British Songstress Julie Dexter

Friday,

Feburary 7th.  Meet Julie

Dexter, a world renowned, award winning, British vocalist considered by many to

be one of the most influential female vocalists of our generation. Having

shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint

Condition, Jill Scott, Bilal, Omar, Loose Ends, Rachelle Ferrell, Lalah

Hathaway, Ledisi and Eric Roberson to name a few, Julie not only holds up her

own with them but has been praised and respected by them too.

Born and

raised in Birmingham, England, this classically trained artist composes and

arranges her own music. Influenced by legends such as Nancy Wilson, Abbey

Lincoln, and Bob Marley, as well as popular icons Omar and Sade, Julie takes

classic soul to the heart of Artistry.

Fans and

critics across the globe have followed her journey through the circles of Jazz,

Broken-Beat, Bossa-Nova, Reggae, Afro-Beat and Soul. Her dynamic voice was

first heard in 1994 on “The Jamaican Beat” Vol 1 with Jazz Jamaica then later

in 1997 on Dune Records’ release of J-Life, a European Jazz quintet formed by

Gary Crosby and led by Jason Yarde. She later toured several continents with

Jazz legend Courtney Pine as the lead vocalist for his ensemble.

It was in

1999 that Julie took a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she now

resides. She launched her own label, Ketch A Vibe Records and in 2000 released

the critically acclaimed EP Peace of Mind, followed by Dexterity (2002) and

Conscious (2005). Moon Bossa, a collaboration with Khari Simmons was released

in 2007 and her single “Ketch A Vibe” was featured in national radio ads for

Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama.

From Jazz to

World Music, Soul and beyond, Julie Dexter is one of an elite few whose talent

can transcend genres. She makes it all work on her own terms, as an audaciously

independent artist with an undeniable connection to her audience.

For tickets, go to http://thevelvetnote.com/julie-dexter

or call 855.583.5838.  Showtimes:

 7:30pm and 9:30pm    $20