Oakland has a reputation for producing fiery female soul singers and La Toya London is one of the latest to grab onto the flame. After making it to the finals of American Idol in 2004, London released her debut album Love and Life in '05 and has spent the last 3 years performing touring around the country, most recently as one of the stars of the Broadway musical The Color Purple.

No doubt it was that stint touring with the popular musical that helped shape the format for her new monthly party, "Make Love," which she describes as a blend of The Sanctuary, from the film Love Jones, Harpo's Juke Joint from the Color Purple and Natalie’s from the popular TV show New York Undercover.

This week's featured track "Anything," captures the mellow lover's vibe London and company hope to extend to Make Love, debuting at Maxwell's on New Year's Eve. This is the kind of tune that makes you grab the one you love (or the one you're with) and hold them in a close slow drag.

Anything-La Toya London by Boothism

If you're feeling in the romantic mood this new year, head over to Maxwell's on 14th St. Where London will be joined onstage by poet and performer Ise Lyfe and special guests.

Make Love information

http://www.myspace.com/latoyalondon

http://www.myspace.com/rceason

http://www.myspace.com/iselyfe

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