NEWSJune 29, 2011Press Release: fDeluxe at Loring TheaterFour original members of The Family, have reunited as fDeluxe and announced a concert at Loring Theater, Minneapolis on September 16th to launch their much anticipated album 'Gaslight'. The Family's self-titled album was a Prince produced release that received critical acclaim in 1986, including a top 10 R&B hit, 'Screams Of Passion' and introduced 'Nothing Compares 2 U' which was famously covered by Sinead O'Connor. They performed a single sell-out show at First Avenue before going their separate ways. Now after a two decade hiatus that saw them individually working with some of the biggest names in music the band's original members, St. Paul Peterson, Jellybean Johnson, Susannah Melvoin and Eric Leeds, are back and ready to show exactly why artists such as Questlove (The Roots), Sheila E. and Rahsaan Patterson are unabashed fans. The Loring show, the band's first full concert, will feature material from both albums along with a few surprises. fDeluxe's world-class band, which includes guitarist Oliver Leiber & keyboardist JP DeLaire, will be accompanied by a string section and some very special guests. fDeluxe's new CD, featuring contributions from 2010 Emmy Award Winners Wendy & Lisa amongst others, combines the essence of the original Family album with the band's subsequent influences and intoxicating musical journeys. Dance, romance and plenty of funk, fDeluxe is that rare band that combines clever, modern material, studio savvy and the stage experience to tear the roof off. Anyone who thought the Minneapolis sound died in the early 1990's may be in for a shock. fDeluxe is the resurrection of a band but may also prove to be the revival of an entire genre. Buy Tickets 25 June 2011fDeluxe member St Paul Peterson to attend MBMA WorkshopfDeluxe's St Paul Peterson has been confirmed as a panellist at the 2011 MBMA Roundtable discussion on "The Business of Music". Taking place Friday July 15 from 11:00am at Seven Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis the workshop features industry mentors discussing production, marketing, distribution and career options in today's music environment. This free music symposium will also features members of Mint Condition and Next. 23 June 2011fDeluxe to play Minnesota Black Music AwardsfDeluxe are pleased to announce they will be playing at the 20th presentation of the Minnesota Black Music Awards on Friday July 15, 2011. Program founder and producers Pete and Kim Rhodes said, "The 2011 MBMA program is honored to join the community to support the North Side community relief efforts and celebrate the 31st anniversary of the artist's music and contributions to our arts, culture and diversity of the twin cities music community." Tickets are available at TicketMaster and the State Theatre Box office. 18 June 2011New CD - GaslightThe group's first album since "The Family" album (which featured the top 10 R&B hit "Screams Of Passion" and the original version of "Nothing Compares 2 U") will be released in September 2011 in Europe, North America & Australia. The album will be available digitally in all territories. Titled 'Gaslight' the album was produced by St Paul and Susannah Melvoin and features input from Wendy & Lisa, Oliver Leiber, Ricky Peterson, Charley Drayton, JP DeLaire, Doyle Bramhall II & Andrew Scheps. |
