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Al "Coffee" McDaniel
McDaniel is a crowd pleaser, arranger, composer, producer, and a captivating entertainer. No matter where “Coffee” performs, he captures the attention of his audience and fills them with music. While preserving the spirit of the original artists, “Coffee” revives their songs in a personal way, polishing them, enhancing them, customizing them with his own added touches, making each song as, if not more, beautiful than it’s original version. His performances consists of pop, blues, jazz, R & B, standards, mixed in with some of his own music. AL “Coffee” McDaniel has become the singing sensation of Clearwater Beach, Florida, performing at the Cabana Grill & Bar (Sand Key) every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7:00-11:00 pm. He has developed a loyal following of locals who enjoy that fine, strong baritone voice, and the visitors love him, too. They often cheer, sang, dance, and sway to every song. He has also appeared on several television and radio gospel music programs across the nation in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casinos; Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; Raleigh, North Carolina; Washington, DC; New York City, NY; and across the state of Florida.
Al “Coffee” McDaniel has also performed with some of the great artists in the music industry to include, Billy Paul, Gene Chandler, the comedian “Sinbad”, Joe Simon, Denise Lasalle, and others. While serving his country in the United States Air Force, he also performed abroad in Europe, South East Asia, and The Pacific Islands.
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Al "Coffee" McDaniel: Blues In My Shoes
by David King
Al “Coffee" McDaniel may be a new voice to the blues, but he is not new to the world of music. He has been performing professionally since he was five years old. It was then that he fronted a gospel band. Granted, this band was comprised of siblings, but he knew even then what course his life would take, and the direction he would pursue.
McDaniel's Blues in My Shoes, released on McDaniel's private CPA Records label, is a landmark ...
Continue ReadingMusic Is More Important Than Sex, TV, Coffee New Sonos Survey Shows
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Sonos has released the findings of a worldwide survey and US-based field study that demonstrates the power of audio to impact health, well-being and creativity. Globally, people who listen to music three or more hours a day say it is more essential than coffee, sex, or TV. The global survey of 12,000 people across 12 countries found listening, particularly to music, is the key to reducing stress, improving productivity, feeling more connected to one another, and being healthier. Key Takeaways ...
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Jazz this week: Maceo Parker, Barb Jungr & John McDaniel, Ryan Keberle, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis features one of the godfathers of funk saxophone, cabaret interpretations of the music of the Beatles, the return of a popular free concert series, and more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, January 24 Saxophonist Maceo Parker opens a four-night engagement continuing through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. Parker made his reputation in the 1970s and '80s as a member of James Brown's band, the JBs. He ...
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David Diggs & Daughter Debut "Black Coffee"
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Chris M. Slawecki
After more than 20 years of critically-acclaimed success, Top 10 Billboard Jazz artist David Diggs collaborates with his daughter Rachel for their national record debut of Black Coffee on April 3, 2012.
Produced, arranged and orchestrated by David, the American Songbook album features two instrumental tracks “Just Ask" and “She Paints," performed by David as well. Additionally, Rachel transforms her poems into lyrics that are beautifully portrayed in the vibrant track “Spice of Life." The Gold Label father-and-daughter duo blends ...
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The Randy Van Horne Singers live Saturday April 16 7pm at Coffee Gallery Backstage
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Max Vasquez
The Randy Van Horne Singers live Saturday April 16 7PM at Coffee Gallery Backstage The legendary swinging Jazz Vocal group, The Randy Van Horne Singers will be doing a rare live set on Saturday April 16 7PM at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. Come hang out and be delighted by this amazing 20 voice Jazz Vocal Orchestra! Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 N. Lake—Altadena, CA 91001 Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM Seating ...
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Fair Trade Coffee, Meet Fair Trade Music - Where They Cut out the Evil Middlemen Too
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Another day, another artist community launches. Fair Trade Music is a new site that strives to step aside from the music industry and cut out the middlemen in it. Donations can be made to artists. They keep 100% of the money. This way, artists who don't want to sign with the big bad record labels can thrive through direct support from their loyal audience. Artists will also be able to notify fans of their concert listings and other such happenings. ...
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Making Music Cheaper Than Coffee Won't Devalue It
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People say that if music costs less than a cup of coffee or a bottle of water it will devalue the 'art' of music. Ian S. Port, the SF Weekly music editor, doesn't think so. He contends that fans don't judge the artistic value of music by what it costs. If true, they would look down on the artists that give away free MP3s and those available on file-sharing sites. Some do. As far as young fans are concerned, they ...
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Floyd McDaniel - West Side Baby (Delmark, 1994, 2010)
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Music and More by Tim Niland
Guitarist and singer Floyd McDaniel had a lengthy and successful career in the Chicago blues scene playing a subtle, jazz influenced music that was very accessible yet remained compelling and exciting. On this live recording from Europe, he is backed by Dave Specter and the Bluebirds, a tight ensemble that gives McDaniel the support he needs while not getting in his way. T-Bone Walker appears to be McDaniel's guiding star, and one of the highlights of the recording is Walker's ...
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Premik Russell Tubbs at Peacesmiths Coffee House with Anna Dagmar
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Premik Russell Tubbs
As a part of PeaceSmiths Cofee House concert series Anna Dagmar and Premik lend and blend their talents to provide a performance that will be remembered for years to come. This evening's highlighted music program will truly fit the description of 'a-typical, music, poetry and whatever coffeehouse' ...as one never knows what rhythms or instruments Premik might surprise us with...coupled with Anna's seemingly effortless piano skills and lyrics that free fall. Her haunting voice and poetic storybook tunes of a ...
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Anita Gravine: A Lotta Coffee
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Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
In the beginning, Stash Records specialized in songs from the '20s, '30s and '40s that dealt with drugs and sex. The first Stash compilation of old recordings, in 1976, was called Reefer Songs. Another of the label's big sellers was Copulatin' Blues. Eventually, founder Bernie Brightman, began making original recordings by jazz artists, including singer Chris Connor and pianist Hilton Ruiz. To his eternal credit (he died in 2003), Brightman also recorded two albums by Anita Gravine, an artist whose ...
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An Evening with Michael Tomlinson at Mukilteo Coffee Roasters in Langley, WA on April 24th
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Michael Ricci
April 24, 2010, 7pm, Tickets $20 Mukilteo Coffee Roasters 3228 Lake Leo Way Langley, WA 98260 Seattle's favorite son “Michael Tomlinson" performs in the woods on Saturday, April 24th at Mukilteo Coffee Roasters from 7pm. to 9:30pm. Michael's had amazing success in his long career putting out such hits as “The Climb" which was the most requested song on our beloved former radio station “KEZX" Michael's album “Dawning of a new day" sold over 100,000 copies. ...
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