Up & Coming Weekly

A Preview of the Wine and Jazz Festival Talent STAFF REPORT Bassist David Dyson Born in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1965, David was brought to Washington, D.C. by his parents at the early age of two. At age 12, David’s parents presented him with a begin- ner’s bass guitar. Excelling rapidly, he eventually achieved the “outstanding bandmember” award during his high school senior year. His parents were convinced that his talent was worth nur- JESTER’S PUB 6577 Fisher Road • 910-423-6100 www.jesterspub.com Mon Fri. Sat. THE DOGHOUSE 3049 Owen Dr. • 910-826-9761 www.thedoghousegroup.com Apr. 7 Apr. 9 Mike O’Donell Dixie Hi-Way Apr. 10 Refl ections II Apr. 11 Johnson Kinlaw Apr. 14 Mike O’Donell HUSKE HARDWARE- HOUSE 405 Hay Street • 437-9905 www.huskehardware.com Thurs. $1 Drafts 80’s Ladies Night Fri. & Sat. Live DJ and Dancing Sun. IT’Z ENTERTAINMENT CITY 4118 Legend Ave. • 910-826-4635 www.itzentertainmentcity.com Apr. 7 David the Piano Man Parker Apr. 11 DL Token Apr. 14 David The Piano Man Parker Apr. 16 Who’s Bad Michael Jackson Tribute Band PADDY’S 2 606B Raeford Rd. • 910-677-0055 www.paddygibneypub.com Wed. Steel Tip Dart Competition Thurs. Autumn Nicholas, Paddy & Bill Fri. Paddy & Bill APA pool open 4pm Rock/ Metal bands Country THE ROCK SHOP 106 S. Eastern Blvd. • 910-321-ROCK www.therockshoplive.com Apr. 9 Loudwater Fury/Conformity/ Bound N Gagged/Broadslab Apr. 10 Fathers And Sons/The Token Black Experience/Erik Smallwood/Autumn Nicholas Apr. 15 EVANS BLUE/Landsdowne/ Rains Apr. 16 Taradactyl/Betray Your Own/ Gandhi’s Never Wrong Twice Apr. 17 New Machine/Dying to Live Apr. 18 The Rocketz/The Go-Devils/ SOUTHERN STYLE SALOON 4939 Bragg Blvd. • 860-1787 Apr. 16 Kevin Lee ANGRY V’S 3138 Raeford Rd. • 568-3790 Apr. 17 Chris Cox CHARLIE MIKE’S PUB 195 Star Point Road • 826-6453 Apr. 23 Brad Benson LUIGI’S 528 N McPherson Church Rd. • 864-1810 Apr. 9 Brad Stockholm Apr. 16 Corky Jones and Mighty Blue Apr. 23 Vyntage Apr. 30 The Willie Bradley Jazz Trio turing and were supportive to David’s matriculation at Berklee College of Music, where more growth ensued. Upon gradu- ation, David locked in the position of bassist with Polygram recording artist Walter Beasley. In January, 1989, he was called to audition for Maurice Starr (Producer of New Kids On the Block) and landed the gig. Eventually earning the position of musical director, David helped to take their live show to an unprecedented pinnacle. In February 1992, he moved on to tour and/or record with a vast selection of artists spanning from the world renown jazz saxophonist, Chico Freeman, to the R&B fame of songwriter/singer/bassist and 1997 Downbeat Poll winner, Me’Shell N’degeocello. David has previously occupied the bass seat with art- ists Chuck Brown, Jonathan Butler, Kirk Whallum to name a few and is has toured frequently with Lalah Hathaway & Pieces Of A Dream, but does spot dates and stu- dio work with various other artists as well. Fast gaining a reputation as a producer/ songwriter (checkout Pieces Of A Dream’s previous releases No Assembly Required, their upcoming February release Soul Intention and Tim Hagan’s grammy nominated Animation/Imagination as well as Hagans/Belden Band’s Animation Live), David continues to grow as one of today’s most prolific artists. In early 1999, David recorded his debut CD entitled Soulmates which received worldwide critical acclaim. His second release, The Dawning, also garnering critical acclaim, was released on his own label “Lohandfunk.” Currently he is a solo artist and President of Lil Doc Productions, Inc. / Lo’hand Funk Records. He continues to strive for excellence as one of today’s most promising artists. Trumpeteer Cindy Bradley When Cindy Bradley, in a last minute rush to choose an instrument to play in her 4th grade elementary school band program, chose the trumpet, little did she know it would someday put her on a collision course with Trippin ‘n’ Rhythm Records and her opportunity to record the record of a lifetime in Bloom, her major label debut. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Cindy enjoyed a varied career in music starting from a very young age. Although her first instrument of choice was the piano, which she began playing at the age of 6, she made the fateful choice to pick up the trumpet in her 4th grade band program. CALLING ALL LOCAL BANDS Fayetteville wants to know you! So here’s your opportunity. We will feature all local bands in our Concert Connection, but it’s going to take a little effort on your part. 1. E-mail Stephanie@upandcomingweekly.com for our Q&A. 2. Fill it out and e-mail it back to us. 3. Send a recent, high-resolution photo of your band. 4. Look for your article in an upcoming issue. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM At the tender age of 12 she began performing professionally with a Buffalo area jazz band that consisted of all promising young musicians called “Sugar and Jazz.” The group consisted of kids from ages 12-17 and stressed the importance of profes- sionalism and emulating the big band sounds of the 1940s. Although she continued to perform in various jazz groups as she grew up, it was with this group that Cindy fell in love with performance, jazz music, and espe- cially the trumpet. Cindy went on to earn a bachelors degree in jazz studies from Ithaca College, and a masters degree in jazz trumpet performance from the New England Conservatory. It was there that she studied with and was influenced by many jazz greats including John McNeil, Bob Brookmeyer, Jerry Bergonzi, George Russell and Steve Lacy. The Carolina Wine and Jazz Festival will be held on 1 May at J.P. Riddle Stadium from 3-11 p.m. www.carolinawine- jazzfest.com After earning her degrees, she immediately moved to the New York City area to begin to cut her musical teeth, playing and performing with her own unique sound. As a sideman, Cindy has toured and recorded extensively with various funk, top 40, R&B, jazz-fusion, and straight ahead jazz groups performing everywhere from Emmy Awards parties to the Superbowl. As a smooth jazz soloist Cindy recently had the privilege of touring with legend- ary jazz group Pieces of a Dream, currently performs in the New York City area with the Sly Geralds Band (bassist to Maceo Parker) and is in the process of reforming her own band that will soon set to the road in support of the new record, with a dy- namic new show. The word has found it’s way to the streets and the early accolades are already beginning to ramp up as she has been recently heralded as “one of the best young players” in smooth jazz. APRIL 7-13, 2010 UCW 21

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