My rendition of "Lost Without U" by Robin Thicke is now reaching Jazz Radio.  Call in and tell them you like it!  Let's make it #1 on the charts!  --Erly

 

Happy Holidays!

December 16th, 2009

This is the time of year to enjoy!  Living in the society that we do, we are often even more stressed by stuff:  What has to be done, what gifts are we getting others, getting together for the family gathering, budgets.  It can be an overwhelming time!

Step back for a minute and think about WHY?  Whether you are spiritual or not, this is a time to relax, reflect and think about how you want to handle 2010!

WOW 2010!  How many of us imagined that we would be riding around in “The Jetson’s” like cars now?  Homes where everything was done by Robots?  I used to think that as a child.  Now as an adult there is much still to do.

The most important task for you in this next year is to think for a while.

What about?

Well the things that you wanted to do as a child.  Those things that someone may have told you were: impractical, too hard, did not make enough immediate money, “are you nuts?  OK, hmm, sure (while ignoring you)”.   That is where God comes in.

God gave us all talents that many of us do not use.  You know what they are. You know what you are good at and what makes you happy.  That is your Talent!  Many of us have been told by the society of man that “You Can’t Do That”  Well, 2010 is coming and “Yes You Can.”

Think about it.  Write it down.  Post it as a sticky note on your computer or on your dash in the car.  PASTE IT TO THE CEILING IN YOUR BEDROOM so when you wake up, and look up, you know what you you are doing that day!  Make it a big goal, worthy of your Talent!
And then TAKE ACTION!

Take small steps to initiate. It does not have to be big.  Baby Steps as long as you are focusing and moving.  Outside your job, outside your daily routine, find time to do a little toward your goal.  The Universe will follow as God has Ordained!
Relax, Regroup, Do the family thing and take Joy in all that happens.  Resolve to LIVE YOUR DREAM no matter what it is!  TRY!  You will be happy in the Journey!
Happy Holidays!  Merry Christ Mass (Origins of the term Yall!) And realize that Jesus Existed to Teach Us by his example.  You can do what he did by Belief.  Not just in that He Exists, but in that He is within you and through Faith, that He is THERE and will HELP YOU.  You CAN LIVE YOUR DREAM!

2010 WILL BE A GOOD YEAR!
Erly Thornton

2009 Kappa Kasino Kool Jazz Happy Hour

May 26th, 2009

I will be doing the Kool Jazz Happy Hour at this year’s Winter Park Alumni Kappa Kasino in Winter Park, Florida.

This is an annual event where the members of Winter Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. throw an upscale “Kasino” where you play your favorite Vegas games for charity.  The more you win, the more chances you have to win prizes donated by companies throughout the Central Florida Area.  The event also includes a silent auction where you can bid on treasures donated by those same companies.  In fact I am giving away a private concert in YOUR home, with just me and your friends.  That is a huge value.  Afterwards we will let the DJ take over and you can dance the night away!

This is a great time to be had by all and it is for charity friends.  Our Guide Right Foundation has given over $50,000 to deserving kids on their way to college over the years.  Please help us to make this our best year yet!

I will be playing from 5:00 - 7:00pm and then the doors open to the Kasino.  Then you may see me on a table perhaps dealing some BlackJack!

To get tickets, click on the button below where you will be taken to Paypal and be able to order them.  $20 each in advance, $25 at the door.  I will have them available to you at the door in your name.

 

Number of Tickets Desired
Enter Names of Ticket Holders

You can also send me a check to:

#199, 3564 Avalon Park Blvd East
Suite 1
Orlando, FL 32828 
with an email to erly@erlythornton.com to let me know it is coming!

2009 Kappa Kasino 

Going To Dallas!

March 19th, 2009
My Brothers, of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc, Richardson Plano Alumni in the Dallas Texas area, are bringing me to the Longhorn State to perform for their premier yearly Spring Fling Fundraiser for their Scholarship Program, Guide Right.  I will be performing at Prince’s Bistro a family owned restaurant in Plano.  If you are near, I will be grooving with some veteran local musicians like Jim Casey on guitar and Rick Rigsby on Bass.  Thanks for my introduction to Dallas Nupes!
Spring Fling Concert

What Is Happening To Our Radio?

February 17th, 2009
Erly ThorntonRadio is rapidly changing.  Many of the major market stations have changed their formats much to the chagrin of Jazz Listeners Nationwide.  We have lost SO MANY great stations in cities like Miami, Phoenix, New York, and others have gotten rid of their DJs and are taking a feed from a central corporate source.
This means that artists like myself have a rapidly shrinking opportunity to get our music heard.   This also means that YOU will not be able to hear new music produced by new talents.  You may not even know they exist as with limited outlets and only so much time in the day, it is not possible to fit in new music from Independent artists in any meaningful amount even if the station has made the the committment to play them.  You know, maybe at 1:00 in the morning, and if you ain’t up, it’s gone!
What do we do with this?  Well, we need to remember to CHERISH the stations that are still playing our type of music: Terrestrial, Satellite, and on the Internet.
Call them and let them know that you LOVE this music and make sure that you will NOT listen if they change!  Let them know that their advertisers will LOSE money if they continue to change and turn into just ANOTHER POP STATION.
Jazz Lovers are a special crowd.  We are an affluent crowd.  We’re educated. We like nice things. we have good jobs and we are VERY LOYAL!  Advertisers on stations will lose a very valuable opportunity to reach this crowd if they try to make us listen to Brittany! (nothing personal just not our type of music!)
Please visit the stations that are staying true on the list to the left and tune in at work if you can stream from the office.  Listen in your car.  Call in and TALK WITH THE DJ.
TAKE BACK YOUR MUSIC! 

This Christmas Featuring Erly Thornton and Eugene Wilde

November 26th, 2008

Erly Thornton and Veteran R&B Singer Eugene Wilde Release a very Hot! new version of Donnie Hathaway’s “This Christmas”. “A level higher than what has been played traditionaly during this time. You can dance to this, sing to this and get into the Holiday Spirit with this. If you don’t get another song this year, this one is All You Need”



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Opening for Brian Culbertson

October 3rd, 2008

Wow this show was LIVE! We opened up for Brian with a lot of backstage drama preceding. Prior to the curtains opening our sound was not working. We had no stage monitors so we could not hear anything on stage. That is a BIG problem! My sound man worked and worked. I am so glad that I hired him. He works at my church and “That little voice” you know, the spirit that you hear in those quite moments told me that I needed him. If I had not have had him it would have been a rough time.

But we did great! 5 mins before the curtains opened we got it working, did a quick check and were in the middle of prayer when the curtains opened up. We ran back to our instruments and started playing. We had 7 songs planned. Each song got a huge crowd response! At the end of song 6, “Fantasy” by Earth Wind and Fire, I was getting ready to introduce the band before my final song “Free” the hit single, when the curtains started to close!

So I said “Thank You Orlando” and was taking a bow when the people on the front row started yelling at me. I couldn’t hear anything because of the applause, and again the curtains were closing. So I got off stage and while we were giving each other high fives my business manager ran up to me and told me what the yelling was about: No one introduced me before the show, I didn’t announce myself during the show, I didn’t have the chance to introduce the band, so many people had NO IDEA who I was!

Can you imagine that? All that applause, and everyone was like “Wow he was phenomenal, who was he?”

A definite learning experience. Meanwhile Brian Culbertson put on the most exciting Jazz show that I have seen since David Sanborn was touring with “Chicago Song” as the new hit single. Brian was was all over the stage playing his first instrument, the trombone. Did you know that? As well as his most popular cuts on keys. His band was all over the stage with him doing dance routines along with playing some of the best Funk that I have heard since I saw Waymon Tisdale doing his medley in his show last year. If you see this show on the schedule near you, my advice to you is DROP EVERYTHING and go!

Erly

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

August 25th, 2008
“My Life” is a contemporary jazz/soul album that features the outstanding saxophone work of Erly Thornton. The sound is one that is difficult to put a label on. There are great elements present from many different genres, although smooth jazz is probably the most predominant. The musicianship is superior on this album and the arrangements are unique and intelligent. There is a constant upbeat, yet smooth vibe to all of the songs. All of the instruments are well represented, meaning you can hear everything. Read the rest of this entry »