New show alert: Preachermann & The Revival @ The Cutting Room - 2/28/14

Preachermann and The Revival will present a soulful set at the fabulous venue, The Cutting Room this Friday, February 28th at 10:45 pm sharp! (Tickets $10 adv/$15 @ door) Get up in the water and get wet with atomic soul and let the music wash your winter blues away. You have to see it to believe. I'd love to see you at the show. Thanks for your support. Shalimar! #staycrunchy


JOIN US THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 10:45PM SHARP TICKETS: $10 in advance /$15 at the door Get yours early and save some cash! Tickets: http://tickets.thecuttingroomnyc.com/ 


The Cutting Room is located at 44 East 32nd Street, (between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue) in New York City.

PREACHERMANN AND THE REVIVAL:

Ed Holley “Preachermann “ (Lead vocals)
Ari Kessler "Joe Team Leader" (Keyboard)
Benita Charles "Motown Mama" (Background vocals)
Christi Gehrisch "Buckeyed Beauty" (Background vocals)
Joe Paldino "Clean Papa Joe" (Guitar)
Karl Watson "The Rock" (Saxophone, Violin)
Manny Montanez "Music Making Manny" (Percussion)
Nick Paldino "Mr. Soulfly" (Rhythm Guitar)
Pauly Paldino "Clean Baby Funk" (Bass)
Tom Pope "The Pope of Brooklyn" (Drums)

Preachermann and The Revival returns The Shrine on February 22, 2014

Dear Friends:


A special thanks to all our fans who voted for Preachermann and The Revival in the Battle of The Boroughs! Unfortunately, we didn't make the finals but this is only the beginning. Better days are ahead! Thank you for you love & support. We truly love our fans!! Shalimar!! #staycrunchy


Here's the details of our next performance:

Preachermann and  The Revival returns to the legendary Shrine in Harlem on Saturday, February 22nd at 10:00 pm. Start the weekend right with atomic soul. Get up in the water and get wet. Let the music set you free. You have to see it to believe it.  I would love to see you there! As always, there's no cover.

Shrine Bar & Restaurant 
Clayton Powell Blvd (134th Street) 
2271 Adam 
New York, NY 10030 
(no cover)
(212) 690-7807
http://shrinenyc.com

See you at the show - Shalamar!!

For more information about Preachermann, visit:http://www.facebook.com/Preachermannmusic. 

The Preachermann and The Revival Band:

Ed Preachermann Holley, lead vocals
Benita Charles, background vocals
Christi Gehrisch, background vocals
Ari Kessler, piano
Paul Paldino, bass
Joe Paldino, guitar
Nick Paldino, guitar
Karl Watson, saxophone, violin
Manny Montanez, percussion
Tom Pope, drums

A Special Thanks To All Who Attended Moments In Love 2014!

A special thanks to all who attended my Moments In Love Show 2014 at Bar Thalia at Symphony Space last night! We had a grand time. I definitely felt the love last night!

It was so wonderful to see my cousins: Julia Caicedo, Dominique Mills, Rene Watts and Trina Lewis!! I said surprise me and they really surprised me!! lol Thank you, ladies!! That meant so much to me.

It was great to see our friends Charlotte Mousset and Andy and new friends Mike, Jerome, and Nick. Thanks, Manny for bringing your grandson, Xavier (a future drummer) to the show. I hope he enjoyed it. There were many people I didn't know but they were a very attentive audience and they we're enjoying themselves. That made me feel great that we can move people we don't know!!

A special thanks to my band: Christi Gehrisch, Peter Archer and Eusebio Manuel Montanez. Thank you so much for your time, your talents, your spirits and your friendship! It's so wonderful sharing the stage with you. Thank you for a successful show last night!

I'd to thank Ben and Olivia of Bar Thalia for their hospitality and for helping us have a successful show!

Last but certainly not least, I'd like to thank Ed Holley "Preachermann" for his love and support of me and my music. It's so wonderful to be able to sing to the love of your life from the stage! He's such a talented artist in his own right and it was an honor to have him there!!

I thank God for the gift of music and the joy and happiness it brings people. It's truly a blessing!

If you missed the show, now you can see it on my Ustream channel in two parts.  Visit:  http://www.ustream.tv/channel/benita-charles-music

ENJOY LOVE!!

Love is in the air: Moments in Love 2014 - 2/16/14

Dear Friends:

Happy Valentine's Day!  Love is definitely in the air. I hope you have a special day tomorrow!

In honor of Valentine's Day.  I will be presenting my Moments In Love Show on Sunday, February 16th at Bar Thalia at Symphony Space.  The show starts at 8:00 pm.  Please join me for an evening of great love music, good friends, fun times and entertainment. This is my all-time favorite show because I find out what you think of love!  It's always a great time.

Also, a friendly reminder that there's still time to vote for Preachermann & The Revival in the Battle of the Boroughs contest through Sunday, February 16th at 11:59 pm ET. Thank you so much for your support.  We love our fans!  To vote, visit: http://www.thegreenespace.org/story/vote-manhattans-best-band/. You may also Text MN4 to 69866.

Take care and I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day weekend!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

http://benitacharles.com

"Love is like a friendship caught on fire.  In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering.  As love grows, older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable." -- Bruce Lee

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Performance Details:

Moments In Love 2014 starring Benita Charles - 2/16/14

Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Benita Charles & Friends Band
Bar Thalia at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th St
New York, NY 10025
(646) 597-7340
http://www.barthalia.org/
(no cover)

New York vocalist, Benita Charles celebrates love in her one-woman show, "Moments In Love 2014" at Bar Thalia - Symphony Space on Sunday, February 16th at 8:00 pm.

Ms. Charles will sing from selections of her debut CD, "Moments In Love: Volume 1" as well as other favorites as she explores the various aspects of love. The show will feature her band, The Benita Charles & Friends Band. Singer, Christi Gehrisch will be the featured opening act.

Bring your valentine and join us for an evening of love, music, entertainment, great food and great friends. If you don't have a valentine, come to the show. Who knows? You just might find your special valentine!

To RSVP, send email to starent99@hotmail.com or call (212) 802-9249/ Artist website: http://benitacharles.com.

To purchase "Moments In Love: Volume 1, visit: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/benitacharles4. The CD is also available on iTunes.

Benita Charle & Friends Band: 
Benita Charles, lead vocals
Christi Gehrisch, vocals
Peter Archer, guitar
Manny Montanez, percussion

Help Preachermann & The Revival Make it to the Finals in the Battle of the Boroughs!

Dear Friends:

I hope all is well. I have some exciting news about Preachermann & The Revival's performance in the Battle of the Band contest that I'd like to share with you.

Preachermann & The Revival - Battle of the Borough Update:

Thank you so much for your support of Preachermann and The Revival in the Battle of the Boroughs (Manhattan contest) on Friday, February 7th!  The band has made it to the semi-finals (top 5 bands out of 12 bands). We need your vote to make it to the finals to represent Manhattan in the June competition.  If you missed the performance, you can see us on YouTube and cast your vote!  You may vote up to Sunday, February 16 at 11:59pm ET. Thanks so much for your support!!

To vote, visit: http://www.thegreenespace.org/story/vote-manhattans-best-band/. You may also Text MN4 to 69866.

You may also vote for a favorite video award for Preachermann and The Revival.  The performance video with the most YouTube views during their borough's weeklong voting period wins!

Thank you so much for your support to everyone! We couldn't have done this without you. Shalimar!  Stay Crunchy!!

Sincerely,

Benita Charles Music 


Preachermann and The Revival is a 10-member group from Harlem, fronted by Preachermann Ed Holley. The band took The Green Space to church with their infectious blend of gospel, funk and rock. “That right there you can only get in New York; you can only get that from Harlem,” judge Wes Jackson, executive director of the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, said after their performance.

Moments In Love starring Benita Charles - 2/16/14

Only one week away, New York vocalist, Benita Charles celebrates love in her one-woman show, "Moments In Love" on Sunday, February 16th at 8:00 pm.


Ms. Charles will sing from selections of her debut CD, "Moments In Love: Volume 1" as well as other favorites as she explores the various aspects of love. The show will feature her band, The Benita Charles & Friends Band.

Bring your valentine and join us for an evening of love, music, entertainment, great food and great friends. If you don't have a valentine, come to the show. Who knows? You just might find your special valentine!

Bar Thalia is located at 95th Street and Broadway on the upper west side of Manhattan, New York City.

To RSVP, send email to starent99@hotmail.com or call (212) 802-9249.

To purchase "Moments In Love: Volume 1," visit:http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/benitacharles4. The CD is also available on iTunes.

Benita Charles & Friends Band:
Benita Charles, lead vocals
Christi Gehrisch, vocals
Peter Archer, guitar
Manny Montanez, percussion

A special thanks for supporting Preachermann & The Revival on February 7th!

A special thanks to all who supported Preachermann and the Revival in the Battle of the Borough on February 7th at The Green Space in Manhattan!

It was an awesome performance and Ed really shined in his interview after the show. We were all so proud of him!

However you supported us (texting, attending the show, sending your well wishes), it is greatly appreciated. Only good things will come from this. We couldn't do it without you. Thanks so much and stay crunchy! Shalimar!!

Pictured above: Preachermann and The Revival killing it at The Green Space at the Battle of The Boroughs on February 7th! The Green Space tweeted that Preachemann & the Revival took them to church! Shalimar!! A special thanks to everyone for your support!! -- with Ed Holley, Benita Charles, Joseph Paldino, Christi Gehrisch, Ari Kessler, Paul Maxwell Kamarko Paldino, Nick Marko Kamarko Paldino, Tom Pope, Karl W. Watson, Eusebio Manuel Montanez.