The Soulcialista: Sound Garden

::RECAP:: CONQUERING CARL THOMAS
Photos by Nocturnal Charm & Diamond Digital Portraits
For Gypsy Soul

Period point blank he conquered me from the moment he stepped through the door. Big smile [it was genuine], a welcoming hand on the arms of fans [very natural] as he strolled through...he pretty much won the atmosphere over.

Carl Thomas was in Baltimore on Tuesday to bring attention to his new project Conquer, just released on Verve, with a cd signing at Sound Garden.

I haven't ran into to many egos while encountering artists but it still continues to shock me [in the best of ways] how personable, sincere, funny, down right supa cool Carl Thomas was.

He signed cds and posters for each fan that stood in line and left his seat to take personal pictures. His chit chat wasn't forced, his smile welcomed everyone who took the time to support him. Carl Thomas truly occupied the moment.

After the signing he did an interview and interacted with us. He took the time to answer questions in depth. We talked about dogs, Roy Ayers, and his study of great musicians both widely known as well as obscure. The interaction was fantastic. He was a joy to SOULCIALIZE with fa sho!

I was stuck on Emotional [that is one perfect album] but Conquer is taking me over. Carl said that this album is about "Hero Music", he described it as being full of "winning" moments and experiences of "victory". I would have to agree and if you havent picked up the album yet its not too late to get won over!

Keep in touch with Carl Thomas at www.carlthomaslive.com [ he said he posts videos of him cooking and all sorts of stuff to keep you connected] and @mr_carl_thomas

Be sure to catch him on tour in early 2012! [we heard his show is amazing]

To see more photos from the meet & greet please click HERE

::RECAP:: Lalah Hathaway | Meet & Greet

The day before performing to a SOLD OUT crowd at the Baltimore Sound Stage, Stax artist Lalah Hathaway met with fans who were excited to see her face to face.

Her genuinely sweet personality lit up the Baltimore independent retail music store Sound Garden as she took the time to speak with fans as she signed freshly bought cds of her new project Where It All Begins and posters.

The interaction that surprised me most was with children. She spoke to them, asked their names, how they were doing in school and she was really interested.

As fans waited, in a line that almost went out the door of the venue, they listened to the album they just purchased as it played over the sound system and she danced to her music as well...a great sign that she loves her work lol.

Had her Sunday show not been sold out days before I am more than sure that many tickets would have been sold on the spot at the meet and greet, so my prediction is... SHE WILL BE BACK! And Im looking forward to it not only because shes talented but because she seems to be a great person (yup I got all that just from her meet and greet) and over here we are all about seeing good people win!!

If you havent picked up the album Where It All Begins make sure to get it today at Sound Garden, iTunes, or wherever you shop and be sure to keep up with her at www.lalahhathaway.com and @lalahhathaway

Take a look at more meet and greet pics captured by Gypsy Soul photog Nocturnal Charm below and HERE.