Introducing George Tisdale Band
Desiree Samira Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce the newest addition to their client roster, George Tisdale Band! Look out for exciting & buzz worthy developments from their 2010/2011 multi-city tour, music video releases and the upcoming album scheduled for release in April 2011. Connect with George Tisdale Band by visiting their official website: www.GeorgeTisdaleBand.com.
Biography:
The George Tisdale Band, is the newest alternative rock band to hit the industry scene. While there are many other “retro” rock acts that have preceded them who now serve as an inspiration. GTB is the newest force to be reckoned with and remains determined not to be pigeonholed to a single style or genre. Their music crosses all barriers by fusing the rich, soulful and often rocking sounds of soul, funk, rock, psychedelic, folk, and ballads receptive to audiences of every class, creed and color.
George received his start at age 8 while playing the drums, keys and later the guitar at his parent’s church in Dallas, TX. Upon completion of a tour of Duty in the U.S. Airforce, George took his gifts and toured Europe; it was there his dream of becoming an artist began to manifest. George returned from Europe and attended North Carolina Central University where he studied jazz under the tutelage of the legendary Dr. Ira Wiggins. At NCCU George developed his sound and found a style distinctive enough to separate him from the masses. As he reflects on his journey, George says, “All my life I knew I was a performer with something powerful to share, I knew I was an artist created with purpose and now its time the world knows who George Tisdale is”.
Some of George’s personal influences hail from his very own family tree to include Hidden Beach and Sony Recording Artist, Keite Young and his Uncle, the well renowned smooth jazz bassist Wayman Tisdale, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Bilal, Kevin Michael, Marvin Gaye, Sly and the family Stone, and John Peter West to name a few. Despite the vast array of influences, George places an all-inclusive spin on rock & soul that has empowered him with the ability to establish himself as the epitome of retro while raising the standard in becoming one of the world\’s greatest style icon.
George has worked with a range of noteworthy artists from Branford Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Keite Young, Dalon Collins, Nnenna Freelon, Lenora Zenzalai Helm, Eriv Revis, Joey Calderazzo, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Chris Coleman, Kevin Mahogany, Antonio Hart, and Grady Tate just to name a few. George recently teamed up with “Da Katalyst” production team, led by Aaron “Treeptop” Pines, a prolific producer from Texas, Simon Illa of Philadelphia, PA, the immaculate Purple St. James, formerly known as Yahzarah, the legendary production team Organized Noize, Chris Warrior and along with a host of other great producers, singer/songwriters, and musicians to complete his current project entitled “Born Free”.
GTB’s drive reminds us of music’s essential quality of boundless invention by all available means. As an independent band with a refreshing sound, they continue to perfect their craft and keep labels and audiences buzzing across the country.
September 2010 Tour Schedule:
- Friday, September 17, 2010 - Diversity Den & Cafe – 160 Concord Commons, Suite D, Concord, NC – Show starts at 10:00 pm. There is a $5 cover charge at the door. Featuring a live performance by the George Tisdale Band.
- Sunday, September 19, 2010 – Yanceys Jazz and Blues Cafe – 2800 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC – Show starts at 7:00 pm. Featuring special guest performances by poet Black Ice and the George Tisdale Band.
- Friday, September 24, 2010 – Bottega Art Bar & Gallery – 208 North Front, Wilmington, NC – Show starts at 9:00 pm. Featuring the George Tisdale Band.
