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The Right Now
Soul / Pop

Chicago Soul



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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   The Right Now: General Info
Member Since12/9/2008
Band Websitewww.therightnow.com
Band MembersStefanie Berecz- vocals, Brendan O'Connell-guit/keys/vox, Chris Corsale- guit/vox, Greg Nergaard- bass, John Smillie- drums, Jonathon Edwards- bari sax, Jim Schram- tenor sax, Eric Miller- trombone

Booking/Licensing: Jill Katona, Paperwork Media: jill@paperworkmedia.com

Publicity: info@therightnow.com

InfluencesAretha, Stevie, Alicia, Chicago Soul, Wilco.
Sounds Like

BUY THE FIRST RECORD, MAKE IT RIGHT

ITUNES:

Eli Jones

THE CD:

ELI JONES: Make It Right
Record Labelunsigned
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 14 2009 9:30P
Brothers Lounge Cleveland, Ohio
Nov 19 2009 12:00A
Marly’s w/ Dan Hubbard & The Humadors Springfield, Illinois
Nov 21 2009 9:00P
The 5 Spot Nashville, Tennessee
Dec 4 2009 10:00P
180 Main Dubuque, Iowa
Dec 5 2009 12:00A
The Frequency w/ Lorenzo’s Music and The Earthling Invasion Madison, Wisconsin
Dec 9 2009 8:30P
SPACE - The Right Now Trio w/ Elizabeth & The Catapult Evanston, Illinois
Dec 12 2009 1:00P
Congress Theater - Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival- w/ Bela Fleck! Chicago, Illinois
Feb 5 2010 10:00P
The Verve Terre Haute, Indiana

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Southern Tour - Part 3 (Edwards)  (view more)

Southern Tour - Part 2 (O'Connell)  (view more)

Southern Tour - Part 1 (Corsale)  (view more)

from the studio  (view more)

east coast tour blog: installment 1  (view more)

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   About The Right Now
2009 is the Right Year for The Right Now

"Soul is still alive, due in part to a bunch of white dudes from Chicago...the real draw here is lead singer Stefanie Berecz, whose dusty, hypnotic voice puts her in line to be another Jennifer Hudson–type success story." - Avant/Chicago

"The band is not afraid to channel Motown soul, punch it up with groovy funk, or lay down some radio ready pop hooks. The rhythm section keeps it bouncing as the horn section alternately defines or smoothes the edges with jazzy panache." - 365 Ink

"[The Right Now] met [Berecz's] big, fluid voice with the full-bodied support it needs, striking just the right tone on everything from the bluesy “Afraid Not to Die” to the sticky-sweet “Candlelight and Satin Sheets.” - Chicago Reader

James Brown may have been the Hardest Working Man in Show Business, but the title of Hardest Working Woman in Show Business has long been up for grabs. That is, until right now.

When vocalist Stefanie Berecz joined forces with guitarist Brendan O'Connell to form the nucleus of The Right Now, she had not yet found the perfect musical complement to her astonishingly soulful and virtuosic voice.  Stefanie Berecz is 23 years old, but she has the talent, ability, and the work ethic of an industry veteran. She has achieved career peaks that performers twice her age never get to experience, opening for Mary J. Blige and appearing on MTV's hit series, "Making The Band."  As fate would have it, O'Connell's songs had a quality at once both classic and contemporary—a description that applied equally to Stefanie's voice. The chemistry was instantaneous, and Stefanie agreed to join O'Connell's band, Eli Jones. As the musicians solidified their bond, the outfit was rechristened with its current moniker, The Right Now.

The name is a fitting one. Berecz's voice, evoking Alicia Keys and Chaka Khan with a unique melodic sensibility of her own, places her at the forefront of new R&B vocalists alongside Keyshia Cole, John Legend and Corrine Bailey Rae. There is nothing retro about Stefanie Berecz--which is not to say that The Right Now don't tip their hats to their musical roots. Stefanie's vocals float on a warm concoction of Stax-like horns and trebly guitar vamping that recalls Steve Cropper and Curtis Mayfield.

All these qualities are out in full force on the group's debut album, Eli Jones' Make it Right. Since that album's release, The Right Now has toured extensively and has racked up radio and television appearances along the way. With their next album set for release this summer (recording with Steve Gillis and Vijay Tellis-Nayak at Transient Sound), and several national tours and festival dates to follow that release, The Right Now is poised to garner the national attention that they deserve.


BUY OUR SHIRTS!! BUY 2 OF 'EM!!

Brand new design printed on nice, sexy American Apparel 100% cotton shirts. Available in Standard American and Classic Girl (w/ diminutive sleeves).

To order, PayPal $15 + $4 shipping to info@therightnow.com. Specify M, L, or XL; Standard or Classic Girl; and don't forget your mailing address.














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Nov 6 2009 5:57 AM

Have an upcoming show in Philly? Promote it for free on http://www.bitsandwatts.com
Johnny Reeferseed & the High Rollers

Johnny Reeferseed & the High Rollers



Oct 27 2009 8:44 AM

Johnny Reeferseed and the Highrollers - Light Em Up - Light Em Up
Brother can you spare a buck?
Marijuana Music Award Winning Songs, "Light 'Em Up" feat. Afroman and "Brother Can You Spare A Dime" now available on itunes & CD Baby.
Don't be afraid to write a review

Greg Harris

Greg Harris



Oct 22 2009 11:44 PM

Yo yo yo,

Awesome jerb last night in Asbury guys. I can't decide if I had more fun opening for you or dancing for you.

Peace,
Greg from the dirt party
Venice Gas House Trolley

Venice Gas House Trolley



Oct 12 2009 10:40 PM

Peace and happiness--Venice Gas House Trolley

orange poster elbo
BK for peace

BK for peace



Oct 8 2009 11:38 PM

See you guys Friday at the Frog!
Jermaine Greaves

Poker yugh Greaves



Oct 3 2009 11:19 PM

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Nebraska Pop Festival

Nebraska Pop Festival



Oct 2 2009 2:21 AM

We have posted a review of the first annual Nebraska Pop Festival 2009.

You may read about it here http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=447332804&blogId=508164061

Thank you for your support. Hope to see you at Nebraska Pop Festival 2010!

Hugs,
Christopher
Jasmine

Jasmine Drew



Sep 25 2009 6:23 AM

you rock! keep rockin! <3<3
THE VECCTONES

THE VECCTONES



Sep 24 2009 2:09 AM

rock on
Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown



Sep 23 2009 7:37 PM

Goodbyehome played the Frequency this past June.  I love that place!  I'll be sure to send a few of my Madison friends your way when you play there.  Have fun fitting on the stage...

always,
-jeff
guitar, accordion, etc.
goodbyehome
We Should Be Dead

We Should Be Dead



Sep 22 2009 3:04 AM

Hey,
Cool, see you in NY!
WSBD
xxxx
M. Moggers Pub & Brewery

M. Moggers pub Brewery



Sep 13 2009 7:54 PM

It was our pleasure. You guys were great! If you are ever back in the area stop in and see us. We are looking forward to hearing your new stuff on SqauNuts lol
Kristal

Kristal Trench



Sep 13 2009 3:47 AM

Just saw u in grease monkey terre haute :) great show!
Jasmine

Jasmine Drew



Sep 8 2009 12:56 AM

Just Came by to say HI! love the music
If I can, I will

Vanessa C



Sep 7 2009 6:23 PM

Happy Labor Day! The end of summer officially..........blah!
Occidental Brothers Dance Band Int'l

Occidental Brothers Dance Band Int'l



Sep 3 2009 3:30 PM


hello from chicago...

thanks for connecting with us and sharing your music--sounds great!  glad you dig our old-school african sounds.

for more about us, check out
occidentalbrothers.com

New record "Odo Sanbra" out now!  Look for us on the Africa Channel this Fall!

good luck!

O B D B I
SkyHi

SkyHi



Sep 3 2009 1:20 PM

Michael

Michael Underwood



Aug 25 2009 10:58 PM

What up dudes? You guys rule
IQs

IQs



Aug 25 2009 4:51 PM

Excellent Gentlemen

Excellent Gentlemen



Aug 11 2009 8:51 PM

Badasses.  All of you.
No current plans to visit Chi, but you bet we'll come looking for you when we do.
Much Love and Respect,
Excellent Gentlemen
SkyHi

SkyHi



Aug 11 2009 6:39 PM

tunes sound niiiice!

looking forward to playing w/ you guys!

-josh / sky hi
G.E.D. SOUL RECORDS

G.E.D. SOUL RECORDS



Jul 30 2009 6:02 AM

Thanks for the add! See you in M'Boro.

-Dave
g.e.d.soul
Kristal

Kristal Trench



Jul 25 2009 12:41 AM

Good luck tonight guys! Wish I was there with Vicki!
Nutmeg

Megan Wegner



Jul 20 2009 2:50 AM

..will so try to make it to the Oshkosh, WI show! Barley and Hops, I got drunk there once.. haha! Keep up with the awesome Tunes! Much Love,
Megs
Rach

Rach



Jul 7 2009 9:57 PM

Thank you, love your tunes!
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