Who’s Touring
When I saw this talented Artist at the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in Saratoga, NY Omg, was I impressed. I became an instant fan! A friend of mine had been bragging about how great she was. So, if you’ve never seen Ms. Anat Cohen perform, please check out her tour dates. I will have the pleasure of seeing her perform again in Newport R.I at the Newport Jazz Festival the weekend of August 3rd-August 5th.
ANAT COHEN TENTET PERFORMING@SARATOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL-PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL RHEUBOTTOM!
Here is a list of her Tour Dates for 2018-19 CLICK ON THE LINK!
https://www.anatcohen.com/schedule/
Photography by Michael Rheubottom!
Earth Wind and Fire stormed the Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia Maryland, for the 26th annual Capital Jazz Festival on Friday, June 1, 2018. They were preceded by opening acts, Butterscotch and Ledisi who both gave outstanding performances in their own right. It was actually the calm before the storm as the audience waited patiently for EWF to come on stage.
As I sat in my seat, I listened to some of the conversations of audience members talking to others about their favorite EWF songs. Most people had come the first night just to see Earth Wind and Fire perform. The gentlemen sitting next to me admitted he came from Florida because EWF’s tour schedule did not reflect them playing there this year. He told me “I have been a big Fan since the inception of EWF and it was worth the trip from Florida”. I was in awe because I thought coming from NY was quite a distance for me to travel just to see a famous band play. But, I too felt it was worth it!
Earth Wind and Fire is not a music force to be reckoned with, they are just as great today as they were yesteryear. The R&B, Jazz and Funk group was founded on January 1, 1970, by Maurice White. He stated during that time period, he wanted their music to “convey messages of universal love and harmony without force-feeding listeners’ spiritual content.” He did just that, because every time EWF performs, they light up the stage with such essence and energy. You can feel the excitement and emotion from the audience who are usually singing along with them. EWF is a group that engages their audience which we all love.
Popular hit songs like, “September”, Reasons”, Boogie Wonderland and “Shining Star” are just some of the songs this iconic, and classic group spewed out at Friday nights Jazz Fest. You could hear the roar of the audience as each song was belted out, and when lead singer Phillip Bailey graced the stage with his distinct falsetto voice and extraordinary range it was like a raging firestorm.
Mr. Bailey proceeded to introduce himself and two other original EWF members, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson. He also introduced his son Phillip Bailey Jr who sings as good as his Dad.
Lastly, EWF loves to engage their audience to sing with them, not only did the fans loved it but, after each song, they were given the biggest applause for their outstanding performance. So, the next time you go to an Earth Wind and Fire concert expect to be dancing and singing in your seat with a group that plays their music hard and every member is the real star of the night.
CHECK OUT EWF WEBSITE WITH A LIST OF THEIR TOUR DATES, BLOG, PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: http://www.earthwindandfire.com/blog/
2018 Tour Date
April 13, 2018 | Reading, PA | Miller Center | 7:30 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
April 20, 2018 | Pawling, NY | Daryl’s House | 8:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
April 21, 2018 | Pawling, NY | Daryl’s House | 8:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
April 26, 2018 | Calgary, AB | TD Jazz | 7:30 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
April 28, 2018 | Minneapolis, MN | The Dakota | 7:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
April 28, 2018 | Minneapolis, MN | The Dakota | 9:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
April 29, 2018 | Minneapolis, MN | The Dakota | 7:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
April 29, 2018 | Minneapolis, MN | The Dakota | 9:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
May 4, 2018 | Hartford, CT | Infinity Hall | 8:30 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
May 10, 2018 | New York, NY | Blue Note NYC | 8:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
May 10, 2018 | New York, NY | Blue Note NYC | 10:30 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
May 11, 2018 | New York, NY | Blue Note NYC | 8:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
May 11, 2018 | New York, NY | Blue Note NYC | 10:30 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
May 12, 2018 | New York, NY | Blue Note NYC | 8:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
May 12, 2018 | New York, NY | Blue Note NYC | 10:30 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
May 13, 2018 | New York, NY | Blue Note NYC | 8:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
May 13, 2018 | New York, NY | Blue Note NYC | 10:30 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
May 31, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA | Kimmel Center | 6:00 pm | Special Guest with Toshi Reagon and the strings of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra |
June 9, 2018 | Provincetown, MA | Town Hall | 7:30 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
June 10, 2018 | Boston, MA | Wilbur Theatre | TBA | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
June 14, 2018 | Washington, DC | Blues Alley | 8:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
June 14, 2018 | Washington, DC | Blues Alley | 10:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
June 15, 2018 | Washington, DC | Blues Alley | 8:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
June 15, 2018 | Washington, DC | Blues Alley | 10:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
June 16, 2018 | Washington, DC | Blues Alley | 8:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
June 16, 2018 | Washington, DC | Blues Alley | 10:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
June 17, 2018 | Washington, DC | Blues Alley | 8:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
June 17, 2018 | Washington, DC | Blues Alley | 10:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
November 15, 2018 | Austin, TX | One World Theatre | 7:00 pm | Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton |
2019 TOUR
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March 9, 2019 | Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati Pops | 8:00 pm | Lisa Fischer: Just A Kiss Away |
March 10, 2019 | Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati Pops | 2:00 pm | Lisa Fischer: Just A Kiss Away |
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Atlanta, GA
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APR29 |
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Durham, NC
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Mon 8 PM CDT
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Sugar Land, TX
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Sat 7:30 PM
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Los Angeles, CA
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AUG24 |
Fri 8 PM
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Westbury
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Sat 8 PM
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Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Some time ago a friend and I were conversing about some old school Artist and groups that we loved back in the day and still do. After going over many musical legends we both realized we did not know if they were dead, alive or still performing. So, I said to myself if I feel this way, I am sure there are many other people that have been put in the same situation as my friend and me.
This is how I had come up with creating this blog. I felt it would be thought-provoking to create a blog that would talk about old school and touch on some Jazz as well as build it up to where it is today! So I thought it would be interesting to come up with some great Artist that we may have forgotten about, but who are still very much alive and performing today.
Here is a list of some old school musicians, artist, and groups who are still touring. You may say to yourself “Wow” I didn’t know they were still performing or you may have wondered “whatever happened to them.
The Average White Band Tour https://www.averagewhiteband.com/tour/
Here is an interview in 2017 with the Average White Band!
The Average White Band performing “Pick Up The Pieces” Live in 2017.
Chairman Of The Board Tour Link: https://www.thechairmenoftheboard.com/tour
Thelma Houston 2018 Tour Link: http://www.thelmahouston.com/tour.php
Rose Royce : https://www.facebook.com/pg/RoseRoyceOfficial/events/?ref=page_internal
Cameo “Word Up”: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CameoNation/events/?ref=page_internal
” What You See Is What You Get”, when speaking with the legendary Mr. L.J Reynolds, of the R&B group “The Dramatics”. Reynolds has been entertaining people for over 4 decades with his soulful, sexy style of music.
Reynolds is best known for his powerful vocals on such classics as “Me and Mrs. Jones”, “Fell For You”, “Shake It Well” and “Door To My Heart”. He has recorded a number of reputable recordings as a solo artist. One of them being a Marvin Gaye Classic “Come Get To This/Steppin Out Tonight”. Click on the video!
BackBeat R&B had the pleasure of speaking with L.J.Reynolds about his life, music the “Dramatics and working with Ron Banks who passed away in 2010. You can catch Moments with L.J.Reynolds, on FB live every Tuesday@ 4:30 pm! To check out his music, media/events, store and contact info go to:
https://www.motorcityhits.com/#home-section
PLEASE CLICK ON PICTURE ABOVE TO HEAR INTERVIEW!
L.J. REYNOLDS AND THE DRAMATICS PERFORMING @ NYCB THEATRE IN WESTBURY!
Click on his FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/theLJReynolds
Who doesn’t love attending music festivals during the summer? Most festivals feature renowned artist and emerging new talent. Kick your summer off with a music festival that gets you dancing in your seat, listening to great music and eating some of the best food from top vendors. So, check out these 5 top Backbeatrnb picks for music festival happenings during summer 2018.
BAM MUSIC FESTIVAL http://www.bam.org/music/2017/r-and-b-festival-at-metrotech
NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL https://www.newportjazz.org/
RIBS AND R&B MUSIC FESTIVAL http://ribsrnbmusicfestival.com/
GOVERNORS BALL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 https://www.governorsballmusicfestival.com/
THE PENNY PACK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 http://www.pennypack.org/
Who doesn’t love the legendary Stephanie Mills? She has been entertaining audiences all over the world with her ultra soulful voice for over 30 years and won a Grammy and America Music award.
Here are 9 Places where the fabulous singer is performing in 2017!
Another great and soulful performer sharing her beautiful voice with the world. CLICK THE LINKS!
BB.Kings 11.11.17, New York http://www.bbkingblues.com/
Motor City Casino 11.22.17 Detroit https://www.motorcitycasino.com
Enjoy a special evening with the Legendary “Smokey Robinson”, his smooth, silky, and soulful voice is an inflection recognized by the world. Check out some of Smokey’s Tour Dates. It’s going to be a great show so don’t miss him.
DATE LOCATION VENUE
Sept 28 Beaumont Civic Center Beaumont, Tx
Sept 29 Verizon Theater@Grand Prarie Grand Prarie, TX
Oct 21 Tilles Center Concert Hall Brookville, NY
Nov 17 Pechanga Resort & Casino Temecula, Ca
Nov 18 Edgewater E Center Laughlin, Nv
Jan 13 Cerritos Center Cerritos, Ca
For more information click the link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/section/concerts?tm_link=tm_homeA_music_header