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Toni Bryd

Toni Byrd

 

 

Toni Byrd, dubbed as “The Velvet SongByrd,” is a world class recording artist,  songwriter, award winner of the 2014 Black Women In Jazz for Best Black Female Jazz Record for “Autumn In New York”, semi-finalist in the 2014 Indaba Music “Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition” and is an unforgettable and versatile song stylist. In addition to all of her credits, add actress to her impressive list.  Currently based in Atlanta, this beautiful native Memphian was cast in a primary role playing the character “Ida Belle” in the movie, “Lawless,” an American crime drama film directed by John Hillcoat with screenplay by Nick Cave and starring Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Guy Pierce, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowksa, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman. Byrd recorded background vocals for the TV series pilot, “Still The King”, starring Billy Ray Cyrus and in December of 2016, under the historical Obama Administration, performed at the White House Tour in Washington, DC. Byrd is the first female vocalist to perform at the legendary Pinewood Atlanta Studios (known for James Bond, Marvel and Pirates of the Caribbean movies) in 2014 for the kickoff gala celebrating the New American location in Fayetteville, Georgia.  (source: https://www.tonibyrd.net/biography)

 

Kenny Banks

Kenny Banks

 

Kenny Banks is a jazz pianist, composer, arranger and performer who slips effortlessly among musical styles while retaining his own distinct sound. This Columbus Ohio native has been studying and playing since the age of seven. Kenny has appeared on BET and the Image Awards. He has performed at the inauguration and the United Nations Ceremony for President Barack Obama and appeared in such notable places as Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Philharmonie in Berlin. Kenny has also appeared in movie scenes from Tyler Perry’s “The Family That Preys”and has a composition entitled “Hello Love” on the GMC movie “Raising Izzie”. Among his many high profile performing credits are appearances with Earl Klugh, Kenny Garrett, Wess Anderson, Russell Gunn, Lizz Wright, Rene Marie, Kevin Mahogany, Kurt Whalum, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, Jennifer Holiday, Aretha Franklin and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Kenny received his Master’s degree in Jazz Studies at Georgia State University. He currently resides in Atlanta with his wife (Angelia) and three children (Kenny Jr., Sydney and Sasha).  (source: www.kennybanks.com)

 

 

Father’s Day Brunch at The Studio Cafe

It’s that time of year again!

 We have a weekend celebration dedicated to Fathers this year. Come and join us for  a full weekend of great food, great people, live music and more at The Studio Cafe on Father’s Day weekend 6/14-6/16!