As an educator, artist and father, I am glad to see so many responsible adults express genuine concern about the reunion of Chris Brown and Rihanna (even if only artistically) and the affect it is going to have on young people’s perception of a healthy relationship.  That said, I’m personally disappointed at how many people [...]

  The Grammys come and go and very rarely rerecognize key artist in the soul or jazz genres. There are however a few exceptions and a super salute to the break through artist who were honored this year.   Terri Lyne Carrington and Corine Baily Rae are two of the stand-outs from this year.  The full [...]

Ever since November, every store in the mall, elevator and radio station has been blasting holiday music.  It can drive you nuts.  But what about the classics?  Do yotu really get tired of Donny Hathaway singin “This  Christmas”?  Stevie’s “Someday at Christmas?” – Not the kid.  Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanza or just enjoy being [...]

Organic Soul November 1st 2011 Feature 7:30 Doors $5 Cover Peter Seaton more affectionately known as Rain Maker started falling in love with words at the tender age of 5 when he spoke his first sentence inhibited by and uncontrollable stammer rain maker has said that he fell in love at that very moment and [...]

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Organic Soul Tuesdays Tonight Feat Marc Marcel! Dj Jsoul on the 1”s’ and 2′s Femi The Dri Fish 7:30 Doors $5 Cover Marc Marcel, one of the world’s most prolific and recognized Spoken Word Artist of our generation, born and raised in Baltimore MD, and diagnosed with Dyslexia at the age of 10, has far [...]

Shout out to The Roots and John Legend for bringing home THREE Grammys last night for their collabo LP, Wake Up! Legend and The Roots won for ‘Best Traditional R&B Performance’ (“Hang On In There”), ‘Best R&B Song’ (“Shine”), and ‘Best R&B Album’ (Wake Up!). The three wins bring The Roots grand Grammy total up [...]

Unfortunately the weather and a broken heater have forced us to cancel Organic Soul Tuesdays Tonight.  The Party is simply put on pause.  We will resume next week at our regular time.  We rarely cancel OST but feel the safety and comfort of our guests are a high priority.  Thank you for your patience and [...]

Queen, (Kween S. Shantey) never studied theater in college nor attended a prestige school of the Arts. She’s actually a Business major with a minor in Marketing Management. She knew at the age of two she was going to be a superstar yet back then she called it a “Punk-rocker.” Her earlier roles in any [...]

Singer/songwriter/poet/educator/activist from Chicago, singing with an urban soul and a bluesy grit. She delivers old school melodies that soothe and new school lyrics that pull no punches. Currently, Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. is traveling the country and performing while completing her album SOULUTION, recorded in Atlanta GA. She will be Live and in the building tonight at [...]