29 MdCL Live feat Bembe Segue @ Badeschiff, Berlin Germany MdCL's debut Berlin show!
28 MdCL Live feat Bembe Segue @ Soulparlor, Redcat, Mainz Germany celebrating Soulparlor and Redcat's Anniversary - Live with Bembe Segue on mic.
27 MdCL DJ set @ Musiquarium, CLF Cafe and Warehouse, London UK exclusive UK MdCL DJ set.
26 MdCL Live with Special Guests @ Jazz Refreshed Mau Mau, London UK celebrating Carnival Eve with the Uprock Crew at one of London's best live music nights.
22 MdCL Live feat Bembe Segue @ M Bar Terrace, Helsinki Finland MdCL and Bembe Segue join Helsinki's finest musicians and artists for a jam session through the night.
20 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ BlackBook Sessions, La Corruna, Spain venue tbc.
16 MdCL Live feat Bembe Segue + Tommaso Cappellato @ Stadtmusik Festival, Basel Switzerland Live in Switzerland for the livingroom.fm's festival with an all-star lineup - Bembe Segue on mic and Italian/NYC drummer Tommaso Cappellato.
14 MdCL Live feat Bembe Segue @ Sildajazz, Haugesund Norway MdCL returns to the Sildajazz Festival in Norway where he's been resident for the past 4 years. This time for two nights, with Bembe Segue on mic.
13 MdCL Live feat Bembe Segue @ Sildajazz, Haugesund Norway MdCL returns to the Sildajazz Festival in Norway where he's been resident for the past 4 years. This time for two nights, with Bembe Segue on mic.
1 MdCL Live feat Special Guests @ Nublu, New York NY MdCL is back at one of NYC's best creative music venues for an exclusive Live Set and late night bonus DJ set. With very special guests - limited capacity, $10 on the door, 10pm kick off.
JULY
31 MdCL (DJ set) + Sy Smith (Live PA) @ SOBs, NEW YORK NY MdCL and Sy Smith join manchildblack at SOBs for a night of dancefloor goodness.
30 MdCL Live feat Sy Smith @ Liv, Washington DC MdCL returns to DC with hometown soul legend Sy Smith on mic.
25 Meet & Greet / Listening Session @ Moods, ATLANTA GA
24 MdCL (DJ set) + Sy Smith (Live PA) @ Spread Love, ATLANTA GA MdCL and Sy Smith join DJ Kemit for ATL's Spread Love party at 595 North, including the world premiere of the music video for MdCL presents Sy Smith 'TRUTH' (Strictly Rhythm Records).
18 Nia Andrews feat MdCL @ Angels, Santa Monica LA Singer/songwriter Nia Andrews will be making her debut performance at AngelŐs Piano Bar & Supper Club on Sunday, July 18th at 7pm.
Nia, who has toured with Common and Lauryn Hill, will present a jazz-infused set of original material peppered with a few off-the-beaten path covers. Her perfomance will feature a rare appearance on acoustic piano with artist/producer Mark de Clive-Lowe. This event is free, so by all means, go and support this rising star!.
27 Sandra St Victor feat MdCL @ Parkpop, Amsterdam Holland opening for Snoop Dogg at one of Holland's biggest music festivals.
MAY
19 Sy Smith + MdCL @ Strictly Social, Little Temple, Los Angeles CA exclusive preview show featuring material from the forthcoming MdCL produced Sy Smith longplayer. More info
8 MdCL Live featuring Sandra St Victor @ Paard Van Troje, The Hague Holland exclusive Holland live show featuring The Family Stand's Sandra St Victor on mic at the APAERT party.
7 MdCL DJ set @ Minibar, Amsterdam Holland guesting on decks for the Moovmnt crew's resident party.
APRIL
22 MdCL DJ Set @ Dunhill, Hong Kong exclusive invitation-only event at Hong Kong's flagship Dunhill store.
MARCH
27 MdCL + Lil John Roberts @ venue tbc, Atlanta GA celebrating Lil John Roberts birthday with a throwdown live session. more info to be announced soon
FEBRUARY
14 MdCL DJ set for Vikter Duplaix's Valentine's Day Special @ Zanzibar, Los Angeles CA ... more info
12 LOTUS LIVE presents MdCL LIVE @ 330 Ritch, San Francisco CA MdCL returns to the Bay for a very special live set bringing the Freesoul Sessions vibe back to SFO. This is the launch of the monthly Lotus Live party with 4 rotating residents including MdCL. Surprise guests on mic, freestyle jams and guest DJ Kevin Koga. more info
2009
DECEMBER
17 MdCL Live featuring Bembe Segue + Richard Spaven @ Fasching, Stockholm Sweden the trio descends on Stockholm's legendary club Fasching for MdCL's Swedish debut. venue link
14 MdCL Live featuring Bembe Segue + Richard Spaven @ Jazz Refreshed, London UK very limited capacity for the exclusive UK show this tour - MdCL returns to Jazz Refreshed at Portobello Road's Mau Mau for a Monday special. Yes... Monday! Jazz Refreshed website
12 MdCL DJ Set @ Jazzberry, Amsterdam Holland exclusive Holland DJ set at Jazzberry's Amsterdam clubnite.
10 MdCL Live featuring Bembe Segue + Richard Spaven @ Watt, Rotterdam Holland reunited with two collaboration mainstays, Bembe Segue on mic and Richard Spaven (Jose James/Ty) on drums for an exclusive Holland show with very special surprise guests. more info + venue link
07 Phlash & Friends featuring Shea Soul + MdCL @ Black Book Sessions - Charada Club de Baile, Madrid Spain Phil Asher's Phlash & Friends project hits the dancefloor again for a very special Madrid session.
05 MdCL Live featuring Vanessa Freeman @ FM Brussel Tonight at the Munt Punt, Brussels Belgium the first of a series of exclusive European dates to wrap up 2009. MdCL's Belgium debut! more info + party link
NOVEMBER
13 MdCL Live featuring Joy Jones @ Soulflite, Tempe Arizona launching the new Tempe weekly Soulflite at the Sail Inn with vocalist Joy Jones on mic.
OCTOBER
24 MdCL DJ Set @ The Goods 7th Anniversary - La Sala Rossa, Canada MdCL guest DJ set for The Goods birthday party at La Sala Rossa + Scott C & Andy Williams. 4848 St. Laurent
24 Lil John Roberts + MdCL @ Montreal Drum Festival, Canada MdCL features with Lil John Roberts at this global drum festival. Also: Dennis Chambers, Cindy Blackman, Luisito Quintero and Ndugu. http://www.montrealdrumfest.com
10 MdCL DJ Set @ The Croft Institute, Melbourne Australia exclusive Melbourne event!
09 MdCL DJ Set @ Spirit of Soul Festival, Sydney Australia headlining the Spirit of Soul Festival with special guest http://www.spiritofsoul.com.au/
08 MdCL Live @ Spirit of Soul Festival, Sydney Australia headlining the Spirit of Soul Festival with special guest http://www.spiritofsoul.com.au/
25 MdCL Live feat Lady Alma + Lil John Roberts @ Spread Love, Atlanta MdCL drops the live set in ATL with two of his heavyweight collaborators: Lady Alma and Lil John Roberts - not to be missed!
19 MdCL Live + Karizma @ Warehouse Party, Los Angeles MdCL drops the live set in LA with very special guest LAURNEA on vocals, Lil John Roberts on drums + Karizma on decks. 2808 Elm St. Los Angeles, CA 90065. Strictly limited 250 capacity.
18 MdCL Live + Karizma @ Mighty, San Francisco MdCL drops the live set in San Francicsco with very special guest LAURNEA on vocals + Karizma on decks.
14 MdCL Live Support for The Foreign Exchange @ The Roxy, Los Angeles MdCL drops a 45 min live set feat very special guest LAURNEA on vocals - opening for The Foreign Exchange.. on stage 9pm. Buy tickets
22 Phil Asher's Inspiration Information 12th Birthday Phil Asher celebrates his clubnite's 12th Birthday at London's East Village with full restless soul crew in support including suprise guests ;)
21 MdCL on Radio: Zurich, Switzerland MdCL guests on the runfunk radio show... http://rundfunk.fm
20 MdCL on Radio: Basel, Switzerland MdCL guests on the livingroom radio show... http://livingroom.fm
15 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Cafe Moody, Haugesund Norway MdCL returns to Haugesund's Sildajazz Festival for a three-night engagement at Cafe Moody.
14 MdCL Live feat Soweto Kinch + Special Guest @ Cafe Moody, Haugesund Norway MdCL returns to Haugesund's Sildajazz Festival for a three-night engagement at Cafe Moody.
13 MdCL Live feat Soweto Kinch @ Cafe Moody, Haugesund Norway MdCL returns to Haugesund's Sildajazz Festival for a three-night engagement at Cafe Moody.
JULY
20 MdCL DJ Set @ Back2Basics, Silk City, Philadelphia PA MdCL joins King Britt on decks at the Monday night Philly institution: Back2Basics
19 MdCL Live feat Lady Alma @ Sundae - The Piazza at Schmidts, Philadelphia PA The long-overdue Philly debut for MdCL with hometown house legend Lady Alma on mic. Not to be missed! - http://www.sundaephiladelphia.com
18 MdCL Live feat special guest @ Carmina Soul, Brooklyn NYC MdCL drops a very special live set in Brooklyn alongside Afrokinetic's Chris Annibell @ The Old American Can Factory, 232 3rd St, Brooklyn. more info
JUNE
28 MdCL Live with Guests @ HVW8 Gallery, Los Angeles CA MdCL drops a live set at HVW8's Sunday afternoon BBQ and podcast with Nia Andrews and guests. venue link
19 MdCL DJ set @ Air Conditioned Santa Monica, Los Angeles CA MdCL spinning for the Wax On party. venue link
13 MdCL DJ set @ The Eclectech Pool Party, Los Angeles CA MdCL spinning alongside Eduardo Castillo at The Eclectech Poolside. venue link
06 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Black Book Sessions, Madrid Spain Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL for the exclusive Spain live show hosted by Black Book Sessions at Charada Club Debaile venue link
05 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Nu Tera/Nu Pera, Istanbul Turkey exclusive Turkey show!
05 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman, @ Club Powiekszenie, Warsaw Poland 5pm - Redbull Music Academy MdCL workshop lecture, 9pm clubnite with MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman
02 MdCL Live feat special guests @ Elefante Rosso, Venice Italy special guest vocalist + Tommaso Cappalleto on drums
MAY
31 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ East Village, London Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL for the exclusive London live show... special surprise guests, hosted by DJ Afronaught (Bugz in the Attic)venue link
30 MdCL Live feat Bembe Segue, Vanessa Freeman + Jason Yarde @ Funky Elephant Festival, Helsinki The full crew hitting at Helsinki's Funky Elephant Festival in Finland. venue link
22 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Cafe Moody, Haugesund Norway UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL for an exclusive and intimate Norway show
18 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Cannes Film Festival, France MdCL brings the soundtrack to 42Below's Official Afterparty @ Club Chacha in Cannes with a live set featuring Vanessa Freeman
15 MdCL Live feat Tawiah @ Roxy, Vienna Austria TAWIAH joins MdCL for his debut Austria live show
14 MdCL Live feat Tawiah @ Club Mascara, Sofia Bulgaria TAWIAH joins MdCL for his debut Bulgaria live show
09 Phlash & Friends with guests Shea Soul, Sandra N'Kake + MdCL @ Southport Weekender, UK MdCL joins Phil Asher at one of the UK's best club music festivals for a Phlash & Friends special. venue link
APRIL
25 MdCL DJ set @ Soundlessons, Los Angeles CA MdCL spinning alongside Garth Trinidad, Alfred Hawkins and J Logic
MARCH
13 MdCL Live feat TAWIAH @ Vanguard Lounge, Los Angeles CA UK vocalist Tawiah joins MdCL for an exclusive one night in LA + DJs Wiseacre, Yosaku and Flip. venue link
FEBRUARY
MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman WORLD TOUR UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. Heads up Japan, Australia, NZ and USA... more dates to be announced!
21 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman + DJ Karizma @ SOBs, NYC The final show of the World Tour hosted by manchildblack at NYC's SOBs with DJ Karizma spinning. venue link
20 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Premium Resto Lounge, Detroit UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. venue link
19 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Bohemian Caverns, Washington DC UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. venue link
18 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Little Temple, LA UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. venue link
14 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Rocket Bar, Adelaide Australia UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. venue link
14 MdCL DJ set @ Connections Rooftop Bar, Perth Australia Bonus night in Perth with an exclusive MdCL DJ set. venue link
12 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Connections, Perth Australia UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. venue link
09 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Secret gig, Sydney Australia UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour.
08 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Playground Weekender, Sydney Australia UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. venue link
07 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman + Norman Jay @ Soco Cargo Containers, Melbourne Australia UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. This show also with Norman Jay. venue link
06 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane Australia UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. venue link
JANUARY
29 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Sydney Festival, Sydney Australia UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. This show supporting Alice Russell. venue link
25 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Soho Bar, NZ UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. venue link
24 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Sale Street, NZ UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. Joined for the exclusive Auckland show by DJ Manuel Bundy. venue link
17 MdCL Live feat Vanessa Freeman @ Club Metro, Kyoto Japan UK vocalist supreme Vanessa Freeman joins MdCL on a 4 country world tour. venue link
10 MdCL DJ set @ Guru Bar, Athens Greece MdCL's first time in Arizona! venue link
09 MdCL Live with Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra @ de Doelen, Rotterdam Netherlands Mashi's beats and b-lines meet the big band sound for a very special collaborative project. venue link
08 MdCL Live with Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra @ Melkweg, Amsterdam Netherlands Mashi's beats and b-lines meet the big band sound for a very special collaborative project. venue link
2008
DECEMBER
31 MdCL Live feat Lady Alma New Year's Eve with Massive Selector @ Poleng Lounge, San Francisco CA see 2009 in with MdCL, Lady Alma, DJ Daz I-Kue (Bugz in the Attic) and the Massive Selector crew. venue link
12 MdCL Live feat Lady Alma @ Mardi Gras, Phoenix AZ MdCL's first time in Arizona! venue link
06 MdCL Live feat Lady Alma @ Black Cat, Washington DC supporting Jean Grae. venue link
