ALBERT HALL MANCHESTER WEDNESDAY 20th NOVEMBER 2024.
SUPPORT GITKIN.
Step into a World where dust strewn Landscapes meet the hypnotic melodies
of Desert Blues & Psychedelic cumbia . Where Middle Eastern Funk intertwines
& the pulse of Latin American Rhythms. Welcome to the World of Gitkin . New
Orleans based Gitkin also known as Brian J A Grammy nominated Artist &
Producer renowned for his Production skills working with Cedric Burnside ,
Bernard Purdie , Cyril Neville & as a Mastermind behind The Funk Ensemble
” Pimps Of Joy ” is expiring surprising success with the passion Project . With
monthly Streams over 3000,OOO . Gitkin’s Three Self Produced Studio Albums
are resulting with fans Globally , in 2022 inspired by the success of his
Streaming & Social Media response Gitkin put to together a Band & Started
Playing Live . The Trio Featured Gitkin Vocal & Guitar , Palestinian Musician
Simon Moushabeck Keyboards / Accordion & Percussion , & Cuban American
Washington Duke Drummer & Percussion. Brings a New & Dimension to the
Music . After years of making Songs where the Vocals & Lyrics take the
Spotlight , It’s been Liberating to let my Guitar do the Talking Line Up Gitkin
Guitar & Vocals ex. ex. ex. Simon Moushabeck Keyboards / Accordion &
Percussion. ex. ex. ex. Washington Duke Drums & Percussion ex. ex. ex.
SONG 1. Chicha Nola ex. ( No Set List used Cambridge) Instrumental.
Amazing arrangement with very lively playing from the Trio. Just Love It.
SONG 2. Tail Chaser ex. Instrumental . With a great Western Film/Magic .
SONG 3. Whaya ex. Instrumental Quite Jazzy Blues Great Arrangement .
SONG 4. Opus ex.(New Song ) Instrumental. Outstanding overall Sounds .
SONG 5. Ninth Ward Grind ex. Instrumental . Very Cowboy Sounds Magic.
SONG 6. Go Time ex. Instrumental . Inspirational lots of bite in the Playing.
SONG 7. Golden Age ex. Instrumental . Very complex music score Love It.
SONG 8. El Millonario ex. Instrumental . Another Western Theme. Brilliant.
SONMG 9. Grand Street Feast ex. Instrumental . Some Great Catchy Sounds.
SONG 10. The One ( Beatles ) ex. Another Feet Taping Song ( Written as
Heard )” & People Saying ” ” Please don’t Go ” Brilliant Arrangement. Magic.
This has been a Fantastic Set from this Brilliant Trio so very Talented Love It.
SAY SHE SHE
Say She She is a Female Led Band based out of Brooklyn , New York . They
are led by Piya Maliko , Sabrina Mileo Cunningham & Nya Gazelle Brown .
All Classical Trained Singers . Their music , self described as Discogenic
Soul with Dreamy Harmonies , prominelly combines Disco & 70s Funk
among others influences . The Group cites Nile Rogers & Chic as Major
Influences on their Sound . History. Malika Cunningham originally met as
neighbours in the same apartment building . both Professional Singers .
They could hear each other practicing & eventually struck up a friendship.
That relationship transformed at a House Party in Harlem when the two
were joined by Brown for a spontaneous Rooftop Singing Session shortly
after. The Trio began writing music together . They soon collaborating
with Musicians from Orgone , The Dap Kings , The Shacks & Chicano
Batman in 2022 . Their Debut Studio Album ” Prism ” was released on
Independent Label Karma Chief / Coalmine Records , the work received
a positive review from the Guardian. giving it five out of five stars & calling
it a ” Delightful place to visit for half an Hour ” On February 4th 2023 CBS.
Saturday Morning aired the Bands First Televised Appearance . Later in
November returning to CBS. Follow Up Interview with Anthony Mason .
They were surprised by a video from the inspiration Nile Rodgers who
told them he was pleased to hear them making Music inspired by his
Group in such ” An Organic Way ” . There Sophomore Album ” Silver ”
was released Sep 29th 2023. The Album, was positively reviewed by
Public Radio Station KCRW. who ranked it the Top Album of 2023 . &
WXPN named then the Artist to watch in October & KEXP placed it in
the Top 20 of It’s Year End Album Review . They Toured throughout
2023 Performing in Europe & America , including Glastonbury Festival
& The Hollywood Bowl . Genres Psychedelic Soul & Funk Years Active
2019 – 2024 . Labels Colmine / Karma Chief Records . Line Up Piya
Malik Vocals ex. ex. ex. Sabrina Mileo Cunningham Vocals ex. ex. ex.
Nya Gazelle Brown Vocals ex. ex. ex. Lead Guitar ex. ex. ex. Bass Guitar
ex. ex. ex. Keyboards / Piano MD. ex. ex. ex. This is my favourite Band
this Year . They are so very Talented & Brilliant Musicians . Love Them.
SONG 1. She Who Dares ex. ( Band march on with flags Sabrina with
Megaphone ) New Song outstanding arrangement & Playing & Vocals.
SONG 2. Forget Me Knot ex. ” Forget me Knot ( Repeat 3 Times ) ” I’ll
be the key that breaks your Lock ” ” The one that makes you hold your
Heart ” ” Your hands tied in a Half – Hitched Knot ” ” So you’ll forget me
not , Forget me Not ” There vocals are just out of this World & Playing.
SONG 3. Astral Plane ex. ” Send me to the sky ” ” One way ticket ” ” On
the Dreamline ” ” Watch me while I rise ” ” Leave my shadow far Behind
There is so much energy coming from this amazing Band so much Magic.
SONG 4. Prism ex. ” Visions of you through the Prism of me ” ” The things
that we’ve seen collide ” ” Patterns in mind merge into sight ” ” Watching
the scene rewind ” Crowd going wild with delight . Brilliant Arrangement.
SONG 5. Take It All ex. ( PIYA ) ( Wrote as heard ) ” I told you ” ” We want
to take it all ” ” Your mine ” Now we are talking ” Pure Heavenly Magic .
SONG 6. Reeling ex. ” Reeling , Got me reeling ” ( Repeat 3 Times ) ” From
the rising ” ” To the evening ” ” Got me guessing ” ” Keep me feeling ”
” Now I’m Reeling ” This Band just blows my mind they are so special .
SONG 7. Under The Gun ex. ( Wrote as heard ) ” Wishing I was ” ” Wishing
you were the best ” ” Ain’t there no sunshine ” ” Chasing all around ” ” You
should build ” ” How can there be a answer ” ” All I’m waiting for ” ” Bring
the sunshine ” Another amazing arrangement & overall Sounds Love It.
SONG 8. Cut To Rewind ex. ( Wrote as heard ) ” Get away ” ” Eye of the
Guys give me a Hug ” Outstanding Sound from Band Just Pure Magic .
SONG 9. Norma ex. ” We will not go ” ( Repeat Twice ) ” We will not go
Back ” This is such a Magical Performance from this Fantastic Band .
SONG 10. Questions ex. ” I got Questions you can Answer ” ” You got
Answers , I can Question ” ” I got Questions you can Answer ” ” You
got Answers , I can Question , I can Question ” Amazing Mixing & Lights
SONG 11. Sophisticated Trunks ex.( SAB.) Instrumental Band Outstanding
Arrangement of the Highest Order so very Magical & Pure Brilliant .
SONG 12. Passing Time ex. ” You tell me stories of your Youth ” ” As
Hours fall into Days ” ” I get close to you ” ” Journey by Design ” ” Follow-
ing your guide ” ” You Decide ” ” Just like the seasons Do ” Just Love It.
SONG 13. Slippery People ex.(Talking Head Cover ) ” What about this time?”
” You were Rollin’ over ” ” Fall on your face ” ” You must be having Fun ”
” Walk lightly ” ” Think of a time ” ” You’d best believe ” ” This thing is
Real ” Amazing arrangement & outstanding playing & Vocals Love It .
SONG 14. Disco Life ex. ( Wrote as heard ) ” Lift your head ” ” It’s all fine ”
” Disco Life ” ” Are you coming back ” ” Lift your head your so fine ”
” I’m in heavenly Disco Life ” Outstanding overall Sounds Pure Magic.
SONG 15. Bleeding Heart ex. ” If every tear could turn a Mill ” ” I
would surely have my fill ” ” Anoint the Temple in my Head ” ” Praising
things I Laid to Bed ” Another amazing arrangement & Vocals Love It .
SONG 16. Miracles ex. Intro ” I believe in Miracles , Baby ” ” I believe
in you ” ( Repeat Once ) There Vocals are Heavenly & Band Brilliant .
ENCORE.
SONG 17. C’ EST SI BON ex. ” Leave no stone ” ” Unturned ” ” Cos the
Sun , it Burns ” ” We won’t cross the line ” ” We’ll change your mind ”
” When the answer Dawns ” There Magic just Grows on You. Love It .
SONG 18. Message From The Stars ex. Another amazing Song with
Outstanding Playing & Vocals with so much passion . This has been
one of my Best Shows for 2024 I really recommend you check them
out Highly Recommend their Albums they are Like a Breath of Fresh
Air . They are such a wonderful Band of Talented Musicians Heavenly.
At The Fantastic Albert Hall Manchester & It’s Brilliant Staff & Security.