As the Christmas season approaches, the holidays can be one of the most joyous times to see an R&B, Jazz or Classical concert. There’s something about the spirit of the holiday season and theme shows can put most people in a celebratory mood. For that reason, BackBeat R&B has compiled a list of music shows that will get your holiday juices flowing.
From New York City to California, the spirit of giving and the holiday tradition coupled with great musical performances will surely delight everyone and can be a great way to transition into the holiday season. So, get your holiday ugly sweater a warm winter coat and purchase your tickets to see the 10 best musical holiday theme shows.
- Dr. K’s Motown Revue celebrating Motown’s 60th Anniversary .http://www.drksmotownrevue.com/index.htm
2. Big Band Holidays Jazz at Lincoln Center. https://www.lincolncenter.org/show/big-band-holidays-1
3. Johnny Mathis Christmas Tour https://johnnymathis.com/wp2/index.php/2019/08/12/johnny-mathis-2019-christmas-concerts-announced/
4. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas @ Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. https://www.ticketsmarter.com/3995729/mannheim-steamroller-christmas
5. Love For The Holidays with Ms. Darlene Love @ NYC Sony Hall https://www.sonyhall.com/events/darlene-love-love-for-the-holidays-2/
6. Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr “A Solid Gold Christmas” @ The Catalina Jazz Club. http://www.catalinajazzclub.com/
7. Nils and Johnny Britt Christmas @ The Catalina Jazz Club http://www.catalinajazzclub.com/
8. A Motown Christmas returns to the Lorain Palace in Lorain Ohio. https://poprockdoowopp.com/event/motown-christmas-lorain-ohio/
9. All I Want For Christmas With Mariah Carey @ Madison Square Garden. https://www.mariahcarey.com/home
10. The Ed Palermo Big Band @ The Iridium https://www.theiridium.com/Events/The-Ed-Palermo-Big-Band/December-9th-2019