
Singer / Songwriter / Composer
Singer / Songwriter / Composer
Emile Welman is a contemporary Jazz singer who infuses an R&B twist to the classic Jazz genre. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Emile emerged from the South African a cappella band, Overtone. Emile quickly became a local sensation for his dashing appearance and remarkable vocal range as the lead-singer and frontman of the band.

Emile Welman – One night Only
Friday, September 9, 2022 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM PST
The Peninsula Lounge
2406 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
DESCRIPTION
Be the first to hear Emile’s music from his new album “heart stolen”
With his Grammy award winning band he is sure to blow your socks off.
If that’s not enough, you will also be a part of the music video that they will be filming the night of the performance.
Last but not least, he is bringing along some incredible Hollywood celebrities as well as wine from his home country South Africa.
With the swag and voice of Sinatra and the musical genius of Ray Charles it’s no wonder Clint Eastwood hand picked him out of South Africa.
Piano / DJ / Vocals
DSTRK
Born and raised in Kansas City, he began playing drums and piano at the age of 5. Digging deeper and deeper into his craft daily, the young creative found himself soon pinning lyrics to his own instrumental tracks.
DSTRK now resides in Los Angeles, CA where he has been gaining notoriety for his
energetic performances as well as his songwriting and producing.
He has worked with some of the industry’s hottest new generation of artist and producers (Dani Leigh, Janelle Monae, Nathan Davis Jr) and has even earned a Grammy Nomination for his production.
Piano / Keyboard
Tony Hardy
A native of Richmond, Virginia, film composer.
Tony Hardy is a certified Platinum Music Producer, who has written and produced for artist such as Destiny’s Child, Macy Gray, and Carmit Bachar (Pussycat Dolls).
He has also written for Film and TV Shows. He has scored several music cues for shows on MTV, Hit TV Show Living Single, and Rain Forest Film.
With a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Music Theory and Composition combined with an extensive knowledge of Pop and R&B Music, Tony adds a unique blend of classical scoring and popular electronic music.
Singer / Songwriter / Musician
Francois Dean
Francois Dean is a singer, songwriter, and musician whose extraordinary musicianship captivates listeners in diverse settings. His vocal range is matched by his piano skills and dynamic live arrangements of timeless songs.
Francois comes from a long line of singers and musicians, including his mother, an evangelist and worship leader at her church. He began singing at a young age at home with four siblings, in five-part harmony, taught by his mother. He began playing organ at weekly church services, and secured his first professional tour as a keyboardist at the age of 19.
Francois Dean has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Brandi, H.E.R., Wayne Brady, Patti Labelle, Aloe Blacc, and more. Fusing the old with the new, he energetically flows through various eras of music and reaches music lovers of all ages with his soulful interpretations. He has toured the world as a professional musician performing in London, South Africa, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia. He currently resides in Orange County, CA with his wife and four children, and co-directs a professional recording studio.
Singer / Songwriter / Musician
Romél Veal
Romél Veal, born and raised on the south-side of Chicago where he grew up amongst a family of musicians. It was predestined for him to develop a passion for music at a young age. His ability to captivate audiences of different cultures and varieties of styles/genres, is phenomenal. By producing, arranging, writing, composing, orchestrating, mixing, analyzing, programming, and simply performing allows him to express music!
He has studied at Southern A&M University, Columbia College (Chicago) and Chicago State University. By him being a multi-instrumentalist, he is able to perform fluently on Bass Guitar, Synth Bass, Double Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Concert French Horn, Cello, Violin, Piano, Digital Keyboards, Drums, and Percussions…..just to name a few! Having the ability to express his love through music in eclectic ways is essential.
Romél has had the pleasure of performing, recording, writing, touring and/or mixing along with several accomplished artists such as; TLC, Estelle, Chanté Moore, Macy Gray, Musiq Soulchild, Tichina Arnold, Carl Thomas, Chrisette Michele, Eddie Griffin, Malcom Jamal-Warner, Boyz II Men, Antonique Smith, Fifth Harmony, Lupe Fiasco, Sean Kingston, Wynton Marsalis, Eric Darius, Eric Benét, Kenny Lattimore, J. Holiday, Tamia, Luke James, Elle Varner, 1500 or Nothin, Alvin Batiste,Tye Tribbett, The Floaters, The Impressions, Martha Wash, Darius Brooks, Gary Jenkins (Silk), and many other great artists nationwide. Romél has also been featured on TV shows such as; The American Music Awards, Glee, The Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel, and Versus & Flow. Currently, Romél is a resident of Los Angeles.
He is most likely in a recording studio, on stage, in a rehearsal, listening, practicing or just simply dreaming about music. Seriously, an unbelievable talent! He is capable of taking your music experience to a much Higher Level!!!
Singer / Songwriter / Musician
Romél Veal Jr
Romél Veal Jr is an 18 year old senior at Pasadena High School. He has been playing drums for as long as he can remember and will be attending the University of Southern California in Fall 2021 with a concentration in Popular Music.
Romél received the Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music for Jazz Studies. He is also the Co-Leader and Drummer of his own band named Coveted Future. Coveted Future has performed at venues such as, Chain Reaction(Anaheim), Glass House(Pomona), and No Future Cafe(Pasadena).
Romél has even had the opportunity to be a part of the house band for the 2019 Hollywood African Prestigious Awards. In addition, Romél is also a musician for his church Friendship Pasadena.
Singer / Songwriter / Musician
Scott Williams
Scott Williams, a Baltimore native, began playing drums at the age of 6. At age 9, he began playing trumpet and learned the instrument quickly. By age 11, he sat as first chair trumpet player throughout some of his earlier school years. At 13, just before attending high school, he began playing electric and double bass at the same time spending most day emerged in music. So far in his adulthood, he has evolved to musical director, producer and co-producer sharing the stage with artist such Jordin Sparks, Michelle Williams, Israel Houghton, Brooke Valentine, Eric Bellinger and sharing producing for artist such as Ariana Grande, Usher, DRAM, H.E.R., Jay Sean, Elijah Blake and more.
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What am incredible trip to Connecticut performing @vclubwine arboretum and @ftcpresents . South africans coming out in full force . Couldn’t do what I love without your continued help. I@love you guys. Thanks to @antthekreator for making me and the band sound so good.
"I can't drink you away. I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim, I've tried all of them in. I can't drink you away."
Emile Welman & Co. slayed the stage tonite at the 2016 Casino Angeleno Gala!!
Such a great event benefitting The Junior League of Los Angeles' and their 90th Anniversary!!
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