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BB King's, NYC 3/14/2010
My Mother, Ruth Scott's 45 from 1954!
My Trip to the Grammy's...
I was blessed to go out to L.A. for the 52nd Annual Grammy's. I flew into L.A. And, I'm very proud of myself. I basically road-managed my trip with the help of Blake Budney, the manager for the Derek Trucks Band... (Read more) |
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| UPCOMING SHOWS |
*Apr 2 2010 8:00P Churchill Grounds, Atlanta, GA (w/Kemba Cofield)
*Apr 2 2010 (LATER SAME NIGHT) Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA
*Apr 3 2010 8:00P Zuffy's Place, Atlanta, GA
*Apr 10 2010 8:00P Sheddfest, Sylvannia, GA
*Apr 11 2010 1:00P 2nd Sunday Brunch w/Laura Reed at Washington Park, Macon, GA
*Apr 12 2010 8:00P TBA *check www.yonricoscott.com for info!!
*Apr 17 2010 Sweetwater 429 Fest, w/Deep Blue Sun, Candler Park, Atlanta, GA
*Apr 23 2010 8:00P Hard Rock Cafe - w/Laura Reed, Atlanta, GA
*Apr 23 2010 10:00P Gottrocks - w/Laura Reed, Greenville, SC
*Apr 24 2010 8:00P Hard Rock Cafe - w/Laura Reed, Atlanta, GA
*Apr 25 2010 6:00P Inman Park Festival, Delta Park Stage, Atlanta, GA
*Apr 26 2010 8:00P w/ Earl Klugh, Variety Playhouse, w/Boney James, Atlanta, GA
*Apr 30 2010 8:00P Reedy River Jazz and Wine Fest, Greenville, SC
*May 6 2010 9:00P Charleston Pour House - w/Laura Reed, Charleston, SC
*May 7 2010 9:00P Grey Eagle - w/Laura Reed, Asheville, NC
*May 8 2010 N. Charleston Arts Fest, Riverfront Park, N. Charleston, SC
*May 13, 14, 15 2010 8:00P w/Earl Klugh, Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood, CA
*May 14 2010, 9:00P Hoopee Jam, Hoopee Jam Swainsboro, GA
*May 20, 21, 22, 23 2010 8:00P Earl Klugh w/Bob James, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle WA
*May 30 2010 1:00P Decatur Arts Festival, Decatur, GA
*Jun 4 2010 Outdoor Fest, Southern Pines, w/Laura Reed, Sandhill, NC
*Jun 5 2010 8:00P Neighborhood Theater, w/Laura Reed, Charlotte, NC
*Jun 10 2010 8:00P Smith's Olde Bar, w/WRFG's BlackJack Atlanta, GA
*Jun 11 2010 7:30P Blue Ridge BBQ & Blues Fest w/Geoff Achison, Tryon, NC
*Jun 12 2010 Outdoor Fest, Southern Pines, w/Laura Reed, Sandhill, NC
*Jun 18 2010 7:30P Riverbend Festival, Chattanooga, TN
*Jun 26 2010 12:00 AM Eric Clapton's CrossRoads Guitar Festival | Toyota Park, w/Earl Klugh, Chicago, IL
*Jul 24, 2010 6:00P Oswego Harborfest 2010, Oswego, NY
More Info & Dates... YonricoScott.com Tour Dates! |
Greetings!
Here we are moving into spring, and the sun is shining and the birds are singing. As spring ushers in a new season, I hope you have a spring in your step and are moving in a good, positive direction, looking forward to all that this year still has to offer. |
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The Word
The word of the month is Passion. Passion is what I feel everyday when I get up in the morning and my feet hit the floor. Passion is the ability to love whatever you do no matter how much money or how much time you spending doing it. Passion is what I'm feeling this second. As I speak my words of passion, I'm painting and I love my work. I work with a passion. I know a lot of other people that work with a passion. John Coltrane had a passion. When John Coltrane would walk to the supermarket with Alice Coltrane shopping for groceries for the kids, he'd be playing his flute at the same time. When Derek Trucks is sitting on the bus, chillin' with a funky feelin,' and watching a sports program, he's practicing... playing his guitar. When Babe Ruth would take a break and go on holiday, he'd be thinking of baseball strategy. When Alex Karras would sit at home in Detroit MI, the famed Detroit Lion, he'd be thinking about how to pass block.
I got passion when I'm working on my new record. I've got passion when I'm working out at the gym. I know a lot people have passion and sympathy for our brothers and sisters in Haiti -- all over the world who have problems -- passion for helping others. I always thought as I got older, my passion would grow weaker, but I was wrong. It grows stronger. The passion to be a good artist -- to leave a legacy -- for people to enjoy later -- good music, good art - just something that would brighten up your day. Passion is the gas my engine thrives on. |
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From the Road
Well, in my world, a lot of things have been going on. I've been doing a great great record with an old friend and an Atlanta legend around the world, Ms. Caroline Aiken. She and I have a history, but it's been awhile. I hooked up with her again when I played the 'Circle of Love Benefit Concert for Christina' in January. We've always kept in contact, and we found out that night we have a strong regional connection -- with her, myself, Charlie Wooton, and Tomi Martin. It's crazy how love can bring everyone together. We did a live album on March 6th at Eddie's Attic. The day before, I played with my sister, Ronda Runa Scott, at the historic Grant's Lounge, in Macon, GA. It's the home of Otis Redding, and, it looked like it did in 1947. My sister and I, we brought the house down with some great blues and funk. It was a wonderful night. Also, on my travels, I played a great gig with Charlie Wooton at Shorty's Pizza. The day after that, I had a Master Drum Clinic in Athens, GA at The Globe. I had about 14 students ranging in age of 7 to 60 for my 3 hour class. I covered gigging, the groove theorem, the historical perspective of drumming, gave them a whole list of names of great drummers to check out, like Max Roach, Art Blakey, Buddy Rich, Stix Hooper, and some new drummers. After the clinic, I caught a plane to NY to the renown BB King's. I had Geoff Hartwell on guitar with Anthony Candullo on bass. And we played for the Big House Foundation. And, as I'm writing this, I'm actually on the road on my way back to NY for a mini tour in the area with the Yonrico Scott Band -- an all-star band with Kofi Burbridge,Todd Smallie, Mace Hibbard, and newest member, Nick Johnson. We're playing The Bayou in Mt. Vernon, NY, Jerky's in Providence, RI, (with opener, Funkatronic), and in NYC, the Allman Brothers' Hittin' the Note party.
As I've written before, the biggest thing in my life right now is my new record. I've been working on it diligently. The great Rev. Oliver Wells from Cocoa Beach, Florida, came up and just graced me with some of the best tunes I've ever played -- one is a dedication to my late mother, Ruth Scott, 'Not Alone...' which features my sister, Ronda, and I singing a duet. Also, we did a song which is a little surprise feature, called 'Not Only a Smile.' And we got some old Yonrico Scott Band stuff on there -- some of my classic drum-crazy stuff, and a lot of little surprises so I can't wait to get the record out there and have everyone hear it.
Some great news for me, my wonderful sister, Ronda, is moving to Atlanta. And we're going to see what happens as we collaborate more often. All her kids are grown and she's excited and ready to come sing and work together. So, I'm very excited to have her in my world and have this opportunity. Also, I've got a new project with Laura Reed. She's a wonderful new singer and artist from South Africa. She has a really nice blend of Latin, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban grooves, with Todd Smallie on bass, and Buzz Amato (formerly Curtis Mayfield M.D.) on keyboards, and more special guests TBA. We're just getting started, and we've got gigs popping up across the country with festivals, venues like the Neighborhood Theater in Charlotte, and others TBA.
Yes, I wake up in the morning with that passion. And, I go to bed at night with that passion. Stay in touch! www.yonricoscott.com. |
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What I'm Listening to...
I'm listening to Etta James, The Heart of a Woman. I love Etta James. She reminds me of my mom, and my mom reminds me of Etta James. A couple of the tunes are, of course, the famed, My Old Flame, Good Morning Heartache, I Only Have Eyes For You, and You Don't Know What Love Is (one of my favorite tunes of all time). Another artist I'm listening to is Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention. A famous tune, Montana, a little hit called, Dirty Love. Another artist I'm checking out is Funkadelic from Detroit, MI, with Super Stupid, Back In Our Minds. I'm also listening to Public Enemy, Show 'em Whatcha Got. Also, Gregory Tardy, and Forgiveness, Whenever Wherever Whatever, Ask Me Now, and Prisoner of Love. I'm also checkin' out Hunter S. Thompson, On The Road to Las Vegas, Savage Lucy, Night On The Town/Drug Frenzy at The Circus. Another one is Herbie Hancock, Hang Up Your Hang Ups and Chameleon. Also, James Ulmer with a great album, 'Memphis Blood, The Sun Sessions,' and the tunes, Spoonful, Evil, Death Letter, and Money. Also, I'm listening to Jerry Douglas. I love Jerry Douglas' Skip Hop, & Wobble album, with Big Bug Shuffle, Squeezy Pig, Monkey Bay. Also, Joe Cocker, Sticks and Stones. And, the great John Coltrane featuring Johnny Hartman, They Say It's Wonderful, and Dedicated to You. There's a lot more, but I'll close with, John Scofield and Pat Metheny, No Matter What, and Everybody's Party. |
Thank you so much for your everlasting support,
Yonrico Scott Yonrico Scott Band |
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