Ready For The World to Perform Live at City Winery Atlanta on Oct. 1

Ready For The World will bring their R&B, funk and soul sound to City Winery Atlanta on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with the performance scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Originally from Flint, Michigan, Ready For The World rose to prominence in 1985 with the release of “Oh Sheila,” which made chart history by reaching No. 1 simultaneously on Billboard’s R&B, Pop, Dance and Video charts. The group went on to gain international recognition, contribute to major film soundtracks and establish a catalog that continues to connect with audiences across generations.

Tickets for the October 1 performance are available through the venue’s website.

Carl Thomas Brings “The Sweet Escape” to Aurora on October 17

Carl Thomas will headline The Sweet Escape, a live concert on Saturday, October 17, at The Piazza, 85 Executive Drive in Aurora, Illinois.

Thomas will be joined by a lineup of R&B talent: Ro James, Nathan Palmer, Devon Culture, and Slique Jay Adams. DJ Lil John will provide the sounds throughout the evening, and Ramonski Luv and Amber Ali will host.

Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m. The event is open to guests 21 and older. Click here for tickets.

TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue Head Into the Final Stretch of the “It’s Iconic Tour”

The co-headlining tour from TLC and Salt-N-Pepa, with En Vogue as special guest, is nearing the end of its run. The 34-date North American trek is promoted by Live Nation and is scheduled to close October 11 at Toyota Pavilion at Concord in the Bay Area. The tour marks the first time the three groups have toured together.

The next stretch begins in the Carolinas and Florida, with a stop in Charlotte on September 20 followed by Tampa on September 23 and Hollywood, Florida, on September 24. The tour then turns west through the South and Midwest, playing Brandon, Mississippi, on September 27, Rogers, Arkansas, on September 29 and Kansas City on September 30.

October opens in Atlanta on the 2nd. Two Texas dates follow, in The Woodlands on October 4 and Irving on October 5. The final week covers Phoenix on October 7, Las Vegas on October 9, Inglewood on October 10 and the Concord finale on October 11.

The tour has had disruptions. TLC‘s T-Boz has missed several dates. A spokesperson said she experienced a sickle cell crisis that required hospitalization and is recovering, and that the group chose to continue with Chilli performing. Whether T-Boz will rejoin for upcoming dates has not been confirmed.

Fans planning to attend should confirm show details and ticket availability directly with Live Nation or the individual venue, as schedules can change.

Gnarls Barkley Announces “To Whom It Still Concerns” 2026 North American and UK Tour

Gnarls Barkley, the genre-defying duo of Cee Lo Green and Danger Mouse, has announced a run of live dates across North America and the United Kingdom this fall and winter. Titled the “To Whom It Still Concerns Tour,” the 13-date run marks a long-awaited return to the stage for the pair behind the global hit “Crazy.”

The tour begins November 5 in San Francisco and works its way across North America, with stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, Boston, Toronto, New York, and Chicago before wrapping up on November 28. The group then crosses the Atlantic for four UK shows in December, finishing in London on December 12.

Since emerging in the mid-2000s, Gnarls Barkley has been known for blending soul, hip-hop, and psychedelic pop into something unmistakably its own. With albums including St. Elsewhere and The Odd Couple, the duo built a devoted following that has stayed loyal long after its last studio release.

North America
November 5: San Francisco, CA
November 7: Los Angeles, CA
November 10: Atlanta, GA
November 13: Detroit, MI
November 15: Boston, MA
November 19: Silver Spring, MD
November 22: Toronto, ON
November 24: New York, NY
November 28: Chicago, IL

United Kingdom
December 8: Manchester
December 9: Glasgow
December 11: Wolverhampton
December 12: London

R&B Fest Empowerment Brings Legendary Lineup to the Gaylord National Resort

R&B Fest Empowerment will take over the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland, for a one-night celebration of classic R&B on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Billed as “One Night. One Show. Legends. Empowerment,” the concert brings together a powerhouse roster of R&B icons, including Dave Hollister, Christopher Williams, Force MDs, Keith Washington, Meli’sa Morgan, and The Levert Experience. The lineup spans multiple generations of soul and R&B talent, promising a night of nostalgia.

The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is located at 201 Waterfront Street in Oxon Hill, MD. General admission tickets are priced at $125. For more information or to secure tickets, visit www.rnbfestempowerment.com.

MÝA to Perform Two Sold-Out Shows at City Winery Atlanta

R&B singer MÝA is set to perform two shows in one night at City Winery Atlanta on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The performances are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., respectively.

Both shows are officially sold out, reflecting strong interest in MÝA’s upcoming appearance. Fans who missed out on tickets can visit the venue’s website to join the waiting list should additional availability arise.

City Winery Atlanta is located at 650 North Avenue NE in Atlanta, Georgia.

Catch Tweet in Alexandria, Virginia this Thursday, Sept. 17

R&B singer Tweet will perform at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, on September 17. Billed as “The Return of the Southern Hummingbird,” the show’s title is a nod to her upcoming album, The Memoirs of the Southern Hummingbird.

The concert at The Birchmere — celebrating its 60th anniversary as a live music venue — offers fans a chance to experience Tweet‘s new chapter live. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com, with additional event information at Birchmere.com. The Birchmere is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue.