The Love & Exposure Tour!

The Love & Exposure Tour with Grammy Nominated Producer and Songwriter Alvin Garrett kicks off Friday, February 7, 2013.  The multi-city tour will start  is Nashville and end in Birmingham.  For more information visit www.alvingarrett.com.

 

An All Black NYE with Hot 107.7, Alvin Garrett, danI, Logan, 2 DJs and more!

 

Hot 107.7 All Black New Year’s Eve Party!

Featuring Live music from danI, Alvin Garrett and Logan!

Plus DJ Big Sweatt and DJ Willie in the Mix!

Hosted by Tasha Simone of Hot 107.7

For tickets and information call (205) 230-3082 or (205) 281-7196.

For hotel packages please call (205) 324-5000.

The Sheraton Civic Center – East Ball Room

www.allblacknye.com

Alvin Garrett, Logan and Just A Few Cats LIVE at the Comedy Club Stardome!

Alvin Garret & Just A Few Cats featuring Logan at the Comedy Club Stardome on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. DJ Willie will be in the mix and the complete Stardome food and drink menu will be available!

It all goes down at the Comedy Club Stardome.  Tickets are $16.50 and can be purchased online at stardome.com or by calling (205) 444-0008.

Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer Alvin Garrett Album Release Party

Encore Performance this Sunday! Marc Raby’s These Three Words Stage Play starring Chris Coleman, Alvin Garrett, MeMe Williams, Isis Jones and DJ Strick

Don’t miss the Encore Performance of Marc Raby’s These Three Words this Sunday only!

Marc Raby’s These 3 Words A Stage Play starring Chris Coleman, Alvin Garrett, MeMe Williams, Isis Jones, LP Like Paul and DJ Strick taking place July 29 – 31, 2012 at the  Harrison Theatre on the Campus of Samford university.

Limited seating and tickets are only $25.00

Tickets are available online and preferred seating options are available at www.these3words.eventbrite.com.

Alvin Garrett, talks business, life and musical purpose

1) Judging from the listening party, this product is about more than just music. It seems to be an entire movement.  Can you share your vision on what you expect from this project?

The title of my album, “Expose Yourself”, carries a much deeper meaning than the sensual content of the song. Many people, including myself, have talents and gifts that we keep hidden for various reasons. Stepping out from behind the bass guitar was a big step for me, because the bass is safe for me. I have many more layers that I believe this project will allow people to see. Ultimately, I envision it being a bridge to much bigger plans I have for myself and all the stakeholders of my success.

2) I understand that you just celebrated your 10-year anniversary as an independent business owner. Tell us a little bit about that journey and what motivated you to leave your corporate job.

Yes! On June 22, 2012, I celebrated 10 years of Corporate Independence. I resigned from my corporate job to pursue music as my primary career, and it was an awesome decision. My vision for my music business, The Music Caterers, actually began during my college days at Samford University. I always desired to run my own business, but I went the corporate route after graduation to learn, earn, and prepare. From January 2000 until my resignation, I performed part-time as a bass guitarist with my band, Just A Few Cats. I was also in a band called, Freestyle Nation, with Maroon 5 member, PJ Morton. Ultimately, I was presented an opportunity that required I use the rest of my vacation days early in the year spring of 2002. At this point, I was forced to choose my dream or my job. I won’t lie and say it was an easy decision, because the money was good and I had a very promising career path laid out. I decided to follow my heart and my faith and pursue the dream. 10 years later, I must say that it has been a marvelous journey full of experiences, prosperity, challenges, accomplishments, and growth.

3) Tell us about your educational background and what helped prepare you for the world of business.

At Samford University, I majored in Business Management with a concentration in marketing. I was also fortunate to be elected as a member of the highly esteemed INROADS organization, which offers coveted training, internships, and corporate experience to highly qualified minority students all across the globe. These collective experiences taught me to view the world through a different scope. I was fortunate to  learn and internalize the important core values of branding, relationship building, and customer service. As a musician, my business mindset enabled me to excel in what most consider to be a challenging entertainment market.  My educational background also helped me stay level-headed when business quickly expanded through my association with American Idol and friend, Ruben Studdard. His success and loyalty to our business partnership led to a great deal of experience and financial growth. My educational background gave me the grounding I needed to avoid squandering such an opportunity.

4) We have certainly seen you mature as a musician and develop as a businessman.  Can you elaborate on what motivates you musically as well as in the world of business?

I must admit that I am equally in love with music and business, but I am even more inspired by the concept of faith. It just doesn’t make sense that God would enable us with specific talents, then lock us in a box doing something totally different from what we were designed to do. Why shouldn’t I be successful doing what I was created to do? I decided that I’m the only person to blame for my unrealized potential. I cannot complain about what I fail to achieve if I fail to believe.  (I accept motivational speaking engagements as well – SMILE)

5) I know that everything you do is a climb to your final destination.  So, where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

Since I was little boy, I’ve known that I was a leader. I’ve always felt out of place in any other capacity. On the football field, I was a leader. In the classroom, I was a leader. In the band, I’m a leader.  In my career, I strive to be a leader. In my home, I pray to become a better leader. In the next 10 years, I will be a leader. I haven’t decided if I want to be President of The United States yet, but I will definitely be the president of a very successful organization. But most of all, I’m excited about being the leader of a family that includes a beautiful wife and an amazingly talented daughter (and a maybe a sibling or two).

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Expose Yourself, new music from Alvin Garrett

Just A Few Cats & Friends LIVE @ Merienda

The Music Caterers, Inc. presents Just A Few Cats & Friends featuring Danni Rose, Bernard Buggs, Logan and Mike Ham Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Merienda Lounge.

Doors open at 8pm, show begins at 9pm.

Tickets are on sale now for $12 in advance, $15 general admission and $20 for reserved seating.

Purchase your tickets today at http://www.justafewcats.eventbrite.com

For more information call (205) 543-0897.

Merienda Lounge is located at 421 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd // www.meriendalounge.com