I love presenting and attending live music events. I hope that you will be able to sense that as you look at the performers/indie artists I have worked with over the past 10 years. Since the creation of Sista Factory (Soulful Inspirational Sounds To Admire) in 1999 ,I have been very lucky to have come together with people who have been able to appreciate Sista Factory and the work we have done as Art Presenters and advocates of independent music. Too many to name.
Now that I have relocated to the Capital Region, I am very blessed to have the opportunity to create and showcase talent in this area. The performing arts venue Proctors in Schenectady, NY has given me that opportunity whether its for ART NIGHT at Proctors, Dangerous Music Series or being instrumental in ideas for programming on the mainstage. The passion and appreciation from the audience still feels the same and although I miss my NYC network and vibe, I am happy to embark on projects that keep me stimulated and creative.
On Sunday, July 5 in partnership with Artistic Director, Mona Golub, my music baby Sista Factory kicks off here in Schenectady, NY. My friend, Singer & Recording artist, Sandra St. Victor will grace the Music Haven concert series and set off a path of wonderful music projects that will bring remarkable showcases and bring together “Ambassadors of the Arts” in upstate NY.
As Sista Factory has been recognized as a leading music promotion company in NYC for independent music, my goal is to continue that mission with dedicated arts presenters/artists
in the Capital Region.
So many NYC based artists are very well known in the Capital Region and folks up here are starving for some REAL MUSIC. I know live music showcase projects up this way will be a great opportunity for me to create. People enable beautiful things to be created, I know because I continue to work and network with those spirits. Since 1999 so many folks supported a concept that came from a spirit who simply loves presenting real singers and live music.
To those presenters and music “taste makers” doing their thing showcasing the NYC music scene, please keep up the great work. I am just thrilled to pieces of what you are doing, people keep the music alive and brings so much joy and promise for future singer/songwriters.
