Pray...Eat Turkey..Then Party

We know some of you ghetto bunnies went out and bought Thanksgiving outfits so lay your clothes out on the bed cause we have a list of places for you to go. Ladies please remember that if you stuff your face on Thursday you should be wearing your Spanx or Body Magic until Sunday afternoon. Fellas I'm going to need you not to rub your bellys on the women in the club, its not cute and nobody likes to have they drink knocked out of their hand by some big belly drunk. Alright pull out your True Religons, Seven, Rock & Republic jeans or if you are on a budget like I am enter Black Label on Wednesday proud in your Old Navy jeans and party the night right into the Holiday as the fellas from Delux Magazine bring you another great event. So you know Slim couldn't be normal and just open for the Holiday, he has to go all the way out and throw not 1, not 2 but 3 parties this week all in the name of KARMA. Thursday night Murphy Lee opens doors for FREE with his annual Thanksgiving Night Bash, Melyssa "I'm not a Video Model" brings her booty in the doors on Friday, and Aunt Viv (Vivica Fox) comes to town for Sutra Saturday. He was here a few months ago but now Suite Soul Spot celebrates their 2 year Anniversary with ERIC ROBERSON and he is bringing his entire band with him. I know folks think they have seen a show before but if you have never seen Erro hit the stage and do his thing then you have not truly lived. He will be at The Ambassador on Friday so there is plenty of space for you to enjoy the show and parking is all around so there is no excuse for you not to be in the house. People love to hate in STL, or least thats what people love to say, but the ladies of June 5th have showed us nothing but love since we started suiteSTL. Tiffany Fox will be celebrated her b-day on Black Friday at EXO so you know what color to wear and in true Black Friday deal tradition, admission will be only $5 so this seem to be the party of the week for us!

Suite Success

When I saw Jada Avenue on the bill for Suite Soul Spot I was sold. I love her voice and her positive energy and great humor made me a fan last year. While I love to support this event I don't get a chance often to attend the 2nd Wednesday monthly event, but I told myself there was no way I would miss Jada on the stage.

Homegirl did her thang in her cute dress which is a new look for the artist that promises to release her EP in time for Christmas. Her song "Vitamin" talking about one man giving you everything you need had me on the edge of my seat. Her songs about love, men and just life in general weren't the norm because the voice that Avenue belts out reminds you of why you love music. The rawness, the originality, and true passion that flows through her voice will make you a fan for sure.

Wildman who is also from St. Louis came on after Jada and did his thang to the fullest. The only way I can describe him is think Bilal without his ADHD medication. He is a talented man and his on stage performance is something that everyone should see at least once. He took his shirt off and flipped those long dreads all over the small stage and gave the folks a true show. The makeshift spotlights proved to be too hot for him because he insisted on taking off his jacket, which got the crowd going and got one fan an up close and personal look. Each time I see Wildman live I like him just a little bit more. He is for sure different and while his style is his own his music is for all to enjoy.

It was Wednesday night, I was tired, my feet were starting hurt and the spotlight I was seating next too was giving me a headache and I told Nicole, Inc that I would only stay for 1 maybe 2 songs by Choklat. Well when this Seattle born songwriter got on stage and hit her first note I was happy I stayed and knew I wasn't leaving until her last note was out.

CHOKLATE, who Nikki Roach, the host for the evening described by using song title "Killing Me Softly" may have reminded some of Lauryn Hill (pre the crazy drugs) but she was more the female version of Eric Roberson with a twist of Common rolled up into a female with a bad ass pair of shoes on. She had us singing along to classics but her own music is what made me truly take notice of her greatness. She was singing so hard she went down on her knees and finished one song, but when she tried it for a second time the speaker fell off the stage, knocked the spotlight off all while she was rocking those heels and never, missed a note. Normally I would have laughed but when she never stopped singing and even made a quick joke about it I was like this sister is the business! She finished her set by spitting a freestyle and even brought "16 Bars" on stage with her and allowed him to do his thang as well. I could go on and on about her and ya'll know I will but I'm going to save it because I'm determined to get Choklate in the V.I.P. Suite very soon.

NEXT MONTH: ERIC ROBERSON. That's right folks MR. ERRO will be in St. Louis on September 9th for Suite Soul Spot at Black Label. Show starts at 8 but if you've ever been to an Eric Roberson show before you may want to go camp outside starting now.

..::SUITE SOUL SPOT::..

Suite Soul Spot

I heart Hip-Hop

The Hip Hop Soul set is here. Corey Black is always a treat but I think the one that will steal the show on Wednesday night at Suite Soul Spot will be ROCKWELL KNUCKLES. He made me a fan during DTP Madness. Rockwell is what Hip-Hop is all about and I'm suggested you go catch this brother now while you can for just $10.

GO! FIGHT! WIN! and DON'T MISS THIS ONE

From her innocent and inspiring spirit to the way she works up a sweat and gets the crowd going when she is on stage, THERESA PAYNE is the real deal. Suite Soul Spot is always a treat but this Concert and CD Release party will be the one that keeps people talking. Doors open up at 7 but I swear I'm going to be there at 5 knocking on the door trying to get my spot as close to the stage as Vanita will let me get. 

SO St. Louis

Do you remember...

...when Northwest Plaza had stores in it

...going to the Venture across from Clocktower for school clothes

...Velvet Freeze on Martin Luther King Dr.

...ShowBiz next door to Halls Ferry 14

...taking the bus to St. Louis Center

...Club Facade before it changed names every 18 months

...when The Esquire was the nice theater

When I look back at old memories it always reminds me of how we use to show support and love for our town before it became known by many as a hater town. But 2 upcoming events are
showing love to the city that is like none other. Make sure you check out both events and support STL the right way.

Suite Soul Spot is by far one of the best events in town to hear the music we all love to hear but may not hear in rotation on the radio. Vanita Applebum Entertainment is trying something new with the NEW themed concert series at Suite Soul Spot and we are loving it!

I've been seeing the 314day info so much on Facebook that I swear it's showing up in my dreams. Naturaly I just had to post this on the blog...that and my "Lil Step Play Brother" Young Dip is hosting it. March 14 will also read on the calendar as 3.14.09 - ok now you get it...if not then that means you slow. But anyway check out this annual event which will be held at the world famous Busch Stadium inside the Champions Club.

INSPIRATIONAL SOUL

Theresa Payne. Kenneth DeShields. JR. Melody Graves. These four have some of the most dynamic and inspirational voices I've heard. Together they will be in concert at the Old Rock House, Wednesday at 7:00pm for the Suite Soul Spot Concert Series. Vanita Applebum has beend doing a great job at bringing STL great music and I suggest you all mark your calendars because she brings it every 2nd Wednesday at the Old Rock House (1200 South 7th Street).

Admission is only $10