C.O.E.D. Featured On The Marriage Of Excellence Concert Series
C.O.E.D. rocks Beijing, China
International Performing Arts For All (IPAFA) and their Chinese Partners, Who's Who Cultural Industry, announced the "Marriage Of Excellence" series of programing, with the first performance taking place in China between the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. The series kicked off with a live taping for CCTV on August 26, 2008.
This fundraiser for the paralympic movement and the Sichuan Earthquake Disaster Relief brought international artists together in support of artists living with physical disabilities.
Performing artists such as C.O.E.D. (Sheila E., Kat Dyson, Rhonda Smith), Evelyn Glennie, Denise Leigh, The Oliver Jones Trio, Coach Matlawe, Justin Hines, and Kitorah participated. Special taped messages from Celine Dion, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Taylor Dayne, and Itzhak Perlman were included.
"Waters Of Life" Contest - The Winners
Thank you to all our friends who participated in the Waters Of Life contest! We are glad to announce the winners as follows. Congratulations!
Grand Prize: IPOD video (80 gig)
Jeffrey W.
New York, NY
2nd Place: Player's Series Congas
Marc E.
Hamburg , Germany
3rd Place: Player's Series Congas
Judy C.
New Port Richey, FL
Need more music in your life? C.O.E.D.'s first single is available online exclusively for download.
Live On The Next Great American Band
C.O.E.D. featuring Sheila E., Cassandra O'Neal, Kat Dyson & Rhonda Smith performed live on the show finale of The Next Great American Band on Fox, Friday December 21, 2007. The Goo Goo Dolls featuring John Rzeznik also appeared. Cora Dunham (drums) and Gail Johnson (keys) joined C.O.E.D. for their riveting performance.
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Candy Meets...
Candy Dulfer's tv show "Candy Meets..." featured Sheila E. and C.O.E.D. It was recorded on location in Los Angeles. Watch Candy meets...Sheila E.
In The Studio
C.O.E.D. is currently in the studio recording their first album and will be making appearances throughout. More information and updates to come.
Divine Diva Tour
C.O.E.D. (Chronicles of Every Diva), featuring Sheila E., Cassandra O'Neal, Rhonda Smith, Kat Dyson, and special guest Candy Dulfer, completed their first European tour with shows in Paris, France.
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C. O. E. D. Performs At Hollywood Park
C.O.E.D. performed their highly anticipated second live concert at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles on May 19, 2006. Greeted by an enthusiastic crowd, each "Diva" performed some of their trademark songs and was joined by special guest performers Wendy & Lisa, Susannah Melvoin, and C.O.E.D. manager Lynn Mabry. Prince stopped by to show his support. With him in attendance was singer, songwriter Tamar and the Twins. >> pictures
Debut Performance
C.O.E.D. appeared at LaVeLee Jazz Club in Studio City on February 2, 2006 for their debut concert. This first ever appearance was to two sold out, standing room only shows. The set was riveting with vast elements of funk, jazz, and gospel, while featuring new material as well as cover songs with "every diva" taking center stage. Special guests Wendy & Lisa, manager Lynn Mabry, and Rachel Ferrel sat in and joined C.O.E.D. for an awesome finale medley of classic jams and on the spot inspired new ones!