Sandra St. Victor and Michael Louis Smith at Music Haven, Schenectady
July 5, 2009
Sara Hill Sandra St. Victor and her band
Sista Factory banner at Music Haven Stage
Michael Louis Smith playing guitar
Sandra St. Victor singing
Sandra St. Victor singing
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Smaller photos by Rudy Lu
Joes Pub celebrates 10th year Anniversary Fall 08
September 5, 2008
Many thanks to all who came out to support us at joe's pub. Sista Factory presented: Percussionist/Composer, Daniel Sadownick on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 9:30PM with special guests vocalists: Sophia Ramos, Morley,Gina Breedlove,Jeni Fujita & Carla Duren.
Bam Cafe Live with Lizz Fields and Jeremy James
September 15, 2007 9:00pm
Rene Neufville at Bam Cafe
September 14, 2007 9:00pm
Karen Bernod and Russell Taylor @ joe's pub
October 19, 2006 9:30pm
Karen Bernod and Russell Taylor at joe's pub This Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter has been busy writing and producing the follow-up to her critically acclaimed, independently released, debut Some Othaness For U Now Bernod's latest album Life @ 360 Degrees has been released in the UK and Europe to the joy of fans and critics alike. Simply Soul UK proclaimed Life "a damn fine album!" Echoes magazine exclaims that Bernod "...possesses a versatile and superbly expressive voice, whose elasticity, athleticism and jazz-tinged phrases catches the ears."

And the Chicago Tribune hails Bernod's voice as "polished yet fiery...it reels you in gently and then leaves you wanting more and more as the intensity builds." This Joe's Pub solo debut celebrates the long-awaited U.S. release of Life @ 360 Degrees. www.karenbernod.com Photo Credit: Will Downing br>Russell Taylor His stateside musical journey has lead him to share stages with Lalah Hathaway, Tweet, Donnie, N’Dambi, Mary J Blige, and other great artists that have impacted international markets. Painted with blues, rock & roll, hip-hop, and spiritual soul, Russell Taylor's artistry is embodied in sound and shared with the greater goal of bridging gaps. Russell's debut album Somewhere In Between is a live band voyage through the human condition. With two parts real vibrant soul, one part down home blues and one part artistic vulnerability, listeners emerge tipsy on life...and better for it. Somewhere In Between is art mirroring life. "If it sounds good, you'll hear it; If it looks good, you'll see it; If it's marketed right, you'll buy it; but if it's real, you'll feel it." --Kid Rock wwww.russelltaylor.net
Lisa Shaw at joe's pub
July 21, 2006 9:30pm
Many thanks to all who came out on this special night at Joe's Pub, Lisa Shaw made a rare appearance with her full live band. She performed songs from her "brilliant and wickedly diverse" (DJ Times) debut CD Cherry, released by Naked Music and produced by Jay "Blue Six" Denes & Eric Stamile. Her sound combined elements of house, R&B, funk and electronica, but might best be described as a reinvention of sweet, simple soul. Lisa is well known in the deep house world, having performed globally with such artists as Miguel Migs, Andy Caldwell, Fred Everything, Jask and JT Donaldson. Look out for the second single from Cherry - "Born To Fly" - to be released this summer. This event was presented by Sista Factory in association with Upper North Side Canadian Music Series and KCRW.COM
MARTHA REDBONE @ Joe's Pub, NYC
June 23, 2006 9PM
The buzz for singer-soulwriter Martha Redbone is everywhere. Her latest album Skintalk is described by Mojo magazine as "Fabulous old school style soul...a gem of a record" while Time Out NY proclaims "Redbone deserves Alicia Keys-level success." With stunning vocals, superbly crafted songs and an amazing group of NY's finest funkateers, Marthašs shows always bring down the house, and in the short time shešs been performing "the kind of woman who sets trends" (Billboard) has built a deeply passionate fanbase.

The Brooklyn-based singer/activist's only hometown band show of the summer will cap a hectic few weeks in which Redbone makes her debut performances in Paris, France and Stockholm, Sweden as well as a series of benefit concerts for the Houma Indians of the Louisiana Bayous who are still recovering, with no government assistance, from the devastation wrought by Katrina and Rita. www.martharedbone.com
Danny Sadownick w/ Special Guests at joe' pub
June 6, 2006 9:30pm
A versatile percussionist that does not limit himself to one genre, Daniel has spent the last few years touring and recording with such diverse artists as: Steely Dan, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Idol, Tony, Toni Tone', Maxwell, Angie Stone, Raul Midon and Me'shell Ndege'Ocello, as well as jazz legends such as Michael Brecker, Ron Carter, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride, George Coleman, Nat Adderley and Dianne Reeves. Daniel will soon be releasing his long awaited CD which features all original compositions in a straight-ahead jazz context. Wanting to push the boundaries of percussion in jazz and explore the possibilities of the genre, Daniel uses all of his influences to make a statement that is uniquely his own. His live shows are not to be missed and with the special guests lined up, this promises to be no exception. Daniel simply says “It has to be an event – if not, why even show up? Special guests, Audrey Martell, Morley and Lisala
Sista Factory at Bam Cafe Live
May 5, 2006 9:00pm
"We thank you and Anita so much for trusting 4Sight Media to bring another spectacular set of artists to the table and hope to continue working in association with Sista Factory for the future. The show was really well-attended and more than that The Square Egg and Antonia Jenae had a great time in BAM's wonderful space... Jackie O. 4SightMedia.com Sista Factory 4th Year Residency @ Brooklyn's Bam Café Friday, May 5th w/ The Square Egg, featuring, Singer, Antonia Jenae’ "...every now and then, an original voice comes along...a mixture of soul, rap, funk, jazz and the essential intangible appeal that has every critic scrambling to come up with another term for crossover urban-pop fusion." - Miami Herald Antonia Jenae 's sound is down south diva representing Southern Soul-Brooklyn Style. Saturday, May 6th Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sparlha Swa equipped with a guitar, a gift for poetic lyricism, and a voice of undeniable impact, sings from the place where sound meets spirit.