************************************************************
****
DUE TO NEW MANAGEMENT TAKING OVER AT LOUNGELOVER, THE SESSIONS ARE NO LONGER - booooooooooooooo - RAFF WILL BE CONTINUING TO PERFORM UP AND DOWN THE COUNTRY SO MAKE SURE YOU ADD HIS OWN PAGE TO KEEP UP TO DATE....A HUUUUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE AMAZING ARTISTS THAT HELPED TO MAKE THIS NIGHT SO UNBELIEVABLY FANTASTIC - WE WISH YOU ALL EVERY SUCCESS. ANOTHER HUUUUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE AUDIENCES - WE HOPE YOU'VE ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE, AND THAT YOU ALL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ARTISTS...DO LOOK OUT FOR ANOTHER INCARNATION OF OUR NIGHT. ANOTHER BIG THANKS TO ANNIE, RICHARD AND SIMON FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK, AND THE REST OF THE STAFF...OH AND TO JOE AND LEWIS FOR THE SOUND.
yours soulfully,
Raff
PS: And we certainly went out with a bang...we had Vula back (of Basement Jaxx fame) who's minnie ripperton was stunning and a surprise performance from our mate Nate James, as well as Adelaide Mackenzie, and an amazing performance from Madaleine Pritchard...and of course me, Raff, with my great band Different People! Thanks guys :)
************************************************************
****
Photos courtesy of Alex Simmons
The Lounge Lover Sessions, is an evening filled with beautiful live music from the best of London's signed & unsigned soul/funk/jazz/folk singer songwriters.
With each Session, resident soul singer, Raff, invites 2 other artists to perform 1/2hr set each of their original material with live backing. We kick off the night with a stripped acoustic set, then get deep down and funky with a full live band...making for a complete soulful experience. Oh, and we like to have the odd wee jam at the end, so if you're a singer in the audience, make yourself known, and get your 16bars to shine!
It's a fantastic opportunity to see these amazing artists in the opulent setting of Lounge Lover, where you can sit-back, relax, enjoy delicious cocktails and be prive to some amazing performances...not to be missed!
Make sure you call and reserve a table as demand will be high, and we don't want you to miss out now: 020 7012 1234
Doors open at 6pm, acts will perform from 8:00pm sharp til 11pm...so don't be late, and no excuses about school in the morning!
ENTRY IS FREE BEFORE 7PM, AND £5 AFTER...SO GET THERE EARLY!
Loungelover / 1 Whitby St / Shoreditch / E1 6JU
Nearest tube is Liverpool St or Old St
The Loungelover Sessions 1:
The Loungelover Sessions 3:
RAFF: Resisdent host/performer - A Scottish/Italian unsigned soul singer-songwriter whose beautiful and unique voice brings a fresh sound to the uk urban soul scene. On stage is where Raff thrives and his influences can be clearly seen; ranging from the old skool Aretha and Stevie, to the nu skool, India Arie, Erykah Badu and Raphael Saadiq. Support slots include: Marlena Shaw (70s soul diva), Carleen Anderson (The Young Disciples/The Brand New Heavies), Ohmega Watts (US hiphop MC/producer), Lily Allen (UK songstress), Nate James (UK rnb/soul singer)...Raff has also appeared alongside Connor Reeves (UK soul singer), Plan B (UK hiphop MC/singer), Terri Walker (UK soul singer), Natalie Williams (UK soul singer), Vula (Basement Jaxx), Michelle Escoffery (UK soul singer).
"(raff) has a voice as smooth as international velvet and the Mediterranean looks to match"
Metro
"Raff puts Scotland on the map...this is something with longevity"****
DJ Mag
"Raff has the style and stage presence, not to mention the talent, of a true star! "
www.urbanscot.com
"Terrific voice, a good ear for production and his heart's in his music. What more do you want?"
The Fly
"A genuine talent, setting the standard for modern soul"
Subcity Radio
