Lyfe Jennings Has 3 Dates At Blue Note Hawaii Next Weekend

R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist Lyfe Jennings will be doing six sets at Blue Note (2335 Kalakaua Avenue) in Honolulu, Hawaii, next weekend, October 18-20. On all three dates, he will do two sets, the first at 6:30 p.m. and the other at 9:00 p.m. 

Jennings is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first album, Lyfe 268-192,” and as such, has just re-shared a rebooted version of his 2004 megahit “Must Be Nice.” He also released its official video, which has a lot of the original actors from the first visual. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Macy Gray Has Back-To-Back Shows In California This Month

R&B and soul singer and actress Macy Gray will be doing a total of five back-to-back shows in the state of California this month. The first concert will be on October 16 in Ventura, and the last will be in Petaluma on the 20th. See full schedule below. 

Oct. 16, 2024
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA

Oct. 17, 2024
Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music
Berkeley, CA

Oct. 18, 2024
Rio Theatre
Santa Cruz, CA

Oct. 19, 2024
Amphitheater at Quarry Park
Rocklin, CA

Oct. 20, 2024
Mystic Theatre
Petaluma, CA

Arrested Development Will Perform At Fayetteville Amphitheater On Oct. 4th

The multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning group Arrested Development is confirmed for the Fayetteville Amphitheater (301 LaFayette Avenue) in Fayetteville, Georgia, on Friday, October 4th, starting at 7:00 p.m. local time.

This show will also feature the alternative southern rap group Nappy Roots. Tickets for this event can be purchased on The Ville’s website.

MJB Announces ‘For My Fans’ 2025 Tour

At the end of January 2025, Mary J. Blige and special guests NE-YO and Mario will head out on the road for the ‘For My Fans Tour.’ So far there are approximately twenty-seven confirmed dates in the United States, with one in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

Early bird tickets, which can be purchased on LiveNation.com, will be available on Friday, October 4th. For a list of all shows, visit maryjblige.com.

Spend An Intimate Evening With Talib Kweli In Oakland

Hip-Hop MC Talib Kweli will take his thought-provoking lyrics and powerful social commentary to The Continental Club (1658 12th Street) in Oakland, California, on October 16. Kweli has consistently pushed the boundaries of rap while fostering meaningful connections with his listeners.

He will be joined on stage by two extraordinary artists: Skyzoo and Landon Wordswell. Skyzoo is known for his intricate wordplay and vivid storytelling, while Landon Wordswell brings his unique lyrical style and engaging performances to the mix. The evening will be supported by Bay Area DJ William Stokes, who is renowned for his deep connection to the local music scene. Click here for tickets.

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

The American Music Awards (AMAs) are set to commemorate half a century of legendary moments, unforgettable performances, and rich pop culture history with a two-hour broadcast on Sunday, October 6, 2024. It will air concurrently on both coasts at 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET and 5:00-7:00 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network, with streaming on Paramount+.

The program will feature themed highlights from AMAs’ expansive show archives, each culminating with an original performance or artist interview. Segments will look back on the evolution of specific artists and genres at the AMAs, as well as award and performance milestones. The performers for the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special will include Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Jennifer Hudson, and Mariah Carey, and that is just to name a few.

Opportunity For Indie Artists In The U.S. “Play For The Vote”

Play for the Vote, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to amplify voter turnout through the power of music, is seeking to enlist over 5,000 musicians across the U.S. to perform on Election Day 2024. The idea is to use the power of music to inspire civic engagement and make Election Day a celebration of democracy.

If you’re a musician or artist interested in performing, visit playforthevote.org/perform to sign up.