EAPro Inc - Revolutionary Music, Media & Marketing » Nadir

M’s Gathering Place Offers a Fresh Take on Dining and Live Music in SE Michigan

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:27:43 +0000

Delicious, homemade food, and farm fresh ingredients share the spotlight with the best live musicians in Detroit at M’s Gathering Place.

Located at 32293 Ford Road (between Venoy and Merriman) in Garden City, Michigan, M’s Gathering Place delivers a unique menu highlighting tasty, family recipes, made with the freshest fixings at surprisingly affordable prices. “I felt the community needed a place where we could come and listen to great music, and enjoy a good meal in a nice, clean, family atmosphere,” says owner Mary Hauk, a lifelong Michigander.

The Hauk family has been farming in Southeastern Michigan for four generations starting back when Garden City was Nankin Township. M’s is located less than a half-mile from where the old family homestead once stood.

Mary has owned and operated Mary’s Farm Market and Farm in nearby Canton, Michigan since 1993. The selections at M’s Gathering Place feature fresh seasonal produce straight from Mary’s farm, or purchased from her network of local Michigan farmers whenever possible. “Whatever we don’t grow on our family farms, we’re able to bring in from other Michigan farms when it’s in season,” Hauk says. “That makes a world of difference when it comes to flavor.”

The “always fresh” aesthetic applies to the restaurant’s meats and seafood as well. The best cuts of beef and pork are prepared daily in house to ensure top quality. Whitefish, salmon and farm-raised catfish are flown in, and filleted right in the spacious kitchen. Homemade breads, sauces, salad dressings and pizza dough are also prepared at the restaurant. Many of the items on the menu like the mouth-watering beef stroganoff, and the juicy London Broil are adapted from family recipes.

On weekends, the main course at M’s is the stellar live music. Detroit is home to some of the most talented musicians in the world, and M’s Gathering Place features the best soul, R&B, jazz and blues players the Motor City has to offer. The entertainment lineup includes many recipients and nominees of the prestigious Detroit Music Awards. Local and international favorites like Detroit blues princess Thornetta Davis, Big Will (formerly of The Sun Messengers) and his hot new band 360 Degrees, soul legend Dave Hamilton, acoustic guitar virtuosos Wayne Gerard and Sean Blackman, world music phenoms Zap Toro, Detroit funkateer Nadir and soul songstress L’Renee are just a few of the amazing artists who grace the stage at M’s.

“I don’t think there is another place on Detroit’s Westside that offers the quality music that we feature here at M’s,” Hauk sings. Live music is featured on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Other amenities at M’s include online ordering, 14 large screen televisions for Detroit’s sports lovers, a fine variety of craft and commercial beers, wines and spirits, and free wi-fi. Dine-in and carry out are available.

M’s Gathering Place opened for business Thursday, July 22, 2010. A grand opening celebration will be held Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 with live music all day both days.

Nadir Earns 2010 DMA for Outstanding Urban Funk Vocals

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:07:23 +0000

A very special thanks to the members of Detroit’s music community for voting Nadir Outstanding Urban Funk Vocalist at the 2010 Detroit Music Awards on April 16. The singer songwriter has earned the Outstanding Funk Vocal prize four of the last five years, and the last three in a row. This is his tenth DMA award.

Nadir thanks the fantastic musicians who have made him sound so good over the past few years: Joe Abrams, James “Jamalot Indeed” Anderson, Yaminah Brock, Alesha Brown, Phred Brown, Derek Buford, Chef, LaMont Davis, Duane Dawkins, Dan Eichinger, Jason Gaddies, GT, The Reverend Dr. Brandon Holland, Kamau Inaede, Tammy Jones, Kris Kurzawa, Niko Marks, Topher Mohr, Earl Orr, Jr., Chris Sego, Freeman Spells, Jr., Ping Spells, Joey Spina, Chris Spooner, Mia Treadwell, and Rudy Washington.

Special thanks to publicist Nancy J. Phares and Spark Art Marketing, manager Cornelius Harris and Alter Ego Management, Michele Bateman of Decent Exposure, Hubert Moser of Miracle Dread Productions, Corbin Dooley of Bikiniwax Records, DJ Butterface, Reavis Mitchell, Neal Cappellino, Daniel Lee, Michael Bohannon, and all the other talented producers who have contributed to Nadir’s albums, Emily Rogers for being (as Yorg says) “the Tawny Kitaen” of Nadir videos, Ryan Myers, Jason Schultz, Landmine Design, Zeina by Design, Lisa Luevanos, Ron Harper, Bob Davis & Soul-Patrol.com, Chris Rizik & SoulTracks.com, Pierre Dumas, the 1440 Collective, Change::The Music, the EAPro Family, Mom, Kevin, all other family and friends, and most importantly, the Queen of Sheba, Akanke Rashad-Omowale. All praise be to the One Most High.

Video: Nadir – Workin’ For The Man (LIVE)

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:00:56 +0000

Check out this live performance video of “Workin’ For The Man” by Nadir from the 2010 St. Michael’s We Care Telethon in Monroe, Michigan. The video was produced by WUPW – Fox Toledo.

St. Michael’s We Care offers monetary and other assistance to individuals residing in Monroe County, Michigan with a life-threatening illness to be paid after the use of insurance (if any), other organizations, and/or money derived from other sources is exhausted.

This performance happened at the height of the US health care reform debate. We felt it was important to do this benefit in support of a great organization that offers aid to families and individuals in their time of greatest need.

The band is Alesha Brown (keyboards & vocals), Mia Treadwell (drums & vocals), Chris Spooner (bass & vocals), Nadir Omowale (vocals, guitar). “Workin’ For The Man” was written by Daniel Lee (aka The Invisible Kid) and Nadir Omowale. It’s the title track of the Workin’ For The Man album.

Covering the Sound of BLAC Detroit

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:08:45 +0000

EAPro’s Nadir Omowale is a featured music columnist for BLAC Detroit magazine (formerly African American Family). Since January 2009 he has written about some of the Motor City’s most notable veterans and its most promising up and comers. He’s also penned features about the unsung heroes of Motown and Grammy winner John Legend.

Click below for a sampling of Nadir’s writings (in PDF format).

FEBRUARY 2010 Cover Story:
John Legend – “Star Light”

JANUARY 2010 SOUND:
David Blair – “Blairing Urban Folk”

SEPTEMBER 2009 SOUND:
Lola Morales – “The Melange of Lola Morales”

OCTOBER 2009 SOUND:
Pathe Jassi – “Son of Senegal”

Nadir Made in Michigan

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:18:01 +0000

Nadir on CW50’s Made in Michigan

Nadir is an award winning Funk and Soul musician with one heck of a live show.

He’s a champion for the entertainment industry, and the best part is, he calls Detroit home. Learn more in CW50Detroit.com’s Q&A with Nadir.

Click HERE to Read the Interview

Evolution Is Revolution – Black Mastery Features Music by EAPro

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 07:47:56 +0000

“Evolution Is Revolution”, a dramatic track created by EAPro’s Nadir and Iayaalis, is featured in the new trailer for TheBlackPaper.com and The Black Mastery Success Program both by success coach Veronica Conway.

Veronica is a successful entrepreneur and founder of three coaching companies, including the Black Professional Coaches Alliance, the only coaching organization dedicated to the transformation of people of African descent. She is also the co-founder of Phenom Consulting International, a company that provides life and media strategy for the entertainment and athletic industries. She has coached everyone from truck drivers to CEO’s, athletes, artists and celebrities.

Black Mastery Is The Master Blend Of Success Strategies and It Is Your GIANT First Step Toward A Better Tomorrow.

Do you want to live in joy and abundance?
Do you want to face challenges with more confidence and poise?
How wonderful would it be for you to experience life – without limits?
Can you imagine beginning to heal, – and creating a new legacy?

The evolution will NOT be televised. The (r)evolution is internal.

Begin your (r)evolution at TheBlackPaper.com today.

Nadir Named to Detroit Entertainment Commission

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:40:51 +0000

Detroit-based musician/writer (and EAPro CEO) Nadir Omowale was recently appointed to Detroit’s newly established Entertainment Commission. The twelve member commission will serve as an advisory body, to attract and encourage cooperation and collaboration within local communities to ensure that City residents are aware of business opportunities created by entertainment, cultural, athletic, and special events that occur within and/or are hosted by the City of Detroit. For more info click HERE

FREE Nadir Ringtones

admin — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:19:38 +0000

What’s that FUNK coming out of your pocket? Why it’s your new NADIR RINGTONE!

Choose from 13 other funk-filled favorites for FREE!

Just text DISTORTEDSOUL to 69937, visit our ringtone storefront at www.myxer.com/DISTORTEDSOUL or grab one from the EAPro Homepage!

FUNK UP YOUR PHONE NOW!!!

2 Detroit Music Awards for Nadir & Distorted Soul

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:32:49 +0000

Nadir & Distorted Soul earned two trophies at the 2009 Detroit Music Awards on Friday, April 17.

Workin’ For The Man was named Outstanding Urban/Funk/Hip Hop Recording, and Nadir was honored as Outstanding Urban/Funk Vocalist.

Thanks to Akanke Rashad-Omowale, Nancy Schoenheide-Phares, all the members of the Distorted Soul band, all the musicians and producers who contributed their talents to the Workin’ For The Man project, all the djs and press who have given us so much love, and all the family and friends who helped make this project possible.

Oh… and a special shout out to George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and the entire Dubya administration for screwing up the world and inspiring much of the political material that appears on this record. Thanks A LOT!

EAPro Artists Earn 8 Detroit Music Awards Nominations

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:15:14 +0000

Nadir and Distorted Soul are nominated for Seven 2009 Detroit Music Awards!

Outstanding Urban/Funk Artist or Group (Nadir’s Distorted Soul) ~ Outstanding Urban/Funk/Hip Hop Recording (Workin’ For The Man) ~ Outstanding Live Performance (Nadir’s Distorted Soul) ~ Outstanding Urban/Funk Songwriter (Nadir) ~ Outstanding Urban/Funk Musician (Kris Kurzawa) ~ Outstanding Urban/Funk Vocalist (Nadir) ~ Outstanding Record Producer (Nadir)

Khary WAE Frazier picks up Two DMA nominations!

Outstanding Hip Hop Artist/Group ~ Outstanding Hip Hop MC

Music industry professionals can register and vote at the DMA website: www.detroitmusicawards.com

The Detroit Music Awards Show is Friday, April 17 at The Fillmore. Congratulations to all the nominees!!