Marlena Shaw Live in Birmingham 19th March 2010
January 13th, 2010
Marlena Shaw started performing at the age of 10 but was discovered by Chess Records in 1966. She released her first two albums on their subsidiary Cadet Records. She moved to Blue Note Records in 1972, and was that label’s first female artist. She also recorded one of the Disco Era’s biggest hits – a remake of “Touch Me in the Morning” on Columbia Records. Marlena Shaw’s version of “California Soul” is arguably the best version of the record which was written by Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson and made famous as the soundtrack to the advert for processed reconstituted, reshaped chicken served in a bucket.
Other artists who have versions of “California Soul” are The Messengers, Marvin and Tammi, Brenda the Tabulations, The Gimmicks, Gerald Wilson, Fifth Dimension, Nick Ashford and The Undisputed Truth to name but a few.
Friday 19th March
Leftfoot Presents
Marlena Shaw (Live)
DJ’s Sister 45 & Griffy
Hare & Hounds, 106 High St, Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7JZ
Another legendary artist stops off at the Hare & Hounds for an unforgettable evening of real soul, funk & jazz music. Marlena Shaw has recorded music for labels like Blue Note, Cadet, Verve, Columbia & Concord Jazz. With classic tracks such as “California Soul” & “Woman Of The Ghetto” being sampled by DJ Shadow, St Germain and Gang Starr, her influence on modern music is undeniable. DJ support comes from two of Birmingham’s most soulful ladies; Sister 45 & Griffy.
NB: Due to the small capacity of the room, there will be two shows (details below).
Please be aware which show you are buying tickets for (early bird tickets only available for Show 1) Both shows will have the same playlist and length.
Show 1: Doors open @ 8pm (Live show starts @ 8.30pm)
Show 2: Doors open @ 10.30pm (Live show starts @ 11pm)
£15 Advance / M.O.T.D
(Very limited £12 early bird tickets available for Show 1)
Advance tickets available from www.theticketsellers.co.uk /
0844 870 0000
Info: 0121 444 2081 / info@hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk
www.hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk
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