Akina Adderley - Vocals
Jace Ryann - Guitar
Eric Lange - Guitar
Erik Telford - Keys & Trumpet
Marcus Cardwell - Bass
Todd Jenkins - Percussion
Ryan Egbert - Drums
Horn Section - Special Guests
Influences
Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Bonnie Raitt, James Brown, Mavis Staples, Ike & Tina Turner, Steely Dan, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Mofro, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Led Zeppelin, Sam Cooke, Joni Mitchell, D'Angelo, Sly & The Family Stone, Otis Redding, Leon Russell, Jeff Buckley, Bill Withers, Ray Charles, Janis Joplin, Chaka Khan & Rufus, Traffic, Tower of Power, and the list goes on and on and on
Sounds Like
Modern Soul with some Old-School Flavor, and some Rock 'N Roll Sauce.
Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys is an Austin Soul band whose unique sound blends elements of Rock, Funk, and old-school R&B.
Front person/vocalist Akina lights up the stage as "the little woman with the big voice." Granddaughter of jazz trumpet great Nat Adderley, great niece of jazz saxophone legend "Cannonball" Adderley and daughter of Nat Adderley, Jr. (producer/pianist/band leader for Luther Van Dross), Akina brings a distinguished musical pedigree to the Vintage Playboys, who are a tight group of seasoned players from an eclectic musical background.
The brainchild of four inspired musicians, AAVP is now a powerhouse 9-piece, and has become a vital part of Austin's newly resurrected "Soul Scene." The band has been playing for nearly 3 years, and has shared bills with such acts as Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Gary Clark, Jr., T-Bird & the Breaks, Pinetop Perkins, The Greyhounds, and Carolyn Wonderland. On the heels of a tremendously well-received SXSW '09 showcase, a successful taping for Radio Without Borders on Austin’s KUT 90.5 FM, and an enthusiastically welcomed debut album release, AAVP's fans and audiences are steadily gaining numbers.
AAVP’s eponymous debut full-length record was released on March 28, 2009. The album is available on iTunes and CDBaby.com, as well as in Austin at Waterloo Records, Antone’s Records, and Cheapo Disks. SHAKE IT LIKE A TAMBOURINE!
PRESS:
"This smooth operation of eight or so fronted by the bright pipes of Akina Adderley is just what Austin needs in times of musical woe. The group’s sound jostles back and forth between the throw your hands up and “shake it like a tambourine” tunes with enthusiastic bursts from the horn section and warm and sultry numbers as slick as silk and sweet like honey drips."
--AUSTINIST
"For Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playboys, soul is the key word, but it’s a hot, smokin’ modern soul with an old school flavor – and a sprinkle of rock ‘n’ roll. It’s delivered with funk and style - and Akina’s phenomenal vocals that call to mind the sounds of classic soul and R&B."
--AUSTIN MUSIC MINUTE for TEXAS MUSIC MATTERS, KUT 90.5
"Akina Adderley and the Vintage Playboys...will play a prominent role in the new soul revival."
--THE RAPT MAGAZINE
AAVP self-titled debut album available at CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, and several Texas retail stores.
The DarkSyde Show, October 9-10 at the Long Center for the Performing Arts!
The DarkSyde Show, a Pink Floyd repertory company, celebrates Pink Floyd’s entire career, with live performances of the band's legendary music, including Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety. The nine-piece band performs faithful renditions of the music, accompanied by a professional production of dazzling lights and multimedia.
We wanted to tell you about the Project we are working on right now (Joeske - Content Of My Character) is now on sale in stores and online. The album has 17 tracks with a little something for every hip hop fan. You can check him out @ Myspace.com/Joeske09. We would like to thank you for being our friend here on Myspace and showing your support. THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!!! “MENTALLY TWISTED RECORDS LLC”
“ If You Would Like To Grab A Copy You Can Go To The Following Places”
STORE: *Music Mania 512-451-3361 *Parahna Records 512-238-0418 *Waterloo Records 512-474-2500 *Renaissance Records 254-634-0149
Hello everybody. Hope all is well with you and yours. Groove Daddy is playing Saturday 9-5-09 at the Oasis Restaurant. This is a nice venue that overlooks Lake Travis. The Oasis is a Austin landmark known for the best sun sets is Texas. If you don't have plans please come out to support Groove Daddy. We are playing from 7pm to 10pm which would be good for you early birds.
Oasis on Lake Travis (512) 266-2442 6550 Comanche Trl, Austin, TX 78732 Get directions Cross Streets: Between Oasis Bluff Dr and RR-620 www.oasis-austin.com
Hey!! This is Nikki. I run this fansite to help support Kimberly Paige!! THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP!! How are you? HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A FANTABOLOUS DAY!! =) Keep In Touch!!!
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