The Joint Is Jumpin' w/ Female Blues Power, May 24 - Save The Date!

Thursday, May 24 The Joint Is Jumpin' w/ Blues Female Power!
**Featuring Performances By...**
The Scorch Sisters and Suze Lanier-Bramlett

(WEST LOS ANGELES) - Music fans should make it a point to come out and see two of the best blues-flavored acts on the Southern California music scene - The Scorch Sisters and Suze Lanier-Bramlett - when they team up for a "Female Blues Power" double-bill at one of L.A.'s newest live nightspots, The Joint, 8771 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., on Thursday, May 24. Cover $10. Info: (310) 275-2619 or log onto www.thejointlive.com

where you can purchase tickets in advance. Also performing: singer-songwriter Jon Geiger.

About the Scorch Sisters

(Photo by Suze Lanier-Bramlett)

The Scorch Sisters are back, hotter and better than ever, fresh off their recent accolades being recognized by longtime respected industry trade publication Music Connection as a "Top 100 Live Artist Of The Year For 2012." The ladies (Francesca Capasso, lead vocals; Alicia McCracken Morgan, keyboards-vocals; Kimberly Allison, lead guitar), who each have a long lineage in SoCal's blues and music scene, were featured in a two-page spread of "The Blues Issue" by The Music Initiative magazine. "Scorch Sisters wowed the Real Blues Festival 2 audience....be ready for these Hollywood hipsters because they'll 'blue' you away. I really dig these gals and I think you will too," says Casey Reagan in American Blues News. Read a recent feature on the group in the Los Angeles Examiner here.
www.thescorchsisters.com.

Scorch Sisters/The Music Initiative Feature
Scorch Sisters/American Blues News

About Suze Lanier-Bramlett

Suze Lanier-Bramlett is the widow of rock icon Delaney Bramlett and has enjoyed a long and successful career in film, television, and music, ranging from the starring role in cult classic film "The Hills Have Eyes" to her recurring role in the hit TV show, "Welcome Back Kotter."
Thew multi-talented entertaine is currently in the studio recording "Angel In The Night," co-written with late husband Delaney the night John Lennon was murdered. The song is being released this Spring. Lanier-Bramlett's latest album release is "Swamp Cabaret" (Magnolia Gold Records). "Swamp Cabaret captures all the sentiment, comedy, and pointed music that can leave an audience rolling in the aisles," writes Jim Santella of Southland Blues in a recent review. "Seamlessly, she drifts from country comedian to sultry cabaret singer and soulful balladeer. It comes from the heart and feels genuine throughout."
Lanier-Bramlett is set to reprise her role in cult horror film "The Hills Have Eyes" in "Cut," slated for release this October. "Cut" also features Lanier-Bramlett and her band in a scene performing at Hollywood's M Bar. www.suzelanierbramlett.com.

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They're Back!! "Hot 100" Band Scorch Sisters Blaze The Blues@Silly's This Friday

Music Connection Magazine "Hot 100" Artist Scorch Sisters Are Back...!!

*Band Featured In February "Blues Issue" Of The Music Initiative Magazine*

(Photo by Suze Lanier-Bramlett)

Scorch Sisters (l to r) are keyboardist-vocalist Alicia McCracken Morgan; lead vocalist Francesca Capasso; and guitarist Kimberly Allison. They were honored as a "Hot 100 Live Artist For 2012 " by respected publication, Music Connection. A new Scorch Sisters album will be released in the Spring.

Blazin' The Blues At Silly's In Winnetka This Friday, March 16

"This trio of top-notch Hollywood female musicians host All-Star Pro Blues Jams which are known to draw surprise guests to their performances."
Nicole Pajer/HOLLYWOOD PATCH

"Scorch Sisters wowed the Real Blues Festival 2 audience....be ready for these Hollywood hipsters because they'll 'blue' you away. I really dig these gals and I think you will too."

Casey Reagan/AMERICAN BLUES NEWS

"The Scorch Sisters seize the blues as their own and subsequently fire it up with a unique intensity. They will demand your respect with their powerful vocals all the while having you wonder where the "Hell" have these ladies been hiding! The Scorch Sisters deliver the blues straight up: can someone say 'Cheers'?" Jim Lederle/AMERICAN VETERANS RADIO

The Scorch Sisters are back, hotter and better than ever, and fresh off their recent accolades being recognized by longtime respected industry trade publication Music Connection as a "Top 100 Live Artist Of The Year For 2012" in their always-anticipated year-end issue. The ladies (Francesca Capasso, lead vocals; Alicia McCracken Morgan, keyboards-vocals; Kimberly Allison, lead guitar) were featured on the cover (see above) and inside with a two-page spread of "The Blues Issue" put out this past February by The Music Initiative magazine.

Come hear the Scorch Sister's Red-Hot Blues when they play live at Silly's Cocktails this Friday, March 16. 9 pm - 1:30 a.m. Free to all. 20160 Roscoe Blvd., in Winnetka. Info: (818) 993-3634 or www.sillycocktails.net.

A new Scorch Sisters CD is in the works and will be released on Kimberly Allison's Starliner Music label this Spring.

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Scorch Sisters Honored As A "Hot 100 Live Artist Of The Year For 2011" By Music Connection Magazine

Scorch Sisters 

 Honored As A "Hot 100 Live Artist Of The Year For 2011" By 

Music Connection Magazine

                

Scorch Sisters (l to r) are lead vocalist Francesca Capasso; guitarist Kimberly Allison; and keyboardist-vocalist Alicia McCracken Morgan. The band was just honored as a "Hot 100 Live Artist Of the Year For 2011" by internationally-distributed, respected publication, Music Connection. See live show dates below.            

Catch Scorch Sisters Live: Fri., Dec. 9 & Fri., Jan. 13 At...

                           Silly's In The SFV                                     

 

"The Scorch Sisters seize the blues as their own and subsequently fire it up with a unique intensity. They will demand your respect with their powerful vocals all the while having you wonder where the "Hell" have these ladies been hiding! The Scorch Sisters deliver the blues straight up: can someone say 'Cheers'?"    

                                       Jim Lederle/AMERICAN VETERANS RADIO   

   

   Ending 2011 on a High Note are Scorch Sisters, honored and recognized by longtime industry trade publication Music Connection with their selection as a "Top 100 Live Artist Of The Year For 2011" in the magazine's always-anticipated year-end issue. No less than a thousand bands in various music genres from around the globe are considered each year for MC's "Top 100" - quite an honor for the ladies of this fast-rising Southern California-based group.     

   Come hear the Scorch Sister's Red-Hot Blues when they play live at Silly's Cocktails on Friday, December 9 (also Friday, January 13), 9 pm - 1:30 a.m., and there's no cover! Silly's is at 20160 Roscoe Blvd., in Winnetka. Info: (818) 993-3634 or www.sillycocktails.net.  

   In addition to their MC "Top 100 Live Artist" honor,  Scorch Sisters played Real Blues Festival 2 in May, "Ladies Do the Blues" in July and "Lorey's Blues For Hope" this past August, as well as competing in the 2012 International Blues Challenge (IBC) Finals this past October. Not bad for a group that has been together for less than a year!       

     Watch some recent live performances by the Scorch Sisters here:

   

                                          

                             Scorch Sisters - Some Background

  

     The recently-formed Scorch Sisters consist of highly-regarded SoCal musicians Francesca Capasso (vocals, percussion); Alicia McCracken Morgan (keyboards, vocals); and Kimberly "KC" Allison (guitars). Among the stellar bands and artists on the three ladies' collective musical resume's: Neil Young; Rod Stewart; Delaney Bramlett; Billy Vera and the Beaters; Joe Houston; Zola Moon; Don & Dewey; Bobby Womack; Melissa Etheridge; Spencer Davis; Carmine Appice; Randy Jackson; Some Like It Hot Revue; and Francesca and the Flames. Scorch Sisters made their performing debut at this past April's "Blues For The Rising Sun" benefit in Long Beach, followed by a headlining appearance at this past May's Real Blues Festival of Orange County 2.   

     "Francesca Capasso, singing from her soul, with fellow Scorch Sisters Alicia Morgan and guitarist Kimberly Allison, really brought it with their opening uptempo shuffle "Blues For Barnaby" and a scorching (excuse the pun!) guitar solo by Allison on "Still Remember," said Reagan. "Alicia is an awesome keyboard player...Francesca will take your heart if you let her...and you will," concludes Reagan in his revue.

    A new Scorch Sisters CD is in the works and will be released on Kimberly Allison's Starliner Music label in the near future.

The Scorch Sisters - Saturday, October 15 at the Arcadia Blues Club

The Scorch Sisters (Francesca Capasso; Kimberly Allison; Alicia Morgan) proudly compete in the Finals of the 2012 IBC (International Blues Challenge), taking place this Saturday, October 15 at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Scorch Sisters set time is 9-9:25 p.m. Winners go to Memphis, TN to compete in the Finals!! Info: (626) 447-9349 or www.arcadiabluesclub.com.

Read an article in American Blues News by Casey Regan about Scorch Sisters' vocalist Francesca Capasso overcoming cancer, here:

http://www.ameriblues.com/2011/10/09/scorch-sister-francesca-capasso-interview-blues-goes-pink/
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Scorch Sisters Set To Compete in "Battle of the Blues Bands" 2012 International Blues Challenge Event at Arcadia Blues Club - Sunday, October 2

Mission: Memphis 2012!!!!

Scorch Sisters Set To Compete in "Battle of the Blues Bands" 2012 International Blues Challenge Event at Arcadia Blues Club - Sunday, October 2

Red-Hot Blues: Scorch Sisters are lead vocalist Francesca Capasso (left); guitarist Kimberly Allison (center); and keyboardist-vocalist Alicia McCracken Morgan (right).

"The Scorch Sisters seize the blues as their own and subsequently fire it up with a unique intensity. They will demand your respect with their powerful vocals all the while having you wonder where the "Hell" have these ladies been hiding! The Scorch Sisters deliver the blues straight up: can someone say 'Cheers'?"

Jim Lederle/AMERICAN VETERANS RADIO

(Arcadia, CA) - Red Hot Blues is what the Scorch Sisters play, and their reputation is spreading far and quickly thanks in part to recent high-profile gigs including headlining Real Blues Festival 2 in May, "Ladies Do the Blues" in July and "Lorey's Blues For Hope" this past August among others. Not bad for a group that has been together less than six months!

Come see what sets these ladies apart from the rest of the pack as they compete in "Battle of the Blues Bands" at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Sunday, October 2. 3:50-4:15 p.m. $15. Info: (626) 447-9349 or www.arcadiabluesclub.com. Event sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society, with the winner moving on to the 2012 International Blues Challenge competition taking place January 31-February 4, 2012 in Memphis, TN.

Watch a recent Scorch Sisters performance of their song "Doctor" with the renowned Carmine Appice on drums here:

The recently-formed Scorch Sisters are a "super-group" of sorts whose principal members are highly-regarded SoCal musicians Francesca Capasso (vocals, percussion); Alicia McCracken Morgan (keyboards, vocals); and Kimberly "KC" Allison (guitars). Among the stellar bands and artists on the three ladies' collective musical resume's: Neil Young; Rod Stewart; Delaney Bramlett; Billy Vera and the Beaters; Joe Houston; Zola Moon; Don & Dewey; Bobby Womack; Melissa Etheridge; Spencer Davis; Carmine Appice; Randy Jackson; Some Like It Hot Revue; and Francesca and the Flames. Scorch Sisters made their performing debut at this past April's "Blues For The Rising Sun" benefit in Long Beach, followed by a headlining appearance at this past May's Real Blues Festival of Orange County 2.

A new Scorch Sisters CD is in the works and will be released on Kimberly Allison's Starliner Music label in the near future

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Blues For A Good Cause: Scorch Sisters Perform at "Lorey's Blues For Hope" August 28

Red-Hot Blues: Francesca Capasso (center) gets into a soulful blues groove during the recent "Ladies Do The Blues" concert at Harper's in Tarzana, Calif. Scorch Sisters (l to r) are Alicia McCracken Morgan (keyboards, vocals); Francesca Capasso (lead vocals); and Kimberly Allison (guitars). The band performs at "Lorey's Blues For Hope" benefiting City of Hope at Joe's American Grill August 28.

"The Scorch Sisters seize the blues as their own and subsequently fire it up with a unique intensity. They will demand your respect with their powerful vocals all the while having you wonder where the "Hell" have these ladies been hiding! The Scorch Sisters deliver the blues straight up: can someone say 'Cheers'?"

Jim Lederle/AMERICAN VETERANS RADIO

Performing Locally: Joe's American Grill in Burbank - Sunday August 28

(At "Lorey's Blues For Hope" Benefiting Women's Cancer Programs@City of Hope)

(Burbank, Calif) - Red Hot Blues is what the Scorch Sisters play, and their reputation is spreading far and quickly thanks in part to recent high-profile gigs headlining Real Blues Festival 2 in May and "Ladies Do the Blues" this past July.

Come see what sets these ladies apart from the rest of the pack when they perform at a very special event - "Lorey's Blues For Hope" (proceeds benefiting the Womens' Cancer programs at the City of Hope in Duarte), Sunday, August 28. $10. Info: (818) 729-0805 or www.joesgreatbar.com. Also performing: R&B Bombers, Blues Straight Up, Teresa James, Delgado Brothers, Wumbloozo, Kelly's Lot and other special guests.

Scorch Sisters have also created a burgeoning Blues scene in the San Fernando Valley with now-weekly events at Harper's, in conjunction with longtime deejay Ann The Raven from KCSN-FM 88.5.

Watch a recent Scorch Sisters performance of their song "Doctor" with the renowned Carmine Appice on drums here:

The recently-formed Scorch Sisters are a "super-group" of sorts whose principal members are highly-regarded SoCal musicians Francesca Capasso (vocals, percussion); Alicia McCracken Morgan (keyboards, vocals); and Kimberly "KC" Allison (guitars). Among the stellar bands and artists on the three ladies' collective musical resume's: Neil Young; Rod Stewart; Delaney Bramlett; Billy Vera and the Beaters; Joe Houston; Zola Moon; Don & Dewey; Bobby Womack; Melissa Etheridge; Spencer Davis; Carmine Appice; Randy Jackson; Some Like It Hot Revue; and Francesca and the Flames. Scorch Sisters made their performing debut at this past April's "Blues For The Rising Sun" benefit in Long Beach, followed by a headlining appearance at this past May's Real Blues Festival of Orange County 2.

For additional info. visit the Scorch Sister's websites:

http://www.thescorchsisters.blogspot.com or www.facebook.com/thescorchsisters.

A new Scorch Sisters CD is in the works and will be released on Allison's

Starliner Music label in the near future.

SCORCH SISTERS PROMO MATERIALS/INTERVIEWS/ETC. ON REQUEST.

August 28 (Sun.) CITY OF HOPE BENEFIT Burbank, CA

For Booking Information and other inquiries, contact: Jeffrey Bowen, Starbooker Presents, LLC - jbowen@starbookerpresents.com / 336.285.7571 or 317.408.6520

The Scorch Sisters - Selftitled New Release review

This is a new band formed by alumni of many pro performances. This is a ep of 5 tracks but all consistent. The recording is bluesy, sassy and the final track " Still Remember" is a nice polished instrumental with warm but stinging guitar leads. Check it out!

Ladies Do The Blues At Harpers - Saturday, July 30 - Scorch Sisters

Ladies Do The Blues: Scorch Sisters (above), Cafe R&B (below), and Kelly's Lot (bottom pic)

make for a great triple-bill at Harper's in Tarzana this Saturday night, July 30th.

Cafe R&B

Kelly's Lot

Ann The Raven

(Tarzana, Calif) - SoCal men and blues fans alike are in for a big treat this weekend when a sizzling trio of talented female-fronted blues acts - Scorch Sisters , Cafe R&B , and Kelly's Lot - all take the stage for a "Ladies Do The Blues" night of great music at Harper's, 5545 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, Saturday, July 30. 8 p.m. Only $10! Info: (818) 342-9300 or www.harpersbar.com . Emceeing for the evening is Ann The Raven from KCSN 88.5 .

Recently-formed Scorch Sisters are a "super-group" of sorts whose principal members are highly-regarded SoCal musicians Francesca Capasso (vocals, percussion); Alicia McCracken Morgan (keyboards, vocals); and Kimberly "KC" Allison (guitars). Among the stellar bands and artists on the three ladies' collective musical resume's: Billy Vera and the Beaters; Joe Houston; Zola Moon; Don & Dewey; Bobby Womack; Melissa Etheridge; Spencer Davis; Some Like It Hot Revue; and Francesca and the Flames. Scorch Sisters debuted at this past April's "Blues For The Rising Sun" benefit, then headlined at this past May's Real Blues Festival of Orange County 2. "Francesca Capasso, singing from her soul, with fellow Scorch Sisters Alicia Morgan and guitarist Kimberly Allison, really brought it with their opening uptempo shuffle "Blues For Barnaby" and a scorching (excuse the pun!) guitar solo by Allison on "Still Remember," A new Scorch Sisters CD is in the works and will be released on Kimberly Allison's Starliner Music label in the near future.www.thescorchsisters.ning.com .

Cafe R&B - who have a passion for hard-hitting early blues and R&B - have been thrilling Southland blues crowds as well as audiences throughout the country with their great live shows since forming the early 1990s. Lead vocalist Roach first gained fame in L.A. fronting Roach and the White Boys and has been favorably compared with the likes of singing greats Etta James, Tina Turner, and Aretha Franklin. The group's body of work includes album releases "Black & White" as well as "Blues And All The Rest." The band has performed on the popular Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise in both 2009 and 2010. www.caferandb.com .

Kelly's Lot, fronted by enigmatic singer Kelly Zirbes, are known to area music fans for their energetic brand of "roadhouse"-style blues. The group has played festivals (Waterfront Blues Festival; Big Fish Blues Festival; Pasadena Blues Festival; and most recently, Santa Clarita Blues Festival) and have opened in the past for Tommy Castro, Shemeka Copeland, Macia Ball and Curtis Salgado. Zirbes is also known for her work raising money for a wide variety of charities (over twenty in all). Their most recent album release is titled "Pastrami and Jam." www.kellyslot.com .

Scorch Sisters Perform@Ann the Raven's Birthday Bash!@Harper's - Sun., July 10

                       >>>>>>>>This Sunday!!!!<<<<<<<<

       KCSN Deejay Ann the Raven's Birthday Bash At Harper's 

 

     

  Scorch Sisters Perform@Ann the Raven's Birthday Bash!@Harper's - Sun., July 10  

          

         (TARZANA, CA) - One of the hottest new bands on the Southern California blues scene, Scorch Sisters, make a special appearance to perform at KCSN 88.5 on-air personality Ann The Raven's Birthday Bash taking place at Harper's Bar & Grille, 5545 Reseda Blvd. in Tarzana, this Sunday, July 10. 6 p.m.- till? No cover! Info: (818) 342-9300 or log onto www.harpersbar.com. Also performing: Papa J; John Marx; Teresa James; Blue Baron; Yupnowz; Manda Mosher; and Barrel House Kings.

        Ann the Raven has been a pillar of support to the Southern California blues community for almost two decades via her longtime radio shows at KPCC 89.3 and currently on KCSN 88.5, where the popular and extremely humorous deejay is heard every Saturday night from 6-9 p.m. Thank you for all you do for the Blues, Ann!!!

   

                                           KCSN 88.5 on-air personality Ann the Raven 

     Scorch Sisters continue to host their ever-growing All-Star Pro Blues Jam, at longtime venerable Hollywood venue the Pig N' Whistle. You never know who will show up and take the stage here- a jam that at various times has drawn the likes of musicians Kenny Wayne Shepard, Joe Bonamassa, Denny Seiwell, Steve Lukather, Bugs Henderson, and Matt Sorum, as well as actors Lou Diamond Philips and Charlene Tilton, among others. Pig N' Whistle is at 6714 Hollywood Blvd. (at Highland), in Hollywood; catch Scorch Sisters there on Thursday, July 21 and July 28 from 9:30 pm- midnite; $10. (or) $8. with either mention of Scorch Sisters Facebook ad or business card. Info: (323) 463-0000. Also August 18 and 25; and September 15, 22 and 29. 

       In support of our troops overseas, the Scorch Sisters' music was recently       featured the entire week of June 12-18 as the Spotlight Artist heard around the globe on the American Veterans Radio network. Log onto www.avradio.org to listen in.  

       The recently-formed Scorch Sisters are a "super-group" of sorts whose principal members are highly-regarded SoCal musicians Francesca Capasso (vocals, percussion); Alicia McCracken Morgan (keyboards, vocals); and Kimberly "KC" Allison (guitars). Among the stellar bands and artists on the three ladies' collective musical resume's: Neil Young; Rod Stewart; Delaney Bramlett; Billy Vera and the Beaters; Joe Houston; Zola Moon; Don & Dewey; Bobby Womack; Melissa Etheridge; Spencer Davis; Carmine Appice; Randy Jackson; Some Like It Hot Revue; and Francesca and the Flames. Scorch Sisters made their performing debut at this past April's "Blues For The Rising Sun" benefit in Long Beach, followed by a headlining appearance at this past May's Real Blues Festival of Orange County 2.  

Blues For Barnaby - Scorch Sisters

Scorch Sisters Resume Popular Pro Jam Residency At Pig N' Whistle In Hollywood

- Thursday, June 16, June 23, and June 30 -



(HOLLYWOOD) - You never know who will show up and take the stage at Hollywood's most popular Pro Blues Jam - one that at various times has drawn the likes of musicians Kenny Wayne Shepard, Joe Bonamassa, Denny Seiwell, Steve Lukather, Bugs Henderson, and Matt Sorum, as well as actors Lou Diamond Philips and Charlene Tilton, among others.

Hosting the always-exciting festivities here are the Scorch Sisters, who return with their All-Star Pro Blues Jam at the famed Pig N' Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Blvd. (at Highland), Hollywood, this Thursday, June 16. 9:30 pm- midnite; $10. (or) $8. with either mention of Scorch Sisters Facebook ad or business card. Info: (323) 463-0000. Also Thursday, June 23 and Thursday, June 30.

In support of our troops overseas, the Scorch Sisters' music is featured the entire week of June 12-18 as the Spotlight Artist heard around the globe on the American Veterans Radio network. Log onto www.avradio.org to listen in.

The recently-formed Scorch Sisters are a "super-group" of sorts whose principal members are highly-regarded SoCal musicians Francesca Capasso (vocals, percussion); Alicia McCracken Morgan (keyboards, vocals); and Kimberly "KC" Allison (guitars). Among the stellar bands and artists on the three ladies' collective musical resume's: Billy Vera and the Beaters; Joe Houston; Zola Moon; Don & Dewey; Bobby Womack; Melissa Etheridge; Spencer Davis; Some Like It Hot Revue; and Francesca and the Flames. Scorch Sisters made their performing debut at this past April's "Blues For The Rising Sun" benefit in Long Beach, followed by a headlining appearance at this past May's Real Blues Festival of Orange County 2.