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Friday, 02 July 2010

Ozeal * Spain Colored Orange * Journey Agents

Ozeal - (Houston, TX ) Houston's alternative-soul artist, OZEAL, packs more flavor than Baskin Robbins. Navigating between poetry and entertainment, he can stimulate your mind while rocking your soul with his irresistible energy. His collage of musical influences are deeply rooted in soul, rock, pop, electronica and hip hop music. He is modern-day troubadour on a mission to be heard so get ready to plug in. Emerging in 2008, he and his band spearheaded the Houston music scene with an unbelievably entertaining live show. His audience will attest to his dynamic stage prescence and natural ability to engage even the most coy spectator in the room. He conducts a live ensemble, recites poetry, sings, and dances all in one live experience. A rare spectacle to watch, indeed! The rise and acknowledgment of OZEAL's artistic vision was a result of consistent hard work. In 2008, He opened up for national and international touring acts such as Thavius Beck , Dub Trio, Mixhell, and Hip Hop duo Camp Lo. And, the accolades don't stop there. OZEAL and the Eulypians were nominated for best underground Hip Hop artist and best EP in 2009's Houston Press Music Awards. He has performed in Houston's Free Press Block Party, was selected by the Houston Press as "Artist Of The Week" , and performed to a sold-out CD release party which was coined as one of his most memorable live performances. The release of his debut EP, Joyful Struggle, in early 2009, proved undeniably he was destined to make his mark as an exceptional talent. Joyful Struggle, co-written with his band, The Eulypians, delivered a full spectrum of live instrumentation, climactic arrangements, and a refreshing sense of individuality. His evident love of poetry and song writing talent can be heard flowing over dirty funk and soulful jazz grooves. The aforementioned EP garnered notable attention and left listeners anticipating his next project. Now in 2010, OZEAL is poised to achieve greater heights and expand his fan base even more. Sticking to his live instrumental soulfulness, he has a new band comprised of Drums (Mike Duncan), Bassist (Troy Daniels), Keyboardist (Brandon Herron), and Saxaphone (Issac Munoz) A new EP is in the works and is scheduled to be released fall-2010. From operating his promotional company, District Soul Promotions, to exploring his creative freedom beyond the norm. One thing is certain. OZEAL's ambition is insurmountable and his defiant style will undoubtedly satisfy your- mind, body, and soul. Are you listening now?

Spain Colored Orange- (Houston, TX ) "Spain Colored Orange isn't familiar. Not a lot of pop bands have a trumpet player, to begin with. Or a layer of '70s playfulness you just don't expect during the over-serious indie aughts. Not to mention a frontman who sits at a keyboard on the side of the stage. This is a whole new world for local pop fans. "We're not trying to make 'acceptable' music," trumpet player Eric Jackson says. "If I said, 'I think it would be totally cool if I banged a fork on a toilet,' Gilbert (Alfaro, the band's frontman) would say, 'Cool, let's put some delay on it.' I've got a slide whistle. I've never been in a band before where I could play a slide whistle." It is this fearlessness that allows the band to do whatever sounds good, which is a wicked combination of pop, psychedelia, jazz and two voices: Jackson's trumpet blasts and Alfaro's sweet rasp. It all makes for a colorful painting that draws comparisons to Supertramp and ELO and draws fans of all ages." - Sara Cress, Houston Chronicle 2005

Journey Agents- (Houston, TX ) “…Lord, Desolation is a railroad station round about 2:00 am on a weeknight; When you walk into desolation like that, And suddenly, out of nowhere comes a warm song. You aren’t about to forget! …Hey listen. Listen to his tune... Calls himself a Journey Agent, a Eulipion. Calls his friends: the poets, the artists, musicians; Journey Agents too. Calls this his duty free gift for the traveler." Rahsaan Roland Kirk/Simmer, Reduce, Garnish & Serve, 1975

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