In pouring rain, flood warning, closed roads, and power outages loyal fans of good music made their way to Select Lounge in search of good music in the form of Jesse Boykins III, Sophia Urista, and Corey Mitchell. The vibe-celebratory and carefree, it may have been wet outside but everyone was warm with anticipation and complimentary Courvoisier Rose.
The venue was lined with pictures of the Gypsy Soul team through the three years at events, with artists, with each other let everyone know that the team wanted them to share in their world.
Hostess Hiphopcleopatra began by introducing Baltimore artist Corey Mitchell and his performance did not disappoint. With a full band and two background singers he made sure the audience took notice. His energy picked up the pulse of everyone spread throughout the venue.
Next, Sophia Urista, the songstress from New York brought a funk that Baltimore isnt quite use to and won over an audience of new fans. With just a simple set up of a keyboard and vocals, she commanded the stage and flexed her vocal muscles.
Finally, Jesse Boykins III emerged from a hail of smoke through the venue to the stage. With the sounds of his band The Beauty Created we were all lulled into a musical trance... OJ with his horn could have pied pipered us wherever he willed and I swear we would have followed...it was beautiful.
The ladies swooned, yelled, screamed, jumped up and down, waved hands in the air. We all danced as he sung, sang to him as he sung to us. Some with eyes closed as they took it all in and others with eyes wide not wanting to miss a beat. And if Jesse being on stage wasnt enough, he had to come OFF stage and sing with the ladies, putting his arm around them, smiling in their face. A lot of women were in heaven. As if THAT wasnt enough, he took a young lady on stage and serenaded her to his hit Pantyhose. She took to the spotlight gracefully.
After all was said and done the audience had three amazing shows, people won prizes from Shanachie Records, Coors Light, and the highly sought after Lupe Fiasco tickets from CD Enterprises for September 16th.
The 3rd Anniversary of Ear Candy and Gypsy Soul felt GOOD. We had fun, the place was packed, the people were wonderful, the music was great...I can only imagine what it would have been like without rain...
Take a look at pictures below from Gypsy Soul photogs Nocturnal Charm & Edith Williams and more HERE.
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