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Miles and Miles of Diapers: New Projects Afoot! Collaboration! Jubilation!

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:53:00 +0000

From our Austin Friend Elizabeth McQueen.

Miles and Miles of Diapers: New Projects Afoot! Collaboration! Jubilation!: Remember when I wrote about going to St. Louis? About how when I was there I played some gigs with the Brothers Lazaroff backing me up? Y...

Mo Egeston Music Updates -Soul Alliance @ River City; Brothers for Brunch

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:06:00 +0000

Greetings!

This weekend the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul returns to the stage of Judy's Velvet Lounge at River City Casino. This is a rare opportunity for the full band to perform in public with a professional stage, sound and lights. We'll be performing 3 sets of disco, house, funk and club classics. Room to dance and no cover! 8-12 Friday and Saturday.

the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul
Full Band 8-12 Friday & Saturday December 10 & 11
777 River City Casino Boulevard
Saint Louis Missouri 63125

Here's a clip of 4 of us at this past summer's Jammin at the Zoo.(STL)

http://www.youtube.com/user/movideoprojects#p/u/10/R9Zc388YIGs

Featuring:

Coco Soul- Vocals

Matthew VonDoran- Guitar

Jason "Dirty Lynt" Moore- Drums & Vocals

Sean "Hollabass" Holland- Bass

Maurice "Mo" Egeston- Keyboards and beats

This Sunday (12/12) after a month off Brothers Lazaroff Sinner's Brunch returns to the Lola Live! Sunday Brunch Series. As a part of my Sunday Brunches I'm collecting canned goods through the Holiday season. Please bring a canned good for donation to any mo E event at Lola from now through the January 9th's Sinner's Brunch and mo E Birthday Bash. (more on that event later)

Mo Egeston's Lola Live! A Sinner's Brunch with Brothers Lazaroff (Canned Food Drive Continues)

11AM- 2 PM

500 N 14th St

www.welovelola.com

Saint Louis Missouri 63103

Of course that month was taken off to release our first CD recorded with the St. Louis line up of Brothers Lazaroff. The new CD "Give Em What They Need" and the band in general have been getting great support from KDHX and other St. Louis media outlets.

You can purchase the new CD at any Brothers show or at CD Baby. (click to to go the the CD Baby page)

Here are some new Brothers video clips. Some of you will see the videos embedded here. If not please follow the links.

1) The first is a recent KDHX in studio performance of "Move, Shake, Bounce" from the new record.

www.youtube.com/watch

2) This video was shot at the City Museum as a part of Bill Streeter's Lo-fi Sessions.

lofistl.com/brothers-lazaroff-lo-fi-session

Coming Soon:

12/18- mo E All-Stars (Grover, Jingo and mo E) at the Delmar Lounge

12/19- Soul Alliance Trio Holiday Brunch Part 1 (Canned Food Drive Continues)

12/25- Celebrate the Groove- Holiday Party with mo E All-Stars and DJ Steve- O (Canned Food Drive Continues)

12/26- Soul Alliance Trio Holiday Brunch Part 2 (Canned Food Drive Continues)

12/31- Lola's Screw Years Eve Party -Your no drama NYE alternative. Just Lola...being Lola

with mo E All-Stars & DJ Steve-O; DJ Nune in the Absinthe Bar

1/9- Sinner's Brunch/ mo E's Birthday Party- details TBA.

Thanks for reading!

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Mo E All-Stars Celebrate the Groove & Canned Food Drive Launch- 11/27

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:58:00 +0000

Greetings and Happy Thanksgiving!

This Saturday at Lola after you've eaten and shopped come work it off with the mo E All-Stars @ Lola. Or join us for Sunday Brunch featuring the mo E trio. Read on for more information about both events.

Celebrate the Groove the monthly party hosted by Mo Egeston at Lola returns Saturday November 27 (Thanksgiving Weekend). This night also is the first night of A Month of Holiday Giving. Please bring canned food items for donation to the needy. We will continue to collect canned goods at all Lola at all Sunday Brunches and mo E All-Stars events through December 26.

mo E All-Stars will be performing 2 big sets of dance floor driven music at the newly expanded club. Live House, Latin, Downtempo and Drum & Bass with elements of jazz and soul featuring:

Grover Stewart-drums and guest vocals
Duane"Jingo" Williams- percussion
Matthew Von Doran- guitar
Chris Hansen- percussion
Maurice "Mo" Egeston- beats and keys.

The sound will stretch from mo E originals to remixed classics with a healthy dose of on the spot creation.

Not enough? Legendary DJ Steve-O will be on the turntables before during and after the sets.

Celebrate the Groove. mo E All-Stars Live @ Lola 11/27 9 PM.

http://www.moegeston.com/

mo E Presents Lola Live! with the mo E Trio featuring Grover Stewart and Teddy Brookins.

mo E's Lola Live! is a weekly Brunch music series. As a part of the Month of Holiday Giving we ask that you bring a canned good for donation to the needy.

Soul-jazz, bossa, house, swing, drum and bass and original music will be explored. And don't forget the mimosas, blueberry waffles, crepes and Bloody Marys.

the mo E trio features pianist Maurice "Mo" Egeston who also performs with the Soul Alliance, mo E All-Stars and Brothers Lazaroff. The trio allows mo to explore his interests in combining soul, jazz and electronic influences in a live setting.

This week the Mo E Trio will feature Grover Stewart on drums and Teddy Brookins on bass.

Sunday November 28

11-2

All Ages- Kids always welcome

Join us won't you?

http://www.moegeston.com/

http://www.welovelola.com

Thanks for reading and supporting live music!

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Mo Egeston November Music Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:35:00 +0000

Mo Egeston's Music Updates- Copia and Lola this weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 06:28:00 +0000

Greetings,

Had a blast with Brothers Lazaroff this past weekend in Austin. As well as the usual Brothers magic we had the pleasure of some great Austin guest musicians including Timmy Campbell on percussion and the incomparable Lauren Gurgiolo on a multitude of guitar like instruments. Our Jo's brunch set even featured a guest violin appearance by the one and only Ruby Jane. At one time she was known as a child prodigy. These days...as a teen- she's a total pro. Quite the treat all around.

And yes, there is a rumor going around that I attempted to dance the 2 step in an Austin dance hall. What's that slogan? What happens in Austin...

This weekend is full of good music. On Friday October 29 the Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul makes its debut at Copia Urban Winery. We'll be doing sets of Disco, Club Classics, Acid Jazz and House from 8-11 PM.

This Saturday October 30 its time to Celebrate the Groove with a special Halloween show at Lola. For this Halloween party mo E All-Stars will be joining a roster of house DJs to celebrate the birthday of DJ Stacy Kidd. We'll be doing live house, breaks and drum and bass in the Absinthe Bar along with a rotating cast of DJs including Jen Ha, Vinyl Bitchie, Buddah and Alexis Tucci. 2 rooms of music all night long.

The party starts around 9 and we'll be playing by 10:30.

The weekend concludes with the return of the Soul Alliance Trio to Lola for brunch. 11-2- no cover and kids are always welcome.

Coming Soon:

Brothers Lazaroff CD release at Lola on Nov. 12

Thanks for reading,

Mo Egeston

pianist-producer-educator

Mo E's Music Updates River City Tonight. Brothers on Sunday @ Lola

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:35:00 +0000

Greetings,

Catch the Soul Alliance Friday and Saturday at River City. (October 8-9). We'll be doing sets of house, club classics, disco and funk with the full band. Not to be missed! 9-1 both nights.

the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul

River City Casino- Judy's Velvet Lounge

Friday and Saturday Oct 8-9

www.thesoulalliancestl.com

This Sunday Brothers Lazaroff returns for the Sinner's Brunch at Lola. This is our last show in St. Louis before the CD release event on November 12. As always kids are welcome and there is no cover.

Mo Egeston Presents Lola Live! Brothers Lazaroff Sinner's Brunch

Sunday October 10 11-2 @ Lola

500 N. 14th Street (14th and Washington)

www.brotherslazaroff.com

www.welovelola.com

As an added bonus DJ Scotty Mac and friends will be on the patio spinning some house from 2:30 into the evening. Make a day of it...I know I plan to!

Coming Soon

mo E All-stars @ the Delmar Lounge Featuring DLaz and Jingo

Oct 16 8- 11:30

Mo Egeston Presents Lola Live! with the Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul

Oct 17 11-2

Halloween Party @ Lola. Main room- DJ Stacy Kidd

Absinthe Bar- mo E All-Stars

Oct 30. Details TBA

Thanks for reading!

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

pianist-producer-educator

Mo E's Music Updates. All-Stars Saturday. Soul Alliance with CocoSoul Sunday.

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:22:00 +0000

Greetings,

mo E All-Stars Breakbeat Throwdown is happening again this Saturday September 18. This was a last minute addition but we're having so much fun developing this thing that we jumped at the chance. I'll be joined by Grover Stewart on drums and Duane "Jingo" Williams on percussion. Early we keep it chill with some head bobbing dinner grooves. Later in the evening we will be playing some original ideas and arrangements in the styles of house, downtempo and drum and bass with influences of jazz, Latin and soul. Check out this promo to hear a live clip from last weekend. www.youtube.com/watch.

We'll be there from 8- 11:30 PM with a DJ to follow. Last time we had some folks up and dancing during the last set. Good times indeed.

mo E All-Stars Breakbeat Throwdown

This Saturday September 18

the Delmar Lounge 8- 11:30 PM

6235 Delmar 63130

On Sunday September 19 its mo E's Lola Live! with Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul. As you know from the last note we're all very proud of Coco for winning the St. Louis level of the Budweiser Superfest Battle for the Crown. She's now competing nationally but the competition is all online. So basically the contestant with the most computer savvy fans will win nationals. Help Coco out by voting daily at www.battleforthecrown.com. You are asked to verify your age since its an alcohol company and they also ask that you watch 2 videos before voting. You do not have to watch the complete video. Or even more than a couple of seconds....if you're in a hurry.

Sean Holland joins me for a set of Acid Jazz at 11 AM which will include a couple of mo E originals. Coco takes the stage at noon for 2 sets of chilled out house, disco and soul. This is an all ages event and Lola has expanded into a seriously cool place to hang, eat, drink and enjoy good live music. We'd love to see you!

mo E's Lola Live! with Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul

Sunday September 19 @ Lola

500. N 14th Street (14th and Washington) 63103

Music from 11-2 (Coco at noon)

Coming Soon-

mo E All-Stars Celebrate the Groove with Special Guest DJ Steve O

September 25 @ Lola. see moegeston.com for information

mo E trio returns to Lola Sunday September 26

mo E All-Stars Halloween Party @ Lola October 30. Details soon.

Thanks for reading and enjoy your weekend.

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Vote for CocoSoul!

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:02:00 +0000

Greetings!

Look for an update about this weekend (Delmar) and next weeks (Lola) mo E All-Stars events later but I wanted to pass this note directly from my good friend and colleague Rochelle "CocoSoul" Walker. Basically she would love to have your vote in the national Budweiser Battle for the the Crown Event. She won the local St. Louis version a few weeks ago and got the opportunity to perform on the the Superfest Stage.

Now she is in the national competition. You can vote daily at www.battleforthecrown.com.
They ask that you view at least 2 videos but you don't have to watch the entire thing if you're busy. Just start it and close the video. You will return to the voting page.

Coco joins me for brunch this Sunday at Lola from 11-2. Read on for a note from Ms. Soul.

Hello everybody!

Because each of you know me by different names
This is Rochelle or COCO or Red(CRCP folks)

I'm sending this because I would love your support.

In August, I was in a contest Budwiser Battle For The Crown - and I WON!!! Yes, I am more than excited about that. Life had already been busy but now I truly believe that God is taking my career to the next level - and those of you who know me know that I've been singing/acting forever and ever.

Now this next phase is where I need YOU!

Starting Tomorrow Sept 13 through Sept 30th, I am in a National competition (Budwiser held the contest in 13 cities).

Log on to WWW.BATTLEFORTHECROWN.COM
Look for the St. Louis Video - COCO SOUL
And vote ONCE A DAY!!!

The person with the most votes will win the NATIONAL!
I would love to not only represent ST. Louis, but see what this next phase of my life will bring.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE like James Brown
Spread the word and have everyone you know VOTE!

I love you all and appreciate everyone for being in my life, great or small.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL and I know I couldn't do any of this with you!

LOVE,
ME (CocoSoul)

mo E All-Stars Tonight at the Delmar Lounge. BrothersLazaroff Sinner's Brunch Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:06:00 +0000

Greetings,

Tonight (9/10) the mo E All-Stars return to the Delmar as a trio. Grover Stewart will bring his breakbeat artistry to the drums and Duane "Jingo" Williams adds his unique brand of funky percussion. At 8 PM we'll do a set of Acid Jazz and chill grooves for dinner. After that we'll take a tour of mostly original house, drum and bass, downtempo and electronica with flavors of jazz, Latin and soul.

We have a blast at these gigs and there is even room to get down if you're feeling it. To add to the night we'll be wishing a special Happy Birthday to our man David Lazaroff (D Laz) who plans to stop by and hang for a bit as a part of his night of birthday shenanigans.

mo E All-Stars: Breakbeat Throwdown Friday September 10
the Delmar Lounge
6235 Delmar just west of Skinker
8 PM- Acid Jazz Dinner Set
9- 11:30 2 sets of mo E originals

mo E's Lola Live! featuring Brothers Lazaroff Sinner's Brunch September 12
This Sunday its Brothers for Brunch. Music is from 11-2 and as always kids are welcome. I missed the last Brothers Brunch due to illness so I'm really looking forward to this one. We've been rehearsing new material (from the forthcoming album) and this is our only show this month so this promises to be another great Sunday Funday.

Lola
500 N. 14th Street
www.welovelola.com
11-2

Coming Soon:

mo E All-Stars Celebrate the Groove with special guest DJ Steve-O
Our new monthly throwdown returns to Lola September 25. The first one was great...can't wait to see what happens.

the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul
Appearing Live for Sunday brunch September 19

Did He Say Disco?
Yup. Its really just a matter of BPM... A brand new new Disco House dance party is coming soon to Lola featuring CocoSoul and the Soul Alliance crew. Stay tuned.

Thanks for reading and HAPPY BIRTHDAY D LAZ!!!!!

Peace,
Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Mo Egeston's Music Updates. Hyatt and Lola this weekend.

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:19:00 +0000

Greetings,

If you're in the STL this weekend join us downtown at the Hyatt at the Arch as Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul takes the stage. We'll be doing 3 sets of house, club classics, disco and soul from 9-12. I'm posting two links to recent Soul Alliance performances below. The first link is actually from April when the band took part in the James Brown Tribute for KDHX. This lineup also includes Ramon White on bass and David Lazaroff on guitar. Soul Alliance as a four piece recently kicked it at Jammin at the Zoo. There are a few clips up so I linked to one of Coco singing Golden.

Also this weekend make Sunday Funday with the mo E trio at Lola. Grover and Ted will be joining me with a possible sit in from percussionist Jingo Williams. That's this Sunday from 11-2. The new expansion is really working to everyone's benefit with more space for dining, better places to eat and watch the musicians and even a dance floor. The trio will be exploring acid-jazz, Latin, swing and of course some house. Join us won't you?

Other News

Last week mo E Trio had a special sit in by guitarist Matthew Van Doran. Matthew, a recent transplant from Orange County, is settling in downtown St. Louis. Stay tuned- he's a great player and really nice guy.

Mo E All-Stars made its Saturday night debut last weekend at Lola. We had a blast and DJ Steve-O was a treat. Special thanks to David, Grover, Jingo, Chris "the Proprietor" Hanson and Steve for the tasty grooves. We return with another installment of Celebrate the Groove Saturday September 25 at Lola.

Coming Soon

mo E All-Stars Breakbeat Throwdown featuring Grover and Jingo. Delmar Lounge September 10. 8 PM

Brothers Lazaroff at mo E's Lola Live! September 12. The new album tracks are sounding sweet!

(Oct 2 should be Oct 3 for mo E trio)

Links

James Brown Tribute

www.youtube.com/watch

here's the text in case the link doesn't work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2SgqDq2xzY

Jammin at the Zoo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Z7AcSBXt4&feature=related

Thanks for reading!

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

mo E All Stars Live @ Lola Celebrate The Groove- this Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:30:00 +0000

Greetings,

I'm excited to announce the big show of the week (in my world) this Saturday August 28 at Lola as I am joined by the mo E All Stars crew. mo E All-Stars is a loose collection of rhythm section players that all share a love of house music and other electronica genres including drum and bass.

Essentially I mix the beats and loops that I use in bands like the Soul Alliance Trio and UG Project with a fully live rhythm section. At times its completely organic, at times the band plays in sync with some of my original tracks. Driving the funk is drummer Grover Stewart- a self described "house head". He brings his full arsenal of musical tricks to the All-Star Stage including the occasional vocal. Grover's breakbeat skills are not to be missed.

Percussionist Duane "Jingo" Williams and I have played live house together since 2008. Jingo brings an encyclopedic knowledge of groove based styles to the stage. (*He'll also be the other guy with sunglasses on at night. ) We will also be joined by Lola owner and percussionist Chris Hansen- a true veteran of the live house scene from his days with the Hot House Sessions.

Bringing a decidedly indie rock sound to the mix is guitarist David "DLaz" Lazaroff also of Brothers Lazaroff. David will be singing a couple of his originals as well. And finally we have guest noise artist collaborator Paco from Denver, CO.

Adding to the Celebration will be 4 time (at least) RFT "Best Club DJ" Steve-O. This is a true treat for me. Steve-O helped cement my love of all things house beginning with his legendary nights at the Otherworld with detours through the Upstairs, Rue 13, Velvet, the Green Room, Atlantis and the OZ. Hard to believe that began 15 years ago. Steve-O will be digging deep into the vinyl and spinning everything from Acid Jazz to Soul to Deep House. The needle drops between 8:30 and 9 and Steve will also spin between and after the sets.

We are all really looking forward to having some fun and kicking some grooves. Feel free to join us and get your dance on.

mo E All-Stars Celebrate the Groove

Saturday August 28 Live at Lola

Live house, drum and bass, Latin and downtempo with flavors of jazz and soul

14th and Washington- enter around back.

(500 N. 14th Street 63103)

DJ Steve-O at 9 (latest)

$TBD (no more than $5)

Also this week:

Thursday- the Riverfront Times- Artopia- Mo Egeston duo featuring Grover Stewart. 7- 10 PM

Friday- the Soul Alliance goes disco for a special private show. You can catch some of the new sounds in October at River City

Sunday- mo E Presents Lola Live! featuring the mo E trio with Grover Stewart and Teddy Brookins.

A special note of congratulations to Battle for the Crown winner CocoSoul (of the Soul Alliance). She won the opportunity to open for the national acts at the Budweiser Superfest at Verizon Amipitheater this Thursday.

New album from Brothers Lazaroff coming soon. If you weren't at Lola brunch last Sunday you missed the end of set dance party with the Soul Alliance. Good times!

Thanks for reading. Support live local music!

See you soon,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

mo E Music Update- July 8 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:14:00 +0000

Greetings,

Brothers Lazaroff kicks off my weekend of performing tonight at Off Broadway. We'll be opening for Sugar Hill artist Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles from Boston, MA. Showtime is 8 PM sharp.

Brothers Lazaroff opening for Sarah Borges
Off Broadway
Thursday July 8
8 PM

After a successful debut at Fair St. Louis a smaller version of the mo E All-Stars hits the Delmar Lounge- 6235 Delmar Ave this Friday July 9. We'll do a set of chill grooves and acid jazz at 8. Later the fun begins as Grover Stewart (drums), Jingo Williams (percussion) and myself take a journey into the world of electronica inspired grooves.

Follow the link if you don't see the video to watch the All-Stars recent Fair St. Louis performance.

We'll do everything from jazzy drum and bass to fully organic house with the beat machine being only a component of the sound. Grover and Jingo can recreate any groove I can write and they will have plenty of space to throw down. We end at 11:30 so join us early if you can. Guests may be stopping in as well.

And the new Delmar menu is really good...I'm a fan of the blackened fish.
http://www.moegeston.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljmq1HpFqtk

Mo E All-Stars
the Delmar Lounge
Friday July 9 8- 11:30 PM

This Sunday the Mo Egeston Presents Music Series features a slight variation from the program. CocoSoul will not be joining me this week but Sean Holland from the Soul Alliance will be on bass. We'll be joined by Duane "Jingo" Williams on percussion for a day of cool grooves. Bossa, soul-jazz, swing, r & b and the like.

The brunch at Lola is menu based so you can order food and drink how ever you like including waffles, crepes, mimosas and Bloody Mary's. Kids are always welcome and outdoor dining is available. Next weeks featured artist is Brothers Lazaroff (July 18).

mo E Trio with Sean Holland and Jingo Williams
Lola (Downtown St. Louis Loft District)
500 N. 14th St. 63103
Sunday July 11 11AM- 2PM

Coming Soon
UG Project- Party on the Plaza (downtown) 5-8 PM July 21
Brothers Lazaroff- Live on (off) the Levee opening for Sara Bareilles July 23
the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul- Jammin at the Zoo July 28 6:30 PM

Thanks for reading!

Peace,

Mo Egeston

Mo E Music. UG Project @ Lola tonight, Soul Alliance/CocoSoul tomorrow for brunch.

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:37:00 +0000

Greetings and Happy Summer,

Not sure what happened to Spring.... First we'd really like to thank all of those who voted in this year's RFT Music Poll. Brothers Lazaroff was honored as the best Americana band (non-traditional). Stay tuned for an announcement about the new Brothers album later in 2010.

Also I'm excited to announce the debut of the mo E All-Stars. No I haven't lost it and started yet another band. The All-Stars is an extension of the mo E Trio-groove edition and features memebers of the rhythm section as opposed to the traditional lead singer or horn player. We are debuting under the Arch at Fair St. Louis July 3. See below for poster.

Tonight UG Project brings their unique brand of deep house mixed with jazz, Latin and soul back to Lola. Showtime is 9:30. Lamar Harris won't be with us but I'll be joined by Duane "Jingo" Williams and CJ Conrod as usual. Special guests may be in the house (heh heh) as well.

UG Project Live @ Lola

9:30 PM June 26

Cover TBA (possibly $3 but we're worth it)

Lola

500 N. 14th Street

63103

Sunday the Mo Egeston Presents Brunch Music Series continues with the Soul Alliance Trio featuring the incomprable CocoSoul. Coco will be on stage at noon. Sean and I will do a set of acid jazz at 11 AM.

soul, club classics, jazz and chillout house

the Soul Alliance Trio featuring CocoSoul

Sunday June 27

11AM Music/ Coco@ noon

Lola

welovelola.com

thesoulalliancestl.com/

iamcocosoul.com/

Hope to see you soon!

Peace,

Maurice" Mo" Egeston

Coming Soon

mo E trio tonight @ the Delmar; Brothers for Brunch

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:01:00 +0000

Hi here are a couple of blurbs for tonight's mo E trio show and this Sunday at Lola. Enjoy your weekend!

mo E trio- Groove Edition

Friday June 11

8- 11:30

The Delmar Lounge

Free Early

mo E trio represents the voice of pianist and bandleader Maurice "Mo" Egeston. Mo is currently known for his work as a leader of UG Project (with DJ Nune) and the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul as well as his work with Brothers Lazaroff.

The trio allows Mo to return to his roots as a pianist since the dinner set will include soul-jazz, standards and downtempo grooves. But as the evening progresses the groove will shift and get a whole lot deeper.

Drummer Grover Stewart and percussionist Duane "Jingo" Williams join Mo and his rack of beat machines as they explore live drum n bass, jazz and Latin flavored house and more.

Grover is a breakbeat master and Jingo and Mo have been laying down live deep house grooves since the birth of UG Project in 2008.

This is the trio's second visit to the Delmar Lounge. The first time was a blast and the new menu is great.

Dig It!

http://www.moegeston.com/

Book the mo E trio with Doug Hall at Talent- Plus. 314-421-9400

Brothers Lazaroff Live @ Lola

11-2
Kids welcome!

Mo Egeston Presents Brunch with Brothers Lazaroff. Mo Egeston Presents is a weekly music series held at Lola in the downtown STL loft district.

This week's featured artist is Brothers Lazaroff. The band is fresh off their second year of SXSW showcases and a recent 15 song recording session for an album to be released in the Fall.
What does it sound like? Flavors of roots music, indie rock, jam and Americana driven by a focus on songwriting and musical communication.

These brunches have been big fun. Reservations recommended.

Dig it!

http://www.brotherslazaroff.com/

mo E trio- Groove Edition with Grover Stewart & Duane "Jingo" Williams

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:15:00 +0000

mo E trio represents the voice of pianist and bandleader Maurice "Mo" Egeston. Mo is currently known for his work as a leader of UG Project (with DJ Nune) and the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul as well as his work with Brothers Lazaroff.

The trio allows mo to return to his roots as a pianist since the dinner set will include soul-jazz, standards and downtempo grooves. But as the evening progresses the groove will shift and get a whole lot deeper.

Drummer Grover Stewart and percussionist Duane "Jingo" Williams join Mo and his rack of beat machines as they explore live drum n bass, jazz and Latin flavored house and more.

Grover is a breakbeat master and Jingo and Mo have been laying down live deep house grooves since the birth of UG Project in 2008.

This is the trio's second visit to the Delmar Lounge. The first time was a blast and the new menu is great.

Dig It!

mo E trio- Groove Edition
Friday June 11
8- 11:30
The Delmar Lounge
Free Early

http://www.moegeston.com/

Book the mo E trio with Doug Hall at Talent- Plus. 314-421-9400

2010 RFT Music Showcase- My Completely Biased Choices

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:27:00 +0000

The 2010 RFT Music Showcase hits Washington Ave this Saturday. UG Project plays at 3 followed by Brothers Lazaroff at 4 PM at 11th and Washington.
Vote by clicking here.

Many great artists are nominated so feel free to look around....Below are the blurbs on my favorites. They are from this original RFT post .

You may notice a theme...but honestly after years in this game I know many deserving folks that aren't ever recognized which is unfortunate.

But it is always nice to have your work acknowledged and its cool that the RFT continues to pull this together year after year.

Blurbs are below. Because of our shows at River City and Lola that weekend (and CocoSoul's Chaka tribute at the Black Rep Sunday night) the Soul Alliance won't be part of the showcase.

Best Funk/Soul/R&B (Group)
The Soul Alliance featuring CoCoSoul
www.thesoulalliancestl.com

Led by musical director Mo Egeston and featuring devastating vocalist CocoSoul, the Soul Alliance is not a musty oldies band. Together the act demolishes the boundaries between funk, R&B — and, yes, soul — with impressive instrumental skill. There may be louder rhythm sections in St. Louis, but the one-two punch of Jason "Dirty Lynt" Moore on drums and Sean "Hollabass" Holland on bass keeps the Soul Alliance as tight as any unit in town. (RK)

Best Americana/Folk (Untraditional)Brothers Lazaroffwww.brotherslazaroff.com

To be clear, Jeff and David Lazaroff — the look-alike, but not twin siblings of Brothers Lazaroff — have moved beyond all things folk, even as their songwriting retains its connection to their heroes: Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Backed up by the supremely tight rhythm section of Teddy Brookins and Grover Stewart and pushed into the funkosphere by jazz and electronic maestro Mo Egeston on keyboards, Brothers Lazaroff can jam your ass and stir your heart. (RK)

Best Funk/Soul/R&B (Group)
UG Projectwww.ugproject.com
Urban Groov Project (UG Project for short) is co-helmed by veteran sonic-alchemist and keyboardist Mo Egeston and composer and brassman DJ Nune. Along with percussionist Duane "Jingo" Williams, the UG Project plays a funk-based form of jazz fusion that will appeal to electronica heads, experimental hip-hoppers and anyone who wonders what electric Herbie Hancock mashed up with deep house sounds like. (RK)
3 p.m., 11th & Washington Outdoor Stage

Mo Egeston's Music Updates- UG Project Saturday; TSA with CocoSoul Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:34:00 +0000

Greetings,

Busy busy times these days. I'm feeling very grateful for the many opportunities that are presenting themselves as we approach the summer. And today it looks like sun in St. Louis- always a welcome sight. If you are viewing this on Facebook I encourage you to click "view original post" to see this note in full.

I want to thank Kevin Johnson one more time for his generous mention of me in the St. Louis Post Dispatch- Go Entertainment Section. Other than seeing more of my personal life in print than I ever hope to again.....I'm truly humbled by the coverage and all of the kind comments I've received since then. One of my young piano students thought that this article meant I was ending our lessons because I was going to be to busy for him. I assured him I wasn't going to leave him!

You can follow this link to see the article.

Mo Egeston hits all the notes in busy life

By Kevin C. Johnson

This weekend I have 2 shows on the bill at Lola. Saturday May 22 I return to the stage with 2010 RFT Nominee UG Project.

This is the live house music crew which blends elements of jazz, soul, funk, house, Latin and techno featuring
DJ Nune (Lamar Harris)- brass, keys and vocals
C Jay Conrod- vocals
Duane "Jingo" Williams- percussion.
Maurice "Mo" Egeston- keys and beat madness

Sunday May 23 its Coco time. Mo Egeston Presents is a weekly brunch music series held at Lola from 11-2 on Sundays. This week its 2010 RFT Nominee the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul. Sean Holland will join me on bass from 11-11:45 for a set of groovy acid jazz. Coco joins us at noon for 2 sets of soul, chillout house and assorted stuff that grooves. Coco is a genuine St. Louis treasure- I encourage you to hear her.

Brunches at Lola are all ages and kids are always welcome. You can order off the menu, chill on the couches, at the bar or in the outdoor courtyard. And there have been random episodes of dancing. Did I mention the mimosas and Bloody Mary's?

You may have noticed, perhaps due to the subtle bold type, a reference to the 2010 RFT Music Showcase. (Click to see the list of nominees) As with any of these events things are quite subjective and many, many fine musicians never get recognized by such polls year after year. However this year not 1 but 3 of the projects I'm affiliated with have been honored with a nomination.

We'd all appreciate getting some votes so please follow the link to show us some love. There is a bit of a problem with all the computer hackers out there so you will have to include some info to vote. http://polls.riverfronttimes.com/polls/stl/musicshowcase2010/

And the nominees are
Best Americana/Folk (Untraditional)
Brothers Lazaroff

Best Funk/Soul/R&B (Group)
the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul
UG Project

So as you could have guessed....I won't be disclosing my vote in the Funk/Soul group category!! We also will have the opportunity to play as part of the showcase. the Soul Alliance is making its debut at River City that weekend so I don't think I'll be able to have them perform. It does look like UG Project and Brothers Lazaroff will have a chance to play on June 5th so stay tuned for info.

(Lamar Harris would love a vote in the Solo Funk/Soul category where he is also nominated.)

News, notes and clips
Here are some recent activities that are documented in video or pictures.
Brothers Lazaroff live @ Midwest Mayhem. Follow this link for the page with most of the Brothers pics. Be warned the first couple are of the burlesque dancers. (No nudity)

mo E trio- groove edition made its debut at the Delmar Lounge last Friday. I had Grover Stewart and Jingo and we had a blast. Here's an extended jam on My Funny Valentine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhftce6pzpI

Brothers Lazaroff was joined by Funky Butt Brass Band at the end of Midwest Mayhem for this epic jam. Follow the link if you don't see a video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx885ygivtE

Thanks for reading. Support live music!

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston
pianist-producer-educator
moegeston.com

Mo Egeston's Music Updates- mo E trio this Sunday May 9 @ Lola for Brunch

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:47:00 +0000

Greetings,
This Sunday May 9 the mo E trio will be live @ Lola for brunch from 11-2 as part of the Mo Egeston Presents Sunday Brunch Music Series. Sunday's lineup will include percussionist Duane "Jingo" Williams, bassist Teddy Brookins and Mo Egeston on keys and beats.

News and Notes
The Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul had a great time entertaining a sold out Off Broadway as a part of a James Brown tribute and KDHX fundraiser this past Friday. Coco literally brought the house down and the evening was full of talent. You can catch some of that energy by following the link to some photos from the evening.

www.flickr.com/photos/sara_photos/sets/72157623977536836/ ( Photos- Look for the slideshow link for optimal viewing.)
The Soul Alliance has its first full band public performances of 2010 June 4-5 at River City Casino. Before that catch the trio live @ Lola for Brunch on May 23.

I'll be joining D Laz of Brothers Lazaroff on some of his new LIVE excursions into sonic madness this Spring and Summer. D Laz is bringing some Austin and Indie Rock flavor to the idea of beats, sound manipulation, mixing and improvisation. Can you say keytar? I knew you could. Studio sounds can't be far behind...

Brothers Lazaroff hits the stage at the City Museum on May 13 as a part of KDHX's Midwest Mayhem and again at Lola for Brunch on May 16.

UG Project returns to Lola for the monthly live house music throwdown Saturday May 22. Featuring DJ Nune (Lamar Harris), C Jay Conrod, Jingo Williams and mo E.

Finally a shout out to the students of Egeston Piano Studio and University City Violin Academy (violinist Twinda Murry) for another successful recital at Steinway Piano Gallery. The students take the stage next in late July with a possible performance by the Mowinda Chamber Ensemble.

Stay tuned and thanks for supporting live music in all of its forms.

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston
pianist-producer-composer

Red Pill Recording Session with Brothers Lazaroff- Live Stream Archive

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:19:00 +0000

"Red Pill Recording Session with Brothers Lazaroff

Brothers Lazaroff
Red Pill Studio is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The work ethic of Red Pill is founded on collaboration. Artist development is our core technology and philosophy at Red Pill."

Jeff and David recently went in and did vocals. This is a look inside the first session where we did the rhythm tracks for 15 songs. 15 songs that the rhythm section was playing for the first time.

Scary for me since I've never done that. But it was also truly liberating. Had a blast working with Jacob for the first time in a true session.

Look for a release late in 2010 from Brothers Lazaroff.

Music Appreciation Supplement- Columbia College St. Louis. What is melisma?

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:39:00 +0000

Melisma is a vocal technique that occurs when a singer sings many notes against a single syllable of text. It has been in use since at least the Middle Ages in styles such as Gregorian Chant and continues through the music of Bach and Romantic Opera.

A 20th Century version emerged in the African-American church and was demonstrated to the world by singers such as Aretha Franklin. When used correctly in this context melisma can convey the raw emotion of the text.

Unfortunately it can also be abused as part of an attempt to create an effective and personal interpretation of a song. The NPR article linked below discusses this concept further.

How 'American Idol' Uses (and Abuses) Melisma by Michael Katzif

Mo Egeston- Live Deep House Tonight; mo E trio live @ Lola Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Greetings,

Tonight- Saturday March 27 UG Project returns to Lola in the down St. Louis loft district. This Sunday March 28 the brand new mo E trio returns to Lola for brunch. 11-2

To see You Tube videos of these groups in action please follow the link below. Thanks to John Evans Jr. for capturing the footage.

See it on YouTube

Read on for info about the groups.

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Pianist, Producer and Educator

moegeston.com

Urban Groov Project appears at least once a month at Lola in the Downtown St. Louis Loft district. UG Project is essentially a live mash up of deep house, soul, Latin and jazz.

Strong emphasis is placed on mixing spontaneous improvisations with original MIDI sequences that are manipulated live. Add horns, soulful vocals, jazz influenced keyboard voicings and live percussion and you have UG Project.

This week we are joined by Mr. C Jay Conrod on vocals.

Featuring DJ Nune (L. Harris)- Brass, Beats, Vocals and Keys.

Duane "Jingo" Williams- percussion

Maurice "Mo" Egeston (mo E trio, Brothers Lazaroff, the Soul Alliance feat. CocoSoul formerly of mo & dawn and UJN)- keys and beats.

http://www.ugproject

http://www.djnune.com

Mo Egeston Presents the Mo E Trio Live @ Lola. Best known for his role as a band leader pianist Mo Egeston is stepping out front and leading his own trio in 2010

Using influences from all the projects he plays in (the Soul Alliance, UG Project and Brothers Lazaroff) as well as his own interest in combining soul, jazz and electronic influences the Mo E Trio will seek to redefine traditional expectations.

This week the Mo E Trio will feature Grover Stewart on drums and Teddy Brookins on bass. Soul-jazz, bossa, ambient house, drum and bass and original music will be explored.

Mo Egeston's Music Updates- UG Project Tonight; Brunch Sunday with CocoSoul

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:54:00 +0000

Greetings,

I'm happy to announce The Mo Egeston Presents Sunday Brunch Series at Lola will continue through April. See the flyer below for dates.

Tonight (Saturday 13) come get your groove on with UG Project at Lola in the downtown St. Louis loft district. We will be joined on vocals by C Jay Conrod. UGP also features DJ Nune on brass, beats, keys and vocals Duane "Jingo" Williams on percussion and Maurice "Mo" Egeston on keys and beats. Live deep and soulful house.

In all my years of gigging I have not seen a room as diverse as our last UGP show. It was a glimpse of what St. Louis could and should be. Join us wont you? ugproject.com

www.youtube.com/user/movideoprojects- for some recent mo E trio and UG Projectlive clips

This Sunday (14) for brunch I will be joined by the Soul Alliance Trio featuring the incomparable CocoSoul. Reservations are recommended. 11-2. We will do some downtempo house, r & b, jazz and soul. Sean Holland joins me on bass and we will do some mo E style jazz and beats for the first hour. Coco hits the stage at noon.

Finally Brothers Lazaroff is heading back to Austin for South By Southwest. Soooo excited! More on that soon.

Peace,

Maurice "Mo" Egeston

Introducing the Mo E Trio

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:52:00 +0000

mo E trio- a Journey in Sound Soul & Groove

moegeston.com

From the start of his performing career in the mid 90s Maurice
“Mo” Egeston has made a mark in the St. Louis region as a leader of innovative and
popular bands. His early study of classical piano brought him to
graduate work at SIU-E. It was while completing his Master's that Mo
began exploring styles of music beyond the classical tradition.

Since then, all of his projects including Vargas Swing, the Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul, Urban Jazz Naturals and mo & dawn have seen Mo combine his musical talent and formal
training with an ability to lead and run successful groups.

In 2010 Mo Egeston is returning to his roots as a pianist by fronting his own group- the
mo E trio. The Trio combines influences from all the projects Mo currently performs in (UG Project, the Soul Alliance, and Brothers Lazaroff) with his own interest in soul, jazz and electronic
influences. The resulting sound is a groove based experience
that seeks to redefine traditional expectations.

(Thanks to John Evans Jr. for much of the video and photography)

Drummer Grover Stewart and bassist Teddy Brookins join Mo on this journey. Styles referenced include soul, jazz, bossa, r & b, organic house grooves and drum and bass but no genre is considered off limits. Originals, jazz standards, pop music and neo-soul melodies will all be a part of the Mo E Trio sound. A sound which easily slides from deep lounge ambiance to center stage funk grooves. At times guest artists will be part of the experience but the sound starts with Mo, Grover and Ted.

mo E trio-always diverse and improvisational with a definite focus on the tap of the toe and the nod of the head.

Mo Egeston- Keyboards, Programming
GroverStewart- Drums
Ted Brookins-Bass

For bookings please contact Doug Hall at Talent Plus. 314. 421.9400

For collaborations and studio work contact Mo Egeston. moisme<at>sbcglobal<dot>net
moegeston.com

UG Project Live Deep House Video Clips

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:50:00 +0000

Urban Groov Project will next appear on March 13 Live @ Lola in the downtown STL loft district. There are some live clips from the last Lola show on the player. Thanks to John Evans Jr. for the footage.

If you see this on a social network you may need to click the original post to view the player.

UG Project 2010- 5 Clips of Live House Footage from You Tube

noreply@blogger.com (Mo E) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:30:00 +0000

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