LONDON STREET: Life Through Lyric and Melody

London Street

Life Through Lyric and Melody

© 2005 London Street (183700000034)

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London Street is bringing live instrumentation and creative songwriting back to Soul and R&B. You won't find redundant ballads or robotic beats on this album. London Street is an actual band that writes songs from the heart. A refreshing take on Neo-soul

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Welcome to London Street.

These ladies are an amazingly tight and sweet unit. Shani leads from the rear, riding and maintaining a tight, strong groove. Originally from Los Angeles, she has been playing music her entire life. Starting out on clarinet at age seven, she's played a variety of instruments before finding her calling on the drums. Most influenced by old school R&B, and the legendary artist Prince, Shani produces a powerful foundation, which allows London Street to build upon with ease.
When it comes to the bass, Jenn Curiel has a style all her own. Smooth and rhythmic, she never skips a beat. Growing up in Los Angeles, she studied the baritone horn for several years before deciding to switch to the bass guitar. Her musical roots stem from bass legend Verdeen White and his groundbreaking group Earth, Wind and Fire. Similar to Verdeen, Jenn designs unique and distinctive bass lines that compliment the melody.
Lesley Grant brings sweet and sultry vocals to this great ensemble. Growing up in Georgia, she was raised on contemporary gospel music. Singing in church functions with her family from age 6, her voice developed amongst a community of spirit-filled singers. She learned how the power of harmony, and the strength of melody can charm a listener. Her influences are imbedded in soul music and unique lyricists, and range from the late, great Donny Hathaway to Ani DiFranco.
Forming in San Francisco four years ago, London Street has already enjoyed many successes. They have performed in such highly esteemed venues as the Great American Music Hall, Slim's, The Elbo Room, Rasselas Jazz Club, and many others. In addition, they have captivated large crowds at great festivals like The Haight Street Fair and Bay To Breakers. They have toured internationally with renowned acts such as Kofy Brown, india.arie, Angie Stone, Eric Sardinas and Jethro Tull's Ian Andersen. Locally, they've played with great acts such as John Legend, Beth Waters, King Street, and Los Mocosos.
The girls also keep busy by supplying the rhythm section to local acts like Four Year Bender, Guitarmaggedon, Sean Leahy's Neckbone and Trevor Garrod's solo project. Most recently they performed with Guitarmaggedon, including Sean Leahy and members of Tea Leaf Green and ALO, at a happening after party at Project There.
London Street is building a reputation based on a solid, energetic, and heartfelt live performance. Their fierce and inspiring original songs draw their influences from seventies R&B and Funk, and are able to lift the spirits of any audience. The power of music has joined the creative zeal of these three ladies for an expressive look at life through lyric and melody.

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  • a cool creative experience in r&b music
    author: bigsistahotcomb

    from varying relationships to the most personal of heartaches, this cd has something for everyone. It is sassy, soulful,fun and flirtacious. A breathe of fresh air from the same old mixing and biting of beats...original

  • This c.d. is what soul should follow!!!
    author: Da Globetroddas

    When i first put the c.d. in i was moved. london street is definitely worth the money spent. "Wait till yall hear what they did on the GLOBETRODDAS album" Just wanted to say thanks for the love yall gave!

  • Amazingly talented musicians and songwriters here. Each song is carefully craft
    author: R&B fan

    These women did an amazing job making their music flow on this debut album. They have a lot of natural talent and it comes through in their style, vocals and arrangement. There is nothing forced or superficial here-- just genuine, soulful music. My favorite song is UpUp Baby for its memorable chorus and uplifting lyrics. Persuasive You runs a close second because it is simply such a well-written song! Congrats on a masterful debut album!

  • Soul Grrrls Experience!
    author: Will Hammond Jr. aka Soul Folk

    This album is a nice blend of soul and fem-rock from the Bay...a nice addition to your collection..

  • Great Place to Shop and Big Selection.
    author: Joni Klein

    My cd's were delivered fast and in perfect condition. Great place to shop and big selection.

  • A soulful, beautifully crafted album
    author: Solmusic

    This is soulful music in that it speaks to the soul. The writing is poignant without being heavy. The production is tight without feeling forced. It also has the rare quality (in today's music industry) of being one consistent, cohesive body of music. The track Persuasive You paints a lover's mental soundscape as the beautifully imaginative lyrics unfold; Peas and Corn utterly rocks your world with its creative melodies and vivid writing. The album is insightful and very enjoyable. I would love to see them in concert!

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