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c. jay conrod

Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it... ---PCD

About Me



I learn more about myself everyday. All that I can tell you about me, you can find in my interests, blogs, etc., so READ, lol.

Check this out: "Crazy" - Lamar Harris & Good4TheSoul featuring ME! lol! from the CD/DVD "Live at the Bistro."

My Interests

  • Reading
  • Writing (songs, poetry, essays, whatever...)
  • Singing
  • Holding a good conversation (got something 2 say?)
  • Rollerskating (I get my occasional gospel roll on at Coachlite on Fridays. lol!)
  • Crafty stuff like knitting (don't look at me like that)

    • I'd like to meet:

    Nikki Giovanni
    Toni Morrison (although I'm certain I'd either stutter the whole time or just say nothing and pee my pants)
    Stevie Wonder
    Patti LaBelle (talk about making my day!)

    Music:

    Gospel, like:

  • Anything by any of the Clark Sisters
  • J. Moss
  • Donald Lawrence
  • Kim Burrell (We miss you, Kim.)

    • Nu-Soul, like:
  • Erykah Badu
  • Maxwell (Where are you, man?)
  • Jill Scott
  • Jazzyfatnastees(Don't sleep on them.)
  • Amel Larrieux(quiet genius)
  • Eric Roberson (I got all five albums in less than a years time!)
  • Anthony David

    • Vocal Jazz, like:
  • Kurt Elling (man....)
  • Ella (if you need a last name, geez)
  • Take 6
  • New York Voices
  • Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross (true pioneers of Vocalese)
  • Shirley Horn (R.I.P.)

    • Classic Soul, like:
  • Donnie Hathaway (my, my, my)
  • Stevie Wonder (a wonder indeed)

    • Clubby-type stuff I'm just not hip enough to catagorize, like:
  • Vikter Duplaix
  • Masters at Work
  • Verve Remixed

    • Folk, like:
  • James Taylor
  • Paul Simon

    • Movies:

    Imitation of Life (Although I haven't watched it in some time, I used to cry at the end. I ain't a punk either. sniff)
    Clueless (Whatever...)
    The Color Purple ('You tole Harpo to beat me?!')
    Dreamgirls a flawlessly crafted movie musical ('Curtis says it's what's best for the group.')
    Almost every Spike Lee Joint (School Daze I think is my favorite.)

    Television:

    America's Next Top Model (A true guilty pleasure)
    Practically anything musical on PBS: Great Performances, Evening at the Pops, Live at the Met, etc.
    Grey's Anatomy(Better than ER. And WAY funnier.)
    So You Think You Can Dance?

    Books:

  • Love by Toni Morrison (I know she can be confusing at times, but if you stick with her, the pay-off is phenomenal.)
  • The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (It's a big book, but once you're in the story, it doesn't matter anymore.)

    • THE MOST RECENT FICTION BOOK I'VE READ:
  • The Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter Okay, so I finally got around to reading it and I was so hooked. Talcott Garland is a black law school professor whose father suddenly dies and leaves "arrangements" for him to find and handle. The story is intricate and witty, leaving one guessing up to last chapters. More than just a thriller, Carter speaks candidly on race, class, politics and how they play a part in creating our individual realities. I was re-reading passages just to see if I could figure what some of the words he was using meant (talk about a vocabulary!) and just laughing out loud at the honesty of it all. It's a lengthy, but worthwhile read.

    • Heroes:

  • Jesus
  • My Parents: as much as I fight it, I find myself becoming more like the both of them.

    • My Blog

    "And When I See’d You, I Know’d There Is A God..."

    Just a thought I had while walking today:Some years back, I was driving to school/work and had a lot on my mind. I was really stressed out and had no idea what to do. (I think it's funny that as I loo...
    Posted by c. jay conrod on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:58:00 PST

    Join my mailing list!

    This is shameless self-promotion. I admit it. Many have asked for me to keep them up to date with performance dates. I try to keep my calendar up to date, but it seems like people don't check it very ...
    Posted by c. jay conrod on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:38:00 PST

    Here’s To You, Mr. Harris

    I'm guessing it was about two years ago or so when I first heard the music of Lamar Harris on Soulternative (thank you Selena J.).  I found his cd at a store while not even looking for it, but re...
    Posted by c. jay conrod on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:52:00 PST

    Need Something To Do This Weekend? Gotcha Covered!

    In an effort to keep you abreast on the going-ons of my career, I highly recommend that you come to check out this show. The tickets are $15, which some may think is a bit steep, but it is well worth ...
    Posted by c. jay conrod on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:35:00 PST

    Finally, something from me...MUSIC!!!!

    I've been feeling the need to put something out there, so here's a lil' sumthin' sumthin'. If you're Webster alum, this isn't the first time you've heard this song. This would be the one I s...
    Posted by c. jay conrod on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:33:00 PST

    New Gnarls Barkley video: "Going On"

    I just saw this and thought it was pretty dope. Felt like sharing... ...
    Posted by c. jay conrod on Thu, 15 May 2008 12:41:00 PST

    Just Thinkin...

    I was just thinking about how I don't blog like I used to. I'm real careful about what I write because I know it goes out to you and I'd rather put something useful and positive into the universe inst...
    Posted by c. jay conrod on Wed, 14 May 2008 10:52:00 PST

    Killing Me Softly (aka Why You Still Havent Heard Any Of My Music Yet)

    Strumming my pain with his fingers, Singing my life with his words, Killing me softly with his song, Killing me softly with his song, Telling my whole life with his words, Killing me softly with his s...
    Posted by c. jay conrod on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:11:00 PST

    We Are Re-Scheduled!!!!!!!

    I PROMISE I will post an actual blog of substance soon. Before I do, I want to get the word out on upcoming shows....The March edition of Suite Soul Spot has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, March 19,...
    Posted by c. jay conrod on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:21:00 PST

    Catch up and come out....

    Sorry, people. I usually do better with this, but life's been mighty crazy recently.  This is the first time I've been online in 4 days. (Did you ever think there'd come a time a statement like t...
    Posted by c. jay conrod on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:15:00 PST