Today we’d like to introduce you to Malikah Harris
Malikah, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
SEAMLESS NEW HOUSE BAND FOR RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
Based out of Hampton Roads Virginia: Seamless is a band that is amazingly cohesive with
bringing a quality sound to the many genres of music. SEAMLESS is a very diverse band as it
can stand as a Duo, Trio, or Full Band.
Founder Malikah Harris and Co – Founder Zach Bridges welcomed SEAMLESS DUO in 2019. The
SEAMLESS DUO has been performing at 5-star restaurant Varia in the Hilton at the Main
Norfolk, Virginia. 5-star lounge Raleigh Room at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach,
Virginia. Along with many of Hampton Roads Assistant Livings. With the sultry vocalist
Malikah Harris and creative pianist Zach Bridges, this Duo is bound to keep you enthralled.
The SEAMLESS TRIO is basically made up of three instruments from the band including the
featured vocalist Malikah Harris. The SEAMLESS TRIO with Todd Branch as the pianist,
Harold Christian as the Saxophonist and Chris Booker as the drummer are able to meet any
client’s taste. SEAMLESS TRIO has graced stages like Rivers Casino Soft Opening, Rivers
Casino Black Card Holders Private Event and Rivers Casino Finest Private Event just to
name a few.
The SEAMLESS FULL BAND is a seasoned 10-piece professional group. With Piano, Bass,
2 Guitars, Drums, Sax, Percussion and 3 Vocalists SEAMLESS FULL BAND can grace any stage.
From blues, jazz, classical, to rock, pop, soul, even theatrical Broadway. SEAMLESS will give
your listening ear and heart pleasure.
Our lineup of excellent musicians has over 40 years’ experience individually. With Malikah
Harris as Lead Vocalist, Todd Branch as the Pianist, David Walmsley as the Bassist, Harold
Christian as the Saxophonist, Theren Albritton as the Percussionist, Dion Langley as the
Drummer, Steve Green as the Solo Guitarist, Lonnie Dixion as Rhythm Guitarist, Michelle
Ford as the Soprano Background Vocalist/ Lead and Michelle Johnson as the Tenor Background
Vocalist/ Lead.
2021 until now has been a real highlight for SEAMLESS FULL BAND. We were the opening act
for Morris Day and the Time at Funk Fest Virginia 2021. We performed a free televised
concert entitled a Phyllis Hyman Tribute Show during the Covid Pandemic. A list of festivals
and shows that includes The Umoja Festival 2022, Sunset Thursdays 2023, Seawall
Festival 2023, Riverfront Soul Festival 2023 opening act for Tom Browne, Richmond VA. CinéBistro,
ICONS a Tribute Show, Rivers Casino Portsmouth VA Grand Opening 2023, Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve
VIP Event 2023-2024, The Veer Awards Show and now historically the HOUSE BAND FOR RIVERS CASINO in Portsmouth VA 2024.
SEAMLESS BANDS are led by a structured and detailed team that helps give each
performance an experience one will never forget. Malikah Harris as the Band Leader and
Manager, Todd Branch as the Music Director, Sharone Branch as the (CCO) Chief
Correspondence Officer, Eddie Hargrove as Sound Engineer and Mariah Petite as the Administrative Assistant.
Our motto is… Stay Safe, Stay Blessed, Stay SEAMLESS!!!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
In this line of Music Business there will always be a round of obstacles and challenges. I believe it comes with the job description. However, building a team that symbolizes just that, can give grace to all adversities. Being on one accord and having real valuable structure can make the journey worth the walkthrough. I’m proud to say I have such a team that works with me and not against me.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I was given the opportunity to work with some of the biggest companies and most talented musicians and vocalists.
Malikah R. Harris, born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, is a published author, writer,
producer, director, vocalist, comedian, and a motivational speaker, who started her career in
performing in concerts and talent shows throughout grade school. This powerhouse vocalist
utilized her abilities to write in five-part harmony and formed an all-female R&B singing group
named Female Attraction in the 90’s.
In the late 90s. She moved to Virginia and landed a principal role on The Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruises.
After moving to Orlando, Florida and landing a role in The Festival of the Lion King Show at
Disney World, Malikah also set sail aboard The Norwegian Cruise Line as part of the production
cast. She also worked at Universal Studios as Mabel in The Blues Brothers Show, sung
background for Tommy’s Boy recording artist Kristine W. and Winter Haven’s Theatre Little
Shop of Horrors.
Returning to Hampton Roads Va. Malikah has continued her music journey with local acts
such as The Celebration Band, The Wilson Knight Project Band, Strictly Bizzness Band, Phase II
Band, The Elements Band, Cactus Creek Band, and Divas of Funk and Soul Band.
Malikah ended up co-writing a musical entitled Blood Sisters. This musical has gone on to
grace stages such as The Fringe Festival, The Footlights Theater and Recording Artist Kem’s
Democratic National Convention Concert in 2012. Blood Sisters the Musical has also inspired
the story behind Generational Curses book series which is also written by Malikah Harris.
Malikah lives in Suffolk, Virginia where she is the CEO of her Entertainment Companies:
Mother Earth Productions LLC and SEAMLESS a Duo, Trio, and Full Band. Her companies have
graced events such as The Portsmouth Regional Jail and The Norfolk Detention Center.
Malikah is becoming a major philanthropist as she always had the heart to give back to the community.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
Working with SEAMLESS helps me not only to become a better band leader but also a better person. We all are a work in progress to become better at who we are and what we do every day. With Integrity, Communication, Adaptability, Confidence, Creativity, Passion, Resilience, and Love we are bound to have success in every show we stage. This band is truly all those things and more, we are a true FAMILY!!!!!!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: seamlessband
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seamlessbandsgroup
Image Credits
Ernest Smith Productions
ernestsmithproductions.com