"I was a bit hesitant to write this email because I didn't believe an email could express the appreciation I have for every single one of you. You are all so extremely talented and have such important messages to get out to the world. Don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise. This was one amazing show! I felt that everyone gave the strongest performance that they could give. Your hard work, dedication and the passion you poured into your performances did not go unnoticed and is certainly appreciated. I was moved several times throughout the evening and I know the audience was moved as well. Congrats on a great show!! Additionally, as we work on getting pictures and videos out to you we would like to add this media to our prideslam.com page and gaybygod.net. " - Respectfully, Germono Toussaint - Well Entertainment Group
6/27/2009 8:30 PM at PRIDE SLAM 2009 @ Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture 53 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York
Just in time for Pride Weekend 2009! - performing pride-themed songs - accompanied by the Verve/Well Entertainment band. Additionally, guest guitarist for singer Dy’Ari and band. Check out the video of my performance at last year’s NYC Pride Slam 2008 at: http://www.facebook.com/robert.urban
The Pride Slam: A night of live entertainment from your favorite Verve artists including Renair Amin, Dy'Ari, Robert Urban, Sean & Urban Spiritual, Kenya Solas, Femi Sheri, Joppy, David Williams and more!. Hosted by the multi-talented Broadway performer Cornelius Jones Jr. Great music, great food and a full bar featuring the show’s signature drink...The Verve. http://www.prideslam.com/.
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(Below: sitting in on guitar for singer KENYA SOLAS at the show)
"yall are the best...really i am so thankful for the opportunity and i cant wait to work with u both again real soon" - KENYA SOLAS
"Robert-- Great playing with you and the rest of the gang. I really enjoyed our musical conversation!" - trumpet player Alicia Rau.
"YOU GUYS ARE FIERCE!!! I am so at ease knowing you are playing behind these artists. To learn the number of songs you learned in that short amount of time with two rehearsals is amazing. I really could not think of not one mistake or hiccup in the show from the band. Well done sirs!!!" - Germono Toussaint, Verve
"My friend, my producer - you rock! You know I love ya and can't wait until next week when I step back into the studio with you." - Renair Amin
"Robert, I really enjoyed the music you presented at Pride Slam. I want to personally thank you for bringing those songs to life". - Seanmichael Rodgers - CEO - Harlem Boy University - Representing Chester Gregory, Dy'Ari, and producers, songwriters, and actors from around the world.
