Three rhythm-and-blues juggernaut – Dru Hill, Musiq Soulchild and Blackstreet – will headline the R&B Block Party, scheduled for Wednesday, March 27th, at the AFAS Live concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
This event’s objective is to celebrate classic R&B and soul hits from the 90s and early 2000s. That said, it will be hosted by top-tier R&B selectors DJ Franck, DJ TLM, and Deejay Kid. For additional information and links to tickets visit rnbblockparty-dot-nl.
Hip-hop legend Scarface will be doing a twenty-five city U.S. tour commencing on March 10th in Miami, Florida, and ending on April 14 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This short stint, dubbed Behind The Desk Experience, was inspired by Scarface‘s impressive performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series.
DOO-WOP: An All R&B Soulful Soiree will take place this Saturday, February 10th at Sahara – 2535 South Las Vegas Blvd. – in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a day party that will run from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The twenty-one and older event will be hosted by top-tier rhythm and blues vocalists Neyo, Tank and Mario. This promises to be a star-studded extravaganza filled with VIP vibes and unforgettable moments. Click here for tickets.
Arrested Development‘s new album, Bullets In The Chamber, was released on January 12, 2024, via Vagabond Productions. It has several features, namely: Chuck D, Canibus, Diana King, Sa-Roc, Ras Kass, Sky Zoo, Grandmaster Caz, Sol Messiah, and O’hene Savant.
Bullets In The Chamber was executively produced by Speech and Configa. It can be streamed and/or downloaded from Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and all other digital music platforms.
90’s American girl group, TLC, will be touring Australia throughout the month of March. The short stint will commence on the last day of February in Auckland, New Zealand, before going on to Melbourne on March 2nd.
TLC will be joined by their special guests Busta Rhymes and En Vogue. See below all confirmed dates and locations.
Feb. 29: Trusts Arena in Auckland, NZ
Mar. 02: Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, AU
Mar. 03: Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, AU
Mar. 05: Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, AU
Mar. 07: Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, AU
Mar. 09: Rac Arena in Perth, AU
Dru Hill, Ginuwine, H-Town, Lloyd, Case, Shai, and J Holiday will all perform at the Macon Coliseum – 200 Coliseum Drive – in Macon, Georgia this Saturday, January 27th. This concert is a part of the Ladies R&B Kickback Tour which began in 2023. Click here to tickets here.
Charlie Wilson, aka Uncle Charlie, will be bringing a mixture of old-school funk and modern rhythm-and-blues to the Arena Theatre – 7326 SW Freeway – in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, February 10th. Show time is 8:30 PM, and tickets are going for $137 and up.
When going through the list of the greatest R&B and funk front-men of all time, Charlie Wilson will always lead the pack. The charismatic crooner rose to prominence fronting The Gap Band in the 70s and 80s, before embarking on a stellar solo career, releasing hits like There Goes My Baby, Yearning For Your Love and Burn Rubber On Me.
Not one to rest on his considerable laurels, Wilson has embraced reinvention of late, collaborating with the likes of T.I. and Shaggy on his latest material. Combining this fluidity with a sense of showmanship finely honed over the decades, the seasoned performer’s soulful vocals bring together flashy costume changes, backup dancers and a tight horn section for a powerhouse show night after night. Click here to buy tickets.
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