Gypsy Soul &

Media Minds

are proud to present 

Ear Candy

with the

Coors Light Music Lounge

and

iTunes release party for BET Rising Icon

Melanie Fiona

also featuring

Jon Bibbs &

Lydia Caesar.

Come let the sultry atmosphere and smooth vocals warm up your fall evening as sweetness is made soul. Join us at Teavolve at 1401 Aliceanna. 

$15 at the door.

Melanie Fiona
Singer/songwriter Melanie Fiona’s debut album The Bridge reveals a sweet push-and-pull between countless elements of herself. At once Canadian and Caribbean, strong and sexy, contemplative and joyous, blending the sounds of pop and soul. Despite the many moods and musings of Melanie Fiona’s debut, there is one defining element. The girl’s got soul."The album is called The Bridge," enthuses Fiona. "It crosses the barriers between ethnicities, genres, age groups, and genders. It can’t be defined as just one thing. It’s got a soul that’s something old, yet something new." The album reflects the duality that asserts itself in Melanie Fiona’s own exuberant personality. Flirting with the traditions of classic soul from artists like Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole and Gladys Knight, the songs also pack the punch, and authenticity of modern music. United by a singular passion, Melanie Fiona’s sound bridges past and present with an artistic and consistent blending of classic soul samples.

http://www.myspace.com/melaniefiona

Jon Bibbs
Since his entry in the music industry, Jon has recorded and performed along-side some of the music industry’s best producers, musicians and performers including: Roy Ayers, Kardi’nal Official, Conya Doss, Morris Day & the Time, Kris Haskins, Bilal, Busta Rhymes, John Legend, Anthony David, Mike Philips, Raheem DeVaughn, Sleepy Brown, Stick Man (of Dead Prez), Chuck Brown, Ledisi, Donnie, Jaguar Wright, Jean Grae and Nottz Raw and many more. Currently touring & working in the studio on his much anticipated album for 2009, Jon is no longer considered underground nor confined to the label as a "Soul" artist .. but a LIVE PHENOMENON.

www.myspace.com/jonbibbsmusic

Lydia Caesar

Not your typical R&B bombshell, Lydia’s soulful yet edgy vocal ability and sultry voice are a force not to be reckoned with. A lover of many different genres of music, Lydia was introduced to rock music early on in her life. With this influence, Lydia and her producer MotesArt have created a fusion of Rock and R&B which they call "Rock&B". Lydia’s star power has garnered the crown of several New York City showcases, including Faces in the Crowd 2006 best of the best winner, the recognition of Vibe.com for her answer to Musiq Soulchild’s “Buddy,” and a 2007 Underground Music Award for best R&B female.Lydia has completed her first full-length work. Her debut album is filled with songs that sound different, and just make you feel good. Soulful vocals, over rock guitar riffs, this LP breaks the mold.

www.myspace.com/lydiacaesar

Ear Candy is a musical treat for those who dare to tune down the radio, turn off the television and venture into our storehouse of audible goodies. Give-a-ways, prizes & surprises are just the sugar on top of our melodic confectionery meant only for those who seek to balance their mainstream diet with eclectic sonic sweets.

Ear Candy is not a concert, but a unique concept, an evolved listening party & performance with a simplistically sultry atmosphere that allows fans to experience rare moments as they get to know the artists they love while introducing new comers to artists they are sure to fall in love with.