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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Sam Bradley "Encores" Contest Deadline Extended

We've had several requests to extend our Sam Bradley "Encores" Contest. We are happy to accommodate. The deadline for entries is now May 10, 2012.

The Prize?

A signed photo collage from Sam's performance last month at Johnny D's in Boston.

Also, everyone who enters will be invited to a Private Viewing Party of Sam's entire set at The Rockwood Music Hall on April 14, 2012.

Send us a video of your "Encore" fan reaction. You can upload your entry to the video hosting service of your choice, sharing the code, or send it to us in any format that is compatible with YouTube and we will take care of the rest.

Camera shy? Try an audio only testimonial. (most smart phones have voice recorders). Convert the file to an MP3 and again, we will do the rest.

Too shy for those options? Send in a written entry. Let the world know what Sam's music means to you.

(You can also submit your entry anonymously)

Send your entry to us at: ASoulfulSound@gmail.com

Need some inspiration or ideas? Click HERE to see some early entries. They are especially moving and inspiring.

Thank you to all who have already entered! What a gift.

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Information On Viewing Party: All who enter our "Encores Contest" will receive a special invitation to attend this exclusive event.

A valid email address is required for viewing. The email address, which will NOT be shared, will be used to "invite" you via YouTube. This show will not be publicly shared. The only way to see this spectacular show in its entirety, is by entering our "Encores" Contest.

We at A Soulful Sound LOVE to give away prizes and we love to share, but for this very special occasion, we want a little something, something from you! Come on.. Share your Sam Love.

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Special Note: All Show Reporters from A Soulful Sound's inception are automatically invited (see how it pays to play?) All Sam Bradley sites will also receive an invitation.

Also those who appear in A Soulful Sounds "Live Fan Reaction" Videos from the Spring Tour are also automatically invited. PLEASE MAKE SURE WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS.

The show will be available Saturday, May 12 through May 19, 2012.

Have you entered? What are you waiting for?

Monday, April 16, 2012

Sam Bradley Show Report, Johnny D's, Boston & Rockwood Music Hall, NYC

Johnny D's

Boston, MA
April 13, 2012

Woke up at 530am... The day had finally come!!

Checked my backpack one last time to make sure I had all I needed (bus tickets, passport and more importantly, concert tickets), Sam's 'usual' and after making sure my son was awake, grabbed the local bus to take me to the bus station.

What I hadn't factored in my planning was that it was Friday the 13th...

Caught the local bus at 715 to take me to the subway but it finally came at 725. Nerves are setting in because my bus to Boston leaves at 815 and I have a 20 minute ride to get to the subway. Made it there at 745 and ran to catch the subway that was leaving a minute later. Now, remember, it's Friday the 13th...

For no apparent reason, the subway stops between stations and everything turns dark. Granted just a minute but enough to make me start panicking. Made it to the right stop and again ran to the bus station. I now have about 8 minutes to spare...
I get to the counter only for them to tell me they have a computer fail and they're not sure they can give me my ticket! The lady calls her supervisor and, since I handed them my confirmation number, she can get my ticket. With a rushed thank you, I sprint to the right gate, with about 3 minutes left and FINALLY, I'm granted access to the bus.

Now, of course, when the day starts that way, you're scared of what'll come next...
We got stuck at customs for about 45 minutes and had to play translator for an agent. Task was not easy since they were refusing entry to one of the passengers. Still, she finally understood why she couldn't cross the border.

8 and 1/2 hours later, I'm finally in Boston!!! Not really knowing where to go except from what I read on Google maps, a friendly subway agent guided me in the right direction. 20 minutes later, I'm standing outside Johnny D's!

I know I'm early but venture inside if only to use the bathroom and who do I see? Sam!!!

Hadn't seen him in a while so we caught up on everything for a few minutes before he had to go get ready.

Now, the show... It was FANTASTIC!!! Sam and Marcus were obviously having a lot of fun and so was I!

Science, Little Sister, Soho and so many made me forget the whole morning's disaster. It was just good to see Sam again.

(Note: Boston additional video can be found here)

Got my 'kit' after the show and got a few more minutes with Sam before I continued on to catch the bus...to NYC!!!

A very cold bus ride (I was so thankful for my hoodie!) later, I'm in New York at around 530 in the morning. And what do you do in New York? You shop! Which I did until it was time for the concert...