Concert information

Review

Pigeon John sets the stage ablaze with his rapping & grooving. Being a showman is in his blood, accompanied by a backing band that swiftly follows his mood swings that go from hip hop to power rock on the drop of a hat.
The Maroquinerie in Paris was sold-out for the occasion and PJ rocked the house in fresh funkiness.
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Artist

Pigeon John

Pigeon John hails from sunny Southern California, Inglewood to be exact. It's easy to assume his signature blend of wit, charisma and undeniable stage presence is a fortunate gift (and it is), but let's be real. Everyone starts somewhere. Pigeon John cut his teeth in the early 90s at the legendary Good Life Cafe, spitting rhymes on the same stage with then fledgling, now established artists like Freestyle Fellowship, Kurupt, The Pharcyde and Jurassic 5. Good Life open-mic nights became PJ's ritual. It was the perfect environment to hone his performance and delivery skills amongst discerning peers. 

Time at the Good Life gave way to time spent at local venues and in the studio with friends like Brainwash Projects and LA Symphony. His appearances on the underground classics, The Rise and Fall of Brainwash Project and Composition 1 from Brainwash Projects and LA Symphony, respectively, put him on the radar as one to watch. 

In 2002, Pigeon John released his solo debut Pigeon John Is Clueless, selling over 11,000 copies with no distribution. He followed up with Pigeon John Is Dating Your Sister and Pigeon John Sings The Blues. The albums garnered significant praise landing him features in Spin's "Next Big Things" issue, URB's "Next 100" and Mic Check in The Source. PJ's infectious tunes have been used by XBOX for the games "Project Gotham" and "NBA Inside Drive 2002," as well as the major motion picture "Get Over It." John has also performed and appeared in print and television ads for both Levi's and Nestle Crunch.

Touring the nation 8 times over, Pigeon John has earned his veteran status, using a clever balance of self-deprecating humor and confidence to rock any crowd, any stage. His boundless energy seduces crowds making ladies swoon and fellas embrace their geek appeal.

Enamored by PJ's infectious energy and raw talent exhibited on the Cali Comm tour, Lyrics Born brought Pigeon John into the Quannum fold in 2005. His Quannum Projects debut Pigeon John And The Summertime Pool Party (his best album yet!) hits stores September 12, 2006.

 

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Label

Discograph

French label that started in February 1998 for "the development of French electronic music". Through its distribution division, French artists that otherwise would only be known in France, are now known throughout the world. They have moved from their French house origins to now include jazz, world music, pop and rock.

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Venue

La Maroquinerie

Created in 1997, La Maroquinerie can welcome 500 music lovers. Its eclectic selection offers you the edgiest and the hottest of today s sounds. But you can also chill out at the bar / restaurant or at the covered terrace, combining a musical evening with gastronomy ! This truly is the finest of the Parisian concert scene, and the staff has always welcomed us with open arms... Great sound, lighting, atmosphere and musical selection. Word.

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Promoter

3C Tour

3C est une entreprise qui organise et produit des tournées de groupes français et étrangers. Elle développe et gère la carrière des artistes en étroite collaboration avec tous leurs partenaires : maisons de disques, éditeurs, promoteurs…
Fondée en 1994 par Véronique Clémot et Christophe Bosq, 3C est aujourd’hui une SARL pour laquelle travaillent dix personnes. Les bureaux sont situés dans deux villes différentes. Le siège social et le pôle administratif se trouvent à Angers et l’organisation des tournées à Bordeaux

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Styles

• Soul

Sounds like

Beat Assailiant, Q-Tip, Quannum, Blackalicious, Mayer Hawthorne