NYC GEARS UP TO “REP THE STAGE”

SSMG Executive Producers announce the debut of "REP THE STAGE", a live music show for entertainers and entertainment professionals across the nation…
 
NEW YORK – October 30, 2009  New York's craving for real music will finally be satiated by SSMG's debut of REP THE STAGE, an urban music showcase to provide a platform for talented indie artists, labels, and producers to network in a venue of live entertainment.  REP THE STAGE (formerly known as Soul Sessions Urban Music Showcase) will feature artists in the genres R&B, Pop, Soul, Rock and Hip-Hop, as a response to the growing need for diversity on the stage.
 
SSMG has showcased a variety of talented artists who have been featured on networks like BET, VH1 and have graced the stages of New York, Philadelphia, DC and Maryland.  Artists for this upcoming show include soulful crooners Hassan Farrow and Michael Inge; pop artists Tara Ortiz and Tony Grend; soul rock artist Tammy Infusino; violin and soul songstress Charisa Dowe; a young male r&b trio "Classik"; pop/r&b music group "Matt Parad & The Return" and r&b artist Ian Tyler.  The show will premiere at Fat Baby NYC on November 7, 2009 and will be hosted by Soul Sessions Alum and CEO of The B.U.R.N U Movement, LaRue Marlow.  Music will be provided courtesy of DJ Jon Blak, a crowd-pleasing A-list DJ who has also worked Jay-Z's 40/40 club in NYC.  Attendees will receive a compilation CD previewing the artists who perform and other various promotional items
 
SSMG, a music and talent management company, is a combined effort of Executive Producers Marsha Gauntlett-Kirby, CEO/Owner of BrownFace LLC, an entertainment and media firm; and Cliff Jean-Pierre, CEO/Owner of Melange Appeal Inc., a high-end fashion apparel company.  These two successful executives have over 6 years of combined experience in producing and promoting urban music showcases featuring emerging artists while introducing them to the mainstream market.  "Our purpose is to be the catalyst for bringing change to the music industry, one artist at a time," explains Jean-Pierre.  "It's time we made a real dent with quality music."  Gauntlett-Kirby explained, "We are committed to bringing upscale artists who give you the full package of strong vocals and lyrical content.  If you're in need of a 'Music Fix', come see our artists 'REP THE STAGE!'"  SSMG is based in New York and Philadelphia.
 
For more information, please contact:
MarcArthur St. Juste
New York Office
pr@soulsessionsmusicgroup.com
www.soulsessionsmusicgroup.com
www.repthestage.com