7:00pm - This gathering is to celebrate LIFE - 1 MORE TIME!
The "IF WE LIVE" CD is a musical project and vision of the album’s producer & creative force, Kevin t. Williams. The album is DEDICATED TO CANCER HEALING, with over 60 world class musicians playing and singing on it. The music was created with love & joy to uplift as well as soothe body, mind & soul and is a unique mix of Rock, Reggae, Soul, R&B and Urban sounds. "If we LIVE just a little bit longer.... it will be all right!" – This is our message to the world! We will also celebrate Kevin t. Williams' 57th birthday! A portion of the proceeds from the evening (including CD sales) will go to STAND UP TO CANCER. (Stand Up To Cancer is a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation and a (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization)
The evening will include the debut of 2 music videos of tunes from our album. Both were directed by the amazing Gilad Koriski. "Jenny Mke 'em Clap," starring Jenny Moller, and "Free We Is," starring Nichelle Monroe.
Line-up:
7:30pm - MaDonna Grimes – special appearance by world renowned choreographer, international dance diva & cancer survivor. She will perform a short original Afro-Latino dance routine and talk briefly about her experience. www.madonnagrimes.com
8:00pm - The FuDogs
The FuDogs are one of LA's premiere Ska/Reggae bands & have performed at many of LA's best venues including The Roxy Theatre, Key Club, The Viper Room, St. Rocke & Rusty's Surf Ranch. Having started out playing covers from bands like The Specials, Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Paragons, The Skatalites, Elvis Costello & more, they've crafted the sound of their original material in the spirit and vibe of the masters. Featuring Dave Cassell on lead vocals & guitar, Brian Floyd on tenor sax, Josh Nohle on trumpet, Fernanda Starling on bass, Jason Powell on keys & Mike "Sully" Sullivan on drums. Occasional guest stars have included Jerry Miller and Kevin t. Williams of famed LA ska band, The Untouchables.
9:00pm - The ‘If We Love’ Orchestra! - Kevin T Williams Musical Director
We will be performing a full set of songs from the “If We Live” album with Kevin and many of our original cast members who played on the CD. This music is a unique mix of Rock, Reggae, Soul, R&B and Urban sounds. Come get your dance groove on and celebrate with us.
10:30pm - The Untouchables
The Untouchables are a soul/mod revival band from Silver Lake/LA, CA that was formed in 1981 and inspired by the ska revival/punk rock band, The Boxboys. Described by original lead singer, Kevin Long as "mods who played ska music," The Untouchables are credited with being America's first ska band. After a shaky start playing at parties, the integrated septet eventually started playing bigger and better gigs at some of the best clubs in LA including the Roxy Theatre. In early 1984, they were signed to Stiff Records and did concerts with The B-52's, Black Uhuru, Bow Wow Wow, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fishbone, No Doubt and X all over California, which gave the group a disparate following of whites, blacks, mods, punks, surfers and rockabilly fans, with the local performances drawing up to 1,500 people. The band also appeared in the 1984 film Surf II, performing "Dance Beat," and 1987's No Man's Land, performing "What's Gone Wrong". In 1984 the band recorded "Free Yourself," which became very popular, especially in the United Kingdom. The band has gone through many personnel changes, and as of 2006, only vocalist Jerry Miller remains from the original lineup. Kevin t. Williams joined the group 3 years ago.The current line-up includes Doug Sanborn-drums / Mark London Simms- bass / Moises Casillas– guitar
11:15pm - Horny Toad
Horny Toad’s eclectic mix of different genres of music with a steady base in two-tone ska blends together different influences the band members share. Moises Casillas, lead guitarist, formed the band, along with drummer, Sal Troy, from the ashes of hardcore bands. Louichie Mayorga on bass and Caviar on vocals rounded out the lineup. Alternate members throughout the years have kept Horny Toad rocking: R.J.Herrera, Anthony Brewster, Brian Behling and Doug Sandborne to name a few. Handling ska, funk, punk and reggae not only in one set, but ultimately in one song, the mixture can get nice! Leaving a l’il something for everyone to enjoy.
Cost: Payment required - 10.00