Blue Note Los Angeles will host Grammy-winning singer Macy Gray for a special two-night engagement on August 7–8. Known for her distinctive raspy vocals and soulful blend of R&B, pop, and jazz influences, Gray will bring her unique sound to the intimate club setting.
Each night will feature two performances, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, giving fans multiple opportunities to catch the acclaimed artist live. Tickets and further details can be found on Blue Note Los Angeles’s official website.
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop collective Arrested Development is inviting passionate creatives in the Atlanta area to become part of its growing team. In a recent video message, a member of the group shared the vision behind the search, emphasizing the importance of finding individuals who not only possess the necessary skills but also believe in the group’s longstanding mission of spreading consciousness, culture, and love through music.
The collective is currently seeking a Sound Engineer/Studio Manager to oversee studio operations and help capture the band’s signature sound, as well as a Social Media/Visual Creative to produce compelling photography, videography, and digital content that authentically connects with audiences worldwide.
Describing the opportunity as more than just a job, Arrested Development is looking for dedicated creatives who are ready to contribute to the group’s enduring legacy and help carry its positive message to new generations.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a direct message or contact Mike Mullis of Vagabond Productions at Mike@VagabondPro.com.
R&B powerhouse Keke Wyatt will perform a special four-show engagement at City Winery Atlanta on Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6. Fans will have the opportunity to catch the acclaimed vocalist during performances at 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. each evening.
Presented by City Winery Atlanta and KISS 104.1, the concerts will showcase Wyatt‘s celebrated catalog, including hits such as “My First Love,” “Nothing in This World,” and “If Only You Knew.” The intimate venue offers audiences a unique live music experience, with one of the four performances already sold out ahead of opening night.
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.
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
Boogietown returns to Apps Court Farm in Surrey, England, on Saturday, July 11. The one-day festival will once again celebrate the best of disco, soul, funk, reggae, R&B and dance music with an impressive lineup of internationally acclaimed performers.
Among the featured acts are Gloria Gaynor, Shalamar, Gabrielle, Soul II Soul, Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay, Heather Small, Boney M., Gok Wan and reggae star Maxi Priest. With multiple stages, vibrant entertainment and thousands of music fans expected to attend, Boogietown continues to establish itself as one of the UK’s premier summer music festivals.
The Roots Picnic is crossing the Atlantic for its first-ever London edition, set to take place at Crystal Palace Bowl on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The two-day event opens on Saturday with a special two-hour joint performance from Nas & The Roots, one of the most anticipated collaborations of the festival calendar. Also on the Saturday bill is Sasha Keable, alongside a headline Super Set featuring J.Period’s Live Mixtape with Black Thought, Yasiin Bey, and Benny the Butcher, plus a set from Nia Smith.
Sunday brings a soulful close to the weekend, with performances from Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild, as well as a rare hometown return from Floetry — their first London performance in over a decade. The evening culminates in a Sunday Jam with Robert Glasper & Questlove, joined by special guests Common and Bilal.
Gotts Street Park with Olive Jones also features across the weekend, with sounds by Benji B on both days.
Presented by Live Nation Urban, tickets and further information are available at palacebowlpresents.co.uk.
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