Maxi Priest Joins Boogietown 2026 Lineup

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

International reggae recording artist Maxi Priest is among the celebrated performers confirmed for Boogietown, taking place on Saturday, July 11, at Apps Court Farm in Surrey, England. Renowned for his smooth blend of reggae and R&B, the British-Jamaican singer adds a strong reggae presence to a lineup that also includes Gloria Gaynor, Shalamar, Gabrielle, Soul II Soul and Boney M.

With thousands of music fans expected to attend, Boogietown will showcase an eclectic mix of disco, soul, funk, reggae and dance music, providing Maxi Priest with another major platform to perform some of the timeless hits that have made him one of reggae’s most enduring international ambassadors. Get additional information here: boogietown.co.uk.

Motorcity All White Gospel Fest Returns to Detroit This August

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

C2 Productions has announced the upcoming Motorcity All White Gospel Fest, scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the historic Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, 2600 Atwater Street in Detroit. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The festival will feature an outstanding lineup of gospel artists, headlined by Donald Lawrence & The Company and Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers. Also scheduled to perform are Jonathan McReynolds, Detroit’s own Dr. Toni Booker & Booker Productions, Le’Andria Johnson, Denise Tichenor, Mali Music, and Semaje. A special performance by The Best of the Shekinah Glory Lead Singers—featuring Valencia Lacey, Desmond Pringle, and Kim Stratton—will also be part of the evening.

Presented in partnership with the JM Group, Glasses Dark, EAE Selah, and The Business Vault, and powered by SDGAM Holdings Group, Inc., the event encourages all patrons to honor its signature “All White” theme by wearing white attire. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

Goapele Brings “Closer” 25th Anniversary Tour to Keystone Korner Baltimore for July 4th Weekend

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Baltimore’s Keystone Korner will host Goapele for a two-night, four-show engagement over Independence Day weekend, with performances Saturday, July 4 at 6 PM and 9 PM, and Sunday, July 5 at 5 PM and 8 PM.

The shows are part of Goapele‘s “Closer” 25th Anniversary Tour, marking a quarter-century since the release of her debut studio album, “Closer,” from 2001.

Keystone Korner, located at 1350 Lancaster Street, is one of Baltimore’s premier music venues. Tickets and additional information are available at keystonekornerbaltimore.com.

New Dates Added to Kenny Lattimore’s Summer/Fall Tour

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

R&B icon Kenny Lattimore, known for classics like “Never Too Busy” and “For You,” continues his live run this summer and fall, with tickets on sale now via KennyLattimore.com.

Upcoming stops include:
7/11 – Cambridge, MD
7/27 – Charlotte, NC
7/31 – Pittsburgh, PA
8/2 – New York City, NY
8/15 – Cincinnati, OH
8/21 – Nashville, TN
8/25–26 – St. Louis, MO
8/27 – Boston, MA
8/29 – Chicago, IL
9/6 – San Diego, CA
9/20 – Cape Town, South Africa