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Reviews
I had the pleasure of hosting a Bread and Roses show for The New Bridge Foundation, a drug and alcohol recovery program in Berkeley, with rhythm and blues singer Tonette Jeanine, or TJ. She is truely a force to be reconned with singing her mix of blues, R & B, roots rock and a little funk thrown in for good measure. She had the joint really rocking with her band, Johhny and the Be Goods. Their phat sound included guitar/keys, bass, drums and sax and the amazing TJ with her style of "in your face" vocals. If TJ's voice doesn't get your heart pumpin' or your toes tappin', then you've got some serious issues.
Phil Bearce
Bread and Roses
I have heard many singers in my day and this lady is one of the best vocalist I have had the pleasure to enjoy. Her rich powerful voice delivers the songs she has selected with passion and grace. I was so impressed that I asked her to be a back ground singer at a couple of venues I had lined up and was delighted she accepted. She sang a solo song "At Last" that wooed the crowd and the musicians. I was definitely impressed with her stage presence and professional style. She is a force to be reckoned with and I encourage people to make it a point to see and hear this upcoming artist. As a matter of fact, I am working on a single that will be released soon and Tonette has graced this song with her wonderful vocal harmonies.
Tonette, thank you so much for your wonderful talent and sharing it with me!!!! Keep on - keeping on. You are G-R-E-A-T !!
Anna Maria Flechero
Neo-Jazz Singer/Songwriter
www.annamariaflechero.com
Thank you, Quadraphonics, for being such an energizing band for our diverse community! All ages enjoyed your music – from children to elderly! The residents of 111 Jones Street Apartments had a wonderful time with you all and we look forward to future events! Best of luck!
Lindsay Wilson - Mercy Housing Project
We were thrilled to have The Quadraphonics perform in the third AND fourth annual "A Taste of Albany, A Small-Town Walkabout," a music, food and arts festival held in Albany, California. Folks were tapping their feet, grinning from ear-to-ear, most quite literally dancing in the street to the tunes they played, the band adding their own unique personal touch to a broad array of standards that ranges from Sinatra to Elvis, Motown to funk, R&B to pop. And man can T.J. sing... Their song list alone makes the Quadraphonics the ultimate cross-over band able to play to any crowd no matter their age or musical taste. Hire them. You will be glad you did...
James Carter - Albany Chamber of Commerce
Thanks again for an unforgettable evening. It's rare when one can enjoy being in the same room with such talented people much less at the foot of the stage. My only complaint is how tired my feet get after being unable to stop dancing to your terrific song list, which is off the chart when compared to regular R&B. In fact, there are times when I simply sit and take in Tonette's vocal range and radiant energy. It's sweet, really sweet. From my heart, you guys are great and I love the positive energy, great music and the vibes that move my inner soul with every one of your hot performances. I've seen most of the high end party dance bands in the Bay Area and they have better trucks but I would cancel most of those nights for just a few more on the floor with Tonette and the Boys.
- Townley - The Hydro Bar and Grill, Calistoga
It was a party at Armando’s in Martinez tonight! Tonette Jeanine and the Quadraphonics had the audience dancing in the aisles, with their mix of rhythm and blues, jazz standards, show tunes, and more. TJ, as she likes to be called, has a strong voice, with a big range. One doesn’t have to read TJ’s bio to know that she grew up singing in church, or that she received vocal training when she was young.
For this celebration of TJ’s birthday at Armando’s, the Quadraphonics line-up included two guitarists, a trumpeter, and two saxmen, as well as the bassist and drummer. On their great arrangement of ”Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” TJ and the band totally tore it up. During the sax solo, I saw tears in a few audience members’ eyes.
The long, funky intro to “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” featured solid bass work, and I’m sure that some in the audience were surprised when the intro transitioned into the familiar tune made famous by Roberta Flack. I heard Ms. Flack sing that song in LA, 34 years ago, and the approaches of the two singers to that song are fundamentally and wonderfully different, while remaining true to the original Eugene McDaniels composition.
I hope it won’t be too long before TJ and the Quadrophonics return to Armando’s. You can check her website for more
- Christy Walsh, May 30, 2009
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