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Queen Esther
Southern Rock / Blues / Country

"a timelessly beautiful voice..." - getunderground



NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  10/15/2009
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   Queen Esther: General Info
Member Since9/27/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.queen-esther.com
Band Members

Vocals: Queen Esther

Guitars: Jeff Lee Johnson, Marvin Sewell

Bass: Naisha Walton

Drums: Sir Earl Grice

InfluencesHubert Sumlin/Howlin' Wolf, Lucinda Williams, Donny Hathaway, Andre Crouch and Bob Wills.
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Record LabelEL Recordings (self-released)
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   About Queen Esther

Queen Esther stepped out of her Low Country childhood and took her classically trained four octave range from a performing arts high school in Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX quickly becoming a local/regional favorite as a singer and performer/entertainer on the theater scene and as a member of RoTel and the Hot Tomatoes. After relocating to NYC, her work as a vocalist, lyricist/writer, songwriter and actor/solo performer led to creative collaborations in neo-vaudeville, alternative theater, various alt-rock configurations, (neo) swing bands, trip hop DJs, spoken word performances, jazz combos, jam bands, various blues configurations, original Off Broadway plays and musicals, experimental music/art noise and performance art.


Queen Esther's distinct sound -- Black Americana -- began to emerge through creative collaborations with guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Elliot Sharp (their critically acclaimed effort "Mighty"/Homestead Records is available as a German import) and in live performance with James "Blood" Ulmer (her featured vocals on the Vernon Reid-produced "No Escape From The Blues" garnered national/international critical praise while earning a spot in Rolling Stone's pick of The Best 50 CDs of 2003). Most recently, her songs and vocals are featured on Blues & Grass: The 52nd St. Blues Project (Chesky). Produced by Mr. Ulmer, this acoustic live CD assembles downtown NYC luminaries Charles Burnham, Aubrey Dayle and Mark Petersen to create a black folk sound.


Queen Esther also sang regularly with composer/pianist JC Hopkins Biggish Band, a thirteen piece line-up of celebrated New York City musicians (Patience Higgins, James Zollar, Vincent Chancey) and guest vocalists/co-songwriters (Madelene Peroux, Norah Jones, Syd Straw) that features original swing tunes and hard bop. Their CD, Underneath A Brooklyn Moon, is available everywhere on Tigerlily Records. (For more info: www.jchopkins.com)


After getting a publishing deal from Bug Music, Queen Esther self-released her Black Americana debutTalkin' Fishbowl Blues -- now available at iTunes, CD Baby and Waterloo Records in Austin, Texas.


Raised in the Deep South, nurtured on the stages/performance spaces of NYC, Queen Esther is poised to bring a new sound to the world. For more info: www.queen-esther.com

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The King Skolar

The King Skolar



Mar 13 2009 4:04 AM

Come checkout the new joint "Dougie F." Leave a comment.
Tom Pietrycha

Tom Pietrycha



Mar 5 2009 2:39 PM

Hey. It's been a while.
I hope you are doing well!
skeeter hawk records

skeeter hawk records



Mar 9 2009 5:38 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans

Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans



Feb 14 2009 7:30 AM

Glad to see you here sounding so good!


Cheers! Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans
Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans

Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans



Feb 14 2009 8:49 PM

Hey, Queen Esther. It's been awhile. Wishing you a happy V-day, and a great year!
—Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans
Chimene

Chimene



Jan 7 2009 12:07 PM

How sweet, thanks for thinking of me! If you are in town,let's get together and get caught up.

Peace, love and blessings!
Chi.
Tim Moon

Tim Moon



Jan 9 2009 6:07 AM

Hey Miss Queen Ester, Love the vid and Fishbowl is my fav song! Right behind that is the wow version of Tammy's Stand song. So earthy. But Fishbowl as your song should be in the top five, I am serious, what a great mix of different sounds.
Great song kiddo! Good luck to you and if we both make it I want a duet!! :) Happy newy year and may ought nine be great to you! Tim
Rexie the Maker

Rexie the Maker



Dec 2 2008 5:50 PM

Thanks for the add!

If you haven't dropped me a line yet, I would love to know what your plans are for future production and recording.

You can see some examples of my production work on my profile.


-Rexie (Producer, Baker, Candlestick Maker)
Tanya

Tanya



Nov 27 2008 3:52 AM

QE. May I come up and visit you one day next week? Spontaneous like? You know, a slow day. FB, MS, TWITTER is all good but ... I'd like to see you. And without the pomp of a big plan might be refreshing. Is that to much to ask? Please advise.
Miss you!! T to the B
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Oct 27 2008 5:24 AM

Hello from Japan!! just stop to say our information. next our "Bigfish live show" is scheduled on 7th December at Kichijoji MANDA-LA2, Tokyo. Three Japanese Female peaceful singers; Hana Saito, NAORYU and Rika Shinohara play there. it seems folky heart-warm and acoustic. thanks for checking our live information.
ARIGATO
mike cooper

mike cooper



Oct 23 2008 11:05 AM

Hi there - I discovered your music through your album Mighty with Esharp which is one of my favourite records - the new stuff here sounds great.
ciao for now
mike cooper
L.P TEARS, FIRE & BLOOD COMIN SOON!!!

L.P TEARS, FIRE & BLOOD COMIN SOON!!!



Sep 12 2008 9:49 PM

WORD UP!!!

LOOCK OUT 4 THE NEW L.P MIXTAPE COMMIN OUT SOON!!!
FT SOLOMON CHILDS ( THEODORE UNIT 718 ) & MANY MORE...

RESPECT!
LDP

LDP
RESPECT!
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Sep 14 2008 9:43 AM

thx 4 sharing great music...

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jerry bird music

jerry bird music



Sep 26 2008 10:40 PM

ralkin bout the fish bowl blues!
Chimene

Chimene



Sep 15 2008 5:38 PM

Would love to see you at the Apollo!
no police state girl

no police state girl



Sep 5 2008 2:53 AM

Hope you get a chance to stop by at Tea Lounge for this night of music with Funk Monk on the decks. September 20th!!

http://tealoungeny. com
http://nopolicestategirl. net
mattern-heidbrink-jambor

mattern-heidbrink-jambor



Aug 30 2008 2:55 PM

very urban rockmusic enlighted by a great and unique voice...

pleasure 2 have U as friend...

the trio
PEEZY PRODUCTIONS

PEEZY PRODUCTIONS



Aug 24 2008 3:34 PM

WELL BIG SIS SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO GET ON MYSPACE. I NOW SEE SAID THE BLIND MAN....AND IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT. SPREAD THE WORD FAR AND WIDE....TO THE HILLS AND VALLEYS....TO EVERY MOUNTAIN PEAK AND EVERY OCEAN SHORE.....LIL BRO IS ON MYSPACE!!!! anyway now that i had my moment...lol...love the genre you're in should have been in there sooner but things come to those who are patient and humble.
LOVE ALWAYS<<<<<..>>>>>>>>>>>
ronnie

ronnie



Aug 14 2008 8:53 PM

Hey! Thanks for the add. I really like the music. Good stuff. My cousin Doug is playing bass for you at the Apollo. That would be awesome to get to play at a place with such history. Congratulations. Talk to ya soon.
Scotty the Blue Bunny

Scotty the Blue Bunny



Aug 14 2008 6:49 AM

can't wait to toast! see you in september.
♥ Amelia ♥

♥ Amelia ♥



Aug 12 2008 1:11 PM

I would love to see you guys. It's been WAY too long!!!

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Aug 9 2008 7:59 PM

greetings from europe
:)
Be Silent Galileah

Be Silent Galileah



Aug 4 2008 9:52 PM

thank you from the bottom of my heart for the friendship. and from the top, i send love...

your music is beautiful.

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Spread love and heal through music. Namaste
- be silent galileah
Tanya

Tanya



Jul 28 2008 2:36 AM

A match you one pie and raise you two pies.
'Til I am back...
Dan Weir

Dan Weir



Jul 24 2008 3:54 AM

Gosh, you're good... really, REALLY good. Do I detect a bit of Betty Davis' "They Say I'm Different" in your phrasing?

Keep me in the loop, QE.

Best,

DW@SF
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