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Move It On ... |
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| Location: | Los Angeles, California |
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| Last Login: | Jul 29, 2008 (71 days back) |
About Me |
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Sam Domingo and John Forte are the producing and songwriting team known as Loud Sunday Music. John from L.A. and Sam originally from the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area. Loud Sunday Music has written and charted songs (i.e. Billboard) for Sheila E., U.K. group Eight Wonder (featuring Patsy Kensit) and others. They have also written and produced soundtracks for Nike commercial projects as well as commercials and documentaries for EAS, Macy's, Coke, Gatorade and others. Yvette Barlowe is from L.A. and was one of Rick James's "Mary Jane Girls". During that time she was known as Corvette. Since then she has been a top working session singer as well as a published songwriter. Kathy Merrick from Washington D.C. has been a working DJ, session singer and performer. She was a member of the Mercury Recording R&B group "Lace" and has toured with Boz Scaggs, James Ingram, Johnny Gill and others. John Paris a top session drummer currently with Earth, Wind & Fire, has also toured with Eric Bennet, Patti Labelle, Jewel, Sheila E. and others. Aditya Chauhan plays the harmonium a 17th century French keyboard that is similar to an accordion. This instrument was introduced to India and became a main instrument used in Indian gazuls and raggas. Orlando Mendoza is an accomplished Tahitian drummer and is adept at other Polynesian percussion instruments. He has been performing for years with award winning Tahitian dance troupes in the Northern California area. Tim Mines on bass has studied under Ellis Marsalis. Tim also is a working producer and composer for L.A. R&B and rap artists. He's worked with the Dramatics, Jesse Johnson and others. Marcello Thedford who performs spoken word is an accomplished actor with film and T.V. credits like, "Employee of the Month", "ESPN’s Playmakers", "ER", "Dangerous Minds", "NYPD Blue", "Volcano", "Angel" and "Crimson Tide". Gruvdisciples' Move It On CD and downloads are available on Apple Itunes, Rhapsody, CDBaby.com, Napster and other music distribution sites. |
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Music:Member Since: 12/3/2007Band Website: loudsundaymusic.com/gruvcd.html Band Members: John Forte on acoustic and electric guitars; Sam Domingo on keyboards, drum programming, sax and backing vocals; Yvette Barlowe on lead & backing vocals; Kathy Merrick on lead & backing vocals; Aditya Chauhan on harmonium; Orlando Mendoza on Tahitian drums; John Paris on backing vocals, drum programming, guitar synth and guitar; Timothy Mines on bass and Marcello Thedford on spoken word. Influences: Earth Wind and Fire, Santana, St. Germain, Rick James, Teena Marie, Brecker Bros, Sheila E., Herbie Hancock, Madonna, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, Sergio Mendez, James Brown, Prince Sounds Like: Swing Out Sister, Lisa Stansfield, Sergio Mendez, Gorillaz, Daft Punk, Gloria Estefan, Fat Boy Slim, Moby, Outkast, Black Eye Peas Record Label: Loud Sunday Music Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Nu-Jazz / Electronica / Bossa Nova) |
My Blog |
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Move It On Liner Notes |
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| "Move it On" a compilation of "chillout" vibes with influences from house, techno, latin pop, bossa nova, world, cinematic music as well as contemporary R&B, funk and jazz. Perfect with your favoriteb... Posted by Gruvdisciples on Mon, 05 May 2008 11:51:00 PST |
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Gruvdisciples Reviews |
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| The "Gods of Music" MP3 review site. Reviewer Billy McMahon:These Californians set a cool, vibrant, Brazilian atmosphere with their composition "Do URemember". I’ve enjoyed listening to The Gruv... Posted by Gruvdisciples on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:24:00 PST |
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Gruvdisciples's profile has been tagged with the following keywords. Click a tag to search for profiles with the same tags. marcello thedford, yvette barlowe, northern california area, eric bennet, tahitian dance, ellis marsalis, sam domingo, mary jane girls, session drummer, sheila e, james ingram, patti labelle, macys, percussion instruments, session singer, bossa nova, john paris, john forte, espn, french keyboard |
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