Advocacy: Cox
TV show & hostess, "On
the Go ... with Amie Jo", filmed the band at the Texas
Station in support of Lady J's advocacy as the Celebrity Spokesperson
for the Lupus of NV Inc. Lupus predominately affects women of
color, especially African Americans. It can be debilitating
or worse. More research and awareness is needed to find a cure,
genetic links, earlier diagnoses & better treament options.
The show aired on COX Cable - Channel 128 (CBS Digital). Lady
J continues to provide support to this cause with speaking engagements
and performances.
This
photo album by Lupus of NV (http://lupusofnevada.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=8968915)
shows what the power of music can do. Gifted painter,
Alisa, whose Lupus almost took her life just a few weeks earlier,
barely made it to the 2010 World Lupus Day event. During Lady
J's performance, she suddenly appeared beside her, began dancing
& was quite intrigued by the show & the trumpet. Those
aware of Alisa's struggles wept in delight to see her escape
into joy for if only a few moments. Another warrior in attendance
had also expressed her delight with the show. She died just
a few weeks later from lupus complications.
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Respect
(video caricature)
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I Feel
Good (video caricature)
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Lady "J" Huston is a
multi-talented entertainer. Accomplished as a singer,
songwriter, musician and recording artist, she has performed
on many stages across the country, appearing on television
& radio internationally, news print & other media.
Originating
from St.
Louis, MO, as a child she performed in many venues
as a modern dancer with her mother, Loyce Huston. As a
teenager, she got her first taste of fame as the vocalist with
Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer, Johnnie
Johnson (a/k/a Father of Rock 'n Roll piano) who was Chuck
Berry's original pianist and who the song "Johnny B. Good"
was written in honor of.
Lady J's next big break came at the age of 18 when she toured
with the legendary Blues Hall of Famer, Albert "Blues
Boy" King band for several years [more].
She was hired as a trumpeter and eventually moved up
the ranks as horn section leader, then music director as well
as opening act. Being the only female in an all male band
was most interesting. Lady J was performing amongst stars
such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Etta James,
Millie Jackson, Bo Didley and many other blues legends. Lady
J performed with Albert King on the only known fully televised
performance featuring him on the Maintenance Shop Blues PBS
special.
During her college pursuits,
she attended the University of Kansas and Howard University with
music and academic scholarships, and eventually graduated from
the University of Redlands, CA earning a Bachelors of Science
in Business Administration degree.
Lady J now
resides in Las Vegas, NV where she continues to perform as a
headliner, in festivals, clubs, with her band (Lady "J"
Huston & The Fireballs) and continues to record and compose
original songs. She is managed by "Z." Lipsky
who is a notable and legendary writer, director, Official Blues
Ambassador and highly respected representative to many talented
artists.
For more information,
please contact:
"Z." Lipsky at (702) 391-3040
2375 E. Tropicana Ave., #353
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Email to: TheLady@msjoyce.com
