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| Video shot by Bob Doran of the North Coast Journal Berel Alexander, Photo taken by John Chapman |
Humboldt Behind the Redwood Curtain:
Berel Alexander and the LowDown
Berel Alexander and the LowDown
Six years ago I slipped into my local coffee house on open mike night. A fresh faced young teen was on stage singing original lyrics with a mature vibe. I have had the pleasure of watching the development of this singer and song writer. His message is clear and consistent speaking to love, current issues and positivity. He regularly travels with his 9 piece band, The Lowdown across the country entertaining the masses.
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If you want to smile from ear to ear, be sure to check out the last video on this post. "So good to be alive" is a beautiful happy moment caught at the Zoo, a recording studio. The song is a reminder to just take life as it comes and celebrate what you have, A message we can all relate to.
Berel has built a strong Northern California fan base since the 2009 release of his debut album, Hooked. He is poised to be a breakout musical act of 2012. His musical influences range from 1970's soul and R&B, to folk giants like James Taylor, and all the way to modern neo-soul and hip-hop.
In 2010, he won the Malibu Music Awards "Unplugged" category for his catchy love song, "Started With A Handshake". Most recently Berel and the vibe-y backing band performed at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, where he played a sold-out show. Alexander is currently in the studio recording tracks for his next release, an EP titled, All Over It, as well as developing music for the upcoming independent feature film, Messina High. http://berelalexander.com/
The handsome hipster soulfully crafts his message of peace, positivity and social justice. Berel has been supportive of local charitable events. One of these events has been organized by the bands own Brian Swizlow, keyboard player. Will jam for food is a series of collaborative music events held at the Red Fox in Eureka. The events raise canned food donations for the children served by Food for People food bank in Eureka. Berel is a independent thinking, counter-culture folk-indie musician with a creative, intelligent witty banter. He can easily fill a room and get fans to their feet, dancing to his affirmative groove.
To check out more on Berel Alexander and his ensemble go to:
https://www.facebook.com/berel.alexander
http://www.myspace.com/berelalexander
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