New York City -
Nona Hendryx, funk-rock innovator and co-founder of the legendary group
Labelle, continues to bring an impressive mix of independent musicians together for the monthly UnFiltered Music Series at S.O.B.'s in Manhattan. Slated to appear on the March 25 bill are soul rocker
Res from Philadelphia, Harlem-based indie soul singer-songwriter
Russell Taylor, and Nashville-Los Angeles acoustic pop duo
JohnnySwim, a/k/a
Abner Ramirez and
Amanda Sudano (daughter of
Donna Summer and
Bruce Sudano).
"Artists at every level are invaluable to society," explains Hendryx about the spirit of UnFiltered. "They entertain, inspire, calm and transform humanity. Many
artists put into action the virtue of generosity, 'giving is receiving', sharing their talents without compensation. Without recognizing and supporting the economic welfare of the giver, the artist, we all lose. Take a moment to imagine a world without music, dancing, singing, paintings, pictures or books in any form."
Based in NYC, the original incarnation of "UnFiltered" debuted as "HopeStock: Music to Bail Out Your Soul" in June 2009. Hendryx and the HopeStock team produced shows in Manhattan (Merkin Hall, S.O.B.'s), Brooklyn (Galapagos Art Space), and The Hamptons (
Guild Hall). The shows included a range of local, national, and international touring artists. Featured performers included
Maiysha,
Bobby Long,
Mary McBride,
Reuben Buchart,
Maya Azucena,
Beth Arentsen,
Brazz Tree, and
MuthaWit.
In conjunction with an invitation from S.O.B.'s to hold a monthly concert series, "HopeStock" relaunched as "UnFiltered" in January 2010. The concert still retains its central mission of giving artists a platform to expand their audience, collaborate with other artists, and bring their talent to a world-famous club in Manhattan.
Tickets for the March 25 show are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. The show Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at TicketWeb (www.ticketweb.com) or at S.O.B.'s box office, 200 Varick Street, 212-243-4940. For more information go to
www.unfilteredmusic.net.
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