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(New York) The name is growing and the Sun keeps shining brightly for this Chester native and R&B Church Girl Denise White, aka Avery*Sunshine.
Ms. Sunshine gets the nod for the 2010 SoulTracks Readers’ Choice Awards http://www.soultracks.com/2010-awards-nominees in just about every category except Duo or Group, Male and Album of the Year.
There are 20 nominees in each category and within the next 8 days the voting begins and narrows the choices down to top 7. The Readers will then vote for the winners. The Awards will be broadcast on Monday evening December 6th.
Here are the categories:
Album of the Year (Independent)
Song of the Year
Female Artist of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Duo or Group of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Album of the Year (Major label)
A singer, songwriter, pianist is deeply rooted in Gospel. Born and raised in Chester, PA to Irvin and Ruth White, she now resides in Atlanta where her parents have recently packed up their West 7th Street house to join her and the grandkids.
Avery considers both places home with many fans eagerly anticipating her first full length. In fact- when it comes to Philly, Avery always has her finger on the pulse with all the newcomers on the scene and she’s embraced by so many there. Performing in Philly is ‘coming home’. Similarly in Atlanta she gets the same response/support.
Avery has many appreciators including bassist Christian McBride, Chaka Kahn, Roy Ayers, Jennifer Holliday and others. Christian McBride plays on the album and Roy Ayers is featured. Also well-known drummer Lil’ John Roberts plays all over the project.
Getting ready to embark on 2nd E.Coast Tour!
Wednesday, 10/20 Spelman College- Atlanta
Monday, 10/25 Silk City- Philadelphia (5th and Spring Garden) - Great food there too!
Tuesday, 10/26 Tropical Soul Richmond
Wednesday, 10/27 Time Lounge- Norfolk, VA
Thursday, 10/28 NY Promo
Friday, 10/29 The Blue Note - New York
Saturday, 10/30 Organix Soul/Distill’s - Springfield, MA
Sunday, 10/31 Club Karma - New Haven, CT
Then off to UK for dates at Jazz Café in London early November with Anthony David.
Giving you a taste of what to expect! http://www.averysunshine.com
This young lady reps Chester well no matter where she is in life. And her music is the BIZNESS!!!
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