Thumper & Generation One
Omaha, Nebraska, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2000 | INDIE | AFM
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Walmart stores Inc., the worlds largest retailer has once again joined forces with Omaha musician Craig (Thumper) Samuels in support of the 2009 Smooth Jazz “Toyz 4 Tunez”
musical benefit concert for the Child Saving Institute. The concert idea was created by Thumper about 6 years ago as a way to give to children in need. This years show will take place November 19th in Omaha at the Keno King Grand Ballroom located at 65th and
Ames Ave. at 7pm (Doors open at 6pm). The Toyz 4 Tunez show is a musical concert performed by Thumper where fans and friends donate toys, clothes, hats, and gloves for admission. The items then go to the children at the Child Saving Institute. A short meet and greet will take place after the 2 hour show. Dinner specials will be available before and during the show. This year Walmart gave Thumper a $1000 check in honor of the show. The stores involvement has grown since the event began 4 years ago. “We think this is a great idea, and are honored to have been included in this event since the beginning.” Said Jamie Thompson, store manager of the Irvington store.
- www.thumpinhard.com
My music interview with Vents Magazine is now published !!!
Check it out here.....
http://ventsmagazine.com/thumper/ - Vents Online music magazine
My music interview with Vents Magazine is now published !!!
Check it out here.....
http://ventsmagazine.com/thumper/ - Vents Online music magazine
"We R a Nation," the 5th CD by Thumper & Generation One, finds the one-man band continuing to navigate the sounds and styles of R&B, jazz, funk, rock, and pop with the intuitive finesse of a veteran ensemble. Opening with a propulsive R&B rock gem, "It's Time," worthy of Prince, Thumper establishes the contours of the 13 tracks to follow. The title song, "We R a Nation," rides an R&B quiet storm groove in a call-out for unity and tolerance, while "Dreams do Come True" is an urban-leaning contemporary song with a smooth jazz composition of both melody and rhythm. Finishing as strong as it started, the album closes with a bang with the bracing funk of "Chicken Pickin'," with its Southern-influenced groove and bursts of soulful horns. But throughout the album, its Thumper's tasteful guitar virtuosity – at times, reminiscent of George Benson, among other stalwarts – that provides the musical backbone to his accessible and catchy compositions. Definitely for fans of contemporary R&B and smooth jazz, Thumper & Generation One's "We R a Nation" CD has more than enough going on to satisfy the broadest of audiences.
-Rice B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team - RadioIndy.com
Since it's release, "Six Education" has been picked up by 57 different Internet Companies that offer digital downloads. you can't tell me that this CD aint smokin'. - Carl Johnson
Thumper Names a New Custom Designed Guitar Made by Ibanez after a Missing Girl found deceased on May 12th 06 the day he played an outdoor benefit concert to raised money to help find her. The Guitar Named "Amber" is in honor of the late Amber Harris whos remains were found in an Omaha park on the day he played the concert. He vows to play at least one song with it in every performance from now unitl he retires. May 12th of Every year Thumper will hold a concert in honor of Amber and play most of the Concert with His Guitar Named "Amber"
Thumper says "This way she will always be in our spirits and our hearts." (Go to the Photos Page to see pictures of the guitar named Amber) - Omaha World Hearld
Omaha Musician Craig “Thumper” Samuels received a special honor from the Charles Drew Health Center in the form of his name on a beautifully designed wall hanging in the
lobby of the health center. The musician known for his smooth Jazz and his fund raising for children, unity, and seniors was honored again for his Musical, Monetary, and physical donations to the health centers new 4 million dollar addition to the facility. Thumper and Generation One have a busy summer ahead with performances for Childrens Hospital, the Child Saving Institute, and a summer concert series in Omaha parks for people of all ages that starts in May. Dr. Richard Brown, President and CEO of Charles Drew said “It is an honor to have someone who is as dedicated as we are in helping our community grow be apart of our dream.” Thumper said “It is really nice when someone recognizes the work that you do, it makes you want to work even harder.” Thumper has a list of all of his free concerts at www.Thumpinhard.com. - Omaha Star
We R a Nation Gets 8 of 10 Stars from Leading A& R Company.
Americas leading musical A& R giant TAXI has given Thumper & Generation One’s latest CD “We R a Nation” 8 out of 10 starts in 6 separate categories ranging from Music, Marketability, Arrangement, Production, Engineering, and Musicianship. The A&R review board also sent comments and recommendations such as “solid work all the way around”, and the photo makes a statement, but the playing makes the louder statement”. Another review board member says “Very good studio work, well defined instrumentation, sounds radio ready to me” !!! The musical genius and his band have received new requests from radio stations from all over the world, satalite, internet, and land stations.
- TAXI A&R music group
We R a Nation Gets 8 of 10 Stars from Leading A& R Company.
Americas leading musical A& R giant TAXI has given Thumper & Generation One’s latest CD “We R a Nation” 8 out of 10 starts in 6 separate categories ranging from Music, Marketability, Arrangement, Production, Engineering, and Musicianship. The A&R review board also sent comments and recommendations such as “solid work all the way around”, and the photo makes a statement, but the playing makes the louder statement”. Another review board member says “Very good studio work, well defined instrumentation, sounds radio ready to me” !!! The musical genius and his band have received new requests from radio stations from all over the world, satalite, internet, and land stations.
- TAXI A&R music group
Global Radio Show Picks up Thumper & Generation One
The music of Thumper & Generation One has caught the attention of a international radio program. The Essence Show is a highly personal show with a very global sound. It is driven by the vision of singer /songwriter and producer Kara Johnstad. The show airs internationally Sundays at the NYC-based www.globalvortexradio.com, and within a year of its conception has caught the attention of the record labels and radio industry producers worldwide. Every week, Kara selects the top in Jazz, World, New Age, Poetry, Acoustic, Lounge, and Film and has been even known to add some good old rock and roll. She effortlessly blends music from different cultures, genres, and eras. As a successful independent artists herself, 70 percent of her show consists of introducing and supporting independent artists from around the globe.
Global Vortex Radio is a top station run by top professionals and performance THE ESSENCE RADIO SHOW is a 150 Minute WEEKLY show in syndication and airing worldwide from Global Vortex Radio based out of NYC. 5 hours weekly, and features jazz / new age / world / classical / singer-songwriters and celebrates the vision of global mind - global heart. .
Feel free to listen to archives of the show at MySapce or at lobalvortexradio.com.
- Thomas Johnson @ Omaha Star
Global Radio Show Picks up Thumper & Generation One
The music of Thumper & Generation One has caught the attention of a international radio program. The Essence Show is a highly personal show with a very global sound. It is driven by the vision of singer /songwriter and producer Kara Johnstad. The show airs internationally Sundays at the NYC-based www.globalvortexradio.com, and within a year of its conception has caught the attention of the record labels and radio industry producers worldwide. Every week, Kara selects the top in Jazz, World, New Age, Poetry, Acoustic, Lounge, and Film and has been even known to add some good old rock and roll. She effortlessly blends music from different cultures, genres, and eras. As a successful independent artists herself, 70 percent of her show consists of introducing and supporting independent artists from around the globe.
Global Vortex Radio is a top station run by top professionals and performance THE ESSENCE RADIO SHOW is a 150 Minute WEEKLY show in syndication and airing worldwide from Global Vortex Radio based out of NYC. 5 hours weekly, and features jazz / new age / world / classical / singer-songwriters and celebrates the vision of global mind - global heart. .
Feel free to listen to archives of the show at MySapce or at lobalvortexradio.com.
- Thomas Johnson @ Omaha Star
Omaha Musician Thumper Makes front page news in a prominent Omaha newspaper with
the release of his new CD “We R a Nation”. He appears on the front page of the
Omaha Star and talks about the CD and some new dates that he has added to his
Concert in the park series. Visit www.thumpinhard.com to read the article, and
hear what the hype is all about.
- Omaha Star
Omaha Musician Thumper Makes front page news in a prominent Omaha newspaper with
the release of his new CD “We R a Nation”. He appears on the front page of the
Omaha Star and talks about the CD and some new dates that he has added to his
Concert in the park series. Visit www.thumpinhard.com to read the article, and
hear what the hype is all about.
- Omaha Star
Thumper & generation ones version of My My My has hit the number one spot on the jazz charts in the midwestern regional area according to reverbnation.com a global internet radio station reported new years day that the song had hit number one just 3 days before. - www.reverbnation.com
Thumper & generation ones version of My My My has hit the number one spot on the jazz charts in the midwestern regional area according to reverbnation.com a global internet radio station reported new years day that the song had hit number one just 3 days before. - www.reverbnation.com
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Still working on that hot first release.
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Bio
His music career started at a very young age, experimenting with new and different sounds, strings, pianos. Now he plays all of the instruments, sings, writes, records, and produces all his own songs in many different styles.
Thumper, the one man band from Omaha Nebraska has been on the music seen for several years and has a very high following. He's a Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Model, Composer, Producer, and much more. He has developed his own website, www.Thumpinhard.com, were you can see and hear more of him, an Independent record label Thumpin' Hard Records, Inc. 2 recording studios, and United 4 Love Entertainment, his own entertainment company. This monster musical genius blends Rock, Gospel, Funk, Jazz, Pop, R&B, and many other styles together and adds a little spice of his own to produce his sound................... the O-ZONE sound.
There are many Recording artist that have influenced Thumper. Prince, Janet Jackson, Richard Marx, and Michael Jackson. Just to name a few. He has exchanged music notes with such national recording artists as Prince, The Time, Keith Sweat, The System, The Bar-Kays, and many smooth jazz artists like Steve Oliver, Steve Cole, Peter White, and many more. His CD We R a Nation has set records and has gotten rave reviews all over the world. "Six Education", his 4th CD is still doing very well along with "Learn to Love" a 6 song CD, and his 1st Jazz CD "Hands and Feet". Other Thumpin' Hard Merchandise such as posters, pictures, and single songs can be purchased there too. His single "4 U Mom" can be purchased at www.thumpinhard.com along with the digital download of his latest CD "ONE". His popularity and CD sales over seas are still growing thanks to www.Thumpinhard.com Thumper also opens his talents to other recording artists as well.
HIs music is being played all over the world. With fans in every country CD sales are steadily Increasing. His newly released CD "ONE" featuring the song "4 U Mom" and "Smile" which peaked at #9 on Reverbnations National jazz charts where he has broken the top 100 five times, twice on the Global jazz charts at #49 and #15 and hit #1 9 times on the Local Jazz charts in his hometown of Omaha Nebraska. Other tracks such as "Dreamer", "In the Zone", and "When I Think of You" can be heard on his website at www.thumpinhard.com, the Global home for Smooth Jazz Smoothjazz.com, and many other airwave and internet radio stations. "ONE" was highly anticipated among friends, fans, and family and is being called his best work yet by entertainment and industry figures. His smooth jazz version of the hit song "My My My" from "ONE" has been released on a world wide compilation CD from the record label W.O.A International called "Independent number ones Vol 2" and Vol 3. Music from "ONE" has been picked up by several international airlines for their in-flight entertainment and in-flight radio service. With his smooth jazz cover version of "When I think of You" "ONE" is set to again start climbing the charts again. He is gaining the attention of other top rated internet radio stations around the world. His 5th CD "We R a Nation" is still setting records and getting rave reviews all over the world. He has received 8 out of 10 stars in 9 categories from TAXI (One of the industry's top music review agencies).
Thumper is still the subject of, and performed on many different TV, and both internet and airwave radio shows. He has also been in several magazine and newspapers with interviews, articles and write ups. He is well known for giving back to his community. He is one of the best in Omaha and his name, Merchandise and Logo are known all over the world. Thumper has been blessed to be a part of such great smooth jazz events like Six Flags Live and Local in Chicago and St. Louis where he has played several times, The Catalina Island jazz festivals, the Newport beach jazzfests and many more. He has performed all over the US, some parts of Mexico, Jamaca, and Canada in a band and as a solo artist with Generation One. His new website www.Thumpinhard.com has gained worldwide attention. From his 1st CD "Skin & Bones" through his latest "ONE", Thumper has created a Signature sound of his own...the O-ZONE sound. Would you like to know more about Thumper & Generation One ?, please visit www.thumpinhard.com or send us an e-mail to United4love@cox.net.
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