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FREE DOWNLOADS
Here is a link where you can get free downloads of 2 songs by Eidolon artist, Andreas Aleman.
Just click on the link below to go to the page and get your free songs!
Happy Holidays!
‘Tis the season to be funky…
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“A Soulful Christmas”
Some tickets are still available. Don’t miss this opportunity to “get in the Christmas spirit”. One night only- December 14 at Fasching. Traditional Christmas songs in soul/funk versions along with holiday songs by Michael McDonald, Donny Hathaway and others. Put some SOUL in your Christmas. On Monday, December 14, keyboardist/vocalist, Andreas Aleman, and guest vocalists, Anna Sahlene, Pablo Cepeda and Sofia Loell will be performing your favorite Christmas songs, along with some new Christmas classics, in soul/funk versions at Fasching. Fasching is the premier jazz club in Stockholm. They will be backed up by one of the hottest bands in Stockholm featuring Tom Beimel-bass, Christer Jansson- drums, Andy Pfeiler-guitar, Daniel Palm-keyboards, and Wojtek Goral- sax. One night only!
ANDREAS ALEMAN- His debut album, THIS IS LIFE, has gotten tremendous response from critics and fans; two successful shows at Fasching this year and a second album on the way and performances scheduled in the US for 2010. Nils Landgren said it best: “Yeah, Andreas is the new Swedish Funky Boy! I do dig his brand new album! “This is life” has all the grooves, the moods and modes it takes to reach out… ”- Nils Landgren- trombonist, vocalist
ANNA SAHLENE- world-class vocalist. She started her career at the tender age of eleven working with renowned film director Lasse Hallstrom (Cider House Rules, Shipping News) starring as Anna in the staple hit series, The Children of Bullerbyn. In 2002, she represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song, Runaway. Her electric performance secured her a third place finish in the European finals and a hit single. Currently, Anna is writing material for her upcoming album.
PABLO CEPEDA- world-renowned percussionist and singer. has performed with artists such as Ricky Martin, Cat Stevens, Lisa Nilsson, Bo Kasper’s Orchestra, and been featured on Allsång På Skansen, Swedish Melody Festival, and Rhapsody in Rock with Robert Wells.
SOFIA LOELL- Sofia Loell has already seen her share of the big times. Her first full length CD was released in 24 countries. And as if that was not enough she has also had her music in a major motion picture that was released worldwide (View From the Top). Sofia is a fantastic singer who touches everyone with her heartfelt, beautiful and honest music.
A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS
Monday, December 14
(Kungsgatan 63, Stockholm)
Dinner: 6:00
Show starts at: 8:00
New edition of Nordic Soundscapes
Hi everyone,
The new edition of Brian Hobbs’ CD feature on Nordic Wellbeing, Nordic Soundscapes, is now posted. This issue has features on
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A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS- featuring Andreas Aleman and guests
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“Tis the season to be funky”
Put some SOUL in your Christmas. On Monday, December 14, keyboardist/vocalist, Andreas Aleman, and guest vocalists, Anna Sahlene, Pablo Cepeda and Sofia Loell will be performing your favorite Christmas songs, along with some new Christmas classics, in soul/funk versions at Fasching. Fasching is the premier jazz club in Stockholm. They will be backed up by one of the hottest bands in Stockholm featuring Tom Beimel-bass, Christer Jansson- drums, Andy Pfeiler-guitar, Daniel Palm-keyboards, and Wojtek Goral- sax. One night only!
ANDREAS ALEMAN- His debut album, THIS IS LIFE, has gotten tremendous response from critics and fans; two successful shows at Fasching this year and a second album on the way and performances scheduled in the US for 2010. Nils Landgren said it best: “Yeah, Andreas is the new Swedish Funky Boy! I do dig his brand new album! “This is life” has all the grooves, the moods and modes it takes to reach out… ”- Nils Landgren- trombonist, vocalist
ANNA SAHLENE- world-class vocalist. She started her career at the tender age of eleven working with renowned film director Lasse Hallstrom (Cider House Rules, Shipping News) starring as Anna in the staple hit series, The Children of Bullerbyn. In 2002, she represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song, Runaway. Her electric performance secured her a third place finish in the European finals and a hit single. Currently, Anna is writing material for her upcoming album.
PABLO CEPEDA- world-renowned percussionist and singer. has performed with artists such as Ricky Martin, Cat Stevens, Lisa Nilsson, Bo Kasper’s Orchestra, and been featured on Allsång På Skansen, Swedish Melody Festival, and Rhapsody in Rock with Robert Wells.
SOFIA LOELL- Sofia Loell has already seen her share of the big times. Her first full length CD was released in 24 countries. And as if that was not enough she has also had her music in a major motion picture that was released worldwide (View From the Top). Sofia is a fantastic singer who touches everyone with her heartfelt, beautiful and honest music.
A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS
Monday, December 14
(Kungsgatan 63, Stockholm)
Dinner: 6:00
Show starts at: 8:00
Thanks!
Thanks for all the kind words about the new websites. We’re very happy with the way things look and owe a great debt to Tapani Rauha and Sami Vesamo for getting the ball rolling and helping us out with this.
Eidolon is now cooperating with the site www.nordicwellbeing.com where I’m providing seasonal music depicting the beauty of the Nordic region. It’s a new feature called NORDIC SOUNDSCAPES.
Please listen to my new piece,
I also have a new column there where I will be featuring new (and old) CDs by Nordic artists: this month I feature CDs by:
Sign up for the Nordic wellbeing mailing list and you can win one of these CDs!
Autumn Dreams
All the best,
Brian
