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February Calendar

adminfredross — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:59:14 +0000

Just posted my Calendar for February you can find it at this link:

Or just go to the Events/Schedule tab on my site.

Update on Tony Saunders gig

adminfredross — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:07:59 +0000

Ray Obiedo/Tony Saunders

A week ago Saturday (January 21st) I was at George’s in San Rafael with Tony Saunders and the Romancing The Bass Band . The show started with the Ray Obiedo Latin Jazz Band featuring some amazing players, extremely cool vibe from the audience. I saw some old friends I have not seen in years. I was asked by Ray and David K Mathews (from the Carlos Santana band) to sing “At Last” by Etta James do to her recent passing. Dave played with her for a number of years and I was more than happy to sing the song with him, and for Etta. What a talent and what a song . May she rest in peace. Tony Saunders and the band kick into gear and the crowd responded Rich Aguon on drums and vocals was amazing Nikita and Misa sang … Allen Leong and Bill Hampton did what they always do no matter whom they are performing with.. Tony of course slapping and making the crowd feel welcome. All in all a fun show. Be Blessed FRED Ross

Blog Update January 16, 2012

adminfredross — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:59:24 +0000

Ray Obiedo/Tony Saunders

This past Weekend at the Starlight Room was great. Friday Ron Smith was on drums and vocals, what an amazing talent this young man is.

Saturday my boi Deszon was back in the chair tearing it up . I feel so blessed to be around so many amazing musicians.

Preparing for the show with Tony Saunders this weekend Saturday the 21st at George’s, also on the bill is Ray Obiedo and his band. This should be big fun I’m already fired up. Holla back soon peace Fred Ross.

This Past Weekend with The Fred Ross Project And Tower Of Power

adminfredross — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:01:12 +0000

The New Year has started off with a bang. I had a rare Friday night off, so I decided to go to Yoshi’s in Oakland to see Tower Of Power with my partner in crime Tony Lindsay (lead singer for Carlos Santana). Emilio Castillo and Larry Braggs invited Tony and I to sing What Is Hip? with the band. What fun we had when Tony, Larry, and I on stage at the same time, singing, dancing, and laughing…way cool, great way to spend the night off. After 44 years Tower Of Power is still smoking. Saturday night at the Starlight Room was off the chain, very enthusiastic crowd, and the band was slammin. Sunday, my wonderful wife Rebecca who love’s to cook, so we entertained dear friends from Las Vegas..yet another great time hanging with them in our home. So I’m already having a great week…please do the same. Blessings–Fred Ross.

Happy New Year Everyone

adminfredross — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:44:52 +0000

It has been awhile since I have blogged, just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year. A bit about this past week, New Year’s eve “The Fred Ross Project” performed at The Starlight Room to a sold out crowd. The band was slamming and the audience responded by partying there #**’es off. It was a great way to end 2011 and start 2012 for myself and the band. Really looking forward to 2012. Happy New Year to you all.

Updated Schedule

adminfredross — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:26:38 +0000

Just updated the January 2011 schedule. Every Saturday and Sunday at Harry Denton’s for the month, except January 21. January 21 with Tony Saunders. For more info go: www.fredrossproject.com/events

Is It You

adminfredross — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:48:06 +0000

Just posted a Youtube of the Tony Saunders cover of Lee Ritenour’s “Is It You”. This is from Tony’s new CD “Romancing The Bass. And yes its Fred on vocals. For more on Tony go to his web site at: www.tonysaunders.com

The Youtube can be found on the home page on the website on the lower left side.

Blog Update From Last Weekend

adminfredross — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:25:16 +0000

A heads up for last weekend December 9th & 10th. A double header Darryl Anders and Agapa Soul Christmas party for Dunlop was a hit. D.C. Anders was funking the bass up as usual and Arron Green ...stupid Drummer. Loved singing with Indra Jones,and my boi Vince Lars was amazing, basically everyone in this band is very talented and a pleasure work with. After which I ran home rested and was off to my gig at Starlight Room I can't say enough about my band Allen, Deszon, Joe, Eric, tore it up Friday night. And the Starlight Room audience responded by partying hard to the fun we were having. Truly made me happy to be home. Saturday night ...Tasche, Nate Pitts Jr., Deszon, and Bill Hamptated were at the performance and energy from friday night carried over.... How blessed am I to perform with all these wonderful people. Peace, Love and Merry Christmas! ˜Fred Ross & The Fred Ross Project˜

Update Saturday December 3rd gig with Jeffrey Chin

adminfredross — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:47:56 +0000

Saturday Night December 3rd

Had a great time with The Jeffrey Chin Band, private Christmas party at the Vans Restaurant in South San Francisco . Great music lots of fun, jokes, laughter. Also, the the dinner was off the chain. Jeffrey Chin, much like myself finds the best musicians To make music memorable and fun. Thanks J.C.

Peace-Fred Ross.

For more about Jeffrey Chin go to his website at: www.jeffreychin.com

Below is a short video from a gig I did with Jeffrey a few months ago:

Still Black Still Proud Tour Wrap Up

adminfredross — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:40:37 +0000

Pee Wee And Maceo

Just returned a few days ago from the Still Black Still Proud tour. Pee Wee Ellis put together musicians from the West Coast, East Coast and Africa for this tour. For this tour, Pee Wee also added his old friend from the James Brown Band, Maceo Parker. What a musical journey, our last three stops Philadlephia, Minneapolis and Toronto were all fun, great crowds who were all into the music, we could feel the audiances reactions as they sent back a great message to us by their excitement. My personal favorites were Philly, where the fans were having way more fun then we were and Toronto where I sang “Try Me” for the first time, and at the end of the show we received a very long Standing Ovation. I’m looking forward to the next tour. Peace and Love to all….Fred Ross