Meet Our Artists

Julian Velard

Singer, Songwriter, Native New Yorker, son of a French ATM designer and 4-Time Jeopardy champion from Alabama, and former video delivery boy to the Stars, Julian Velard has taken the scenic route. He's worked a slew of bizarre jobs to support himself, anything from teaching gym to kindergarteners, to a stint with the Paris Department of Sanitation. Wearing his world weariness in a whisky baritone that has been compared to both sides of Tom (Waits and Jones) and all sorts of Morrison (Van and Jim), Julian finds pop songs in unlikely places: Landmines, Dinner Plates, What you left behind the couch, even Pee-Wee's Playhouse. Julian's music falls somewhere along the line of classic psych (as in psychiatric) 2006 piano pop, cum 1979 style Rock and Roll. In the summer of 2007, Julian found his home with the UK label, Charisma/EMI and in August 2007 will head into the studio to begin work on his major label debut, set for release in February 2008.   Web Site

Tina Sugandh

Infectious, authentic, with a voice that is pure pop prowess-not to mention liquid black eyes and a face that could launch a thousand ships -- Tina Sugandh is the next wave of global music. Fusing pop, rock and a little bit of Bollywood, the young singer has a lot to share with the world about her varied influences. "That's my goal-to introduce mainstream America to some new sounds," she muses. "I think it's time for our beats to shine." Tina is currently in the studio, finishing up her new album, set for release in early 2008 on Razor & Tie.   Web Site

Groove Collective

A Groove Collective concert is the premier live experience, a recreation of New York City's unique cultural landscape. Jazz, Dance, Funk and Afro/Latin combine to create the folklore of the New York City experience and Groove Collective are its messengers. In 2007, they celebrated the band¹s 15th anniversary, as well as a Grammy nomination for "Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year." Since making a name for themselves in the early 90's as one of the first acts to fuse traditional jazz with hip-hop grooves, they have shared a unique and exciting Jazz experience to people all over the globe. Groove Collective have played thousands of shows around the globe, visiting more than 25 countries across 5 continents. From the Montreux Jazz Festival to Mexico City's National Auditorium, to Moscow, Prague and Beyond, Groove Collective transcends musical categories with one goal in mind: to move listeners' souls, minds and feet. Don't miss a beat, as they regularly tour all corners of the world.   Web Site

Frederick Sargolini

New York based Producer, Composer, Director and multi-Instrumentalist Frederick Sargolini (aka FS - FS Beatz), began Djing and playing piano and guitar at age 10. Straight out of high school, Fred was hired by Character Music and began production and remix work for major label acts such as Carl Thomas, Soul 2 Soul and Brandy. As Co-founder of the 4-turntable hybrid, electronic-hip hop group Ming+FS, Fred released four full length albums, over thirty 12" singles, and and shared the stage with the likes of Sting, St. Germain, Run-DMC, The Roots and A Tribe Called Quest.  In late 2006, Fred launched his own company, Patriarch Recordings. His music has been featured in some of the biggest and hottest titles in TV, video games, film, ad campaigns and movies, including CSI NY, Entourage, Sex In The City, Rob & Big, Weeds, The Real World, The L Word, and Stomp The Yard. Fred's broad and remarkable production and writing talents can also be heard with a diverse range of artists like Kirsten Price, Diet Kong and Northern League. Fred's love for creating music and art without boundaries continues...   Web Site