Concerts

Monday, March 31, 2008

Martin Luther King Jr. Classic Soul Dream Concert

Friday, April 4, 2008 is the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In 1973, a 2nd annual Benefit Concert for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Social Change was held at the Omni arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

RCA Records was a big sponsor of the event. Many of their artists performed.

I’ve produced a special 5 minute 50 second video flashback of this classic soul concert for all to enjoy.

Here’s the rundown of the original double album.

Keep The Dream Alive

Side 1

Introduction: Mrs. Coretta Scott King
“Precious Lord” - Linda Hopkins
"It’s My Belief” - Linda Hopkins
“No One’s Gonna Be a Fool Forever” - Friends of Distinction
Medley: “Love Or Let Me Be Lonely,” “Going In Circles,” “Time Waits for No One,” “Grazing In The Grass” - Friends of Distinction

Side 2

“Hey Leroy” - The Jimmy Castor Bunch
“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” - The Jimmy Castor Bunch
“Betcha By Golly Wow” - The Jimmy Castor Bunch
“Troglodyte (Cave Man)” - The Jimmy Castor Bunch
Geraldine struts her stuff (Flip Wilson)

Side 3

“Make It With You” - Main Ingredient
“Work To Do” - Main Ingredient
Medley: “You’ve Been My Inspiration,” “Spinning Around (I Must Be Falling In Love),” “I’m So Proud,” “Everybody Plays the Fool” - Main Ingredient
Comments: Mrs. Coretta Scott King

Side 4

“Ain’t No Sunshine” - Jose Feliciano
“We’ve Only Just Begun” - Jose Feliciano
“Oye Como Va” - Jose Feliciano
Comments: Flip Wilson
Funny Talk: Flip Wilson
“Don’t Knock My Love” pts. 1 & 2 - Wilson Pickett
“Don’t Let The Green Grass Fool You” - Wilson Pickett

Keep the Dream Alive was a great concert featuring strong performances. The Atlanta community supported the effort with a large turnout.

Watch the video, then listen to my interview with Jimmy Castor and Gerry Thomas from 1977.

In honor of Dr. King’s legacy, this will be the only article posted in the Classic Soul R&B Music Jam this week.

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Monday, January 14, 2008

Diana Ross Rocks Atlantic City

It was time. I’ve never seen Diana Ross in concert live, so in celebration of another birthday, it was off to The Borgata in Atlantic City to catch Ms. Ross dish out some delicious diva magic to her casino city acolytes on Sunday evening, January 13th, 2008.

In an electrifying red gown, one of four different costume changes during the evening, the Boss opened the show with what else, “I’m Coming Out."

Next, it was sing-a-long time with 3 Supremes numbers:

“My World Is Empty Without You Babe”
“Baby Love”
“Stop In The Name of Love”

Diana mixed the old and new quite well. The sold out crowd thoroughly enjoyed the vintage Supremes songs.

Ms. Ross sounded terrific. She seemed well rested with energy to spare.

Following the Supremes medley, Diana eased into “Touch Me In The Morning,” “Love Hangover,” “The Boss,” and “It’s My House,” rekindling the cachet of her solo hit catalogue.

Supremes chestnut “Love Child” grabbed the crowd next, before Ms. Ross sang the passionate ballad, “What About Love,” a new track from her 2007 album, I Love You. This was one of the few tracks most people in the audience were not familiar with.

Diana then picked up the tempo with another crowd pleaser from I Love You, “More Today Than Yesterday."

She really shook the rafters next with “Upside Down” and a sparkling version of “Ease on Down The Road” from The Wiz.

What’s a Diana Ross concert without some Lady Sings The Blues?

Ms. Ross then performed 2 back-to-back blues ballads from her Lady Day connection.

With her fans shouting for more, Diana stepped into “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” followed by “The Theme From Mahogany,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough."

Her band was a small combo of electric guitar, electric bass, drums, percussion, keyboards, and a male and female background singer. The songs sounded fine with these instruments, giving the older material a very contemporary feel.

The surprise of the night was the one encore after “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” a charged version of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” Towards the end of this song, a former mystery Supreme hit the stage to sing a short duet of the song with Diana.

Although the audience begged for a second encore, it was not to be. I was waiting for “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand,” but not tonight!

A younger friend who accompanied me said she enjoyed the show much better than Mary J. Blige who we both saw at the same arena last July.

I’m happy I’ve finally seen Diana Ross live. It was worth the wait! Her performance was excellent.

Catch Diana Ross Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 8pm at Bank Atlantic Center Sinatra Theater, Sunrise, Florida.

Watch Diana Ross talk about the song “More Today Than Yesterday".

Diana Ross Borgata concert photo credits: PowerhouseRadio.com.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

7 Jeffrey Osborne Melodies on the Wings of Love

Jeffrey Osborne, the golden voice of L.T.D., (Love, Togetherness, and Devotion), has had several successful solo hits.

The Providence, Rhode Island native hooked up with L.T.D. in Los Angeles in the 1970’s and spent a decade with the group first as a drummer, then exclusively as their lead vocalist.

Jeffrey has been one of the dominant male voices in classic soul, distinctive for his bellowing baritone.

He’s had several hits with many duet partners including Joyce Kennedy ("The Last Time I Made Love” - 1984), and Dionne Warwick, ("Love Power” - 1987).

In late 2005, Jeffrey released From The Soul, an excellent collection of classic soul favorites elegantly performed to perfection.

Here are 7 Melodies from Jeffrey Osborne’s solo songbook:

“On The Wings of Love”
“You Should Be Mine” (Woo Woo Song)
“We’re Going All The Way”
“Don’t You Get So Mad”
“Stay With Me Tonight”
“Room With A View”
“So Emotional”

Jeffrey Osborne in Concert:

Tuesday October 23, 2007, Fairmont - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Thursday November 15, 2007, Apollo Theater, New York City
Monday, December 31, 2007, Hyatt Regency - Huntington Beach, California

5 Jeffrey Osborne hits with L.T.D.

“Love Ballad”
“Back In Love Again”
“Shine On
“Holding On (When Love Is Gone)”
“We Party Hearty”

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Thursday, September 27, 2007

7 Patti Austin Picks for Live Concert Action

Patti Austin brings her unpredictable charm and stunning voice to several international stops on her current 2007 tour.

The New York City native has shared her glowing warmth with both fans and fellow musicians.

Patti’s duet credits include some passionate vocal power with both George Benson and Michael Jackson.

Like many performers, Austin paid her early dues singing background vocals on the recordings of Roberta Flack, Angela Bofill, and others.

You probably remember her number one hit, and biggest song to date, the classic: “Baby Come To Me."

Here are 7 Patti Austin picks for live concert action:

“Baby Come to Me” (duet with James Ingram)
“How Do You Keep The Music Playing?” (James Ingram with Patti Austin)
“Do You Love Me”
“So Amazing” (tribute to Luther Vandross)
“Stop Look and Listen”
“Every Home Should Have One”
“Honey For The Bees”

Patti Austin on Tour:

Friday, September 28, 2007 Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, California
Wednesday, October 10, Myerson Symphony Center - Dallas, Texas with Duke Ellington Orchestra and Byron Stribling
Saturday, October 27, “IMAC” - Huntington, Long Island, New York
Sunday, October 28, Ramshead Tavern - Annapolis, Maryland
Wednesday, November 7, Basel, Switzerland with Clayton-Hamilton Big Band
Friday, November 9 - Sunday, November 11, DeVos Performance Hall - Grand Rapids, Michigan with the Grand Rapids Symphony
Tuesday, November 13 - Wednesday, November 14, Papillon VI, The Centre - Vancouver, Canada...special guest artist of Emil Chau
Saturday, November 17, Papillon VI, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - San Francisco, California...special guest artist of Emil Chau
Monday, December 31, Kennedy Center - Washington, DC

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Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Stevie Wonder Overjoyed to Tour Again

Stevie Wonder last toured in 1995. According to his website, he’s back on the road for several special dates this Fall:

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 - The Mountain Winery - Saratoga, CA
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 - Greek Theater - Los Angeles, CA
Monday, September 10, 2007 - Charter One Pavilion - Chicago, IL
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - Meadow Brook Music Festival - Rochester Hills, MI
Friday, September 14, 2007 - Chastain Park - Atlanta, GA
Sunday, September 16, 2007 - Pier 6 Concert Pavilion - Baltimore, MD
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - Radio City Music Hall - New York, NY
Thursday, September 20, 2007 - Bank Of America Pavilion - Boston, MA

Wonder historically puts on an excellent show, so he’s not to be missed.

More dates will be added. The September 18th show at Radio City Music Hall is a benefit concert, co-headlined with Aretha Franklin, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Washington, DC National Memorial.

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Thursday, August 23, 2007

Roberta Flack Hits the Road

4 Time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Roberta Flack has several highly anticipated concert appearances coming this Fall.

You probably remember these 10 Flack favorites:

“Killing Me Softly with His Song”
“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”
“Feel Like Makin’ Love”
“Reverend Lee”
“Making Love”
“Where Is the Love” with Donny Hathaway
“You Are My Heaven” with Donny Hathaway
“Back Together Again” with Donny Hathaway
“Tonight I Celebrate My Love” with Peabo Bryson
“At The Concert” with Michael Henderson

But are you aware of The Roberta Flack School of Music?

Funded entirely by private donations, the school sponsors children who demonstrate a strong interest in studying music. Students are educated and encouraged to master fundamental principles of music, and are taught to read, and write music.

As a former Washington, DC teacher, Ms. Flack is helping to inspire the crown of creation in blossoming young minds.

Catch an evening with Roberta Flack coming soon for an “Oasis” of musical joy:

August 27, 2007 Althea Gibson Evening of African American Women’s Firsts, Opening Ceremony, 2007 US Open Tennis Tournament, New York, NY
September 7 & 8, 2007 Chinook Winds, Lincoln City, OR
September 22, 2007 Concert for Autism, Palace Theatre, Stamford, CT
September 26 - 29, 2007 National Symphony Orchestra with Marvin Hamlisch, Kennedy Center, Washington DC
September 30, 2007 Ho-Chunk Casino, Hotel and Convention, Baraboo, WI
October 27, 2007 Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA

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Tuesday, August 21, 2007

War and Mandrill Connect Together in Concert

War and Mandrill connect together for a live concert event in Philadelphia, PA, Saturday, August 25th, 2007, at the Mann Music Center.

Lou, Ric, Carlos, and Wilfredo: the Wilson Brothers, formed Mandrill in Brooklyn, New York.

Their first album was released in February, 1971. Today, the Wilson Brothers keep the Mandrill beat pumping.

Mandrill continues to be sampled by a new generation of performers. From “Fencewalk” to “Can You Get It (Suzie Caesar),” the distinctive Mandrill sound serves up a progressive gumbo of classic soul.

Another unique musical powerhouse with a similarly eclectic yet highly successful track record is War.

They’ve been creating memorable street beats even longer than Mandrill.

For the complete War and Mandrill stories, follow the links to their websites in the R&B Music Artists Official Website Directory.

War is also appearing...

Saturday, September 8, 2007 - Hampton, Virginia
Monday, September 10, 2007 - Albuquerque, New Mexico, State Fair
Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Irvine, California, Verizon Amphitheatre
Friday, September 28, 2007 - Huntsville, Alabama, Big Spring Park Jam
Saturday, September 29, 2007 - San Antonio, Texas, City Festival

Catch Mandrill on Monday, August 27th, at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, (right outside of Washington, DC).

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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Stevie Wonder & Aretha Franklin to Headline the King Dream Concert

With another $20 million needed to finish the Martin Luther King Jr. Washington, DC National Memorial, the race is on to capture more support for the project.

Radio City Music Hall in New York City will host the Dream Concert on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at 8pm to benefit the DC King Memorial.

Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Jessye Norman, Bebe & Cece Winans, and Robin Thicke will perform.

Garth Brooks, Queen Latifah, Joss Stone, and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will also share the stage.

Whoopi Goldberg will be a guest presenter for the evening.

Tickets go on sale Monday, July 30th, at 9am, and are priced at $250, $500 and $1,000.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Washington DC National Memorial project is running out of time to secure the rest of the money needed to finish construction.

Groundbreaking took place on November 13, 2006 for the $100 million project.

Muhammad Ali, Angela Bassett, Jamie Foxx, Cuba Gooding Jr., Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kerry Washington, Ben Affleck, Shaquille O’Neal, LaDanian Tomlinson, and former New York City Mayor David Dinkins are on the host committee.

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Thursday, July 12, 2007

Tina Turner Turns it on One More Time

The 7 continent 9 city 2007 Live Earth concerts proved once again that it takes more than good looks and charisma to turn on stadium sized crowds.

You need the musical chops to “get over” with credibility in order to please audiences.

When Tina Turner headlined at Wembley Stadium, (one of the Live Earth venues), 7 years ago, she proved why she was deserving of her 1991 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Tina is also in the Guinness Book of Records for drawing the biggest crowd by a solo performer: 180,000 fans at Rio de Janeiro’s American Stadium in 1988.

Who was the first woman ever to perform at the Palace of Versailles in France? Ms. Tina of course.

Her 4 decade career is captured in a 90 minute 2000 performance called Tina Turner: One Last Time Live in Concert, recorded on the final night of a two night gig at London’s Wembley Stadium in front of 80,000 fans.

We’re treated to a moving stage, electrifying pyrotechnics, and a Tina Turner performance that leaves the audience, dancing, singing, and shouting for more.

This performance wrapped up Tina’s Twenty Four Seven Millennium Tour 2000, and includes these songs:

“I Want To Take You Higher”
“Absolutely Nothing’s Changed”
“Fool In Love”
“Acid Queen”
“River Deep, Mountain High”
“We Don’t Need Another Hero”
“Better Be Good To Me”
“Private Dancer”
“Let’s Stay Together”
“What’s Love Got To Do With It”
“When The Heartache Is Over”
“Help”
“Whatever You Need”
“Sittin’ On The Dock of The Bay”
“Try a Little Tenderness”
“I Heard it Through the Grapevine”
“Addicted to Love”
“Simply The Best”
“Proud Mary”
“Nutbush City Limits”
“Twenty Four Seven”

Over the next 12 months, you’ll get a chance to check out this concert on television one more time on many PBS stations who will air Tina Turner’s hot Wembley Stadium performance.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Stephanie Mills Steps Out with Classic Soul Style

5 Stephanie Mills Favorites:

“Never Knew Love Like This Before”
“Whatcha Gonna Do with My Lovin’”
“Deeper”
“Sweet Sensation”
“Feel the Fire”

Hit music maker and former star of Broadway’s The Wiz Stephanie Mills steps out on the following 8 dates to share with you some sunshine during the remainder of 2007:

July 14, Nashville, TN
July 15, Louisville, KY
July 20, Alabama
July 21, Oklahoma City, OK
July 28, Washington DC - Constitution Hall (with The Whispers)
August 4, Atlanta, GA
September 28, New York City - B.B. King’s
October 27, New York - North Fork Theater, Long Island

You’ll catch some delightful moments when you catch up with Stephanie Mills.

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Thursday, July 05, 2007

Is there R&B/Soul in Live Earth?

R&B/soul and hip-hop seem to be underrepresented this weekend in the 2007 global “concerts for a climate in crisis,” Live Earth.

The same observation was made in 2005 during Live 8, the 20th anniversary concert marking Live Aid, the 1985 benefit to raise awareness about African famine.

Alicia Keys, Akon, Kanye West, and Ludacris are scheduled to appear at Giants Stadium in New Jersey, Saturday, July 7th.

John Legend and Black Eyed Peas are on the bill in the United Kingdom at Wembley Stadium.

Rihanna touches down in Japan to sing at Makuhari Messe, the concert venue in Tokyo.

In South Africa, Angelique Kidjo, Joss Stone, and the Soweto Gospel Choir turn up the volume.

150 musicians across 7 continents in the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, China, Japan, Germany, and Australia are coming together during the 24 hours of Live Earth to encourage individuals to take action to solve the climate crisis.

Here are the host cities:

New York
London
Johannesburg
Rio de Janeiro
Shanghai
Tokyo
Sydney
Hamburg

Sirius Satellite Radio, XM Satellite Radio, and Worldspace (satellite radio) will broadcast coverage.

During the 24 hour concert period, the main television network NBC, along with MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo, Sundance, Telemundo, UNI HD, and MUN2 will offer coverage.

Sundance channel has the earliest coverage, starting at 4 am Eastern. Bravo will start their broadcast at 9 am Eastern. The other channels will offer some coverage during the day.

NBC will anchor their coverage from 8 pm – 11 pm Eastern, Saturday night.

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Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Prince heads to U.K. with 21 Nights Music Tour to Save Planet Earth

20 years ago in the Spring of 1987, Prince’s “Sign of the Times” was a #1 R&B hit.

The reincarnation of the unpredictable Prince continues to pick up momentum right now in 2007.

His next album, Planet Earth, is scheduled for release on Tuesday, July 24.

Prince will perform 21 shows in 21 nights later this Summer during his London, U.K. tour at the new O2 Arena. Here are the official dates:

August: Wednesday 1st, Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th
August: Tuesday 7th, Friday 10th, Saturday 11th
August: Tuesday 14th, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th
August: Friday 24th, Saturday 25th
August: Tuesday 28th, Friday 31st
September: Saturday 1st
September: Thursday 6th
September: Sunday 9th, Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th
September: Sunday 16th, Thursday 20th, Friday 21st

The first 15 shows sold out in just hours, so the promoters added another 6 shows. Tickets went on sale this past Friday, June 15th for the final 6 London performances.

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Thursday, June 14, 2007

Beyonce' and Mary J. Blige Summer Tour Tickets Top the Charts

It’s a high roller payday for Beyonce’ and Mary J. Blige as their Summer tours get ready to cash in on fans who can’t get enough of these charming ladies.

My eyes almost popped out of my head when I peeped the prices for Beyonce’s Saturday, August 11th, 2007 performance at the Trump Taj Mahal Arena in Atlantic City, NJ: $195.75, $165.75, and $95.75 at the low end.

Mary J. Blige, at the Borgata on Saturday, July 28th, also in A.C., isn’t much better: $135.00, $115.00, and $95.00.

These prices are out of control! What happened to reasonably priced live entertainment from these headline performers?

Not that long ago, I went to see Patti Labelle at the Trump Taj Mahal Arena in Atlantic City, and the cost of the top ticket was about 1/5th of today’s prices.

What has happened to drive prices up almost 500%?

There are a lot of legitimate reasons, but greed plays a large part in the process as our pockets continue to be picked.

Last Summer, (2006), when Madonna tickets were going for around $300 each, people did a double take. Let’s face it, at the time, Madonna wasn’t burning up the charts to command such a premium.

It’s time to get real. Beyonce’, Mary J. Blige, and other acts are pricing their non-affluent fans out of the market to attend live concerts.

The cost factor difference between a music download for .99 cents, a CD for $20, and a $200 concert ticket is mind boggling.

Concert ticket prices reflect a growing cultural divide between the bling crowd who can afford the luxury, and working class people who deserve a better break at seeing these acts perform live (who they helped make famous).

If you’ve got the cash, tickets for Beyonce’s August 11th show in Atlantic City go on sale this Saturday, June 16th, at 12 noon.

Another option is to pray that you score free tickets from a radio station promotion. Now that will be just like hitting the lottery!

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Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Earth Wind & Fire 2007 Summer Tour

Here are June and July 2007 tour dates for Earth Wind & Fire.

June:
Tuesday, June 5, Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
Thursday, June 7, Portsmouth, VA - Harbor Center
Tuesday, June 12, Sterling Heights, MI - Freedom Hill Amphitheater
Wednesday, June 13, Kettering, OH - Fraze Pavilion
Friday, June 15, Chattanooga, TN - Riverbend Festival
Saturday, June 16, Birmingham, AL - City Stages
Sunday, June 17, Biloxi, MS - Beau Rivage Casino
Tuesday, June 19, Fayetteville, AR - Arkansas Music Pavilion
Friday, June 22, Aspen, CO - Jazz Festival
Saturday, June 23, Rio Rancho , NM - Santa Ana Star Center
Sunday, June 24, Prescott, AZ - Toyota Center
Tuesday, June 26, Del Mar, CA - County Fair
Wednesday, June 27, Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theater
Thursday, June 28, Tucson, AZ
July:
Tuesday, July 3, San Jauncito, CA - Soboba Casino
Friday, July 6, Kelsieville, CA - Konocti Field Amphitheater
Saturday, July 7, Bakersfield, CA - Brighthouse Amphitheater
Sunday, July 8, Murphy’s , CA - Iron Stone Winery
Tuesday, July 10, Fresno, CA - Sarroyan Theater
Friday, July 13, Lake Tahoe, CA - Harvey’s Arena
Saturday, July 14, Oakland, CA - Paramount Theater
Sunday, July, 15, Costa Mesa, CA - OC Fair
Wednesday, July 18, Sacramento, CA - Community Center Theater
Friday, July, 20, Grand Ronde , OR - Spirit Mountain Casino
Saturday, July 21, Grand Ronde , OR - Spirit Mountain Casino
Sunday, July 22, Seattle, WA - Chateau Winery

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Thursday, May 31, 2007

Ashford & Simpson Send It

Ashford & Simpson’s 1977 classic soul album Send It is extremely rare.

This photo is from the back of the vinyl album cover.

”Don’t Cost You Nothin’,” and the underground hit “Bourgie Bourgie” lit up the dance floor back in the day.

Nick and Val are truly a unique act. As solid as a rock, they managed to served up 35 R&B single releases through 1997.

As songwriters, it doesn’t get any better than Ashford & Simpson, who have written these time tested hits:

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Diana Ross
“Let’s Go Get Stoned” – Ray Charles
“California Soul” – 5th Dimension

Catch Ashford & Simpson as the special guests of headliner Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Sunday, July 29, 2007, at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, PA.

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