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About US

Eartha Sims

I am Eartha Sims “AKA” Eartha Kit a native of Atlanta, Georgia. I was influenced by my father at an early age to sing all genre of music. Since then, I have recorded with independent companies such as Motown, Taboo/Arista, & CBS Records. Performed with The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Mr. Robert Shaw conducting. The S.O.S Band, The Isaac Hayes Orchestra, KSU Orchestra, The Morris Brown College 100 piece Orchestra, Kool and The Gang, Eartha Burton “A Gospel Music Debut” at The Martin Luther King Jr Center Non-Violent Social Change Atlanta, Georgia, and Tokyo Dome 2005 presents Eartha Sims. Also, did Television, Films, Commercials, and Voice Overs. Founder and First President of Alpha Gamma Omicron Honor Theatre Society 2000 Atlanta, Georgia.


Deniz Felder

Deniz Felder (A.K.A. "D-Sax) was born in Frankfurt, Germany. He grew up with a love for music. He often entertained himself and his family by singing and dancing; pretending to be a star. At the age of 15 years old he played his first inspiring note with a saxophone. From that moment forward the saxophone became an essential part of his life. Soulful with a funky flavor is how his music is felt. Deniz Felder plays the saxophone, professionally in front of live audiences, on a nightly basis. He enjoys playing because he says, "it makes me feel good, you know, the vibrations, the sounds. It's really very cool!"



North Woodall

North Woodall, AKA “Tunes” can be found on lead and background vocals but most of all playing that funky music on Lead Guitar. Tunes is one of the original members of UEB and Musical Director. He sings and plays like a champ. He moves and he grooves. His distinctive guitar sound can’t be stopped, he’ll cake you to the top… ‘cause he’s got the chop!!!!


Lutalo Olutosin

Lutalo Olutosin a versatile, vocalist specializing in, Straight-ahead Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Funk, R&B/Soul. His styling ranges from vocal duo to full Smooth Jazz/R&B Band. Overall sound ranges from soft, laid-back dinner music to swinging improvisational entertainment and Shake your groove thing Dance music. ….Music has surrounded me throughout my life - my first memories of performing are in church and at various talent shows as a child, then singing my way through musicals and stage productions while in high school and later while n the US military.


Jon Browne

Jon Browne was born in Brunswick, Georgia and graduated from Morehouse College with a B.A. in Math in 1969. He has recorded with local musicians like Dorothy Norwood (a gospel legend), George Collier and the Naturals (a back in the day Atlanta group). He played with the Bill Odum Combo for 15 years all over the southeast. He has performed with many other local musicians such as Keisha Brown, Liz Lands, Liz Spraggins and Barbara Hall too name a few. He played behind Solomon Burke back in the day as well. He was dramatically influenced by James Brown, Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett for his southern style, old school funk drumming. He loves the Meters syncopation and likes a simple, pocket groove. Heavy foot is the key to the groove pocket! You can clearly hear it in his play.


Wayne “Vincent” Sisco

Wayne “Vincent” Sisco - Bass Guitar - A gifted Bass Player and Songwriter out of Flint, Michigan…..Wayne “Vincent” Sisco brings outstanding work ethics to whatever project he working on. As a songwriter he has collaborated with some of the business top companies in the past such as Atlanta Artist, Motown and Warner Brother. As a musician he merges influences from Smooth Jazz/Funk, R&B/Funk and Electrifying Funk/Rock and that only the tip of his creative abilities. To sum it up in one work….experience


Stephen R. Wilson
Since Stephen’s arrival to Atlanta, he has played a wide variety of music with many local bands. He has played with, Urban Blue Jazz/Soul Band, The Managerae Showband, The Contagious Band, Antoine Knight, Uptown Entertainment Band, Infinity Show Band, Mo Sol Band, Heather Hayes Band, Momentum Band, Michele Johns Band, Crystal Clear Band, Golden Touch Enterprise, Tabitha King, Third Degree Band, Shimmer Band, Matthew Thomas Band and Eargasm Band. Stephen has also played with bands in the Augusta area such as: Brown Sugar Band, Cagle’s Choice Band, GPS Jazz Band, Playback Band and The Finesse Band in Columbia SC..

Because of his smooth /funky keyboard style, he is called upon to perform with a wide variety of performance organizations and artists. Stephen accepts challenges in music because he understands what it takes to grow into a nurtured and well-seasoned musician. Everyone loves the feel of Stephen’s musical taste. One day, you may have a chance to experience his vibe…


Picture Gallery

Photos by:  Allen Houston - he can be contacted at: 770-369-6988

 


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