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CITY PAGES - BEST R&B GROUP: Winner: The New CongressAs genres are getting harder and harder to peg, we're left with the question: What are the signs of a great R&B group? Take a cue from the New Congress, who combine mixing and scratching with great bass lines, solid guitar work, and a super-tight percussion section in their blend of jazzy, homegrown R&B, and you've got your answer. They tend to cross over into rock and hip hop from time to time, always showcasing the soulful vocal style of frontman Aaron Cosgrove, in their regular Thursday night gig at Bunker's. In two cities where R&B and funk once reigned, these six incredibly talented musicians bring their A-game every time they step onstage. Rumor has it that this year should bring a new album from this unique group, so don't say you weren't warned. It's time to stand up and shake what your mama gave you with the smooth grooves of the New Congress.The New Congress consists of 6 individually talented musicians that merge their creativity together to create the most innovative and exciting sound that anyone has heard. It's a blend of jazz, hip hop, pop and rock. The members of TNC have each held their own on the music scene before coming together as a band, and together, they are undeniable!!!
AARON "ORANGE" COSGROVE (Vocals / Guitar / Songwriter)
RUSS KING (Keyboards / Background Vocals)
DJ DUDLEY D (Turntables / Background Vocals)
ANDY MARK (Bass / Background Vocals)
MANNY FRESH (Congas / Percussion / Bass)
BARRY ALEXANDER (Drums)
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The New Congress are the winners of the 2006 Minnesota Music Awards for Best R&B Artist/Group and R&B Album for their release, "Everybody Gets Up." They also earned two Los Angeles Music Awards in 2006 for Neosoul Artist of the Year and R&B Single of the Year for "Make You Move." The group was sponsored by Best Buy and performed at the 16th annual Los Angeles Music Awards in Hollywood, California. TNC has also been voted Best R&B Artist by the readers of the City Pages. TNC's sophomore album is due to be released in early 2008, and is already creating buzz around Europe and the U.S. Be prepared for new sounds hitting the airwaves, with TNC majorly contributing to bringing the world back to real music by real musicians. A momentous movement is underway!!!
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