Kara's Soft Words

*I am super late with this post but. . . better late than never ;-)* I really love good food and good music! So I love being able to combine the two- especially if I also have great company! Saturday- August 2nd was no exception!  With the release of their first full-length album, Vertical Current took to the Warmdaddy's stage to celebrate! I was happy to have my girl friend/lil sis there with me! While the members of this exciting band are able to complement one another's strengths, they also bring on guests that seem to add an extra  oomph  to their shows! To start the night off, the audience was introduced to the group-   Ode to Omni !  It was the first time that my friend and I had heard them and we were definitely impressed! Other special guests (who also appear on the album) were Chartel Findlater, Shelia Moser (aka Lee Mo), Rick Tate Jr. and El' Ahmad Barak! Bright Side of Midnight was released on July 29th and it offers 11 tracks of ama...

AMAZING!!! If I could only use one word to describe last Friday's show with Jeff Murrell & Friends. . . that would be it! I was so excited for this event- partly because of my company ;). My sister and her husband were visiting from Germany! It was my brother-in-law's first trip to Warmdaddy's and the first time that my sister had been back there since they moved out of the country. My aunt/self-proclaimed "big sis" (who also is a singer) joined us. *Right before she moved, my sister and I went to Warmdaddy's for Jeff's Birthday/ Luther Legacy Show !  So the trip to Philly for this show was extra special!* I didn't know exactly what to expect but I knew it would be great! Jeff was joined by Chartel Findlater and Steven Walker on (background) vocals and of course he had the amazing band- Vertical Current playing for him! Friday's show proved that these singers and musicians appreciate a variety of styles and time periods of music and c...

What are you doing this weekend? This Friday and Saturday, one of my favorite vocalists will be performing at Warmdaddy’s in Philadelphia! And if you're free, you should make your way there! Who:  Jeff Murrell w/ Chartel (Findlater), Steven Walker and Vertical Current Where:   Warmdaddy’s (1400 S. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19147) When:   Friday; July 18 th and Saturday; July 19 th (2 sets- 7:30 & 10pm) How can I get there? Call 215-462-2000 or go to www.warmdaddys.com to place your dinner reservations How much does it cost? The cover fee is $15 (take cash!) What should I eat?             The very first time that I visited Warmdaddy’s, I learned exactly why people always talk about the cornbread! Served in a miniature skillet, the moist golden bread is topped with honey and sugar! I really like the Atlantic BBQ Salmon too. Why should I go to this show?   ...