EuroCircle Presents Swedish Crooner, Anders Holst, at Taj Lounge June 1, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
Amy Long
amy@twoshepsthatpass.com
646.613.1101
EUROCIRCLE PRESENTS SWEDISH MUSICIAN ANDERS HOLST
AT TAJ II LOUNGE, JUNE 1ST

“His (Anders) honest and original love songs can give romantic music a brand new chance. Do your heart a favor and check him out.” - QUINCY JONES
“[SoHo Suite is] a collection of tracks that, as cliché as it sounds, will make listeners believe again. It’s one thing to hear that love is awesome from a moppet-haired adolescent; it’s quite another to hear it from a grown man who has been around the block.” - CORTNEY HARDING, MUSIC EDITOR AT BILLBOARD MAGAZINE

“SoHo Suite is the perfect follow-up to Anders Holst’s very successful ‘09 release, Romantika. It’s simply a top-notch collection of memorable songs...This one is highly recommended!” - SCOTT O'BRIEN, SMOOTHJAZZ.COM

(NEW YORK, NY) May 1, 2011 – The ‘Sting of Stockholm’ is making his way to Taj II Lounge for a very special engagement; a live performance in conjunction with the EuroCircle Organization, on June 1st 2011 at 6:30pm. The community of European professionals will be presenting Anders Holst for an intimate evening at Taj, and are giving away $50 gift certificates to PinkCalyx.com jewelry to the first 50 guests who pre-purchase tickets online.

In celebration and anticipation of his third release, SoHo Suite, and as the special guest of the evening, Anders will be performing at the Taj II Lounge in the heart of the Flatiron District. He will play selections from his highly anticipated new album, SoHo Suite. Stripping his larger set-up down to two supporting musicians, Anders will provide a sultry soundtrack for the evening in this already intimate, romantic space.

SoHo Suite, (due out June 7th) is meant as an ode to his adopted New York neighborhood and the emotions it inspires. The album, which explores the notion of grown-up love, was recorded in his native Sweden and boasts nine original tracks, including the smooth favorite, “What Your Love Has Done To Me” featuring the Czech Symphony Orchestra, as well as a jazzy version of Michael McDonald’s classic, “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)”. Although not a far departure from Romantika and Five, SoHo Suite promises to bring a fresh approach to adult contemporary composition.

After the release of his critically acclaimed EP, Five, Anders released his first full-length album, Romantika, in January of 2009, which was touted by Smooth Jazz.com as “a grand success;” moreover, Chuck Taylor of Billboard Magazine heralded Holst to “become the new crowned prince of contemporary romantic music.” The ten songs on the album capture Holst's remarkable fondness for penning songs that are truly from and of the heart, enhanced by a genuine and refined pop sensitivity and an incomparable elegance.

Following the success of Romantika, Anders was nominated for an American Smooth Jazz Award in the category of ‘International Male Vocalist of the Year’ alongside major label players, Michael Bublé, Matt Dusk and Seal. He also made his TV debut on WNBC’s Weekend Today, where he performed the single “Make It Shine”.

For additional information about Anders Holst, visit www.andersholst.com.
Taj II Lounge Event Details:
Wednesday, June 1st, 6:30PM
Taj II Lounge
48 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
212.620.3033
Tickets: $10 (online and at the door)
Purchase tickets here: http://eurocircle.ticketleap.com/eurocircles-cd-release-preview-of-soho-suite-by-anders-holst/
ABOUT ANDERS HOLST
Soulful Swedish singer/songwriter Anders Holst blends smoky jazz with the adult contemporary melodicism of Sting, Seal, and Leonard Cohen. Born in Gothenburg Sweden, Anders grew up in a home filled with music. Not only from the thousands of choirs for which his nation is known, but also his father’s diverse record collection – Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, and later The Supremes, Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach. Following his influences and passion, Anders wrote his first song at age eleven. After years in the consulting business, Anders released his first EP, Five in 2005, which All Music Guide heralded as, “deftly weaving pop, jazz, and classical into a smooth style all its own.” The great reception encouraged the 2009 release of his second album, Romantika – a collection of songs that ponder love, separation and redemption. Romantika’s release lead to a multitude of shows at the prestigious Feinstein’s at the Loews Regency, a northeast tour of Botanical Gardens as part of his “Love Blooms” tour, a performance on WNBC’s Weekend Today in New York, and a nomination for International Male Vocalist of the Year – alongside Michael Buble, Seal and Matt Dusk – in the 2010 American Smooth Jazz Awards. His third release, SoHo Suite is slated for June 2011.

ABOUT EUROCIRCLE
EuroCircle started in 1999 as an informal community for European professionals & Europhiles – married or single – and now has grown to more than 70,000 members. With no political, religious or ethnic affiliations, EuroCircle is a place where you can exchange ideas, tips, professional contacts, make friends and more. You can meet people offline at local events or online through the membership features. EuroCircle was a social network before Facebook or the term social network had even been invented. After more than 10 years and thousands of events in hundreds of cities, EuroCircle now welcomes and attracts professionals and expats from all over the globe, from London to Los Angeles or New York to Johannesburg.
http://www.eurocircle.net/

ABOUT TAJ II LOUNGE
Standing out amidst other Flatiron lounges, Taj II is the reinvented combination of a restaurant, lounge and event space. With opulent imported décor such as carved teak, woodwork, sandstone, dancing shivas, and a magnificent mahogany and copper-topped bar, Taj II transports its guests to the ultimate luxury of dining and nightlife inspired by India.
http://www.tajlounge.com

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