Lionel Richie & Diana Ross Will Headline The 1st ‘Fool In Love’ Festival In LA

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Two of pop music’s most notable stars from the 1960s and 1970s, Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, will headline the inaugural Fool in Love Festival, scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Hollywood Park, on the grounds adjacent to Sofi Stadium.

This event is unique in that its lineup has some of the most beloved performers, all of whom have successful careers spanning decades: Al Green, Santana, Charlie Wilson, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, Chaka Khan, The Jacksons, The O’Jays, George Clinton, Kool & The Gang, Stevie B, and that is just to name a few. For tickets and additional information, visit foolinlove.com.

Howard Gumbo Presents Sohnai’s Summer Soirée With Bobby V.

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Howard Gumbo’s Sohnai’s Summer Soirée is a night filled with delicious food, lively music, and great company. It’s an in-person event that will be held at 1019 Del Paso Blvd. in Sacramento, California, on August 24th, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

It will feature performances by R&B singer Bobby V, as well as several local artists: Aldin, Sohnai, Yumz Awkword, The Turffeinz, and others. Comedian Hannibal Thompson will host, and tickets are available via Eventbrite.

The Roots & Macy Gray Will Play At The Koka Booth Amphitheatre On August 30

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the end of August (on the 30th), one of the world’s best hip-hop bands, The Roots, will join multi-award-winning recording artist and actor Macy Gray for an event that will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a Raleigh-based non-profit organization.

It will be staged at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre (8003 Regency Parkway) in Cary, North Carolina. Additional information, and links to tickets are available on the venue’s website.

Sky Soul Festival 2024

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The organizers of the upcoming Sky Soul Festival are promising an enchanting experience on the lawn at the Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, August 10th. Attendees will be entertained by Anthony Hamilton and The Ton3s, Dru Hill, Keke Wyatt, and Doug E. Fresh. For additional information, visit skysoulfest.com.

Talib Kweli Will Be At Charleston Pour House This Tuesday

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This Tuesday, July 23rd, Brooklyn-based MC Talib Kweli will headline a concert at Charleston Pour House – 1977 Maybank Hwy – in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Black Star member will be joined by rapper and songwriter Gregory Skyler Taylor, known professionally as Skyzoo, and indie touring artist Landon Wordswell. As a bonus, there will be opening sets from R Dotta and Trvy & The Enemy. Click here to buy tickets.

Common & Pete Rock’s “The Auditorium Vol. 1” Album And Tour

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Recently, Chicago MC Common, and music producer, deejay, and rapper Pete Rock got together and worked on a fifteen-track record called The Auditorium Vol. 1. It was officially released on July 12th and is already getting an overwhelming amount of positive reviews. Click here or on the image above to check out the music video for All Kind Of Ideas, one of the songs featured on the LP.

To further promote the project, both Common and Pete Rock will be doing a sixteen-city tour commencing on August 28. See all confirmed dates and locations below.

8.28 | THE SOUND
Del Mar, California

8.29 | UNITED THEATER ON BROADWAY
Los Angeles, California

8.30 | BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Napa, California

9.03 | RIALTO THEATRE
Tucson, Arizona

9.06 | THE ECHO LOUNGE & MUSIC HALL
Dallas, Texas

9.07 | TOWER THEATRE
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

9.09 | BROOKLYN BOWL NASHVILLE
Nashville, Tennessee

9.10 | THE FILLMORE CHARLOTTE
Charlotte, North Carolina

9.11 | BUCKHEAD THEATRE
Atlanta, Georgia

9.13 | THE NORVA
Norfolk, Virginia

9.14 | BALTIMORE SOUNDSTAGE
Baltimore, Maryland

9.15 | 9:30 CLUB
Washington, District of Columbia

9.17 | THE VOGEL
Red Bank, New Jersey

9.18 | CITIZENS HOUSE OF BLUES BOSTON
Boston, Massachusetts

9.20 | THE FILLMORE PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9.23 | BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB [EARLY SHOW]
New York, New York

9.23 | BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB [LATE SHOW]
New York, New York

9.24 | BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB [EARLY SHOW]
New York, New York

9.24 | BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB [LATE SHOW]
New York, New York

9.25 | BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB [EARLY SHOW]
New York, New York

9.25 | BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB [LATE SHOW]
New York, New York

Method Man & Redman Perform At The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre This Weekend

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This Sunday, July 14, famed hip-hop duo Method Man & Redman will perform at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre (2600 E Atwater) in Detroit, Michigan. SPG, Danny Brown, and Nasaan are also on the program.

The show will be hosted by Comic Jwill and Jackpot The Juice. Starting time is 7:00 p.m., and passes can be purchased from Ticketmaster.