A DC native and Ft. Greene veteran Tom Terrell has been in the music
industry mix since the early 80s. Among many contributions, Tom has
served Publicity Manager for Verve Records, NPR Commentator, liner note
writer and contributor to Global Rhythms, Jazziz, Vibe, Trace and
Essence, DJ at DC�s 9:30 Club and Alt Rock Champions WHFS-FM.
This past summer Tom was diagnosed with cancer, and is without health
insurance. As a result, artists whom Tom has influenced over the years
and vice versa including, Meshell Ndegeocello, Angelique Kidjo, Joaquin
“Joe” Claussell, Marc Anthony Thompson, Vernon Reid + many more with
special unannounced guests, have gathered together to bring this worthy
fundraiser to fruition on September 11th at Canal Room. Encompassing
the myriad of sounds that Tom Terrell embraces, this one-of-a-kind event is
a loving shout-out to a creative catalyst, tireless fan and resident of
Planet Rock.
Appearances include: Angelique Kidjo, Alfredo “Catfish” Alias, Butch
Morris, Coati Mundi, DJ Eric Hilton (Thievery Corporation), DJ Funmi
Ononaiye, Greg Osby, Harriet Tubman, James Hurt, DJ Joaquin “Joe”
Claussell, Craig Street (Musical Director), Kenny Barron, Liberty
Ellman, Marc Anthony Thompson, Marc Cary, Meshell NDegeocello, Morley,
Nora York, Oren Bloedow, Randy Weston’s African Rhythms, Stephanie
McKay, Vernon Reid, + Special Surprise Guests!!
Limited $20 advance tickets will be on sale soon at
www.giantstepstore.net. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Tom Terrell
Fund.