The first show kicks off in Philadelphia on October 13, 2010 at World Cafe Live with singer -songwriter Carol Riddick, Grammy Nominated duo Helen Bruner & Terry Jones with special guest Jaguar Wright. Bruner & Jones along with Riddick will be scheduled for each show while picking up support from hot female soul singers in each city the Indie Soul Sistah Tour will play. Soul singer Chinah Blac joins the tour for it's November 5, 2010 date at the Key Club in Newark NJ.  The tour will hit the West Cost on  November 21, 2010 date  Zanzibar, in Santa Monica CA.

The Indie Soul Sistah Tour will truly be a high point of the soul music scene for 2010/2011. More dates to be announced don't miss it!

ARTISTS BIOS

Carol Riddick

Carol Riddick has released her solo debut Moments Like This for all the world to hear.The sultry singer/songwriter has graced stages from her hometown of Philadelphia to across the globe, winning fans and admirers with her extraordinary voice. Highly regarded in the music community for her vocal dexterity, mesmerizing performances, and genuinely warm personality, Carol Riddick’s time is now.  Born and raised in South Philadelphia, music has been a part of her life since she was a teenager. It was in her early adulthood that the industry took notice of her vocal talent when she got her start touring with Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff.  Since then Carol has blessed the tracks of many notable artists. She is featured on records by Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott, Norman Brown, and Kindred. Most recently her distinct vocal delivery can be heard on Musiq’s “Soulstar”, the title track on his multi-platinum album.  “I so love sharing my gift of music and creativity with others. It’s amazing to have worked with such stellar artists and vocalists like I have. I am blessed to have been able to work on beautiful music with some of the most talented musicians in the universe.” Yet even while working with the industries finest, Carol always dreamed of sharing her own music.  Now, with the release of her debut album, Carol has evolved into an artist in her own right.  After partnering with Axis Music Group, a Philadelphia-based record company, Carol spent the majority of 2005 writing material for her project.  Moreover, Carol creatively spearheaded her debut album. What some may consider a huge undertaking for an artist came natural to Carol who co-produced and co-wrote the majority of tunes on Moments Like This. While penning her lyrics, Carol drew inspiration from her loving family and an unyielding quest for living her dreams.  Musically, it was imperative to deliver a stellar live sound. To achieve this goal, she collaborated with Grammy award winning producers and songwriters including James Poyser (Erykah Badu, The Roots), Anthony Bell (Jill Scott, Jewel), and Carvin Haggins & Ivan Barias (Musiq, Faith Evans). Carol’s fondness for the Philly International and Motown recordings she grew up on is reflected in Moments Like This, which carries on the tradition of music that moves people. The album is laced with live instrumentation and purely soulful vocals; it is simply music for the grown and sexy.  Highlights include a song dedicated to her daughter entitled “All I Wanna Be (Krystal)”, the women’s anthem “Brown Eyed Girl”, and the hit single “You Better Not Hurt Me”. “I’m committed to writing empowering, positive music that people can gain inspiration from. It’s my hope that listeners will feel the songs as strongly as I do and make them a regular part of their listening experience. I poured my heart and soul into this music and I hope that it touches all who hear it with that same intensity.”

We invite you to the Carol Riddick experience. Her beautiful spirit, sensuous stage shows and passionate vocal delivery will hit your ears and alter your spirit in the most beautiful way.  Kick back, light a candle, get comfortable, and enjoy. Artist website: http://www.carolriddick.net

Helen Bruner & Terry Jones

Grammy® Nominated artist Helen Bruner & Terry Jones known as Helen & Terry individually and collectively have worked on many recording projects as songwriters, producers and vocalist. Terry has worked on recordings for Grammy® winners Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and is the featured vocalist on the Redman and Method Man's platinum seller "How High".  Helen wrote and produced her critically acclaimed album 'Have You Heard About It" on Cardiac/Virgin. Helen also scored the music to the film short Luv Lines starring Gary Dourdan formerly of the hit TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.  Helen & Terry have been the secret weapon behind many DJ/Producers putting their unique R&B production, songwriting and vocal style to many of today’s hits. Joe T. Vannelli’s “Attention” “Doctor House”, “He Is Your Friend”, Doctor. Helen and Terry songs have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Charts, featured on Film/TV soundtracks, most notable the blockbuster film The Score starring Robert DeNiro. Their voices can be heard on national commercials and theirs songs have been licensed to numerous international compilations.

As performers Helen & Terry put on a live show with intense passion and energy.  The duo has toured internationally performing in numerous venues throughout New York, Europe, Japan and have headlined at the Supper Club on Broadway in New York USA, Ministry of Sound in London England, The New York Bar, Supalova Club in Milano Italy, Grammy Pre-Telecast 2007 & 2008, and performed at Club Yellow in Tokyo to name a few.  They have also shared the stage with Dave Koz, Steve Vai, Ledisi, Patti LaBelle, Koko Taylor and others.

Helen & Terry own and operate Phil’erzy Productions. The duo wanted to create a multifaceted music company customizing music for artist, film/tv, commercials, ringtones, ringbacks and gaming.  Phil’erzy’s released “Soul Talkin” produced by Helen & Terry on legendary soul singer Linda Jones, who happens to be Terry’s mother.  During a live televised program in the US the GRAMMY® Nominations for the 2009 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards were announced and Phil’erzy Productions basked in an emotional triple treat:  The Empress of Soul Linda Jones, Terry Jones and Helen Bruner all earned a GRAMMY® nomination for “Baby I Know,” a song off the Linda Jones CD “Soul Talkin” for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance.  Artist website www.helenandterry.com

Jaguar Wright

Jaguar Wright is a soul/R&B vocalist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is part of the Okayplayer collective. She has performed along rap acts such as The Roots, Jay-Z, and Blackalicious.

Career

She was brought to the attention of hip-hop group The Roots in 2001, which eventually led to her going to tour with them. She later appeared as a backing singer for Jay-Z in 2001, and appeared in a Coca-Cola advert as part of the brand's 'Nu Soul' campaign.

She has released two solo albums to date - 'Denials, Delusions & Decisions' in 2002, and 'Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul' in 2005. Wright also recorded an album titled '...And Your Point Is?' which was due for release in 2003 on MCA Records (who also distributed her debut), before the label folded. However, many of the tracks recorded for that album later appeared on 'Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul'.

In 2007, two new songs appeared on her MySpace profile. One was a live version of new song 'Sometimes', the other a cover of 'Let's Do It Again' - a collaboration with a male vocalist, widely believed to be either Bilal or John Legend, although he was never officially identified or credited.

She has toured every year since her debut album was released. In March 2008, she toured Europe with Bahamadia and Hezekiah for the 'Philly Sounds' tour. Wright did not perform any new material on the tour, but did live cover versions of Cherrelle's 'Saturday Love' and Crystal Waters' 'Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)'. During the tour, she announced that she was in the process of writing a novel, and working on a third album to be released summer 2010.  Artist website www.myspace.com/jaguarwright

 Chinah Blac

Blac has gained fans all over the world for the past 15 years. Her rare, soulful, sultry and profound voice has been compared to the definitive voice of Chaka Khan, spirit of the late Betty Carter, and the vocal dimensions of the early Abbey Lincoln during her reign with Max Roach. ChinahBlac's vocals have made contributions to projects of major recording artists like Lauryn Hill, Dave Matthews Band, Erykah Badu, Redman, and Black Ice (just to name a few). ChinahBlac is best noted for her work as a background singer and serving as the vocal director for Erykah Badu. She is also credited with recording, arranging, and touring with Jill Scott (Hate On Me, My Love, and All I from “The Real Thing” Words and Sounds Vol. 3). ChinahBlac has become one of the most sought after vocal arrangers in the industry. While reaching this status, ChinahBlac has seasoned herself in the world of music and is now making her introduction to the world as a solo performing artist. Her debut single “Touch Me, Wit Your Hands” was presented to the world in 2005 on DJ Jazzy Jeff's Soul Mixtape. As she steps into her own light, she has reincarnated soul music into an original sound- one that is addictive, aggressive, astounding and without a doubt, revolutionary. With a commanding stage presence and unrelenting vocals, ChinahBlac leaves you thirsting for more. “Every time I open my mouth, I want whoever is listening, to feel and connect with every word, I want to bring the fire back to music”, ChinahBlac says.  Artist website www.myspace.com/thechinahblac