The “Queen of Soul” has passed away, she made her transition on August 16, 2018. Ms. Franklin succumbed to cancer at her home surrounded by family and friends in Detroit. She…
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The rain and cool temperatures did not stop the music enthusiast from coming to this years 41st Jazz Festival in Saratoga, New York on June 23rd and 24th. The Freihofer’s Saratoga…
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PRESS RELEASE ” GLADYS KNIGHT RETURNS TO THE SOUL TRAIN CRUISE WITH A VERY SPECIAL APPEARANCE on 1/23/19 BY SMOKEY ROBINSON AND ONE OF GEORGE CLINTON’S FINAL CONCERTS” “THE OHIO…
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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…
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Spotlight
THE BACKBEAT R&B SPOT-LIGHT IS ON “DARRYL GIBBS” OF THE LEGENDARY GROUP “CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR & THE STRIKERS”
by BELINDAby BELINDAWhen I completed this interview with Mr. Darryl Gibbs, it took me back to my 80’s clubbing days and a fun time in my life, songs like the mega-monster hits…
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Who's Touring
EARTH, WIND AND FIRE STORMS THE 26TH ANNUAL CAPITAL JAZZ FESTIVAL!
by BELINDAby BELINDAEarth 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…
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Spotlight
THE BACKBEAT R&B SPOTLIGHT IS ON THE LEGENDARY CHERYL COOLEY OF KLYMAXX!
by BELINDAby BELINDAShow-stopping, hot and brilliant is how Klymaxx’s Cheryl Cooley fans would describe her. Entertaining music lovers all over the world, Cheryl has an extraordinary commanding stage presence when performing…
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R&B Travel & A...
“5 GREAT MUSIC MUSEUMS YOU SHOULD PUT ON YOUR VACATION BUCKET LIST”
by BELINDAby BELINDAWith summer rapidly approaching, now is the time to start planning your summer fun and getaways! Why not incorporate a trip to the museum into your plans. …
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Looking forward to summer after the long harsh cold winter, I think we all are. Nothing represents Summer more than planning to attend a music Festival with a bunch of close…
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Did You Know
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City saying Goodbye to its Times Square Location!
by BELINDAby BELINDAThe well-known B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in Times Square is shutting its door at the end of April. The reason is due to the high cost of NYC Real…