‘Miscellany’ Archives
Margeaux Davis: Rhythm and Blues vocalist
The Alley”'s Media Social will be emceed by the very talented R & B vocalist, Margeaux Davis. She will be one of the amazing lineup of performers on Friday evening, November 16. Margeaux performed "Season's Of Love" as a soloist in the Broadway musical, "RENT" at the Guthrie Lab Theatre. In 2012, she performed as part of the "Rag Time" Ensemble. She won best R & B vocalist in 2010 at the Twin Cities Hip Hop Awards and was nominated in 2011/2012 for best R&B vocalist in the Twin Cities. She is currently putting the finishing touches on an album with Grand Melody Music, “Plus Size Fashionista”. You can hear her debut single, “Won”'t Do It Again” as a free download at http://www.soundcloud.com/margeauxdavis.
Dave Moore: “Son of Boston (Agitator)”-a rap-poem about Wendell Phillips
Dave Moore will perform his rap-poem “Son of Boston (Agitator)” again at this year”'s Alley Gathering Nov. 16th. His debut performance last year of this poem embellishes his longstanding reputation as the creator of Dave”'s Dumpster. Along with Linnea Hadaway, their masterpiece “Spirit of Phillips” cartoons have been published exclusively in The Alley for 25 years. These cartoons depict the words of 19th century abolitionist and human rights advocate, Wendell Phillips, namesake of Phillips Community. The words are often portrayed amidst present-day social issues. Â
Dee Henry Williams: Amen Corner Planning Team and Stage Manager
Left: Dee Henry Williams; Right: Barbara LeShoure Alley Communications is delighted in having Dee Henry Williams”' amazing energy and talents to help coordinate and stage-manage the incredible talent at A Media Social on November 16th. Dee has been a volunteer for 25 years at KFAI Fresh Air Radio. She produces a weekly radio program, A Great Blend of Watercolors, Saturdays, 6:00-9:00 A.M. She also supports indie labels specifically from the Blues, R&B, and Gospel genres. Dee has programmed at KMOJ Community Radio and WRNB and worked on numerous cable TV productions in the Twin Cities. Her multiple talents have also been contributed to the annual May Day Parade led by Heart of the Beast Theatre. Dee is a member of the Backyard Initiative”'s Rebirthing Community CHAT team. As a textile artist, Dee uses blue-jeans to produce mask-making workshops. Her Art for Healing & Celebration workshops help participants think outside the box, be [...]
