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NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

Bilal has been tempting and teasing us for the past few weeks with live acoustic versions of some of his songs from Airtight's Revenge leading up to his Valentine's Day concert at S.O.B.'s in NYC. For those of us who...

Butta | 02/07/2012 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Jungle Brothers In Concert & The Native Tongues Reunion!

If I wasn't gonna be on a plane the next morning to be in LA, I would find my behind in NYC on the night of Tuesday, February 6th. That's because S.O.B.'s is going to be the only place to...

Butta | 02/03/2012 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Teedra Moses In Concert!

If I didn't know better, I'd swear that Teedra Moses lived in New York City as often as she performs at S.O.B.'s. In the event that you missed her last show there a few months ago, then she's returning to...

Butta | 02/02/2012 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Nneka To Get 'Heavy' On The Road

We've been patiently awaiting the release of Nneka's upcoming album, Soul Is Heavy, ever since learning about it last year. It's been even longer (a couple of years to be exact), since many have seen her perform in the United...

KitKat | 02/02/2012 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

All good things must come to an end, and that includes the all too brief concert tour by Nicolay with The Hot at Nights that concludes next week in Baltimore. Chris Boerner, Matt Douglas, Nick Baglio, and Nicolay will be...

Butta | 01/31/2012 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Boston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nicolay with The Hot At Nights have one more week on the road on their first concert tour, which is getting positive reviews across the board. The next to last date will be in Boston on Sunday, February 5th at...

Butta | 01/30/2012 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

This winter weather has been wacky to say the least, but I'm not the least bit mad at the rash of warm days that the Northeast states have been treated to. And although I'm no weatherman, I can forecast that...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nicolay couldn't hit the road with The Hot At Nights without hitting the DMV, and they'll be bringing their experimental jazz combo to the legendary jazz club, Bohemian Caverns, in the heart of Washington, DC's historic U Street area. It...

Butta | 01/26/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Jazz In The Gardens Returns For Its Lucky Seventh Year

If, like myself, you live in an area where snow came before Halloween, and temperatures randomly swing from freezing to 55 degrees in a matter of days, then I'm sure you are pretty much over the ridiculous weather this winter....

KitKat | 01/26/2012 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Philadelphia Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

A concert tour wouldn't be a concert tour if it didn't stop in Philadelphia, so it only makes sense for Nicolay with The Hot At Nights to make a stop there while they're on the road. The fellas will be...

Butta | 01/25/2012 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Pittsburgh Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nicolay of The Foreign Exchange fame will be returning to Pittsburgh soon, but papa's got a brand new bag. Nic will be coming to town with Chris Boerner, Matt Douglas, and Nick Baglio, better known as the trio The Hot...

Butta | 01/24/2012 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Thundercat In Concert!

New York City Bouncers, you are officially on notice to cancel any other plans you may have had for Wednesday, February 1st and make arrangements to attend S.O.B.'s that night. Who will be there, you may be wondering? None other...

Butta | 01/24/2012 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Columbus Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nicolay with The Hot At Nights start their tour this week, but this time next week they'll be gearing up for a show in Columbus, OH. Chris Boerner, Matt Douglas, Nick Baglio, and the man Nicolay will be performing at...

Butta | 01/23/2012 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson In Concert!

It's been a hot minute since we've had any giveaways for our Detroit family, and what a better way to get back in the game than with a ticket giveaway to see Eric Roberson. Erro will be making his way...

Butta | 01/20/2012 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Louisville Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nicolay with The Hot At Nights will be hitting the road on their first tour in support of the Shibuya Session EP and one of their many stops will be Louisville, KY. They'll be performing there on Sunday, January 29th...

Butta | 01/20/2012 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Nashville Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nashville may be the home of country music, but it's going to play host to some experimental jazz when Nicolay with The Hot At Nights come to town. Nic, Chris Boerner, Matt Douglas, and Nick Baglio will hit the stage...

Butta | 01/19/2012 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Georgia Anne Muldrow, Dudley Perkins, Fatima & Cecilia Stalin In Concert!

It's time to beat those January blues and SoulBounce is here to help one lucky UK Bouncer do just that with a pair of free tickets to attend Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins' one-off show at London's renowned Jazz...

SoulUK | 01/19/2012 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Atlanta Bouncers, get ready to take a journey into experimental jazz. That's because Nicolay with The Hot At Nights are bringing their jazzy ways to Apache Cafe on Friday, January 27th while on concert to promote their Shibuya Session EP....

Butta | 01/17/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Dru Hill In Concert!

There once was a time in a far faraway land known as The '90s when Dru Hill was that group. The brothas from Baltimore joined an exclusive fraternity with Boyz II Men and Jodeci to crossover from run-of-the-mill R&B group...

Butta | 01/17/2012 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To The Axel F One-Year Anniversary Party & Concert!

DMV Bouncers, if you have yet to make it to the monthly Axel F throwback parties at Liv, then this side-eye is for you...I mean...what are you waiting on? If you are a fan of soul music in all its...

Butta | 01/16/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

North Carolina Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

North Carolina Bouncers will be the first to see Nicolay with The Hot At Nights when they embark on their first tour later this month. The taller half of The Foreign Exchange will be hitting various cities in his home...

Butta | 01/13/2012 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Roy Ayers In Concert!

It's no secret that everybody loves the sunshine. Literally and the kind that the legendary Roy Ayers sang about in his classic song of the same name. Something else that I'm sure everybody in the New York City area would...

Butta | 01/11/2012 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Black Thought In Concert!

Next Monday is the annual day that we commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to pay homage to the slain Civil Rights leader in their own special way New York City's S.O.B.'s will hold their Annual...

Butta | 01/10/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bootsy Collins In Concert!

DMV Bouncers, by a show of hands, who wants to get funked up with Bootsy Collins? If you raised your hand, then you're in luck because the funk master is coming to town for one night only at The State...

Butta | 01/04/2012 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Philadelphia Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Revelations Feat. Tré Williams & Angela Johnson In Concert!

It's been a hot minute since we've given anything away to our Philadelphia fam, and there's no better time than now with The Revelations feat. Tré Williams and Angela Johnson coming to town. It's going down in the City of...

Butta | 01/03/2012 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Idle Warship In Concert!

What would SoulBounce be without one more giveaway to end this year right and begin the next year even righter? NYC is once again the place to be, and S.O.B.'s to be more exact, for Idle Warship to hit the...

Butta | 12/30/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Questlove's 5th Annual Holiday Party!

Questlove's annual holiday parties at S.O.B.'s have become quite legendary over the years. The Roots' drummer plans to don his DJ hat and headphones once again on Tuesday, January 3rd for his 5th annual holiday party to carry on the...

Butta | 12/27/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson In Concert!

There is nowhere like New York City around the holidays, and for Eric Roberson fans there'll be nowhere like his second annual holiday concert taking place on Wednesday, December 28th. If you were in attendance at last year's event at...

Butta | 12/21/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Yahzarah In Concert!

After taking some time off to give birth to her son earlier this year, our girl Yahzarah is back on the scene. She dropped a little Christmas cheer in our stockings earlier today, and now we'd like to pay it...

Butta | 12/19/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Daley In Concert!

With 2011 coming to a swift end, it's time to reflect on some of the artists who have caught our ears and hearts this year. One such is British export Daley who has enamored us with his soulful sounds and...

Butta | 12/15/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Les Nubians In Concert!

December is ending 2011 on a high note as far as concerts to come through the DMV are concerned. Les Nubians are the next act scheduled to hit Washington, DC on Thursday, December 8th. The sultry sisters will be live...

Butta | 12/05/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Dallas Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Mary Mary & Committed In Concert!

We gave you the scoop last month that gospel-singing sirens Mary Mary would be embarking on a multi-city tour to celebrate the Christmas season. And now we're giving one blessed and highly favored Bouncer in the Dallas, Texas area the...

Butta | 12/02/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Idle Warship In Concert!

Idle Warship recently released their long-awaited debut album and they're taking their show on the road in support of it. Talib Kweli and Res will be coming to the Washington, DC area this weekend for a show at the Black...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Stephanie Mills Returns To The Birchmere In January

One of the best concerts that I attended all year was when I went to see Stephanie Mills this past April. Mind you, I've seen some epics live shows this year from Sade to Jay-Z and Kanye West, but right...

Butta | 11/25/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'Dea Davenport In Concert!

With a new project in the works and new music hopefully on the way, N'Dea Davenport is taking her solo show on the road and hitting Washington, DC on Saturday, November 26th. She'll be gracing the stage of the Rock...

Butta | 11/22/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'Dea Davenport In Concert!

New York City Bouncers, your eyes do not deceive you. N'Dea Davenport -- yes, the N'Dea Davenport -- is coming to the Big Apple for a concert on Wednesday, November 23rd at B.B. King Blues Club. She may be rolling...

Butta | 11/18/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Erykah Badu & The Cannabinoids In Concert!

Christmas is coming early for Erykah Badu fans in the Baltimore area when the SoulBounce fave comes to town for a special concert with her Dallas homies The Cannabinoids in tow. Badu will cast her spell on Bmore on Friday,...

Butta | 11/16/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Class Will Be In Session On Mara Hruby's East Coast Tour

As one of the members of Jesse Boykins III's troupe of like-minded souls who make up the Romantic Movement, Mara Hruby is holding it down for the ladies with class, style, and grace. We love her to no end over...

Butta | 11/15/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Oakland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

After crossing the country on her Break of Dawn Album Release Tour, Goapele is taking it home with a planned four-night stand to kick off in Oakland this Thursday night. She'll be performing at Yoshi's there and her hometown fans...

Butta | 11/14/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

New Orleans Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

All good things must come to an end, and The Foreign Exchange's Authenticity Tour will be coming to an end in New Orleans, which is a very good thing for NOLA Bouncers. This is our first giveaway for our Nawlins...

Butta | 11/04/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Houston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

One of the hottest tickets this fall is to see The Foreign Exchange on the next leg of the Authenticity Tour that will take them to various cities in the South, including three in Texas. The last stop in Texas...

Butta | 11/03/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Allen Stone & Emily King In Concert!

After wowing national television audiences last week on Conan, more and more people are hopping on the Allen Stone train. But if you live in New York City and frequent S.O.B.'s, then you might already be up on this blue-eyed...

Butta | 11/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Party & Preview 'Master Of The Mix 2'

After an awesome first season that saw DJ Scratch come out on top and be crowned the champ, Smirnoff's Master of the Mix returns for a second season this Saturday night. A new batch of DJs will be vying for...

Butta | 11/03/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Los Angeles Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

Goapele's Break Of Dawn Album Release Tour packs its bags and goes from East to West next week. The first stop will be in Los Angeles at the Key Club on Tuesday, November 8th and after hearing rave reviews of...

Butta | 11/02/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Austin Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

The Foreign Exchange may have missed performing at this year's SXSW, but Austin audiences need not despair because the group will be making a stop there during the fall edition of the Authenticity Tour. Nicolay, Phonte, Zo!, Sy Smith, Jeanne...

Butta | 11/02/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Dallas Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

It's been a minute since The Foreign Exchange has performed in Dallas, but that's all about to change on Thursday, November 17th when the whole crew two-steps their way onto the stage at The Door. Phonte, Nicolay, Zo!, Sy Smith,...

Butta | 11/01/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Marsha Ambrosius In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers are in for an aural treat when Marsha Ambrosius comes to town on Sunday, November 6th to Rams Head Live! on her first headlining tour. This has been an exciting year for the former Floetry member with the...

Butta | 10/31/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Memphis Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

The Foreign Exchange is hitting various Southern cities on the fall leg of the Authenticity Tour and one such is Memphis, TN on Tuesday, November 15th. Nicolay, Phonte, Zo!, Sy Smith, and Jeanne Jolly will be playing at the Rumba...

Butta | 10/28/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

St. Louis, MO Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

The next-to-last month of the year is going to be a busy one for The Foreign Exchange with their Authenticity Tour in full swing. Team +FE will be taking their soulful show to St. Louis, MO on Monday, November 14th...

Butta | 10/27/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Louisville, KY Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

The Foreign Exchange is pulling out all the stops on the fall leg of the Authenticity Tour and making stops in new cities along the way. The +FE family will be making their way to Louisville, KY on Sunday, November...

Butta | 10/26/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The On The Rise Soul & R&B Showcase!

The Songwriters Association of Washington is sponsoring the On the Rise Soul & R&B Showcase on Thursday, November 3rd at Washington, DC's historic Blues Alley. The performer's list reads like a Who's Who of the DMV indie music scene with...

Butta | 10/26/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

This is the week that Goapele fans have been waiting for, with her new album, Break of Dawn, hitting stores and the singer hitting stages. After stopping in NYC and Baltimore, her next stop will be in the DMV when...

Butta | 10/24/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers, get ready to celebrate the release of Goapele's new album, Break of Dawn, with her on Tuesday, October 25th. That is the day that the record hits stores as well as the day that she will be performing...

Butta | 10/21/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Nashville Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Nashville Bouncers, where ya at? Hopefully you're out there somewhere because we'd hate to keep this pair of tickets to ourselves that we're giving away to see The Foreign Exchange live in concert there. Phonte, Nicolay, Zo!, Sy Smith, and...

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

Oakland, Cali-based songbird Goapele will be flying to the East coast to kick off her Break of Dawn Album Release Tour, and her first stop is New York City on Monday, October 24th at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill....

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Birmingham, AL Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

The Foreign Exchange are hitting markets that they've never hit before or not in a while on the fall leg of the Authenticity Tour. One such is Birmingham, AL when Team FE performs there on Thursday, November 10th. It all...

Butta | 10/19/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Further solidifying themselves as the hardest working band in indie soul, The Foreign Exchange picks up with the fall leg of the Authenticity Tour this November. The first stop will be in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 9th when Phonte, Nicolay,...

Butta | 10/18/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Phonte & 9th Wonder In Concert!

To celebrate the recent release of their new albums, Charity Starts at Home and The Wonder Years, Phonte and 9th Wonder are embarking on a brief tour to bring their music to the people. This will be the first time...

Butta | 10/14/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Phonte & 9th Wonder In Concert!

After repairing their friendship, rekindling their fire in the studio, and releasing their new albums on the same day, the next logical step for Phonte and 9th Wonder would be to reunite and go out on tour together, right? Damn...

Butta | 10/14/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Black Hollywood Howard University Homecoming Party With Eric Roberson!

Fall in Washington, DC means a few things: leaves turning brown, unpredictable weather, Redskins mania, and the annual week-long extravaganza commonly known as Howard University's Homecoming. The football game is relatively irrelevant because it's the events and parties that matter...

Butta | 10/14/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Revelations & Tré Williams Listening Party & See Monet In Concert!

NYC Bouncers are in store for a triple threat at this month's Nu-Soul Saturday show at Frank's Lounge in Brooklyn on Saturday, October 22nd. First on deck is a listening party for The Revelations feat. Tre Williams new release, Concrete...

Butta | 10/13/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Meshell Ndegeocello To Take Her 'Weather' On The Road

When I got new material from Meshell Ndegeocello in the form of “Dirty World,” I was overjoyed. When I got the news that the ever-talented performer would be releasing a new album, I was ecstatic. So it goes without saying...

D-Money | 10/13/2011 at 4:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Teedra Moses In Concert!

Teedra Moses is about to make her fans in the New York City area extremely happy with another concert there on Wednesday, October 12th. The First Lady of Maybach Music Group returns to none other than S.O.B.'s that night for...

Butta | 10/06/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Boston Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Boston Renaissance's Acoustic Soul Singles Mixer With Chris Turner!

As we pointed out last month, Cuffin' Season is indeed upon us. And if you haven't already found your cool weather cuddle buddy, now's the time to start searching high and low for that special someone to keep you warm...

Ivory | 10/04/2011 at 5:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Autumn Soul Session Vol. 2!

With the change of seasons not only comes different weather patterns and clothing choices, but if you live in the Washington, DC area then that also means that a new Soul Session is about to happen. Sure enough, the Autumn...

Butta | 10/03/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Mark de Clive-Lowe Celebrates His CHURCH Anniversary With An Offering For Us

For the past year, super-producer Mark de Clive-Lowe has been taking LA music heads to CHURCH. The monthly event, held every first Sunday, has quickly garnered a reputation for being the place to be to hear an ecclectic blend of...

Ivory | 09/30/2011 at 2:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson In Concert!

As much as Eric Roberson fans get to see the man in concert in the United States, our brethren and sistren in other parts of the world aren't are fortunate. British Bouncers are in luck, though, because Erro is making...

Butta | 09/30/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To Eric Roberson's Album Release Party & Concert!

This latest ticket giveaway has me wanting to pack up my bags and move to Atlanta, or at least post up there long enough to catch this one event. That's because Atlanta Bouncers will be amongst the first people in...

Butta | 09/02/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Julie Dexter In Concert!

Keep The Faith's NeoSoulWW series is back again, this time as a special joint show with their UK Soul Jam event at London's Jazz Cafe, and who better to headline a British/worldwide showcase than Julie Dexter. Born and raised in...

SoulUK | 09/02/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Charlotte Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Fresh from turning that mutha out at the ONE Musicfest in Atlanta this past weekend, The Foreign Exchange is picking their Authenticity tour back up with a few spot dates to kick off September. Phonte, Nicolay, Zo!, Sy Smith, Jeanne...

Butta | 08/31/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Q-Tip's Michael Jackson Birthday Tribute!

Monday, August 29th will be a day of celebration for Michael Jackson fans from coast to coast, and country to country on what would have been his 53rd birthday. For Bouncers in the New York City area there is no...

Butta | 08/24/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See El DeBarge In Concert!

Just hearing the name El DeBarge is enough to send women (and plenty of men) into a schoolgirl-like tizzy remembering the smooth as sweet cream butter falsetto that caressed our ears back in the '80s whenever he opened his mouth...

Butta | 08/11/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Avery Sunshine, Julie Dexter & Live Tropical Fish In Concert!

Atlanta Bouncers, get ready for another hot concert with a triple-threat roster of cooler-than-a-fan artists when Avery Sunshine, Julie Dexter, and Live Tropical Fish come to the Variety Playhouse. This amazing night of music is curated by SoulandJazz.com and will...

Butta | 08/10/2011 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: 'Don't Wuwwy,' Kendrick Lamar & Co. Will Rock DC This Friday

Critically acclaimed Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar will rock the 9:30 Club this Friday, August 12th at 8 pm for the Don't Wuwwy showcase along with label mate SchoolBoy Q, DMV artists Phil Ade and Phil Da Phuture, and Houston lyricist Ashton...

NubianEmpress | 08/09/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Attend A Taping Of 'Master Of The Mix Season 2'

After the first season of Smirnoff and BET Centric's Master of the Mix ended, the only thing that I wanted to know was when the second season would begin. Although I was skeptical at first, the DJ-themed reality show turned out...

Butta | 08/08/2011 at 10:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See V.Rich In Concert!

DMV Bouncers should know by now that the Washington, DC area is a hotbed of talent. One such talent is Bounce-Worthy singer and musician V.Rich who has been performing here, there, and everywhere and returns to his homebase this week....

Butta | 08/08/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Trombone Shorty To Bring His 'Encore' To A City Near You

Does Trombone Shorty ever stop? We've already told you about his upcoming album For True, which will be out September 13th, and we've even given you a taste of his new single "Encore." Now, Shorty has announced a new worldwide...

D-Money | 08/04/2011 at 1:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Good News For Those 'Hoping For' Van Hunt To Go On Tour

After waiting what seemed like an eternity for Van Hunt's return to music, it looks like the enigmatic artist's latest album will not only see the light of day but will also see him take his show on the road....

Ivory | 08/03/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The ONE Musicfest!

If I didn't already have travel plans that were taking me elsewhere, I would surely find my behind in Atlanta for the ONE Musicfest. The outdoor music festival sounds like it's going to be the only place to be on...

Butta | 08/02/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Houston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal & N'dambi In Concert!

The Soulcial Series makes quite a return to Houston this month to bring not one but two of the hottest indie soul acts to H-Town. An exciting night of live music will be on the menu with Bilal serving as...

Butta | 08/01/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bradd Marquis In Concert!

If you love in New York City and don't have any plans for this Saturday night, well now you do. All NYC Bouncers are invited to come on out to Frank's Lounge in Brooklyn for the last Nu Soul Saturdays...

Butta | 07/26/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 In Concert!

When your father is known for creating an entire genre of music, he might just be a tough act to follow. But Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti's youngest son, Seun Kuti is doing just that and holding his own. He leads...

Butta | 07/22/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Atlanta's ONE Musicfest To Bring Great Music & Good People Together

Back for a second year, Atlanta's award-winning ONE Musicfest promises to be every bit as ground breaking as the first. Last year included performances by Common, De La Soul, and Goapele, and this year's stage will be rocked by The...

Peachy Kween | 07/22/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: SoulBounce & Sutra Lounge Present The 'Bleuphoria' Experience With Rahsaan Patterson

For Rahsaan Patterson fans, Tuesday, July 19th might as well be a national holiday because that is the date that his long-awaited, highly-anticipated album, bleuphoria, will be released and such an occasion calls for celebration. Those Rahsaaniacs who happen to...

Butta | 07/18/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Pittsburgh Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

As anyone who has seen Bilal in concert can attest, seeing him live is an experience. He sings, he screams, he shouts, he rolls around the ground like Patti LaBelle -- he is all the way turned up. The man...

Butta | 07/15/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Fresno Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

All good things must come to an end, and the West coast leg of The Foreign Exchange's 2011 Authenticity tour will do just that when it wraps in Fresno, California on Friday, July 29th. So all Fresno Bouncers need to...

Butta | 07/14/2011 at 8:00 PM | Permalink

Los Angeles/Costa Mesa Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

The Foreign Exchange's next to last show on the West coast leg of their 2011 Authenticity tour will find them in Costa Mesa, Cali. Where, you ask? Well that's less than an hour outside of Los Angeles, so this ticket...

Butta | 07/13/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Oakland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Oakland Bouncers, are you ready for The Foreign Exchange to bring the Authenticity tour to your city? Who am I kidding? Of course you are! Trick questions aside, the +FE family -- including Nicolay, Phonte, Zo!, Sy Smith, Jeanne Jolly,...

Butta | 07/09/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Kindred The Family Soul & Angela Johnson In Concert!

Kindred the Family Soul is pulling out all the stops for the release of their new album Love Has No Recession. One of their first stops will be in New York City on Wednesday, July 13th at B.B. King Blues...

Butta | 07/09/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

The Detroit Jazz Festival Is Set To Bring Some Cool To Your Summer

Summer is upon us, Bouncers. Barbecues have been had, fireworks have exploded, and the kids are out of school. Still, summer just isn't summer without a good music festival (or a hundred). There are several lined up throughout the country...

D-Money | 07/08/2011 at 11:15 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

San Jose Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

What better ticket giveaway for SoulBounce to have for our first ever for San Jose Bouncers than for a chance to win tickets to see The Foreign Exchange? Our beloved SoulBounce faves will be coming to your city on Sunday,...

Butta | 07/07/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Calling All Indie Soul Artists To Try Out For Budweiser's Opening Act

Bounce-Worthy artists listen up: if receiving stacks of money and singing alongside GRAMMY-winning artists is your thing, then this contest is for you! Budweiser and MySpace Music are teaming up to give a lucky soul singer the opportunity open for...

NubianEmpress | 07/07/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Sacramento Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Do we have any Sacramento Bouncers in the house? I sincerely hope so because we're going to need someone to win this pair of tickets that we're giving away to see The Foreign Exchange when they grace your city with...

Butta | 07/01/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Portland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Portland Bouncers, it's about that time to take off the blues and come on out to see The Foreign Exchange when they come back to your fair city on the 2011 Authenticity Tour. An +FE show is an event not...

Butta | 06/30/2011 at 9:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Seattle Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

This is a lovely week to be a fan of The Foreign Exchange. Their first live CD/DVD, Dear Friends: An Evening With The Foreign Exchange, hit stores on Tuesday and they are gearing up to hit the West coast on...

Butta | 06/29/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY & Elevator Fight In Concert!

After kicking off their New Designer Drug promo tour at a kick-ass show earlier this week in NYC, J*DaVeY will be bringing the dope to the DMV on Monday, June 27th to the Black Cat. Word is that this show...

Butta | 06/23/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Get A Taste Of Mar At 'Freshly Squeezed'

Dutch vocalist Mar will be getting juicy with DMV listeners this week at the Freshly Squeezed DC Soft Launch coordinated in part by The Couch Sessions. He'll be performing on Thursday, June 23rd at the Gibson Guitar Showroom at 709...

NubianEmpress | 06/22/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win A Chance To Meet & Greet Anthony David & Algebra!

Anthony David and Algebra are killing it right now with their smash duet "4evermore." You've probably heard this song everywhere from the radio to your cousin's wedding reception lately, and if you live in the Washington, DC area you'll get...

Butta | 06/21/2011 at 10:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Carmen Rodgers, Tamara Wellons & More In Concert!

In what will be the second of Keep The Faith's NeoSoulWW series -- an event that aims to showcase the best indie soul from around the world -- Carmen Rodgers will be returning to UK shores for the first time...

SoulUK | 06/21/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Thievery Corporation & More In Concert!

The outdoor concert season is in full effect. What better way to see your favorite artists than under the sun or the moon and stars? It's a win-win situation that you really can't beat, and NYC Bouncers will get to...

Butta | 06/17/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Summer Soul Session Vol. 2!

DMV Bouncers are invited to celebrate one year of the LivSuite bringing good artists and even better music to the scene in the Washington, DC area with their Soul Session events. They are kicking off their second year -- or...

Butta | 06/16/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY In Concert!

Fresh from their New World Culture tour, which got rave reviews as it snaked across the country, J*DaVeY is back on the road. This time they're on the New Designer Drug promo tour, which means that the album might be...

Butta | 06/16/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Dallas Bouncers: Win Tickets To See PJ Morton & Monica Blaire In Concert!

The city of Dallas is still celebrating after last night's commanding Mavericks victory over the Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Dallas Bouncers can keep the party going all week at the Brown Sugar Suite on Friday, June...

Butta | 06/13/2011 at 9:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Experience 'Wonderland' At Alison Carney's Album Release Party

DMV native Alison Carney will take local music lovers to Wonderland on Tuesday, June 14th at her alisonWonderland album release party. Ms. Carney is no stranger to us at SoulBounce Headquarters, because she's already won the hearts (and ears) of...

NubianEmpress | 06/13/2011 at 6:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Erykah Badu, Roy Ayers, Eric Roberson & More To Celebrate 2Pac's 40th Birthday In Atlanta

If he were alive, Tupac Shakur would be celebrating his 40th birthday this month. Though he may have often been controversial, he left behind a musical legacy that is still being mined today. Though he's no longer with us, his...

D-Money | 06/10/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Musiq Soulchild In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers, if you want to feel some Musiq Soulchild magic, then good thing for you that he's coming to Rams Head Live! on Tuesday, June 14th. An even better thing would be to see one of the most consistent...

Butta | 06/09/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See PJ Morton In Concert!

PJ Morton has been quite busy bringing a little extra soul to Maroon 5 on their concert tours, but let's not forget that he is quite an accomplished artist in his own right. DMV Bouncers will get to see PJ...

Butta | 06/09/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

UK Bouncers: Catch J*DaVeY, Jesse Boykins III & Sarah Fonteyne At Aesthetic Sounds' 6th Birthday Bash

Billed as the "no.1 live soul music event in the UK," Aesthetic Sounds has been consistently delivering some of hottest soul and hip-hop artists to London audiences for the past five years. Just this year they have put on shows...

SoulUK | 06/09/2011 at 10:45 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Meshell Ndegeocello's Prince Tribute Concert!

News of Meshell Ndegeocello returning to the Washington, DC area should be enough to have DMV Bouncers clamoring to snatch up tickets to see her live. In the event that you need extra incentive, what if that show was a...

Butta | 06/07/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Don't Miss The Ledisi 'Pieces Of Me' Listening Party

DMV Bouncers should feel real special right now. Why, you ask? Well, you'll be amongst the first people in the country to get an exclusive first listen of Ledisi's new album, Pieces of Me, before it hits stores on June...

Butta | 06/06/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Jill Scott To Have A 'Summer Block Party' On Tour

With her new album mere weeks away, excitement about Jill Scott's musical return is at a fever pitch. To add fuel to her fan's fires is today's announcement that she will be going on tour to support The Light of...

Butta | 06/02/2011 at 7:30 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

Bilal is so nice that DMV Bouncers will get to see him twice on one night when he returns to Washington, DC for two shows at U Street Music Hall on Wednesday, June 15th. Bilal will be this month's guest...

Butta | 06/02/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

Goapele may not have any new tunes out, but her popularity has never waned. The "Closer" singer could put out a single of her singing the alphabet in Auto-Tune, and fans would devour it just because. It's doubtful that she...

Butta | 06/01/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

LA Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Les Nubians In Concert!

It's been quite the ride for Afropean sister act Les Nubians. After taking a break to enjoy motherhood, live life, and begin a new journey as independent artists, Hélène and Célia Faussart are back with an upbeat new album (Nü...

ChrisAlexander | 05/18/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Raphael Saadiq & Quadron In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers, here's another hot show coming your way featuring the even hotter sounds of Raphael Saadiq when he comes to Rams Head Live on Tuesday, May 24th. Before Raphael heats you up, though, opening acts Yuna and SoulBounce fave...

Butta | 05/17/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Leela James In Concert!

NYC Bouncers, if you love big voices and big hair, then get ready for Leela James to bring both to S.O.B.'s this Thursday, May 19th. Leela will be returning to NYC for one night only and performing music from her...

Butta | 05/16/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Bilal Takes His Music & Message On The 'Little One' Tour

If you missed Bilal on his last batch of tour dates, have no fear. The multi-octave singer is taking his show on the road once more, this time to raise awareness and support autism research. The "Little One" Tour, named...

Ivory | 05/16/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi In Concert!

Chicago Bouncers have 24 hours to enter our next giveaway, but the payoff will be lovely when on Sunday, May 15th one lucky winner will get to see N'dambi live in concert. The soul siren is returning to Chi-town for...

Butta | 05/13/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Richmond, VA Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

What a divine coincidence that our first giveaway for Richmond, VA Bouncers is for the final stop on the spring leg of The Foreign Exchange's 2011 Authenticity Tour? Whether it's luck or fate, Richmond +FE fans will get to experience...

Butta | 05/11/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Baltimore Bouncers, get ready for The Foreign Exchange to return to Charm City on Saturday, May 21st to put it down at The 8x10. Team +FE kicked the 2011 Authenticity Tour off down the road in Falls Church, VA, so...

Butta | 05/10/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Pittsburgh Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Pittsburgh Bouncers, get ready for The Foreign Exchange to come to your city on Friday, May 20th for another memorable stop on the 2011 Authenticity Tour. The tour has been getting rave reviews from city to city, and if you...

Butta | 05/09/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Raheem DeVaughn & W. Ellington Felton In Concert!

DMV Bouncers know that seeing the names Raheem DeVaughn and W. Ellington Felton together in concert is a common occurrence around these parts. But this particular show on Wednesday, May 18th at U Street Music Hall is the show that...

Butta | 05/06/2011 at 12:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Philadelphia Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Philadelphia Bouncers, if you know like I know, then the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection better show up and show out when The Foreign Exchange brings the Authenticity Tour to town on Thursday, May 19th. Everyone's favorite GRAMMY-nominated,...

Butta | 05/06/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Dance Ritual With Louie Vega & Anané Vega!

DMV Bouncers, if you call yourself a house music fan, then the only place that you need to be on Saturday night is at Liv when "Little" Louie Vega and his fetching wife Anané Vega come to town to turn...

Butta | 05/05/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Chicago Bouncers, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. The Foreign Exchange is coming to your fair city not once but twice on the Authenticity Tour. They'll be there later this week for the first show, but they'll be...

Butta | 05/03/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Szjerdene In Concert!

Exciting days are ahead for British songstress Szjerdene. Recently signed to Plug Research, her official debut album is in the works, and we can't wait to hear what's going to be on it. However, if you're in London on Saturday,...

Butta | 05/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Raphael Saadiq In Concert!

Raphael Saadiq's latest album, Stone Rollin', will be rolled out to stores on Tuesday, May 10th, and New York City will get a taste of what's in store on the record the night before. Raphael will be rolling through S.O.B.'s...

Butta | 05/02/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Benét In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers, get ready to experience soul music at its finest -- literally and figuratively -- when Eric Benét comes to town soon. He'll be performing for one night only at Rams Head Live on Tuesday, May 10th to sing...

Butta | 04/28/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Columbus, OH Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

The Foreign Exchange's Authenticity Tour got off to a slamming start in the Washington, DC area this past week and the rest of the country will get to experience the awesomeness of their live show this May when they hit...

Butta | 04/27/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Lexington, KY Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Roll call! Any Kentucky Bouncers in the house? Hopefully you're out there somewhere because I would hate for these tickets to see The Foreign Exchange when they come to Cosmic Charlie's in Lexington on Tuesday, May 10th to go to...

Butta | 04/26/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Angela Johnson In Concert!

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and if you're in the Washington, DC area and don't have any plans yet, well, now you do. Angela Johnson, who is a mother herself, will be in town on Sunday, May 8th...

Butta | 04/25/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Rahsaan Patterson & Avery Sunshine In Concert!

Chicago Bouncers, are you ready to be musically mesmerized when Rahsaan Patterson and Avery Sunshine come to your city? Silly question, I know, because my Chi-town peeps are always ready for some good music to come their way and Saturday,...

Butta | 04/22/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Spring Soul Session Vol. 1!

DMV Bouncers, get your musical sweet tooths ready for the return of Choklate to Washington, DC. The Seattle-based songstress doesn't make it to the DMV as often as I'd like to see her here, but that's gonna change on Friday,...

Butta | 04/22/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Talib Kweli In Concert!

At least once a day I find myself wanting to pack my bags and move to New York City -- for no other reason than to be able to attend all of the hot shows that flow through the city...

Butta | 04/22/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Detroit Bouncers, are you ready for The Foreign Exchange when they take the freeway of love into the Motor City this May on the Authenticity Tour? Of course you are! And if you're not, then you better get ready, because Phonte,...

Butta | 04/21/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Cleveland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Cleveland Bouncers, you're up next! The Foreign Exchange is making a stop in your city on Saturday, May 7th as part of their Authenticity Tour. Polish up your dancing shoes and get your good clothes ready to go see Nicolay,...

Butta | 04/20/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Indianapolis Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Indianapolis Bouncers, where ya at? If you're a fan of The Foreign Exchange, then you're in luck because the group is making their way to your neck of the woods during their 2011 Authenticity Tour. Team +FE will be coming...

Butta | 04/19/2011 at 10:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Chicago is one of my favorite cities and The Foreign Exchange is one of my favorite groups, so with the upcoming concert that +FE has there this May, I would love to take a nice little trip. But since my...

Butta | 04/15/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Vivian Green & Eric Roberson In Concert!

It's another week, and here's another giveaway for New York City Bouncers. As usual, we're back at S.O.B.'s for another hot show. What else would you call a double headlining bill with Vivian Green and Eric Roberson rocking the stage?...

Butta | 04/14/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Fans of The Foreign Exchange will get more chances than ever to see the group when +FE hits the road for the spring leg of the Authenticity Tour 2011. The first stop on a journey that will take Nicolay, Phonte,...

Butta | 04/12/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Vivian Green & Eric Roberson In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers, it's been a minute since we've done a ticket giveaway for you all, but hopefully this giveaway will make up for the time lapse. Coming this Sunday, April 17th to Rams Head Live will be Vivian Green and...

Butta | 04/12/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

Hey, ladies! If you live in New York City or can make your way there on Thursday, April 14th, then you are in for a musical treat to end all musical treats when Bilal comes to town to perform a...

Butta | 04/11/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: DJ Scratch Shows The DMV Why He's Master Of The Mix This Weekend

The "D" in DMV may have to be changed from "District" to DJ Scratch this weekend. The winner of the first season of Master of the Mix is taking over the city for the next two days as part of...

Butta | 04/08/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Chris Turner In Concert!

We've been digging on Chris Turner ever since we laid ears on his "Liquid Love" last year. Next week NYC audiences will get to lay eyes on Chris when he performs live for one night only at Drom in the...

Butta | 04/07/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Yes, Sade, We Are 'Still In Love With You' And Can't Wait To Catch You On Tour

It seems as if Ms. Sade Adu is the gift that keeps on giving these days. After her rather lengthy hiatus, she returned with a vengeance last year with the GRAMMY Award-winning Soldier of Love, her first studio album in...

Ivory | 04/06/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY & Blu In Concert!

It's another week and there's another hot show coming your way, Chicago Bouncers. This time around the J*DaVeY & Blu New World Culture Tour is coming to town at none other than The Shrine on Saturday, April 9th. Joining them...

Butta | 04/01/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Marsha Ambrosius & Melanie Fiona In Concert!

The BET Music Matters Tour is currently underway, and on Tuesday, April 4th, it stops in New York City. NYC Bouncers will get to enjoy live performances from headliners Marsha Ambrosius and Melanie Fiona and opening acts C.J. Hilton and...

Butta | 04/01/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY & Blu In Concert!

DMV Bouncers, have you been waiting on the New World Culture Tour to come to the area? Well, that wait will officially end on Thursday, April 7th when J*DaVeY, Blu, Def Sound, and a few more acts swing through town...

Butta | 03/31/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nina Vidal In Concert!

While we wait not-so-patiently for the release of Nina Vidal's sophomore album, Open Ended Fantasy, two lucky NYC Bouncers have the chance to each win a pair of tickets to a one-off show at NYC's Blue Note Jazz Club. The...

SoulUK | 03/31/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY & Blu In Concert!

J*DaVeY, Blu, and their tour mates have been enjoying a wildly successful New World Culture Tour as it makes its way across the country and into a city near you. Tuesday, April 5th will find the gang pulling into New...

Butta | 03/30/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi, Sy Smith & W. Ellington Felton In Concert!

The DMV loves N'dambi, and N'dambi loves the DMV. She loves the Nation's Capitol so much that she's returning here for a concert on Wednesday, April 6th at U Street Music Hall. The lovely singer will grace the stage at...

Butta | 03/29/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Miguel In Concert!

New York City Bouncers, if you missed Miguel when he was last in town a couple months ago (peep our fly photos), then you can turn that frown upside down on Thursday, March 31st. That's the date when Miguel returns...

Butta | 03/29/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV, NYC & LA Bouncers: Enter The 37th Chamber At 'Shaolin Jazz' Listening Parties

Ever wonder what it would be like to hear jazz versions your favorite Wu-Tang Clan songs? No, not Kenny G-style smooth jazz interpretations but actual Wu-Tang Clan raps set to jazz music. Well, if you have or haven't had that...

Butta | 03/25/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

Chicago Bouncers, make plans to get closer to Goapele and see her live on stage when she comes to your city on Saturday, April 2nd. The Bay Area songbird will fly into town next weekend and sing from her catalog...

Butta | 03/24/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Freeway In Concert!

DMV hip-hop heads need to be front and center at the next Indie Life Concert Series jumpoff this Sunday night at U Street Music Hall. SoulBounce has linked up with MC SmCity who is the creator of the event series...

Butta | 03/24/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: SoulBounce Presents Summer Williams' 'Boom Bap Soul' Premiere Party

It may be the first few days of spring, but it's all about Summer--Summer Williams, that is. Earlier this month we gave you the scoop on the Bounce-Worthy songstress after the release of her hip-hop soul saturated mixtape Boom Bap...

Butta | 03/21/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Dallas Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson & Avery Sunshine In Concert!

Dallas Bouncers, we couldn't let Houston have all the free ticket fun when Eric Roberson and Avery Sunshine come to Texas later this week, so we have two pairs of tickets on the line that we're giving away to see...

Butta | 03/21/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Teedra Moses In Concert!

Teedra Moses may only have one album and a handful of mixtapes to her credit, but she tours more than most artists who put out albums every year. Which is all good for her fans because we get to see...

Butta | 03/17/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Anthony David In Concert!

Detroit Bouncers, you didn't think that Anthony David was gonna come to the Midwest and not come through The D, did you? And you didn't think that we'd leave you hanging on the free ticket hookup, did you? OK, good, because Anthony's...

Butta | 03/15/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend March's Sol Village!

New York City Bouncers, can you feel it coming? No, not spring, but Sol Village at S.O.B.'s this Wednesday night, March 16th! Our fam Eric Roberson is back to host another monthly showcase of the hottest indie talent to pick up...

Butta | 03/14/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Anthony David In Concert!

Despite our feisty spats on Twitter, we love Anthony David like play cousins here at SoulBounce, and we're so happy that his long-awaited As Above So Below is almost here for everyone to listen to and enjoy. Until we all get to...

Butta | 03/14/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Houston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson & Avery Sunshine In Concert!

Houston Bouncers, the Soulcial Series is bringing another hot pair of acts to H-Town this month, and you don't want to miss this show. Prepare yourselves to witness a night of musical greatness when SoulBounce fave Eric Roberson comes to...

Butta | 03/02/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Anthony David In Concert!

February is almost over, but it's all good because March will be getting off to a lovely start, musically speaking. Especially for our New York City Bouncers who will kick the month off with Anthony David's pre-release party/concert on Wednesday,...

Butta | 02/25/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Miami Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The 6th Annual Jazz In The Gardens!

Earlier in the year, we gave you the 411 on the return of Jazz in the Gardens for the sixth year to the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with a roster of talent that should have already had...

Butta | 02/18/2011 at 6:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Janelle Monáe & Bruno Mars To Take Their 'Hooligans In Wondaland' On Tour

I can admit to purposely avoiding the music of Bruno Mars. Nothing against his vocal abilities, but the conk atop his head, the sugary pop stylings, and the cryogenically frozen and thawed Desi Arnaz thing? I'm good. I don't mind...

ChrisAlexander | 02/16/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

J*DaVeY To Bring Their Brand Of Funk To A Stage Near You

Well, this is excellent news. Recently elusive LA-based supergroup J*DaVeY has made my week by announcing an upcoming tour with emcee/producer Blu, in addition to giving some concrete information on future music releases. Although they released a video yesterday confirming their...

ChrisAlexander | 02/15/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Your Favorite Stars Light Up NBA All-Star Weekend

Even though I'm more of an NFL kinda gal than an NBA one, it looks like the NBA All-Star Weekend's musical lineup is already packing a heck of a lot more talent than last weekend's Black Eyed Peas' Superbowl halftime...

Ivory | 02/10/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Get Ready For A Double Dose Of Miguel At Joe's Pub

New York City Bouncers must really like making the rest of the country jealous. The sheer volume of hot shows is enough to make folks green with envy, but then some hot shows have the nerve to be repeated. Take...

Butta | 02/08/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

LA Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The 2011 Kiss-n-Grind GRAMMY Edition!

If you reside in and around the Los Angeles area, then you are well aware how busy this month will be. Valentine's Day, All-Star Weekend, and The GRAMMYs all fall within this month, so hopefully you've saved some Christmas ducats...

ill Mami | 02/04/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Ginuwine In Concert!

NYC Bouncers, prepare to fall harder for Ginuwine when he rides his "Pony" into S.O.B.'s on Valentine's Day for a special show to commemorate the lover's holiday and celebrate the release of Elgin on February 15th. After hearing one jam after the...

Butta | 02/04/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Zo! & Sy Smith In Concert!

We brought you news earlier this week that SoulBounce favorites Zo! and Sy Smith were teaming up to co-headline a show at London's Jazz Cafe on March 6th. This will be the first time either artist has performed a solo...

SoulUK | 02/04/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Black Milk In Concert!

Next week J Dilla fans will celebrate both the day that he came into this world and the day that he left it at Dilla Day celebrations the world over. On Thursday, February 10th, New York City Bouncers will get...

Butta | 02/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Don't Miss Questlove's Belated Birthday Blowout & Super Bowl Spectacular

Last week Questlove was supposed to grace Washington, DC with his presence and flex his DJing prowess on the wheels of steel to celebrate the big 4-0. Mother Nature had other plans, however, and bad weather prevailed. But you can't...

Butta | 02/03/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

LA Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend 'Word Revolution: A Celebration Of The Evolution Of Hip-Hop'!

By this time next week, GRAMMY Week will be well underway, and yours truly will be gearing up for the GRAMMY Foundation's salute to one of my favorite musical genres at Word Revolution: A Celebration Of The Evolution Of Hip-Hop....

Butta | 02/02/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

UK Bouncers: Catch Zo! & Sy Smith's UK Solo Debut

UK Bouncers are in for a very special treat on March 6th as multi-instrumentalist and producer Zo! and syber-soul-sensation Sy Smith team up to co-headline London's Jazz Cafe in what will be both of their solo debuts this side of...

SoulUK | 02/02/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Celebrate The Evolution Of Hip-Hop With The GRAMMY Foundation At 'Word Revolution'

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards is fast approaching, with music's biggest night happening on Sunday, February 13th. SoulBounce will be live and on location reporting on all the festivities with live updates via Twitter (make sure to follow us now...

Butta | 01/31/2011 at 8:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

This Valentine's Day in Atlanta love won't be the only thing in the air. If you happen to be at Center Stage Theater that night, then the sounds of Bilal will be caressing your ear canal. The eclectic soul man will be...

Butta | 01/27/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Party With Questlove To Celebrate His 40th Birthday

Questlove may have celebrated his actual birthday on January 20th, but a week later and the party is far from over. And how could it be? You only turn 40 once, and he's making the most out of his time...

Butta | 01/25/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Detroit Bouncers: Eric Roberson Gives Back To Howard University With Benefit Performance

The winter 2011 leg of Eric Roberson's Music Fan First Tour has gotten off to a smashing start with three back-to-back-to-back sold-out shows in Atlanta and the Washington, DC area. Early February will find Erro taking his show on the...

Butta | 01/19/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

LA Bouncers: Get Down For A Good Cause & Get A Dose Of 'Soul Power!'

As we embark upon this three-day weekend, let's not forget the real reason we can be grateful for an extra day away from work. While some of us may not be able to attend any festivities commemorating Dr. Martin Luther...

ill Mami | 01/15/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Talib Kweli In Concert!

Chicago Bouncers, b-girls, and b-boys get ready to make some noise when Talib Kweli blows through the Windy City on Friday, February 4th. Kweli and a few special guests are scheduled to appear at The Shrine, and he'll no doubt...

Butta | 01/13/2011 at 7:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Emily King & Jesse Boykins III In Concert!

New York City Bouncers, here you go making the rest of the country jealous again. No, folks are not jealous about all of the snow that you're getting this winter, but they are jealous of all these good concerts that...

Butta | 01/13/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend January's Sol Village!

New York City Bouncers, get ready for the return of Sol Village at S.O.B.'s next week. After taking a little break in December, Sol Village is back in full effect on Wednesday, January 19th with a full lineup of hot...

Butta | 01/12/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Janet Jackson To Get 'Up Close And Personal' On Tour

Say what you will about her recent music, but few people living today can put on a show like Janet Damita Jo Jackson. From stellar, innovative choreography to theatrics and nostalgia, witnessing a Janet show is almost an outer body...

ChrisAlexander | 01/11/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Anthony David To Take His Soul On An International Tour

SoulBounce fave Anthony David has a slew of performance dates in support of his upcoming album, As Above, So Below, due March 22nd. The tour will take him across the U.S. and will also include several UK dates and a...

Ivory | 01/10/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Get Ready To Get Down At The 6th Annual Jazz In The Gardens In Miami

Right now the weather in most parts of the country might be frightful, but the thought of spending a weekend in Miami this March is quite delightful. Especially with the prospect of said weekend being filled to brim with some...

Butta | 01/06/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson In Concert!

Atlanta Bouncers, rejoice! You'll be amongst the first folks to see Eric Roberson perform in 2011 as part of his Music Fan First Tour, and SoulBounce is your free concert ticket connection. We've teamed up with Blue Erro Soul to...

Butta | 12/27/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See YahZarah In Concert!

DMV Bouncers, get ready to have your worlds rocked by YahZarah on her first shows of 2011 on January 1st at Blues Alley. These just aren't any and any YahZarah shows, however. In lieu of performing her own material, this...

Butta | 12/24/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson In Concert!

If you're in New York City, right about now Jack Frost is probably nipping at your nose but don't despair because SoulBounce has a giveaway that's gonna warm you up like a cup of hot cocoa. No, we're not giving...

Butta | 12/22/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Amel Larrieux In Concert!

SoulBounce is proud to announce a new partnership with The Shrine in Chicago, and to kick off this musical relationship we're giving away a pair of tickets to see Amel Larrieux on Friday, January 7th. Amel will grace the stage...

Butta | 12/22/2010 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Jaguar Wright In Concert!

NYC Bouncers, get ready to wind down 2010 with some fireworks. No, not the kind that you see in the sky but the kind that you see on stage whenever Jaguar Wright comes to town, which she will be doing...

Butta | 12/21/2010 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

UK Bouncers, Christmas has come early for you all. Not only do you have a chance to win tickets to The Foreign Exchange's sold-out concert on January 6th, but we're giving you all a second chance to win tickets to...

Butta | 12/21/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend S.O.B.'s 5th Annual Holiday Party With Questlove!

Aint no party like a party where Questlove rocks the ones and twos, and this Sunday night in NYC he'll be doing just that at the S.O.B.'s 5th Annual Holiday Party. It all goes down the day after Christmas on...

Butta | 12/20/2010 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: 'Master Of The Mix' Series Finale Viewing Party To Bring The UK To The DMV

Like the cliche says, all good things must come to an end, and this week marks the finale of both the Master of the Mix DJ reality competition series and, if you happen to reside in the Washington, DC area, the...

Butta | 12/20/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

Germany Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

Germany, you're up next for our ticket giveaways to see The Foreign Exchange when they take Europe by storm this January. Presented by Mioki, +FE will be performing at Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld in Koln on January 9th in their first...

Butta | 12/20/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

France Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

It's sad that after studying French in both high school and college that the only phrase that I know is the cheeky refrain from "Lady Marmalade," but one day when I make my way over to France for a visit I'll...

Butta | 12/17/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Holland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

SoulBounce and The Foreign Exchange are back for another day of international ticket giveaways for our European friends. The second stop on their tour of Europe will take them to Nicolay's homeland, The Netherlands, for a show at the world-famous...

Butta | 12/16/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

SoulBounce is going international! Not only have we brought on our first Contributing Editor from across the pond with the addition of soul music aficionado SoulUK to the SoulBounce team, but now we're proud to announce our first international concert ticket...

Butta | 12/15/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Lauryn Hill To Go On Tour?....Lauryn Hill To Go On Tour!

Christmas just came early, if you're a fan of Lauryn Hill. While new music from her is as elusive as the Carolina Panthers' chances of making it to the Superbowl this year, she has been placating fans with a bevy...

Ivory | 12/14/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi & Abby Dobson In Concert!

NYC Bouncers, you didn't think that we'd let Philly and the DMV have all the N'dambi fun did you? Of course not! When N'dambi comes to New York City to perform at Southpaw in Brooklyn with Abby Dobson on Saturday, December...

Butta | 12/07/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

Houston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Marsha Ambrosius & Jesse Boykins III In Concert!

Houston Bouncers, get ready to experience another musical first when Marsha Ambrosius and Jesse Boykins III come to your fine city on Friday, December 17th at Groundhall. After bringing The Foreign Exchange to Houston, the good people with the Soulcial...

Butta | 12/06/2010 at 6:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi & Zo! In Concert!

DMV Bouncers, the 2010 concert season is ending on a high note with the return of two SoulBounce faves coming together on one stage on Friday, December 10th. The Black Cat will be transformed into a juke joint when N'dambi...

Butta | 12/06/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

Philadelphia Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi In Concert!

Philadelphia Bouncers, get ready for N'dambi when she brings her mini East Coast tour to the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection on Thursday, December 9th. The soul siren will be gracing the stage at one of my favorite...

Butta | 12/03/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Elisabeth Withers In Concert!

The temperatures might be dropping and winter fast approaching, but there are some hot concerts on the way to heat up the Nation's Capital. DMV Bouncers will get to see soul songstress Elisabeth Withers live in concert this week on...

Butta | 11/29/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: See Eric Roberson 'Live @ Best Buy' For Free

Seeing the name Eric Roberson in the same sentence with the words "see," "live" and "free" is the equivalent of hearing "congratulations, you've just won the lottery and you don't have to pay taxes" for an Erro fan. And for...

Butta | 11/25/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

NJ Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Will Downing, Najee & Elisabeth Withers In Concert!

Soul and jazz fans in New Jersey are in for a treat this Thanksgiving weekend when Will Downing, Najee and Elisabeth Withers take the stage at the State Theatre in New Brunswick on Saturday, November 27th. And our Bouncers in...

Butta | 11/24/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal & YahZarah In Concert!

With Thanksgiving damn near here, we have a lot to be thankful for here at SoulBounce. Most of all we're thankful for our beloved Bouncers who support us day in and day out on our mission to bring you all...

Butta | 11/17/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To KUKU's Listening Party & Rhonda Thomas In Concert!

With Thanksgiving arriving next week (trust me, I'm in denial, too), it's time to let the good times roll and get a jump on the holiday party season this weekend, NYC Bouncers. This Saturday, November 20th at Frank's Lounge in...

Butta | 11/16/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

Eric Roberson Wants To Connect With His Fans, Live Chat Scheduled This Week

Carrying on the theme of his last album, Music Fan First, Eric Roberson has some treats in store for fans of his music, affectionately referred to as ERF'lings. First up is a live chat with Erro this Wednesday, November 17th...

Butta | 11/15/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend November's Sol Village!

The holiday season is fast approaching with gifts galore to be given and received before the end of the year. To get our NYC Bouncers in the mood, we have our monthly Sol Village ticket giveaway on deck and this...

Butta | 11/12/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Ryan Leslie In Concert!

Ryan Leslie is trying to make someone one million dollars richer with the bounty that he's put on his stolen laptop for its safe return. We don't have one million dollars here at SoulBounce, but what we do have is...

Butta | 11/08/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

New Orleans Set To Fall Under The Spell Of The Voodoo Experience

If you thought festival season was over just because fall is now upon us, then think again. The 12th Annual Voodoo Experience is rolling into New Orleans this Halloween weekend and the lineup is sure to please even the most...

Ivory | 10/29/2010 at 10:45 AM | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Get Ready To Celebrate The 'Master Of The Mix' Weekly With The 'Party Rockers'

The Master of the Mix DJ reality television competition is on deck to have us moving, grooving and rooting for our favorite mix masters as they battle each other for turntable supremacy. And if you live in the Washington, DC...

Butta | 10/27/2010 at 7:30 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Miguel In Concert!

Fresh off of his first major tour opening for Mary J. Blige and before he hits the road on his second good look of the year opening for Usher and Trey Songz, hip-hop soul's newest honey dip, Miguel, will be...

Butta | 10/25/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Amel Larrieux In Concert!

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, here is yet another hot concert ticket giveaway for our NYC Bouncers. What can I say, one banging show after another just keeps coming to the Empire City, and we're your...

Butta | 10/21/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Soul Cycle's Listening Party & Rogiérs In Concert!

New York City Bouncers, the good music and fun times just don't stop in your city. It's enough to make any non-New Yorker jealous. And I am. But for everyone else who is in the NYC area, you all are...

Butta | 10/20/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Autumn Soul Session Vol. 1!

Fall in the DMV means a few things: chillier temperatures, leaves turning colors and the annual spectacle that is Howard University's Homecoming celebration. For one week every October, Washington, DC is the place to be for HU's Homecoming for Bison...

Butta | 10/19/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend October's Sol Village!

New York City Bouncers, your good fortune just won't end. Here's another ticket giveaway just for you, but this one should come as no surprise because it's our favorite time of the month: Sol Village time! October's Sol Village is...

Butta | 10/14/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

LA Bouncers: Don't Miss Electric Wire Hustle, Taylor McFerrin & Master Blazter Tonight In Concert!

Tonight marks the first time SoulBounce faves and New Zealand's own Electric Wire Hustle will make their debut in the States. It will all take place tonight in Santa Monica at Zanzibar along with Taylor McFerrin and Master Blazter whose...

ill Mami | 10/13/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Angela Johnson & Darien In Concert!

DMV Bouncers, we couldn't end the week without a special giveaway for the home team. On Thursday, October 14th two SoulBounce faves will be live and direct for two shows at Bohemian Caverns, and we want you to be there...

Butta | 10/08/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Hennessy Artistry Concert!

This is your lucky week, New York City Bouncers. We have yet another giveaway set up for our NYC fam, and this one is kinda major. The Hennessy Artistry Tour is wrapping up in the city that never sleeps on...

Butta | 10/06/2010 at 7:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See YahZarah & Darien Brockington In Concert!

The great philosopher Q-Tip once asked, "Do I love you? Do I lust for you? Am I a sinner because I do the two?" I don't know if he ever found the answer to his questions, but the struggle between...

Butta | 10/05/2010 at 7:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Foreign Exchange 'Authenticity' Album Release Concert!

New York Bouncers are about to make the rest of the country real jealous with this latest ticket giveaway news. Not only is The Foreign Exchange having their Authenticity album release concert in the Big Apple, but this is the...

Butta | 10/04/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Sade To Go On Tour For The First Time In A Decade

Guess what? As though you couldn't already tell from the title of this post and the photo above, Sade is going on tour. Details are very few and far between right now, but we do know is that the first...

ill Mami | 09/30/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Hennessy Artistry Concert!

Where are my Detroit Bouncers? I know that giveaways for our Detroit fam are few and far between, but that doesn't mean that we don't love y'all. To show how deep our love is, we're giving away VIP admission for...

Butta | 09/27/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See El DeBarge In Concert!

New York City, you all are on high alert for a concert that will likely have women gasping, swooning and throwing their undergarments on stage when El DeBarge comes to S.O.B.'s on Wednesday, October 6th. The first stop on his...

Butta | 09/24/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Vivian Green & Chico DeBarge In Concert!

If you live the in the DMV area and happened to catch Vivian Green when she was last in town for her album release concert earlier this year, then you already know what a killer show this petite songstress puts...

Butta | 09/20/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To Ear Candy's 2nd Anniversary!

Baltimore-based Gypsy Soul, our partners in curating culture and spreading the good news about progressive, independent and underground soul and hip hop, turns two this month and the celebration continues on Tuesday, September 21st at Teavolve with a very special...

Butta | 09/16/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

Today is a day that Bilal fans the world over have been waiting for. His new album, Airtight's Revenge, is finally available for our consumption and the people are eating it up. Tonight he kicks off a series of album...

Butta | 09/14/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend September's Sol Village!

NYC Bouncers, it's about that time for some of the hottest independent and underground artists on the scene to rock the mic right at S.O.B.'s Sol Village. This month's showcase goes down on Wednesday, September 15th and the lineup is...

Butta | 09/13/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Avery*Sunshine To Bring Some Heat To The Northeast

This is my first time writing about Avery*Sunshine on SoulBounce, but its not for my lack of love for this sister. I've had her self-titled debut album in heavy rotation since its release this spring. If you're already up on...

Butta | 09/10/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

ATL Bouncers: Win Tickets To Zo!'s 'SunStorm' Album Release Spectacular!

They don't call it Hotlanta for nothing and with Zo! bringing his next SunStorm album release spectacular south, Atlanta is guaranteed to warm up a few more degrees on Thursday, September 23rd. That's when members of The Foreign Exchange team,...

Butta | 09/09/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Angelique Kidjo To Sound Off At Carnegie Hall

The drums of Africa will echo throughout New York City's Carnegie Hall on November 11th when Angelique Kidjo makes her headlining debut as part of Carnegie's 2010-2011 "Around the Globe" concert series. Kidjo, alongside Dianne Reeves, Youssou N'Dour and Omara...

Ivory | 09/07/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

El DeBarge To Take All His Love On Tour With Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige's fall tour just got a whole lot smoother. That's because she just announced that El DeBarge will be joining her for select tour dates, kicking off October 2nd in Atlanta. El has been enjoying a return to...

Ivory | 09/03/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Calvin Richardson In Concert!

It's easy to get envious of all of the hot concerts coming through NYC, but I'll try to keep my green-eyed monster at bay with news of the latest singer bringing his talents to the stage for one night only...

Butta | 09/02/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Mos Def & Goapele Encourage Youth To Embrace Science At The I.S.I.S. Festival

Rapper/actor Mos Def and singer Goapele are joining forces in the name of science for an innovative presentation on Sunday, September 5th at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California. Goapele will be on hand to handle hosting...

Ivory | 09/01/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Houston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

Houston Bouncers, you didn't think that Dallas would have all of The Foreign Exchange fun, did you? Team FE is continuing their historic first visit to Texas with their first show in Houston on Sunday, September 19th. Adoring fans will...

Butta | 08/27/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

Celebrate As Chuck Brown Turns 74 Years Young, Readies Live Release

In case you were wondering who you have to be to have an entire city honor you, a street in the Nation's Capital named after you and the Washington Post call you "as important to our city as that tall...

Moon | 08/27/2010 at 4:45 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Dallas Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

Dallas Bouncers, get ready for history to be made on Saturday, September 18th when The Foreign Exchange performs their first ever show in your fair city that night. That's right, Phonte, Nicolay, Darien Brockington, Zo! and special guest Sy Smith...

Butta | 08/26/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

Bilal To Take His 'Revenge' On The Road

The Bilal promo blitz continues, as the soul singer announces tour dates for his upcoming North American tour. The 15-date tour is in support of his upcoming album, Airtight's Revenge, due out on September 14th via Plug Research. As we've...

Ivory | 08/25/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Kindred In Concert!

NYC Bouncers, in case you need a reminder that S.O.B.'s keeps the hot shows coming to the city, then look no further than this week's schedule to see Kindred coming your way this Thursday, August 26th. Fatin and Aja Dantzler,...

Butta | 08/23/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

ATL Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Donny Hathaway Tribute Concert!

Atlanta Bouncers have a busy week ahead with the International Soul Music Summit kicking off on Thursday, August 19th, but save up some energy because once the sun goes down that day, it'll be time to head on over to...

Butta | 08/14/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend SoulBounce's Michael Jackson Tribute At August's Sol Village!

SoulBounce's Summer of Michael Jackson wouldn't be complete without a live musical celebration of the King of Pop, and we have teamed up with the good people at S.O.B.'s to present a Michael Jackson tribute at this month's Sol Village...

Butta | 08/13/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Anthony David In Concert!

SoulBounce fave Anthony David will be bringing some of his Southern hospitality up north when he swings through Washington, DC on Thursday, August 19th for a show at Liv. We love Anthony like a play cousin round here, so SoulBounce will...

Butta | 08/13/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Get Ready For Some New 'Lyrics' From Donell Jones

The last time we heard anything from crooner Donell Jones, he was signed to LaFace Records and promoting his 2006 album, Journey of a Gemini. Well, now the Chi-town bred vocalist is taking matters into his own hands with a...

Ivory | 08/10/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Will Downing To Share Tales Of 'Lust, Love And Lies' On New Album

Will Downing is adding a dramatic twist to the music on his newest project, Lust, Love and Lies. Due to hit stores on September 14th, Downing is billing the album as "an audio soap opera." In addition to music, the...

Ivory | 08/10/2010 at 3:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Indie Artists Gear Up For The 5th International Soul Music Summit

The summer is about to get a whole lot hotter in Atlanta. That's because SoulBounce fave Bilal has been confirmed to appear at the International Soul Music Summit, which takes place August 19-22 at Atlanta's Hyatt Regency Hotel. As you...

Ivory | 08/04/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Zo!'s 'SunStorm' Album Release Spectacular!

DC Bouncers, your run of banging shows in August continues with the recent announcement of Zo!'s SunStorm Album Release Spectacular at U Street Music Hall on Sunday, August 15th. The name alone sounds like it's going to be an extravaganza...

Butta | 08/03/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

Esperanza Spalding Readies New Album, World Tour

The stunning beauty with the to-die-for afro otherwise known as Esperanza Spalding is prepping for the release of her sophomore album, Chamber Music Society, on August 17th. Since her 2006 debut, Junjo, and 2008's Esperanza, the bassist/singer/composer has been heralded for...

Butta | 08/02/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Jose James In Concert!

DC Bouncers have a busy week ahead next week. The last full month of summer (can you believe it?) starts off with more live music than you can shake your behind to. The next concert that needs to be on...

Butta | 07/30/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Leela James & Angela Johnson In Concert!

DC Bouncers, it's finally your turn to make NYC a little jealous. Yesterday, I posted a ticket giveaway to see Leela James in concert in the Big Apple. Well, there's no need to fret if you can't make it up...

Butta | 07/29/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Mark de Clive-Lowe & Sy Smith In Concert!

Attention DC Bouncers: Mark de Clive-Lowe and Sy Smith are coming to town, and I'm going to need for all of you to come out on Friday, July 30th to get a musical blessing. A MdCL show isn't just a...

Butta | 07/23/2010 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson In Concert!

New York City Bouncers, I have to admit that I'm a little jealous of you all. OK, scratch that--I'm a lot jealous. Not only do you all get to enjoy the pleasure of Eric Roberson's company every month at Sol...

Butta | 07/23/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DMV Bouncers: Win A Prize Pack & Tickets To The 5th Annual Summer Spirit Festival!

DMV Bouncers, if you enter to win no other giveaway this year, then let this be the one. We already hipped you to the ridiculous lineup in store for the 5th Annual Summer Spirit Festival coming to the Merriweather Post...

Butta | 07/16/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy Artists Are 'Running: AMOK' In New Stage Production

Not to toot our own horns, but we're a talented bunch here at SoulBounce. One of our team members, Moon aka Khadijah Ali-Coleman, is not only a Contributing Editor for the site, but she's an accomplished singer, songwriter, performer and...

Butta | 07/16/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend July's Sol Village!

It's that time of the month, NYC Bouncers. Sol Village time, that is! Yup, yup, it's going down once again at S.O.B.'s on Wednesday, July 21st with the monthly showcase of talent that you won't want to miss. Joining host...

Butta | 07/15/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

'Go' Get Some Black Milk & More Next Week In DC

It's already been established that 2010 is the year that hip hop took a turn for the better. So much so that I've fallen in love with the genre once again. One MC/producer/beatmaker who will be continuing the trend and...

Butta | 07/14/2010 at 4:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Bay Area Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

Get ready for some musical goodness coming your way courtesy of The Foreign Exchange, San Francisco and Bay Area Bouncers. Their West coast tour will wind down with a two-night stand at Yoshi's on Thursday, July 22nd and Friday, July...

Butta | 07/09/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Portland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

Where are our Portland, Oregon Bouncers at? We know that you're out there, because good music lovers are everywhere. And speaking of good music, get ready for The Foreign Exchange posse to bring just that to your fair city on...

Butta | 07/08/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

LA Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

Los Angeles Bouncers, I don't know how you all got to be so lucky to have the opportunity to see The Foreign Exchange twice this summer, but count your blessings because the FE crew is coming back to the left...

Butta | 07/07/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Talib Kweli To Headline 5th Annual J Dilla Tribute & Fundraiser In DC

The DMV loves Dilla each and every day, but this Friday heads are really expected to come out and represent for the 5th Annual J Dilla Tribute and Fundraiser. The Washington, DC music community will come together once again for...

Butta | 07/06/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Summer Spirit Festival Returns To The DMV With Badu, The Roots & Many More

SoulBounce's birthday month (and mine, too!) is shaping up to be rather musically delicious. August starts off with a boom bap at the 5th Annual Summer Spirit Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. I attended the Summer...

Butta | 07/02/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY In Concert!

The summer concert season just got a little bit hotter in the Washington, DC area with the prospect of J*DaVeY coming to town. The terrific twosome will bring their eclectic brand of new wave, soul, funk and rock to Liv...

Butta | 07/02/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY In Concert!

New York City Bouncers will soon get a chance to experience the eclectic electro soul of J*DaVeY when the duo swoops through town for one night only at S.O.B.'s. Miss Jack and Brook will take to the stage on Tuesday,...

Butta | 06/24/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Talib Kweli In Concert!

If you live in New York City and call yourself a hip-hop head and are not at Talib Kweli's show this Wednesday, June 23rd at S.O.B.'s then just go ahead and turn your card in right now. Because if you...

Butta | 06/21/2010 at 7:00 PM | Permalink

SoulBounce Faves To Perform All Weekend At Baltimore's African-American Heritage Festival

This weekend the African-American Heritage Festival in Baltimore (formerly called the AFRAM) promises some top-notch talent as the summer festivals get into high gear. On the roster are SB faves The Foreign Exchange, Leela James, Robin Thicke, Julie Dexter and Megan Livingston...

Moon | 06/18/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink