Sweet Angel + Band in Memphis, TN

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Soul and blues artist. Performs mostly original music. Touring various states, no limitations. Gigs primarily Friday, Saturday & Sunday (usually returning on Sundays). Transportation and hotel rooms provided by artist to gigs. Rehearsals are required in order to ensure a tight show. Musicians must have their own transportation to rehearsal.

Sweet Angel's first album (2007) was “Another Man’s Meat on My Plate” which included singles she is still known for today: ‘Another Man’s Meat on My Plate’, ‘I Must Be Crazy’, and ‘Right Street, Wrong Way’. Recorded initially under an independent label formed by her and her husband, the album received favorable recognition. In 2008, this album was the key to Sweet Angel winning the Jus’ Blues Music Awards - Best New Southern Soul Female. ‘Another Man’s Meat on My Plate’ remains the singer’s signature song. In 2008, Sweet Angel signed with Memphis-based Ecko Records. The album was re-released with two new cuts added, ‘I’d Rather Have A Cheatin’ Man’ and ‘I’m Gonna Give You Good Love’.

In 2008, Ecko Records released Sweet Angel’s second album ‘Handle Your Business’. The title cut received some attention along with ‘Guilty as Charged’. This album was classic southern soul/blues sound that is so hard–to-find these days, but an approach that Sweet Angel can certainly handle with assurance. She sounds totally convincing on every track.

In mid-2009, her third album, a gem of an album, was released entitled ‘Bold Bitch’. The title cut, though controversial because of its provocative title, is great music of the highest order. Sweet Angel's vocals provide a center of gravity that never waivers, even when she "spreads her wings," as she does on the redolent slow blues song ‘Let Me Be Your Angel’. In ‘Don't Let The Clean Up Woman Pick Up Your Man’ Sweet Angel's delivery is impeccable. Sweet Angel brings her reed playing talents into the picture on ‘Blow That Thang, Sweet Angel’. ‘Good Girls Do Bad Things’, marks the high point of the album. Sweet Angel rides the music like a veteran. Her trademark enunciation has never been as razor-sharp, her phrasing never more inspired.

There's a lot to be said about Sweet Angel. She sings with a big, bold voice and can hold her own with her alto saxophone.

In March of 2010, this Memphis, Tennessee raised blues and R&B vocalist won her first national award. The West Coast Blues Hall of Fame & Awards Show 2010 presented her with R&B Female Artists of the Year on 'Don't Let The Clean Up Woman Pick up Your Man', Sweet Angel boldly covered the great Betty Wright.

Sweet Angel released her fourth album with the Ecko Records label in August of 2010 entitled “A Girl Like Me”. This album achieved a fresh-sounding, aurally-perfect, luxurious kind of soul from Sweet Angel. Sweet Angel's vocal quality retains a subtle umbilical cord, and that is the secret to her uniqueness. The title song, ‘A Girl Like Me’, is mostly spoken and tells the very entertaining story of how Sweet Angel was desirous of being one of the Legendary Bobby Rush’s dancing girls. The album includes ‘What I Want, What I Need’ is a laid-back stepper and an up-tempo bluesy roller titled ‘I Like The Money But I Don’t Like The Job’ and a rock and roller with a satisfyingly gospel-tinged called ‘Do You Feel Alright?’. ‘Last Night Was Your Last Night’ is a nice and mellow mid-tempo floater. But the real jewels are found among the six slow songs; ‘I’d Rather Be By Myself, Than To Be Unhappy’ is a big-voiced ballad interpreted in a determined style. This song is a slow, elegant ballad that quickly gained deejay supporters across the country. ‘I’ve Got To Get Paid’ is a slightly bluesy number on the album along with ‘Don’t Be Lonely, Be Loved’. In ‘Don’t Be Lonely, Be Loved’ Sweet Angel delivered it in an authoritative manner, which complimented its solid arrangement. The most soulful sides are a powerful slowie called ‘Mrs. Number Two’, a touching swayer titled ‘The Comfort Of My Man’ and a country-soul ballad named ‘I’m Workin’ On My Job’ which is a very well-done ballad with a soft, feathery vocal and memorable melody. On this album, Sweet Angel depicted an uncompromising lady, and it definitely paid off, because music-wise this has been her strongest album to date.

Screen name:

sweet-angel

Member since:

May 14 2011

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years together:

4

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Age:

60 years

Influences

Bettye Lavette, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Bobby Rush, Prince, Shirley Brown, Heather Headley, Toni Braxton, Denise LaSalle, Johnnie Taylor, Irma Thomas

Members Of Band

Background Vocalist
Drummer
Guitar
Bass
Keyboard (2)

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Sound System
Rehearsal Hall

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