CITY PAGES - BEST R&B GROUP:
Winner: The New Congress
As genres are getting harder and harder to peg, we're left with the question: What are the signs of a great R&B group? Take a cue from the New Congress, who combine mixing and scratching with great bass lines, solid guitar work, and a super-tight percussion section in their blend of jazzy, homegrown R&B, and you've got your answer. They tend to cross over into rock and hip hop from time to time, always showcasing the soulful vocal style of frontman Aaron Cosgrove, in their regular Thursday night gig at Bunker's. In two cities where R&B and funk once reigned, these six incredibly talented musicians bring their A-game every time they step onstage. Rumor has it that this year should bring a new album from this unique group, so don't say you weren't warned. It's time to stand up and shake what your mama gave you with the smooth grooves of the New Congress.
The New Congress consists of 6 individually talented musicians that merge their creativity together to create the most innovative and exciting sound that anyone has heard. It's a blend of jazz, hip hop, pop and rock. The members of TNC have each held their own on the music scene before coming together as a band, and together, they are undeniable!!!
BARRY ALEXANDER (Drums)
****************************************************************
The New Congress are the winners of the 2006 Minnesota Music Awards for Best R&B Artist/Group and R&B Album for their release, "Everybody Gets Up." They also earned two Los Angeles Music Awards in 2006 for Neosoul Artist of the Year and R&B Single of the Year for "Make You Move." The group was sponsored by Best Buy and performed at the 16th annual Los Angeles Music Awards in Hollywood, California. TNC has also been voted Best R&B Artist by the readers of the City Pages. TNC's sophomore album is due to be released in early 2008, and is already creating buzz around Europe and the U.S. Be prepared for new sounds hitting the airwaves, with TNC majorly contributing to bringing the world back to real music by real musicians. A momentous movement is underway!!!
Hi Friends, We just started selling our music on AmieStreet. com, and to kickthings off they are giving our fans $5 to download our music. All you have to do is click on the link below to get $5 to download our music or songs from tens of thousands of other great independentartists. Just click the link below and you'll be all set! http://amiestreet. com/_l/cdbaby much love moochy c
Wassup fellas? it was great to catch yall at Bunkers, when I was up in Minnie in May; Yall rocked the house! Looking forward to the new cd. Peace Myspace Glitter Graphics
I hope everything is well with you. I just wanted to let you know that my CD is on sale now. You can buy my songs through SNOCAP if you go to my myspace page and click on my latest blog entry.
Just wanted to keep you updated since I'm starting to come out of my month and a half hibernation. (I broke my elbow and had surgery an needed to take a break from life to recover.)
I'm performing at The Fire on July 1st (9pm) and O.N.E. at Rittenhouse (8:00) on July 8th in Philly. If you have the chance to catch one of those performances it would be great to see you.
What it is Orange? We've come a long way from chillin up north huh...I wish you and tha group tha best and hope to get wit you in tha lab sometime..I remember you use to practice songs you had wrote in my living room on central entrance...Hope the practice is paying off..Holla back and let me know how you doin.. Boo
P.S. Tomorrow I will be at NBA City (In Target Center) Downtown, Minneapolis to party and host with my girl Monica Cariveau (Ms. Bikini America) for "Miami to Minnesota." We will be celebrating her title and raising money for her next competition. There will be a bikini basketball shoot out, calendar and photo signings by Monica, drink and appetizer specials, and more! Click here for more info...
How'd the show go? You boyz probably rocked the place. Wish i coulda been there for that outside concert, was probably great. You boyz are nothin but the BEST!!!!
