I’m back, refreshed and ready to go for another challenging season. But first, I’d like to thank each and every one of you for making last year so much fun and such a success, too! Here’s a list of the shows that we’ve done so far in 2008.
March 2008 : Festival Dix du Choeurs
Sunday/Dimanche May 18th : Le Jardin d’Acclimatation
June 21st / 21 juin: Fête de la Musique Arènes de Montmartre
June 29th / 29 juin Les Voix Sur Berge / Canal St. Martin
Samedi 12 juillet : The Somers Town Street Festival in LONDON, England!
Several times in July : La Place des Vosges
I think we should do a Thursday night show in Place des Vosges at the end of this month when it’s nice and warm with Indian Summer!
I’m also looking for shows RIGHT NOW, so if you hear of anything, please let me know ASAP!
And Sandi Dunn and I are trying to put together a sister choir in London for future shows and cultural exchanges...
please let me know if you'd like to help!
So without further adieu, Ladies and Gents,
IT’S TIME TO SING YOUR HEART OUT ! ! !
Starting this Tuesday September 16th still ongoing (the new owner is a cool guy) at the
Au Sai Sai 4, rue Ste. Beuve 75006 Paris M° Vavin / Notre Dame des Champs from 8pm to 10pm
and every Tuesday after...
We will keep working on the songs we know, and there’s going to be lots of new songs,too. (Bob Marley, plus new songs from yours truly and more).
The group in the 20th is starting up this
Mercredi 17 Septembre de 20h à 22h.
et tous les mercredis suivants...
Espace Arts Lebaudy 2, rue Boyer 75020 Paris
M° Gambetta Sortie Martin Nadaud
Come on out and we’ll sing up a storm! We’ve lost a lot of guys, so come on boys, singing is much cooler than football!
I’ve updated the Myspace site for the choir, so please go and have a look.
http://www.Myspace.com/johnmeldrumandthehighlites
And if you know anyone who loves to sing, please bring them along on Tuesday...Remember, the 1st time is free!!!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Have a great rentrée and love to all...
John Meldrum
john.meldrum@noos.fr
01 43 58 39 71
http://www.myspace.com/johnmeldrumandthehighlites
http://www.johnmeldrum.com
John Meldrum: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Band Leader
Marten Ingle: Stand Up Bass, Vocals
Ali Ouchenir: Congas, Percussion
Mindy Morel : Violin
The Sopranos : Anne, Tamara, Natalie, Ashley, Julie, Biba, Caroline, Brigitte S, Brigitte M,Nadine,
The Altos : Becky,Béatrice, Angelique, Felicia, Marie-Christine,Annick,Chantal, Mariam, Yita, Veronique,
The Men : Eric F., Ken, Cedric, John, Johnny, Xavier, Sergio, Richard, Jake
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Influences
High Life Music from Ghana; Bob Marley; Gospel Music; Jazz; Rock 'n Roll; Rhythm and Blues; Negro Spirituals; Folk Songs.
Sounds Like
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John Meldrum, Bob Marley, John Lennon, Chuck Berry, Nat King Cole, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles,
Sing Your Heart Out with John Meldrum and The Highlites!
Paris, France - Every Tuesday night in Paris, Zap Music and the nightclub Au Sai Sai present the English singing activity for pro and amateur singers alike: John Meldrum and the Highlites. For those who love to sing out in harmony while clapping their hands and moving their feet to an authentic African beat, this is the unique singing activity of this years rentrée. John Meldrum, a prize-winning American singer and guitarist, has been directing international chorales in Paris since 1999, drawing on an eclectic mix of American, English and French music including gospel, rock and roll, jazz and African-inspired rhythms.
Rehearsals are fun, conducted in English and French and brought to life by acoustic guitar, congas and other instrumental accompaniment. John Meldrum and The Highlites concerts in the past year have included open air festivals around Paris, with up to 24 singers and musicians.
John's approach is to infuse sessions with both music and movement. "Hey guys, I want to see those happy feet!". And what the others say: "Singing and swinging at the same time ain't necessarily so easy!"
If you're a wannabe rock chick, peacenik or if you're searching for more of an audience than the rubber ducks in your bathroom, John Meldrum and The Highlites could be the musical outlet for you.
Every Tuesday at 8pm, come and sing your heart out from 8.00 to 10.00pm, AuSai-Sai, 4 rue Sainte-Beuve, Paris 75006 - Metro Vavin or Notre Dame des Champs. A fun evening of music and movement awaits. Plus it's a great place for a drink afterwards!
Sing Your Heart Out!
There is also a second venue already established, with a mixture of French and English speakers in the 20th arrondissement every Wednesday from 8.00- 10pm. These sessions are conducted in French. Every Wednesday from 8.00 to 10pm at Espace Arts Lebaudy, 2 rue Boyer, 75020 Paris M° Gambetta.
There is also a French-English childrens chorale on Wednesdays:
10 to 14 year olds from 16:30 to 18:00.
Every Wednesday afternoon at Espace Arts Lebaudy, 2 rue Boyer, 75020 Paris M° Gambetta.
For information in French about these activities, call 01 43 15 02 24.
http://www.espaceartslebaudy.org
About John
John Meldrum is a regular performer in clubs around Paris, London and Cleveland Ohio. John's discography includes no rules here, Zongo Ambassadors (drawing on his musical adventures in Ghana), and his most recent CD Long Live Love (for the Paris in all of us!).
Contact John now for details.
CONTACT:
John Meldrum
Zap Music
13, Passage des Soupirs
75020 Paris, France
http://www.johnmeldrum.com
john.meldrum@noos.fr
Tel: (33) (0)1 43 58 39 71
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