Not SNL but Saturday Night Fever, from 1977, featuring a disco-happy, baby-faced John Travolta. The soundtrack album which has to date sold more than 30 million copies was granted a Grammy for Record of the Year at the 21st Annual Grammy Awards Show. More than the dope soundtrack, I’m dance moves of Travolta are STILL mind boggling. Either dude practiced crazy hard for the role or in the words of the Godfather of Sould James Brown, John had “Soul to burn.”
Come see me rocking LIVE with my band, “THE DOPE 45’s” and see why we’re so dope! This Friday!!
See Details below.
I’m coming home to give it to you LIVE!! See me this Sunday at Broadway Joe’s Bar and Grill at 3051 Main Street, Buffalo, NY. Also my good friends Al Maxx aka Banks, Atherton (Canada), Paulie Rhyme (Cali) and Prince Po (Organized Konfusion).
YEAH!
(unofficial video snippet from May 28 WBFO show)
This just announced, WBFO 88.7 is airing a “Best of” show TONIGHT, with highlights from the weekly Wednesday night concert series. We’re pleased and honored to have Edreys included in this special “Best of” broadcast along with Joseph Mulhollen, Rebecca Ryskalczyk, and The Steam Donkeys!!
Airs between 8 & 9 p.m. tonight on WBFO, 88.7fm
For those of you outside of the Buffalo-WNY area, please listen online at WBFO.
(Above: My mom in the middle with her “homegirl crew” aka “My Aunties”) by Kenny Macdonald
I wish I knew who to credit for the photographs, because the picture above had me in tears, just seeing the joy in my mothers face in watching her son perform really hit me in the heart. Thanks Mom!
There were many beautiful and wonderful people that I intended to thank and would have liked to acknowledge during the WBFO performance, but while on stage, it was “strictly” business since the show was airing LIVE on the radio.
I didn’t get the chance to thank my sweet, brilliant wife and wonderful children, or my dad, in-laws, cousins etc. My mom did get a shout from the announcer, Bert Gambini and my sister was on stage with me, along with my cousin Mike. But there were some really GREAT people in the audience like City Honors Alumni, two of which were pregnant…so that was pretty cool…”Thanks girls!!” Lots of highschool friends that really touched my heart to see them in attendance. Waaaay too many people to thank, but please know that you ARE ALL appreciated!!!
(Above: From Left – DJ Lo Pro, DJ Cutler, Mizike and Queen Fana) by Kenny Macdonald
One more round of applause for the DOPE 45’s. The people in the picture above are unmatched and I’m delighted that they’ve all agreed to work with a brotha’. They are definitely DOPE!!
(Above: Me and Trev Thorne) by Kenny Macdonald
Above, I had to pull my man Trev Thorne on stage to perform one of the many “classics” songs we made as a part of the group called Raw Intel. Thanks Bro!
(Above: Monica aka Riella and Me)
Thanks to Monica for her energy during our performance of “Superman Swag.” Lastly, Thanks to my stylist “LeeStew” Alleta Steward who hooked up the DOPE45’s and myself for this show. Check her out at: http://appleshaberdashery.com
At the request of some friends, one of whom had a birthday on the day of the WBFO show, May 28, I am finally able to bring the journey from Spain, back home to the states, primarily Buffalo!
On May 28, I had the PLEASURE of being the first Hip Hop artist to perform on the stage Live at Allen Hall (UB South Campus) as a part of WBFO’s long running Wednesday Night concert series. I can’t thank the people at WBFO enough for the opportunity, professionalism, and hospitality. Alison, Bert, Ken, the stage hands, the volunteers, the sound man (by the way it sounded awesome on-air), Brenda and many many others. My apologies for not remembering everyone’s name.
I know its a couple weeks later, and many of you may have listened to the podcast already, but click the play button above to hear it again or to hear it for the first time, whichever applies.
Pictures from the WBFO show courtesy of Kenny Macdonald©.
“It’s been a long time..I shouldn’t have left you…” – Rakim
I’ve been missing in action, I know…but they say absence makes the heart grow fonder. Well, whether you missed me or not, you can see me perform LIVE tonight at Allen Hall on UB’s South Campus, 3435 Main Street. The building sits right beside the South Campus Train Station. WBFO’s Wednesday Night Concert series will feature Billy Drease Williams and the Dope45’s LIVE on stage, along with not 1 DJ, but 2 of the best DJ’s around. Come see DJ Cutler and DJ LoPro make you say….”God*%$ that DJ made my day!!!!” Also see, the debut of the Dope45’s, Queen Fana and Mizike as they take the stage tonight for the first time. I also have special guests, award-winning producer Trev Thorne, and new face in the music scene, Babii Doll gracing the stage as well.
It’s a FREE event and open to all ages.
If you can’t make it, but you are in the WNY area, tune your radio dial to 88.7 Fm at 8pm to hear it live. Also check out WBFO for more info
Come party with us! Get there early as doors open around 7 or 730 and the show starts immediately at 8pm. See you there. PEACE!!!
A “Mighty” Thank You to the good people at WBFO. We are all pleased to announce that Edreys will be the first Hip Hop performance of the ongoing LIVE at Allen Hall Music series hosted by WBFO. (I had to say that part in 3rd person..sounded more cool and official)
There will be many reminders leading up to the show, as the venue holds 180, and we aim for each seat to have a big juicy one or bone skinny bottom occupying it…only to be told during the show..”GET UP OUT OF YOUR SEATS and WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE AIIIRRR…etc etc etc.
It’s going to be a high-energy show, entertaining, funny and historical. So be there to be a part of history as they will air it LIVE on radio, video tape (along with interview) and podcast. Oh! AND ITS FREE!!!!
Yeah, that’s what I thought. We all love the cost of $free.99
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A recent performance in Buffalo as a part of “The Truth is Here” Brother Ali tour. Much respect to my man DJ Lo Pro “the sound provider” on the 1’s and 2’s. We’ll be puttin’ down again in May at the University of Buffalo, so stay on the look for the advertising/promotion for “Live in Allen Hall.”
(Above: Brother Ali) ©SC Harwell
Brother Ali gave me mad love and support, the ideal way that all artists should support one another. If only everything was ideal!!!
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My other two brothers, Brotha Ivan and Dr. Brotha’ Jay. We just couldn’t get it right. Are you supposed to say “cheese” ON 3…like….1, 2, (cHeese)…..OR….1, 2, 3..(cHeese)…?
(Above: Edreys and DJ LoPro)
Edreys and DJ LoPro will be putting it down this weekend, hope to see you there!
Thanks to all the people who made it to the Merlins show! See the flyer below for the details. PEACE!
SHOW @ Nietzsche’s
248 Allen Street
age: 18+
Doors open@8
Show starts@9
$13 advance – $15 at the door
Tix available @ http://www.tickets.com – Tops Markets – Firebrand Footwear (Elmwood)
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