Discovery 2 Feat. State Of. Emergency Steve 'Papa' Edwards + Jazz Morley + Stephen Langstaff

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October's installment of West London's Discovery 2 music showcase presents an amazing new Afro, Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Rock super group, State of Emergency whose musicians have a truly impressive track record. Also performing are Steve 'Papa' Edwards known for his collaborations with Bob Sinclar & Basement Jaxx , he's unleashing his new solo project from his Big Love label. Jazz Morley currently on tour promoting her Debut Ep will be singing her glorious and emotive songs plus Stephen Langstaff a rising indie folk singer from Liverpool alongside resident Dj Delphi

STATE OF EMERGENCY
As a writer and producer, Steve Marshall's work with Lee "Scratch" Perry, Keith Richards and George Clinton earned him Grammy nominations in 2008 and 2011. Now Scratch's English protege strikes out with his own versatile band backed by some Top flight musicians.
Reuben "Sleepy" White (Drums) has backed Eric Clapton, The Doobie Brothers, Alton Ellis, Laurel Aitken, Desmond Dekker, The Marvels, and Dandy Livingstone, to name but a few. A stunning drummer with true feeling and originality.

Elroy "Spoonface" Powell (Vocals) - "Spoonface", the voice behind club anthem "Hey Girl" had his first taste of international recording success as part of Black Legend. Their reworking of the Barry White classic "You See the Trouble with Me" reached No. 1 in the UK and sold over 2 million copies. Showcased as a presenter on MTV and Trouble TV's "Freakin' Famous", his versatility as an entertainer is confirmed. Collaborations include Freq. Nasty, Lil John, Witty Boy, Toddla T, Ill Logic & Raff, High Contrast, Omar, Janet Kay, and many more.

Tempo O'Neil (Vocals) - Originally an MC and singer, notably with Saxon Sound System, Tempo has broken the mould with his versatility, covering the whole spectrum from reggae to hip hop, jazz-funk, soul and RnB, rare groove, acid house, house, ambient, techno, UK garage, jungle, breakbeat and northern soul. Credits include Loose Ends, Tuff Jam, Sanchez, Pinchers, Jack Ruby, Marshall Jefferson and Alienfunk Movement.

Nick Gilmore (Keys) - A versatile keyboard player who grew up listening to and playing an eclectic mix of music, before eventually taking a formal education in jazz performance. Most notably a member of the contemporary pop band Digress (made up from the cast of the hit West-End show, Stomp).

"...voices like his deserve the respect, because the music is so uplifting and full of the whole range of ingredients." Bob Jones, Blues & Soul Magazine

"...the abundance of natural soul is undeniable." Bill Friskics-Warren, Washington Post

"Marshall's excitingly layered, infectious music remains a sensory pleasure." Donald Hutera, The Times.


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www.stateofemergencyltd.com/music.html


STEVE 'PAPA' EDWARDS

Who's your Papa? Mr Steve Edwards, that's who. The troubadour supreme with
the rich, smoked soul vocal chops and deft gift for song craft is finally striking out
on his own after bringing his unique musical nous to collaborations with Bob
Sinclar, Sly & Robbie, Basement Jaxx and Richard Hawley, to name a few.
Unleashed from his own Big Strong Love imprint, and ahead of his debut
album, Northern Black, due next year. Firmly
grounded in solid gold gospel, his latest release the Beautiful People Ep also hat tips to Two Tone plus echoes of Elvis Costello's gleaming lyrical razor.
http://www.stevepapaedwards.com



JAZZ MORLEY
Since her last appearance at Discovery 2 , Jazz has released her debut single 'Stories' produced by Kipper (Grammy and Emmy Award winner) and engineered by Cameron Craig (double Grammy and Brit Award winner) and is on a 40 date tour. The single is being supported by BBC Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Lancashire, Leeds, Leicester, Northampton, Nottingham, Solent and Wiltshire.
" You can't get more radio friendly than that particular tune" Phil Jackson, BBC Introducing: The South
" I'm going to leave you with a lovely track from Jazz Morley. It's the début single from the Dorset singer and I think this is just great!" Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio
"She produces rich, powerful, emotive tunes that hush the atmosphere 'til everyone's too scared to breathe in case it breaks the spell." The Huffington Post
www.jazzmorley.co.uk

STEPHEN LANGSTAFF
is a major talented indie, soul, folk singer/songwriter from Liverpool.
He's been compared to Tracy Chapman and Jeff Buckley. Like these artists, Stephen blesses the listener with something honest and direct. He has toured the UK as opening act for The Lightning Seeds and as part of the 02 Academy Tour. Stephen has also notched up appearances at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre, Chester Rocks (opening to 10,000 people), Latitude, Greenbelt , Cornbury, The Wicker Man & Cafe Nero's destination festival at Heathrow Terminal 5. He's currently promoting his debut album 'Colours'.
"The voice of an angel with the power of a Tsunami" (glasswerk.co.uk)
"This is spirited and rescuing music full of cherish and intimacy" (Nerve magazine)
"Through uplifting numbers such as Smile to the reggae tinged Curious, he displayed more than enough variety to shake off the über earnest and mawkish tags that can befall singer songwriters." (LM.COM)
www.stephenlangstaff.co.uk

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