Introducing: Music Beat by the Boston Music Coalition: A Recap of the Boston Music Awards 2011.

By

Doug Ruffin

President,

Boston Music coalition

I am happy to announce that we took one more step towards launching a full time music channel. We are doing this since local news media loves local music and it’s related events but has found it difficult to add space and time for it. Since the Boston Music Coalition publicizes live music, we are building our own entertainment media.

This latest step adds to the music video show, “Nightlife Nexus”. We will soon officially launch “Music Beat” to provide informative programming about Boston Music Events, interviews, reviews and more. Please click on the link below to a see sneak preview of, “News Beat by the Boston Music Coalition” This preview is a short recap of the Boston Music Awards 2011. We’ll soon be creating a full length version of the Music Beat Newscast. 

http://youtu.be/ANJMTsRaciA

Or,

Visit You tube www.youtube.com and search Music Beat by the Boston Music coalition.

Local media still has room for music news. Since I promised a list of the winners from the Boston Music Awards 2011, here is the link below from the Boston Herald Newspaper.

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/entertainment/guestlisted/index.php/2011/11/20/2011-boston-music-award-winner/

   

A Message from the President: BMA/s 2011, What a Show!

By Doug Ruffin

President,

Boston Music Coalition

I just got back from the Boston Music Awards for 2011. The spectacular event offered live performances, award announcement and plenty of networking. Our Boston Music coalition team was busy capturing interviews for our music channel. More about that soon.

Shea Rose performed and brought Grace Kelley to the stage. Shea won her self the Best R&B award at Sunday’s BMA’s. The awards and performances took place in and around the five story atrium at the Liberty Hotel in Boston. Boston does indeed have magnificent music talent.

We’ll list the awards and highlights later today. 

Nightlife Nexus by the Boston Music Coalition November 19 & 20

By

Doug Ruffin

President,

Boston Music Coalition

Usually we post all the happenings going on during the weekend. This time, I’m sure the Boston area clubs will take a pass this week while we focus on two events this weekend. The first offers Dance Music, R&B and More But it’s not a DJ. The Second takes place Sunday Night at the Liberty Hotel. Wonna Go?

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Just North of Boston on Route 1 in Danvers is a restaurant that offers great dining, music and dancing. And tonight, they’ll have great dance music, R&B and some Motown! Not by a DJ; instead, treat yourself and go dancing to the live Music of Bob Wolfman and the Bob Wolfman Jazz Band Featuring Cecilia Colucci. The Boston Globe Calls Bob Wolfman, “Simply one of the best guitarists in the U.S. today!”  And you’ve heard Ceciilia Colucci’s voice on a number of commercials and other recordings including the, “Dick Tracy soundtrack”.

Grab your most comfortable dancing shoes, and head out to Pointe Vecchio Restaurant, Route One in Danvers Mass.

Resources:

www.wolfmans.com/bwjazzbamd

http://www.pointevecchiorestaurant.net/

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Yes, the weekend is here at last and that brings us to the announcements we’ve all been waiting for. Who stands out as the most outstanding music talent in Boston? The answers will be revealed Sunday at the Boston Music Awards 2011 at the Liberty Hotel in Boston. Sunday, November 20, 2011 beginning at 7:00 PM.

Resources:

Get Tickets:  www.brownpapertickets.com/event/205206  

Get Location: http://www.libertyhotel.com/

A Message from the President: Getting Ready for the Boston Music Awards

By Doug Ruffin

President,

Boston Music Coalition

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

I don’t know about you but I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Boston has great talent. Be it well established or emerging music artists. Be it one of our hot DJs, the BSO or a band on the brink of success; we have it all in Boston. What? Not from Boston? Music artists throughout the world love to play Boston as well.

That’s why I’m so excited about the Boston Music Awards 2011 held Sunday November 20, 2011 starting at 7:00 PM at the Liberty Hotel,

215 Charles Street

in Boston. Tickets and information are available by visiting www.bostonmusicawards2011.com .

Just a few of the performers during this multi genre awards event include, Freezepop, The Wandas, Viva Viva, Shea Rose, Bloco Afrobazil, Stereo Telescope and more. The Boston Music Coalition supports all the talent, performers, nominees and the outstanding award winners to be announced sat the Boston Music Awards 2011.  

Look in this blog page for all the results and happenings starting Monday November 21, after the awards on Sunday.

Resources:

Boston Music Awards 2011
http://www.bostonmusicawards2011.com/

Local, National and International Music News
http://www.bostonmusiccoalition.com/

A Message from the President: A Word of Thanks

By: Doug Ruffin

President,

Boston Music Coalition

November 9, 2011

Thank you. At times, people have to remember to say it. I say it often since I have so much gratitude towards everyone I know and those I meet. With Thanksgiving nearly upon us, this gives me a great opportunity to continue thanking all of you for reading this blog, visiting us at www.BostonMusicCoalition.com and contributing articles via BMCiReporter@BostonMusicCoalition.com.

The business community, as well as the music industry, has welcomed the Boston Music Coalition with open arms this year. It has opened my eyes to a lot that is good in Greater Boston. I am motivated by the people I have met in the last few months alone. Not to mention the terrific team I have. We are all nothing short of Family.

I am thankful to all of you and all of us at the Boston Music Coalition are ready for the hard work ahead of us to reach the goals we have for success. Serious and authorized professional music, event and business leaders interested in working with us to help publicize live music should feel welcome to contact me directly. My email is, DouglasR@BostonMusiccoalition.com . I look forward to hearing from you soon.      

Resources

Boston Music Coalition

www.BostonMusicCoalition.com

Boston Dance Music Coalition

http://www.bost0ndancemusiccoalition.com/

Become an IReporter and share your events, Music Reviews and articles

E-Mail: BMCiReporter@BostonMusicCoalition.com

Nightlife Nexus by the Boston Music Coalition November 4th and 5th

By Doug Ruffin

President, Boston Music Coalition

The lights are on … Well … Most of them, The venues are open … Well … Most of them … The Music is live and the party people are ready for the weekend … Well … All of them!

November 4, 2011

The Location: Berklee College of Music,

1140 Boylston Street, Boston

The Music:     Brandi Carlile

The Location: Brighton Music Hall,

158 Brighton Avenue

, Allston / Boston

The Music:     The Brew

The Location: Club Royal

279 Tremont Street, Boston

The Music:     Full on Friday; DJs with Great Dance Music

The Location: House of Blues,

36 Lansdowne Street, Boston

The Music:     Leagues, Mat Kearney

The Location: Johnny Ds,

17 Holland Street, Somerville MA

The Music:     Tony Furtado

The Location: Paradise Rock Club,

969 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

The Music:     Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople

The Location: T.T. The

Bears Place

,

10 Brookline Street, Cambridge MA

The Music:     Christian McNeill

November 5, 2011

The Location: Church,

69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston

The Music:     6^th Degree, Miss Fairchild, Orgone, The Night Shift

The Location: Club Royal

279 Tremont Street, Boston

The Music:     (Or, should we say, “The Lesson”) Oxy Morons Movie Screening and

                       After Party

The Location: Great Scott,

122 Commonwealth Ave, Boston

The Music:     Lionize, Larry and His Flask

The Location: Lizard Lounge

1667 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA

The Music:     MC Kabir, DJ Axel Foley

The Location: Mojitos, 48 Winter Street, Boston

The Music:     Get a Salsa Dance Lesson at 9:15 PM and Dance to Latin and International

                       Music with DJ Juan

The Location: Paradise Rock Club,

969 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

The Music:    

Nikki Lane

, Noah and the Whale

The Location: The Spotlight Tavern,

208 Rantoul Street

, Beverly MA

The Music:     The Juantee

The Location: Toad,

1920 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA

The Music:     The Jim Larkin Situation, The Primate Fiasco

BMCiReporter writes about "Esssence"

NOTE: Nick Christophers is a contributoing BMCiReporter for the Boston Music Coalition. To submit your music-related events, reviews or, to present new artists, please submit your articles to BMCiReporter@BostonMusicCoalition.com. 

A TRUE ESSSENCE IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD

by Nick Christophers

In today’s turbulent market many things are beginning to look risky regardless what industry you enter into. Especially the music industry which has made a “360” in terms of distribution and the role that labels take. The introduction of everything digital has sliced into the industry with a double edged sword. Compact discs as we know them will soon be obsolete as the cassettes and vinyl’s have years ago. With this being a fact it is difficult for the recording artist to make a living on selling downloads on iTunes.

The recording artists need to become versatile and find other ways to develop themselves and market their talents. One such artist is ESSSENCE an embodiment of class, sex appeal and outstanding talent. She hails from the tough streets of Brooklyn where she learned the harsh realities of life and how it shapes an individual.

Within her home her mother always saw the pure talent in her and inspired her to pursue it. At first her mom enrolled her in an acting/ballet class at the age of four. When she was around 6 years old her father had passed away and she was unaware that her father was involved in music. She found this out when she was older. At the age of seven she began writing lyrics and dreaming up ideas for songs. Her songwriting skills will soon be evident in years to come.

ESSSENCE went on to record in a studio and produce her own demo while in her pre-teens. She went ahead and attended Lafayette High School in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn where she was the Captain of the cheerleading squad. She then took on the role of choreographer.  Her energetic style and her captivating performance earned her the honor of sharing the stage with A-list artists like Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes Shabba Ranks and Shaggy. One of her major shows was the “All Female Reggae World Tour” which helped her on making her mark.

The crowds reaction during her performance at the DEF Jam show made her realize her true potential and she became more driven then ever before. At this point of her life she was on her way to complete her Academic studies at Lincoln University. But she soon transferred to Brooklyn College where she Majored in Business and Accounting. She took a hiatus from the music industry but she soon was reeled into it again.

ESSSENCE was approached by individual managers but they proved not to be what they said they would be. She focused on developing herself with her on-stage performances. This drive led her to appear on “The Good Morning America Show”, “The VIBE Magazine’s Fashion Show, JRG Fashion “Show Bikini Under the Bridge”, “Ladies Night” at the Brooklyn Museum and KTU’s Beatstock where she put on an A-list performance.

She has dazzled the crowds with her unique sound which she coins as “TWINE” which is a mix Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Rock, Jazz, House, R&B and Hip Hop. Currently, she has a stable of great tracks like “Cock It Up”, “On The Road”, “Nasty Wine”, “Waistline”, “Turn It Up” and others. Her talents have been recognized worldwide as she even performed overseas in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. ESSSENCE gained a Latin fan base when she was featured on the Frito Lay float at the Puerto Rican Day Parade in 2008 and 2010. It was kind of ironic since ESSSENCE has Spanish blood running through her veins. She is also of Venezuelan origin.

Besides her performances she has also appeared on MidPoint Music Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio and took the stage at CBGB’s right before its closure. Her accomplishments earned her an award at the Continental Academy Awards for “Best Upcoming International Artist”. Most recently she earned the award for “Best New Female Artist” at” The International West Indian Music Awards” which was held at Webster Hall in Manhattan.

She has also recently completed a video shot for her track “Cock It Up” which she plans to release along with “Nasty Wine.” In a few weeks she is scheduled to travel to Miami for a photo shoot. ESSSENCE’s inspiration would be Madonna.

“She is bold and always makes a statement. The way she works the crowd and her dancing skills have helped me develop many ideas. But other Artists have inspired me as well like Mary J Blige, Lady Gaga and others.”

One of her favorite songs that she performed was “Show Me What You Got” which she showcased on “Good Morning America”.  ESSSENCE admitted that Diane Sawyer was dancing and moving to the song. It was a great honor for her.  In addition, to her passion for music she also has a strong desire to give back to her community. She has not only donated her time but has organized charitable projects on her own.

“What little I have I attempt to give back whether it is to homeless shelters or to kids all over Brooklyn.”

Besides all her musical accomplishments she also started the exciting and new Showtime Basketball Team, the New York Triple SSS All-Stars. It is the only basketball team, with competitive as well as show time players. It features celebrity players like "The Finisher", "A-Mazing", "Pat the Roc", "Roc-It", "Magician", "Smooth", "Chicken", "Showboat" and 7'5' "Tiny".

Appearing on programs associated with Nike, ESPN, AND1, Olympic Team, Rucker Park, and various charity events within the United States and all over the world they have made a huge statement. This unique combination to the Basketball Industry will take on global proportions.

Triple SSS Entertainment also offers Triple SSS Talents, which features classy and sophisticated male and female models of all genres. These models are featured in photo shoots, video shoots, promotional purposes, and red carpet events.

Her idea to help the needy was born with the formation of a company entitled eSSSential Needs, LLC. The company was formed with the sole purpose to aide those most in need. The “SSS” in the company name stands for “Support Someone Special”. She typically loads up her own van and goes out to feed the less fortunate and donate her time and talents to children who live in shelters all around the borough of Brooklyn.  ESSSENCE is always looking to expand on her talents whether it is in film, modeling or in music.

Currently, she has embarked on some new projects like the Heal-thy-World concert which will be produced by Triple SSS Entertainment. An upcoming TV show on NBC entitled Spring 2011 Billionaires Row

5^th Ave.

  Furthermore she is involved with film financing for motion movies and International trading.

She is always on the go and hoping to be signed soon or find a proven manager. In the meantime, ESSSENCE will keep placing herself out there and continue to open new doors. She is the epitome of true ESSSENCE. To learn more about ESSSENCE check out her website: www.triplesssentertainment.com  facebook page: www.facebook.com/esssence and her recently launch party on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmAhhiZ0HSE.