Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge, in the heart of Albuquerque’s North Valley may seem like an unlikely place to experience jazz– it’s at least two thousand miles from New York, Chicago, and other music hubs associated with the uniquely American art form. And yet, those in the know realize that a stop on Route 66 in Albuquerque is to jazz what the legendary crossroads is to the blues–and Vernon’s is the place where magic and music intersect any night of the week. Follow @BDiamondLounge www.yougottapassword.comTumblr (3.0; @vernonsjazzclub)http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a83d4363eade1df1d8b06278db3e10b7/tumblr_mmn7px60Hy1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mélange</p> <p>SATURDAY, May 18th at 7:30pm</p> <p>Melange is a duo made up of Monique Candelaria and Matthew Harrell.</p> <p>Albuquerque, New Mexico’s rising star, Monique Candelaria, is a native New Mexican showing her amazing talents all over the world and hypnotizing her audience with her abundance of strength and beauty. Since Graduating from the University of New Mexico in 2009 she has shown her ability to manipulate her self-image and make a name for herself by being cast in 4 full-featured films in the last two years. Her repertoire includes a 1940’s period film called “Bless me, Ultima” directed by Carl Franklin, “Ten Year” staring Channing Tatum, Rosario Dawson and Justin Long, as well as a horror film called “The Banshee Chapter” being ranked 4th on the character cast list as the mentally corrupt antagonist due to chemical experimentation. Her most recent accomplishment is being cast in the award winning television series Breaking Bad for the #501 episode titled “Live Free or Die.” On her time off she has been modeling for Siren Audio Studios for the audio book covers “Sid Guy Private Eye” and “Sin Temer La Noche” which is Albuquerque’s first audio cinema providing a full cast list of local actors to narrate each book. She has also reached as far as the UK with her beauty by gracing the cover, “Seven Point Eight” written by Marie Harbon from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England. Besides her talent to act and model she has shown her amazing vocal range by singing a variety of music with only vocals and a guitar in the duo “Mélange.” One thing is clear; this is only the beginning of a prosperous journey that will captivate the world around her.</p> <p>Matthew Harrell was born with a love of music.  His mother would tell him stories of how he as an infant, lying in front of the stereo, would try to match pitch with the music. He started on saxophone in the 5th grade and played through college at LSU.  There he earned his B.A. in Music Education.  He first picked up a guitar towards the end of high school when he became tired of waiting to play a solo while everyone else was jamming.  His older brother taught him a few chords and he never looked back.  Guitar took center stage and after playing in several bands in Baton Rouge, La. he moved to Los Angeles to chase his rock and roll dreams. After three years in L.A., he returned to Baton Rouge to rejoin his old band.  They played together until he and his girlfriend moved to Albuquerque to follow her job opportunity.  They got married in 2005 and started a family.  After almost a decade of not playing on stage, Matt is excited to start gigging again. </p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Melange.duo">https://www.facebook.com/Melange.duo</a></p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50735611025http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50735611025Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:32 -0600melangelive musicVernon's Black Diamond Loungealbuquerque<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/62f201b306bb74478e51768c34e3a0a8/tumblr_mmn7n46rtr1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Chava & Paid My Dues Rhythm & Blues</p> <p>FRIDAY, May 17th at 7:30pm</p> <p>Chava & Paid My Dues Rhythms & Blues have been performing in New Mexico for the past three years. The group consists of accomplished artists:</p> <p>Dave Clausen     - Guitar & Vocals</p> <p>Alyson Steinman -  Bass Guitar, Vocals</p> <p>Nicholas Baker   -  Drums, Percussion, Vocals</p> <p>Chava             -  Lead Vocals & Percussion.</p> <p>Chava has an amazing voice and her voice has a unique presence. She can belt out clear, unembellished tones as well as the guttural Jazz/Blues voice most associated with New Orleans and New York City. Chava is an experience!</p> <p>With the exceptional musicianship of David Clausen, Alyson Steinman  and Nicholas Baker blending  tasty vocal harmonies to much of their repertoire. Paid My Dues Rhythms and Blues is unforgettable. From the Tap Roots of the early Blues Era to the present day, Paid My Dues Rhythms and Blues will take you on a musical, historical journey of what is a great American art form to be proud of.</p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50657412828http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50657412828Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:24 -0600live musicVernon's Black Diamond LoungeChava and Paid My Duesalbuquerque<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/740285fbba738c2fab91f7c4ff6f919b/tumblr_mmujrneVZj1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lori Michaels</p> <p><span>THURSDAY, May 16th at 6pm</span></p> <p><span>Lori Michaels brings years of professional experience and has performed through out Europe and the southwest region of the United States.  Her background leans towards traditional style Jazz from the 40’s era bringing a fresh sound with warm phrasing.  She has a soft laid back style with scat accents and her inspiration derives from Streisand, Jane Monheit and Ella with a splash of Sinatra and Etta James.  </span></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/lorimichaelsjazz%C2%A0">http://www.facebook.com/lorimichaelsjazz </a></p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50582012942http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50582012942Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:42 -0600Lori MichaelsVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/22e6af6ebe34b8c8c5666077acd9a852/tumblr_mmcf9diqLu1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Felix y Los Gatos</p> <p>SATURDAY, May 11th at 7:30pm</p> <p>Felix Y Los Gatos is one of the best party bands in New Mexico. We play a variety of musics from the south and southwest. Zydeco, Americana, Blues, Funk, Rancheras Cumbias.</p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50173039919http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50173039919Sat, 11 May 2013 10:00:32 -0600Felix Y Los Gatoslive musicVernon's Black Diamond Loungealbuquerque<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cef849e414a64acfb0b855788983df19/tumblr_mmcf4lED9c1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The DCN Trio</p> <p>FRIDAY, May 10th at 7:30pm</p> <p>An exciting and versatile trio, DCN’s repertoire has earned a reputation for the vast variety of songs they perform.  With refined talent, they adapt with ease to a wide range of genres including Jazz Standards, Bossas, R&B, Funk, and Soul Classics.   Their unique and innovative arrangements add an astonishing level of sophistication. <a href="http://www.thedcnproject.com">www.thedcnproject.com</a> </p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50094245759http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50094245759Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:18 -0600DCN Triolive musicVernon's Black Diamond Loungealbuquerque<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9b2fe4470d0563bb50a84731203baa61/tumblr_mmcf00IwJ51qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p> Sally Townes</p> <p><span>THURSDAY, May 9th at 6pm</span></p> <p>Sally Townes has been playing keyboards since she was five. Her professional career began on the West Coast and has taken her to many cities in the United States and around the world. She worked in New Orleans for 22 years, where one sit-down gig at a restaurant on famed Bourbon Street lasted for 9 years! In 2011, she relocated to New Mexico and has been performing at several venues since, from Belen to Santa Fe.</p> <p>She has 5 albums to her credit. Her last CD, Sundown Blue was nominated in the beginning stages of the Grammy Process in 20007. Google Sally Townes and page after page will come up reflecting this seasoned musician’s lengthy and successful career. </p> <p>With her extensive repertoire, sultry voice and soulful musicianship, Sally Townes is capable of complementing most any musical setting imaginable. <a href="http://www.sallytownes.com">http://www.sallytownes.com</a>  </p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50017664194http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/50017664194Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:25 -0600sally towneslive musicVernon's Black Diamond Loungealbuquerque<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d749cbf818c76c776767f21290e86021/tumblr_ml7iebESb61qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Shane Wallin Duo</p> <p><span>SATURDAY, May 4th at 7:30pm</span></p> <p><span>Shane is a name soon to be synonymous with the forward motion of music. Already stirring a buzz in the recording industry the singer songwriter from Albuquerque, NM yielded songs from the very first moment he cradled a guitar in his arms. Since, he has produced two albums, and was recently voted “Best New Singer/Songwriter of 2011” by Albuquerque the Magazine. Influenced by 60‘s soul, pop, folk and rock music, Shane’s songs are tender and soulful and with his</span></p> <p>organic yet fluid voice Shane draws you into a most comfortable place and keeps you there like a gentleman host.</p> <p>Citing his parents as planting the musical seed at an early age, most every morning music from his parent’s record player greeted Shane’s young ears with the sounds of Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Drifters, The Eagles and Patsy Cline. With an ear for soul and a mind for philosophy and Eastern religion (he graduated with a degree in Religious Studies and English Literature from the University of New Mexico), Shane’s music is moving and introspective while being inviting and most enduring, all. While Shane’s first album, When the Light Comes In (2008), consists entirely of raw, acoustic songs, his sophomore offering filled out his sound with a full band in This Year Has Changed Me (2010) . Garnering critical acclaim and quite a buzz in the southwest and beyond, the latter has received praise by numerous</p> <p>media, including The Albuquerque Journal, The Mountain View Telegraph, KRWG and PBS in El Paso, TX, and the Albuquerque Examiner.</p> <p>Shane is currently in the finishing stages of his as yet unnamed third album project where it is rumored he has teamed with a Grammy Award winning producer/engineer. While information about the recordings is being tightly guarded, the album is also said to feature the talents of some of Rock and Rolls greatest players including Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane fame on bass! Sounds’ exciting! Time will tell. </p> <p>shanewallinmusic.com</p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/49600087114http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/49600087114Sat, 04 May 2013 10:00:32 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2e8dc5e898018ddac68eceebcec52f8a/tumblr_ml7i9nzYXC1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sina Soul</p> <p><span>THURSDAY, May 2nd at 6:00pm</span></p> <p><span>SINA Aurelia SOUL is the product of an international marriage between a Native Pacific Islander & a North African Latino. While her mother was a traditional healer, served as a nurse in the US Army and her father was an Naval immunohematolist and chemist, Soul womanifests a synthesized shamanic sound that synthesizes harmonic healing with a soothing of the senses. Soul’s proliferation as an international underground icon stems from work as a multi-lingual lyrical activist & multi-instrumental vocalist to Hip Hop Culture educator & lecturing socioethnomusicoloist. In layman’s terms, Soul sings in 8 different languages, is a trained classical pianist, a fierce percussionist and a true JazzMaster of the voice. Described by Raymond Fiore of Entertainment Weekly as “the southwest will not contain the cosmic jazz stylings of sexy, sultry, funky international vocal artist Sina Soul for much longer- she is destined for worldwide fame… her sound and interpretations falling between powerhouses Rochelle Ferrel and Ella with a hint of Tina Turner and a splash of Sade.” Soul’s repertoire encompasses selections by Sade Adu, Norah Jones, Dianna Krall, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Cassandra Wilson, Nina Simone, Erykah Badu, Dianna Reeves, Abbey Lincoln, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Randy Crawford, and Nancy Wilson in addition to works by international jazz artists in French, Spanish, Portugese and Italian.</span></p> <p>Soul weaves a masterful web of original and cover tunes spotted with lyrical compositions from all 7 continents.  Soul is a Zulu Queen, ordained by Afrika Bambaata, curandera & griot, named Wumei or ‘beautiful warrior’ by Mokotaidejekan.  She has performed with Rock Steady, Cassandra Wilson, K.R.S.O.N.E., the Roots, Cody Chestnut, Celia Cruz, Ozomatli, DeadPrez, Bahamadia, Ziggy Marley, B.B.King & Zap Mama! as well as toured with Erykah Badu & George Clinton (P-Funk) on the Smoking Grooves Tour (‘96).  She attended BROWN University and is a SLAM Poet, author, mc, martial artist and healer in addition to being hailed as the premiere Jazz & Soul vocalist of the Southwest. Soul performs with iconic bassist Rodney Bowe and his RB Jazz trio. Her sounds will soothe and entice you; her scintillating, powerful voice will entrance you and have you coming back for more. <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/sinasoulqueen%C2%A0">www.reverbnation.com/sinasoulqueen </a></p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/49442052990http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/49442052990Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:34 -0600<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a83d4363eade1df1d8b06278db3e10b7/tumblr_mky3t9eiVn1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Melange</p> <p><span>SATURDAY, April 27th at 7:30pm</span></p> <p><span>Melange is a duo made up of Monique Candelaria and Matthew Harrell.</span></p> <p><span>Albuquerque, New Mexico’s rising star, Monique Candelaria, is a native New Mexican showing her amazing talents all over the world and hypnotizing her audience with her abundance of strength and beauty. Since Graduating from the University of New Mexico in 2009 she has shown her ability to manipulate her self-image and make a name for herself by being cast in 4 full-featured films in the last two years. Her repertoire includes a 1940’s period film called “Bless me, Ultima” directed by Carl Franklin, “Ten Year” staring Channing Tatum, Rosario Dawson and Justin Long, as well as a horror film called “The Banshee Chapter” being ranked 4th on the character cast list as the mentally corrupt antagonist due to chemical experimentation. Her most recent accomplishment is being cast in the award winning television series Breaking Bad for the #501 episode titled “Live Free or Die.” On her time off she has been modeling for Siren Audio Studios for the audio book covers “Sid Guy Private Eye” and “Sin Temer La Noche” which is Albuquerque’s first audio cinema providing a full cast list of local actors to narrate each book. She has also reached as far as the UK with her beauty by gracing the cover, “Seven Point Eight” written by Marie Harbon from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England. Besides her talent to act and model she has shown her amazing vocal range by singing a variety of music with only vocals and a guitar in the duo “Mélange.” One thing is clear; this is only the beginning of a prosperous journey that will captivate the world around her.</span></p> <p>Matthew Harrell was born with a love of music.  His mother would tell him stories of how he as an infant, lying in front of the stereo, would try to match pitch with the music. He started on saxophone in the 5th grade and played through college at LSU.  There he earned his B.A. in Music Education.  He first picked up a guitar towards the end of high school when he became tired of waiting to play a solo while everyone else was jamming.  His older brother taught him a few chords and he never looked back.  Guitar took center stage and after playing in several bands in Baton Rouge, La. he moved to Los Angeles to chase his rock and roll dreams. After three years in L.A., he returned to Baton Rouge to rejoin his old band.  They played together until he and his girlfriend moved to Albuquerque to follow her job opportunity.  They got married in 2005 and started a family.  After almost a decade of not playing on stage, Matt is excited to start gigging again. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Melange.duo">https://www.facebook.com/Melange.duo</a></p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/49013506220http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/49013506220Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:00:19 -0600Melangemonique candelariamatthew harrellVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a6e60d006f92a49b8f47d3782ae72c0c/tumblr_mih66ijC981qbg66xo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Jim Almand</p> <p>FRIDAY, April 26th at 7:30pm</p> <p><span>Memphis born, the son of a sailor and his singing wife, who taught me that life, is a never ending road. Bumped around until I found music, ‘yes’. First studied classical guitar, then started playing music professionally via jazz (singing & guitar), moved to R&B, then to bass guitar and C&W/original/etc, and then, finally settled into writing, vocals, harmonica, and guitar.</span></p> <p><span>Living in the hills outside of Santa Fe (great town for songwriters). The whole time (30+ years) I’ve been writing and bringing my satchel of songs to the various musical bus stops along the way. Met my ever inspiring mother-child (Mary) a life time ago. Met my beautiful, smarter and more talented than me, makes a father proud, daughter-child (Amorena Elena Marie) twenty-six years ago. Married to one of the finest singing/songwriting/guitar-slaying muses in the world (fact), Sara K. <a href="http://www.jimalmand.com">www.jimalmand.com</a>  </span></p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/48934360214http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/48934360214Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:17 -0600Jim AlmandVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cef849e414a64acfb0b855788983df19/tumblr_mky3lq78ET1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The DCN Trio</p> <p>THURSDAY, April 25th at 6pm</p> <p>An exciting and versatile trio, DCN’s repertoire has earned a reputation for the vast variety of songs they perform.  With refined talent, they adapt with ease to a wide range of genres including Jazz Standards, Bossas, R&B, Funk, and Soul Classics.   Their unique and innovative arrangements add an astonishing level of sophistication. <a href="http://www.thedcnproject.com">www.thedcnproject.com</a> </p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/48858326445http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/48858326445Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:37 -0600DCN TrioVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0cc076b931229afd5c6c60dc3c8396e4/tumblr_mky381IH6s1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p> Shirlette Weathersby</p> <p><span>SATURDAY, April 20th at 7:30pm</span></p> <p>“Songbird in Flight”, Shirlette Weathersby, is a Professional Singer/Entertainer who has been in the business for several years and has a dynamic, extensive range which enables her to sing all styles of music. Shirlette offers songs ranging from Contemporary Pop, Standards, Oldies, Country, and Top 40 to the Star Spangled Banner to Gospel! Shirlette also writes her own songs. She offers a Duo which consists of vocals and accompanied pianist or her band which consists of keyboards, bass, drums, sax, lead guitar and vocals. You name it, they will play it! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SongbirdinFlight">http://www.facebook.com/SongbirdinFlight</a></p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/48444680094http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/48444680094Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:00:23 -0600Shirette WeathersbyVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/546b417220bcd7ad8a0f53e0e0393aef/tumblr_mky2zfSoGL1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Zoltan Orkestar</p> <p><span>FRIDAY, April 19th at 7:30pm</span></p> <p><span>Zoltan Orkestar has been filling Albuquerque dance floors for more then four years, with their brand of high energy circus swing, and a quick dash of country twang you’ll be on the dancefloor before you know what hit you. Comprised of Top notch musical talent the group is composed of Glynda Szekely on Vocals, who comes all the way from Michigan to share her legendary voice, she is affectionately known as “the hummingbird of the gods”. Zoltan Szekely plays fiery guitar. Zoltan has an impressive musical resume, including a stint in The New York Musical “Chutzpah” as well as touring Romania with Al Dimeola’s Drummer Csaba Cserey. On Accordion is John Keith, who often appears on Stages across the nation with Greats like Eric Mcfadden as well as the Polkettes. Upright bass is handled by Michael Grimes a regular in Albuquerque Jazz clubs, he has played with many greats including Bernadette Seacrest. Together they are an unstoppable well oiled and witty machine known as Zoltan Orkestar. <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/zoltanorkestar">www.reverbnation.com/zoltanorkestar</a></span></p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/48361561048http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/48361561048Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:29 -0600Zoltan OrkestarVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/167baec3f4b7b7aab23c90e134795abc/tumblr_mky2s61nFE1qbg66xo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sweet and Lowdown</p> <p><span>THURSDAY, April 18th at 6pm</span></p> <p><span>Guitarist John Sandlin has been playing music for over twenty years. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance in 2003 from the University of New Mexico. During that time, he studied with the great Michael Chapdelaine, former student of Andres Segovia. In addition to classical guitar, John studied jazz guitar with Michael Anthony, 25-year Los Angeles studio veteran and local jazz hero.</span></p> <p><span>John has played with many local groups over the past decade. The Melizmatix, a lounge-funk trio, the dub reggae group Sub Agencia, and in a brief trucker country stint, John played guitar in the enormously popular Breaker 19. Currently John can be seen performing with his filthy, mangy, jazz band, Le Chat Lunatique, and his “other band,” a two-toned ska outfit known as The Blue Hornets.</span></p> <p><span>Elizabeth Dwyer Sandlin has been acting, singing and writing since the age of eleven. She has performed in Minneapolis, Seattle, Los Angeles, and her present home of Albuquerque, New Mexico.</span></p> <p><span>Throughout her childhood, Elizabeth sang in her church and school choirs, and performed in various musical theater roles. As a jazz vocalist, Elizabeth has studied with Beth Winter at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, and Amber Quintana in Los Angeles, California.</span></p> <p><span>Brought together by a fateful road trip through the Southwest, Elizabeth and John marry vocals and guitar to form the jazz duo Sweet & Lowdown. Pairing classic jazz standards with the occasional Abba song and a sprinkling of vintage country, this sultry, swingin’ twosome always fits the bill.</span></p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/48282773947http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/48282773947Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:00:41 -0600Sweet and LowdownVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cef849e414a64acfb0b855788983df19/tumblr_mky26iqYKV1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p> The DCN Trio</p> <p>SATURDAY, April 13th at 7:30pm</p> <p>An exciting and versatile trio, DCN’s repertoire has earned a reputation for the vast variety of songs they perform.  With refined talent, they adapt with ease to a wide range of genres including Jazz Standards, Bossas, R&B, Funk, and Soul Classics.   Their unique and innovative arrangements add an astonishing level of sophistication. <a href="http://www.thedcnproject.com">www.thedcnproject.com</a> </p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47870867894http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47870867894Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:00:28 -0600DCN TrioVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2e8dc5e898018ddac68eceebcec52f8a/tumblr_mky226atRA1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sina Soul</p> <p></p> <p>FRIDAY, April 12th at 7:30pm</p> <p>SINA Aurelia SOUL is the product of an international marriage between a Native Pacific Islander & a North African Latino. While her mother was a traditional healer, served as a nurse in the US Army and her father was an Naval immunohematolist and chemist, Soul womanifests a synthesized shamanic sound that synthesizes harmonic healing with a soothing of the senses. Soul’s proliferation as an international underground icon stems from work as a multi-lingual lyrical activist & multi-instrumental vocalist to Hip Hop Culture educator & lecturing socioethnomusicoloist. In layman’s terms, Soul sings in 8 different languages, is a trained classical pianist, a fierce percussionist and a true JazzMaster of the voice. Described by Raymond Fiore of Entertainment Weekly as “the southwest will not contain the cosmic jazz stylings of sexy, sultry, funky international vocal artist Sina Soul for much longer- she is destined for worldwide fame… her sound and interpretations falling between powerhouses Rochelle Ferrel and Ella with a hint of Tina Turner and a splash of Sade.” Soul’s repertoire encompasses selections by Sade Adu, Norah Jones, Dianna Krall, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Cassandra Wilson, Nina Simone, Erykah Badu, Dianna Reeves, Abbey Lincoln, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Randy Crawford, and Nancy Wilson in addition to works by international jazz artists in French, Spanish, Portugese and Italian.</p> <p>Soul weaves a masterful web of original and cover tunes spotted with lyrical compositions from all 7 continents.  Soul is a Zulu Queen, ordained by Afrika Bambaata, curandera & griot, named Wumei or ‘beautiful warrior’ by Mokotaidejekan.  She has performed with Rock Steady, Cassandra Wilson, K.R.S.O.N.E., the Roots, Cody Chestnut, Celia Cruz, Ozomatli, DeadPrez, Bahamadia, Ziggy Marley, B.B.King & Zap Mama! as well as toured with Erykah Badu & George Clinton (P-Funk) on the Smoking Grooves Tour (‘96).  She attended BROWN University and is a SLAM Poet, author, mc, martial artist and healer in addition to being hailed as the premiere Jazz & Soul vocalist of the Southwest. Soul performs with iconic bassist Rodney Bowe and his RB Jazz trio. Her sounds will soothe and entice you; her scintillating, powerful voice will entrance you and have you coming back for more. <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/sinasoulqueen%C2%A0">www.reverbnation.com/sinasoulqueen </a></p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47786560206http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47786560206Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:00:21 -0600Sina SoulVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a83d4363eade1df1d8b06278db3e10b7/tumblr_mky1wzv4iH1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Melange</p> <p><span>THURSDAY, April 11th at 7:30pm</span></p> <p><span>Melange is a duo made up of Monique Candelaria and Matthew Harrell.</span></p> <p><span>Albuquerque, New Mexico’s rising star, Monique Candelaria, is a native New Mexican showing her amazing talents all over the world and hypnotizing her audience with her abundance of strength and beauty. Since Graduating from the University of New Mexico in 2009 she has shown her ability to manipulate her self-image and make a name for herself by being cast in 4 full-featured films in the last two years. Her repertoire includes a 1940’s period film called “Bless me, Ultima” directed by Carl Franklin, “Ten Year” staring Channing Tatum, Rosario Dawson and Justin Long, as well as a horror film called “The Banshee Chapter” being ranked 4th on the character cast list as the mentally corrupt antagonist due to chemical experimentation. Her most recent accomplishment is being cast in the award winning television series Breaking Bad for the #501 episode titled “Live Free or Die.” On her time off she has been modeling for Siren Audio Studios for the audio book covers “Sid Guy Private Eye” and “Sin Temer La Noche” which is Albuquerque’s first audio cinema providing a full cast list of local actors to narrate each book. She has also reached as far as the UK with her beauty by gracing the cover, “Seven Point Eight” written by Marie Harbon from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England. Besides her talent to act and model she has shown her amazing vocal range by singing a variety of music with only vocals and a guitar in the duo “Mélange.” One thing is clear; this is only the beginning of a prosperous journey that will captivate the world around her.</span></p> <p>Matthew Harrell was born with a love of music.  His mother would tell him stories of how he as an infant, lying in front of the stereo, would try to match pitch with the music. He started on saxophone in the 5th grade and played through college at LSU.  There he earned his B.A. in Music Education.  He first picked up a guitar towards the end of high school when he became tired of waiting to play a solo while everyone else was jamming.  His older brother taught him a few chords and he never looked back.  Guitar took center stage and after playing in several bands in Baton Rouge, La. he moved to Los Angeles to chase his rock and roll dreams. After three years in L.A., he returned to Baton Rouge to rejoin his old band.  They played together until he and his girlfriend moved to Albuquerque to follow her job opportunity.  They got married in 2005 and started a family.  After almost a decade of not playing on stage, Matt is excited to start gigging again. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Melange.duo">https://www.facebook.com/Melange.duo</a></p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47706217417http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47706217417Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:00:19 -0600Melangemonique candelariamatthew harrellVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d749cbf818c76c776767f21290e86021/tumblr_mky1svjH041qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p> Shane Wallin Duo</p> <p></p> <p>SATURDAY, April 6th at 7:30pm</p> <p>Shane is a name soon to be synonymous with the forward motion of music. Already stirring a buzz in the recording industry the singer songwriter from Albuquerque, NM yielded songs from the very first moment he cradled a guitar in his arms. Since, he has produced two albums, and was recently voted “Best New Singer/Songwriter of 2011” by Albuquerque the Magazine. Influenced by 60‘s soul, pop, folk and rock music, Shane’s songs are tender and soulful and with his</p> <p>organic yet fluid voice Shane draws you into a most comfortable place and keeps you there like a gentleman host.</p> <p>Citing his parents as planting the musical seed at an early age, most every morning music from his parent’s record player greeted Shane’s young ears with the sounds of Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Drifters, The Eagles and Patsy Cline. With an ear for soul and a mind for philosophy and Eastern religion (he graduated with a degree in Religious Studies and English Literature from the University of New Mexico), Shane’s music is moving and introspective while being inviting and most enduring, all. While Shane’s first album, When the Light Comes In (2008), consists entirely of raw, acoustic songs, his sophomore offering filled out his sound with a full band in This Year Has Changed Me (2010) . Garnering critical acclaim and quite a buzz in the southwest and beyond, the latter has received praise by numerous</p> <p>media, including The Albuquerque Journal, The Mountain View Telegraph, KRWG and PBS in El Paso, TX, and the Albuquerque Examiner.</p> <p>Shane is currently in the finishing stages of his as yet unnamed third album project where it is rumored he has teamed with a Grammy Award winning producer/engineer. While information about the recordings is being tightly guarded, the album is also said to feature the talents of some of Rock and Rolls greatest players including Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane fame on bass! Sounds’ exciting! Time will tell. </p> <p>shanewallinmusic.com</p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47461924554http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47461924554Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0600Shane WallinVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/62f201b306bb74478e51768c34e3a0a8/tumblr_mky1lqiux51qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Chava & Paid My Dues Rhythm & Blues</p> <p><span>FRIDAY, April 5th at 7:30pm</span></p> <p><span>Chava & Paid My Dues Rhythms & Blues have been performing in New Mexico for the past three years. The group consists of accomplished artists:</span></p> <p><span>Dave Clausen - Guitar & Vocals</span></p> <p><span>Alyson Steinman - Bass Guitar, Vocals</span></p> <p><span>Nicholas Baker - Drums, Percussion, Vocals</span></p> <p><span>Chava - Lead Vocals & Percussion.</span></p> <p>Chava has an amazing voice and her voice has a unique presence. She can belt out clear, unembellished tones as well as the guttural Jazz/Blues voice most associated with New Orleans and New York City. Chava is an experience!</p> <p>With the exceptional musicianship of David Clausen, Alyson Steinman  and Nicholas Baker blending  tasty vocal harmonies to much of their repertoire. Paid My Dues Rhythms and Blues is unforgettable. From the Tap Roots of the early Blues Era to the present day, Paid My Dues Rhythms and Blues will take you on a musical, historical journey of what is a great American art form to be proud of………</p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47461706857http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47461706857Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0600Chava and Paid My DuesVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/740285fbba738c2fab91f7c4ff6f919b/tumblr_mky1jhvTdh1qbg66xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lori Michaels</p> <p><span>THURSDAY, April 4th at 6pm</span></p> <p><span>Lori Michaels brings years of professional experience and has performed through out Europe and the southwest region of the United States.  Her background leans towards traditional style Jazz from the 40’s era bringing a fresh sound with warm phrasing.  She has a soft laid back style with scat accents and her inspiration derives from Streisand, Jane Monheit and Ella with a splash of Sinatra and Etta James.  </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/lorimichaelsjazz">http://www.facebook.com/lorimichaelsjazz</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://lorimichaelsmusic.webstarts.com">http://lorimichaelsmusic.webstarts.com</a>  </p>http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47461638922http://vernonsjazzclub.tumblr.com/post/47461638922Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0600Lori MichaelsVernon's Black Diamond Loungelive musicalbuquerque