iLive Radio presents Soulfest Lounge every 3rd Thursday at DW Alexander
Soulfest Lounge will showcase local and international artists with the focus on soul infused music, backed by the Toronto's own Recipee Band
Hosted by Gwendolyn Collins, Ray Robinson & Jakie Lu, music by iLive Radio's DJ Sessions
This month we are joined by the ladies from the DMV's Virgo Lounge Live alongside Canada's own Chelsey Bennett
THE VIRGO LOUNGE
The Virgo Lounge Unplugged is a vehicle to support and promote independent artists. Hosted by Independent Creative Entrepreneur Gwendolyn Collins and Sound City Radio Presenter D-Black, the ultimate goal is to give a platform to independent artists and open them up to listeners world-wide thru promoting their music, live performances and interviews
CHELSEY BENNETT
Whether its jazz standards, scatting hooks, or a Motown cover, Chelsey brings her character, energy and soul into her music. She combines her years of jazz training with her love for traditional and modern r&b to create a high energy, raw neo-soul performance. �Chelsey has been performing in venues across Ontario for years, honing her craft through regular performances and extensive writing. All the while, she studies with renowned vocal coach, Micah Barnes.
She recently released her first original EP entitled, ‘No End’ that is being very well received!
Accomplishments
Among some of Chelsey’s greatest achievements, she’s opened for: The Legendary Oliver Jones Trio at the All-Canadian Jazz Festival in 2016, the renowned jazz saxophonist Jane Bunnett & Maqueque at Westben Arts Festival Theatre 2015 Season, acclaimed singer/songwriter Ron Sexsmith, jazz crooner Matt Dusk, Brian Roman & Christopher Dallo at Showplace in Peterborough, and Joe Sealy & His Jazz Birds at Westben Arts Festival Theatre. She sang with the infamous Jeff Healey and his jazz group both at the Stirling Theatre and again at his roadhouse in Toronto and has entertained at a private reception for Jim Ballsillie.
MYCAH CHEVALIER
Blessed with an irresistible and soulful voice, Mycah’s music is in a class all her own. She has shared the stage with noted artists such as El DeBarge, Lyfe Jennings, The Whispers, Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross, JaRule, Arturo Sandoval, Debbie Allen, Frank McComb, Regina Belle & Maysa Leak to name a few. In addition to her debut solo project Roux’s Fantasy, she is lead female vocalist for the group guiltypleasures, who’s debut single "Anticipation (The Remix)" has been in steady rotation on WHUR 96.3FM’s Original Quiet Storm since April 2010, and has been noted as a “New Classic” by many. Mycah’s other professional accomplishments include theatre, writing, dancing and performance coaching.
Two of her singles, “In The Groove” with Brian Christopher & "Genie", are still being played worldwide and both landed Grammy consideration in multiple categories for the 56th & 58th Grammy awards!! During the summer of 2014 Mycah released a remake of the Michael Franks/Brenda Russell classic "When I Give My Love To You", Featuring Kenny Wesley, which won the 29th Annual WAMA Award for Urban Contemporary Recording and can be heard via WHUR 96.3FM, UK SoulChart, XM Sirius Radio & other internet and terrestrial stations worldwide!
Mycah released her new single, “Fly Me Away” (written by herself and pianist Allyn Johnson) this year and is also working on a sophomore solo album! This past year, Mycah also became a Staff Writer for Rhythm Universal Records, releasing Sol’s Edler’s “UpFront”, which went to #6 on the Billboard Chart for Smooth Jazz.! ...Mycah was also cast in a play centered on domestic violence called “Then Sings My Soul “, set to debut in New York in May 2018! Follow her and watch this butterfly soar!!
ALISHA GLOVER
Coined as a divine muse by some, Seattle native Alisha has always been inspired by the fine arts. Since the tender age of six years old, Alisha has participated in a myriad of choirs and bands as both a vocalist and musician. With a gifted ear for music, Alisha’s lifetime of singing has enabled her voice to be very refined and trained.
Although she considers herself an alto, she croons from second soprano to tenor; however, her soaring multi-octave range comparably emulates that of the late Minnie Riperton. Her vocal style bears resemblance to that of various genres of music including jazz/acid, funk, gospel, rock, r&b, and pop.
She became a recording artist in 2000 with her then inspirational project, Collective Inspiration Ensemble, on their debut album “Jesus is the Word”. In February 2017, she released her debut single entitled “Brother, Sister”, and in March 2018 under the Pink Palish female group she released a song entitled “Do what I gotta Do” both which is currently available for download from online stores and music streaming sites around the world.
Location: D.W. Alexander, 19 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Time: 8 PM - 12 AM
Free
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