I've been greatly influenced by Meshell's music, politics & musicianship since I first heard her albums when I was a teenager in the 90's. Which is why I am so honored and excited that my band, Black Blondie, is opening for her this Nov. 15 in Minneapolis, MN.

Check out our music on our website: myspace.com/blackblondiemusic

...and if you are in town, be sure and arrive at the show early so you can catch our set!

Black Blondie is:
Samahra // vocals
Tasha Baron // keys
Liz Draper // electric and upright bass
Kahlil Brewington // drums



Namaste,
Tasha Baron

When you emailed and told me your band was selected to open for Meshell in Minneapolis, I dropped everything and made reservations to fly out to finally see you and your band perform. That is why I'm coming to Minneapolis.

After I saw Deantoni Park's band KUDU open for Meshell in Sacramento and Portland, I had no choice but to make one of these four midwest shows to see what it would be like if Deantoni Parks was played for Meshell.

I originally hoped for Minneapolis, but since it was about $200 more, I chose Chicago instead. That worked out because I'd also get to meet Imi and Lisa. Then Derek found a way to fit it into his budget and schedule, so it's turning into what should be a great experience -- and little of that really has to do with Meshell. Her music is just the catalyst that is bringing us all together over a period of a couple of days.

But yeah, I had no plans on coming to Minneapolis at that point. Until I received your email with the great news. All of us wish we had a story like that to tell.

I wish everyone could come to this show. And that's not the vicodin talking

wish i could hit the Minneapolis show too...being a (currently frustrated) Vikings fan, an old school Prince fan, and a happy Meshell fan ...all that would made that gig extra extra cool.

Black Blondie (love the name btw) i would've enjoyed seeing you do your thing opening for our girl, but i can't make it this time, maybe next go round!

This message has been edited. Last edited by: derek,

i'm just happy i get to meet you in chicago

ay yo! we were just in chitown at the funky buddha (is that where you live? chicago?) and it was incredibly fun. intense audience there!

it's black blondie tho... not blonde. like blondie the band. vague reference/not literal. thanks ...samahra (our singer) thought of it.

yeah, thats just my awful typing at work...correction made

nah...i'm in VA, just traveling out to catch the Chicago set...and to see my brother who lives here, and to hopefully meet the other FNHearters who are gonna be there...

tear it up Meshell!!

tasha!!!!!!! wow... you're probably on stage as i write this, opening for meshell... how awesome is that?

you'll have to keep me posted on chicago shows. i know we tried a couple of times to meet up and it didn't happen, but that doesn't mean it never will! i'd love to see your band play sometime so hit me up when you're in the chi!

and good luck tonite! you'll have to post about the show and how everything went!