hats comment). Also I hope to be announcing a monthly rotation on Sunday nights for the UG Project very soon.

If you're interested in the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul please contact Doug Hall at 314.421.9400 (Talent Plus).

Click the shows tab below to see what's new. Sign up on the mailing list and get a free download.




And besides electronica...here's what I've been listening to all morning. Something about a Prince slow jam makes the world right for a moment at least.

Call My Name




Peace. Please support the arts and education. And definitely arts education.

Mo E

Urban Groov Project: live at Sol Lounge 3/26-Lamar Harris, Mo Egeston and Duane Williams

Urban Groov Project Live at Sol Lounge
4239 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 9:00pm. UGP on at 10.

Its real. Its deep. Its real deep house, soul, jazz, techno, garage and funkiness. And its original and sometimes improvised on the spot.

Lamar Harris- horns, vocals and keys
Duane "Jingo" Williams- percussion
Mo Egeston (formerly of Urban Jazz Naturals, Vargas and mo & dawn)- keys and beats.

DJ TBA

www.moegeston.com for more info
In development ugproject.com. Coming soon.

moisme(at)sbcglobal(dot) net

Nu Jazz Soldiers (Urban Groov Project Slideshow)

Urban Groov Project: live at Sol Lounge 3/05-Lamar Harris, Mo Egeston and Duane Williams

Urban Groov Project Live at Sol Lounge
4239 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 9:00pm. UGP on at 10.

Its real. Its deep. Its real deep house, soul, jazz, techno, garage and funkiness. And its original and sometimes improvised on the spot.

Lamar Harris- horns, vocals and keys
Duane "Jingo" Williams- percussion
Mo Egeston (formerly of Urban Jazz Naturals, Vargas and mo & dawn)- keys and beats.

DJ TBA

www.moegeston.com for more info
to book a MO-ISME Production contact Doug Hall at Talent Plus 421-9400

Mardi Gras! Urban Groov Project: Mo E & Lamar Harris live at Seven Restaurant & Lounge 2/21

Urban Groov Project Live at Seven Restaurant & Lounge
7 S. High St.
Belleville, IL 62220
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 5 PM

Live house, electronica and techno mixed with soul, funk and jazz.

Lamar Harris- horns, vocals and keys
Mo Egeston (formerly of Urban Jazz Naturals, Vargas and mo & dawn)- keys and beats.

www.moegeston.com for more info
to book a MO-ISME Production contact Doug Hall at Talent Plus 421-9400

Urban Groov Project: live at Sol Lounge 2/19-Lamar Harris, Mo Egeston and Duane Williams

Urban Groov Project Live at Sol Lounge
4239 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:00pm

Its real. Its deep. Its real deep house, soul, jazz, techno, garage and funkiness. And its original and sometimes improvised on the spot.

Lamar Harris- horns, vocals and keys
Duane "Jingo" Williams- percussion
Mo Egeston (formerly of Urban Jazz Naturals, Vargas and mo & dawn)- keys and beats.

DJ Gary Mac before after and on break.

This Saturday 2/21. UGP Live st Seven Restaurant & Lounge in Belleville, IL

www.moegeston.com for more info
to book a MO-ISME Production contact Doug Hall at Talent Plus 421-9400

Urban Groov Project @ Lumiere Place. Mo E, Lamar Harris, C Jay Conrod & Jingo Williams

Urban Groov Project @ Lumiere Place Aqua

Featuring
Mo E, Lamar Harris, C Jay Conrod & Jingo Williams
Friday Jan. 30 and Saturday 31st

live electronic goodness sprinkled with soul and jazz

999 N. 2nd St. 8 - 12 AM nightly 2 nights of electronic grooves accompanied by the slot machines...ok that part sucks but its still a cool spot with a funky cool band. C Jay on vocals each night as well as Duane "Jingo" Williams on percussion. Lamar Harris will be in the mix on Friday only. (horns, keys, vocals, beats) Mo E on keys and beats

Free download- Joy- MLK and Obama Inauguration Tribute

Its a great time to be alive. In celebration of how this moment has moved me I am releasing a preliminary copy of "Joy- MLK Obama Tribute" from the studio of Mo Egeston. (Mo E)

• Joy MLK Obama tribute by Mo Egeston
• Nu Jazz Soldiers by Mo Egeston
• Mood Swings by Mo Egeston
• Groove Issues by Mo Egeston
• back to the house by Mo Egeston

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This original house music track contains excerpts from the "I Have a Dream Speech" from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,
and President Obama's historic "A More Perfect Union" speech given at Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This track is currently free and available for download from www.reverbnation.com/moegeston. Its not the final master but the message is there. You will need to sign up as a fan via the box below or at the website. Once you are a fan click the music player (Joy) and click the download arrow.




Its so much simpler than it sounds... Check out my other work on the player below. Enjoy the moment and let's all work together to get this thing going the right direction.

Catch Urban Groov Project doing live and original house at Sol Lounge in the Central West End of St. Louis, MO. This Thursday January 22 also with DJ Gary Mac.
4239 Lindell Blvd. 63108




Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston
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Lamar Harris Big Band Live @ the Bistro (Mo Egeston-piano, rhodes)

The Love Requiem Part II (click for flash flier and audio sample)
Big Band done like only Lamar Harris can. Swing, Jazz, Bossa, Soul and Hip Hop.
Two shows nightly. Friday and Saturday January 16-17.
The Bistro @ Grand Center

Featuring: Lamar Harris on horns and vocals
Duane "Jingo" Williams on percussion
Mo Egeston- piano and rhodes
Charles "Buddy" Quarles on drums
Ted Brookins on bass
Greg Lewis- saxes
Calvin Barnes- saxes and flute
Don Cook- Bari sax
MCs Scripts and Screws
and special guests TBA

http://www.lamarharris.org
http://www.jazzbistro.admitonevip.com/

The Bistro @ Grand Center

3536 WASHINGTON AVENUE