Charles “Shorty Corleone” Garris: A Christmas Story

From IAMOnlineMag.com Shorty Corleone may have thought he put his Mafioso personality aside when he took on his birth moniker for Charles Garris Presents: It’s Christmas, but this album is less like Bing Crosby and more like what the soundtrack would be if “Belly” were a Nativity movie. In his version, the story about Frosty uses The Delfonics’s “Hey! Love” sample that our generation may most famously remember as the foundation of Notorious B.I.G.’s “Playa Hater;” the story of Rudolph has a reggae beat; and every other track has a go-go swang. Garris became a professional vocalist at age 14 … Continue reading Charles “Shorty Corleone” Garris: A Christmas Story

2009 Go-Go Awards: Nominees and Performance Announced

The 2009 Go-Go Awards is scheduled for The Washington Convention Center on Nov. 1.  In addition to D.C.’s own Comedian/Actor Red Grant hosting this year’s event, some of today’s most prominent acts on the Go-Go curcuit are scheduled to perform. Presented by Peace Abode, the acts scheduled to perform are Familiar Faces, Backyard, Suttle Thoughts, and TCB among others. There will also be a reunion performance by Little Benny & The Masters, who are famous for bringing hits such as “Cat In The Hat”, “The Message” and “Big City Groove.” Below is a complete list of nominees and categories. BAND … Continue reading 2009 Go-Go Awards: Nominees and Performance Announced

Rare Essence (late 80s/early 90s) feat. Footz, GoGo Mickey and Shorty Dud [live video]

The following is a live video footage of the Washington, D.C. go-go band Rare Essence… shot at the Black Hole during the late 80s/early 90s.  Featuring the late Quintin “Footz” Davdison on drums.  Also featuring Milton “GoGo Mickey” Freeman on congas, and Quintin “Shorty Dud” Ivey on roto-tombs. Continue reading Rare Essence (late 80s/early 90s) feat. Footz, GoGo Mickey and Shorty Dud [live video]

COSMIC: Mutual Appreciation featuring SAMARIA

This is just a little something in a song that was given as a gift to me, which touched me in a spiritual way, and I wanted to share with you. Mainly because this is an excellent example of the uplifting and encouragement that can and does happen. Basically, this tune that I love to play was sent to the wonderful Ms Samaria Graham (Actress/Singer), who put her words and sang to it, and sent it back to me. I felt so moved by it that I wanted to attach it with images, via video clip, and share it with … Continue reading COSMIC: Mutual Appreciation featuring SAMARIA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FOOTZ!!!

In his latested video blog release, Go-Go Mickey sends out a Happy Birthday message and share a memory of legendary drummer – one of the greatest to emerge from the Go-Go circuit – Quentin “Footz” Davidson! Check out Mickey’s messsage.  Then click the banner above and check out everything else that he has in store for you. Other links about Footz to check out: REMEMBERING FOOTZ – (TMOTTGOGO Sept. 1999) 1994 WAMA HALL OF FAME Continue reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FOOTZ!!!