Regina Belle, Brenda Russell & Angela Winbush Will Star In “Soul Explosion” On July 31 (UK)

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Sunday, July 31st, Barbican in London (UK) will present a one-night-only chance to see three soul legends on one stage. The talents of Brenda Russell, Angela Winbush and Regina Belle will be showcased in three solo sets.

Brenda Russell’s hits like ‘So Good So Right,’ ‘Get Here’ and ‘Piano In The Dark’ have embedded themselves in our culture for over 40 years, and she continues to have an acclaimed career. As for Angela Winbush, she rose to fame first in the early 80s as one half of the R&B duo René & Angela and has since scored hits as a solo artist selling over ten million albums and singles worldwide.

Finally, Regina Belle has had a successful career of over 30 years spanning soul, jazz, urban and gospel music. Click here to buy tickets.

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Newport Jazz Festival Is This Weekend (@NewportJazzFest)

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This weekend – from Friday to Sunday – the Newport Jazz & Folk Festival will take place at Fort Adams State Park, located at 90 Fort Adams Drive in Newport, Rhode Island.

The extensive lineup includes: Angélique Kidjo, Digable Planets, PJ Morton, Jazzmeia Horn, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, The Soul Rebels, The Baylor Project, Celisse, Sullivan Fortner, Theon Cross, Samara Joy, and that is just to name a few. For the full lineup and access to tickets, visit the festival’s official website.

Digable Planets Has Back-To-Back Dates At The Lodge Room This Month (@digableplanets)

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Digable Planets, the trio known for their significant contribution to both jazz-rap and alternative hip-hop, will be playing at the Lodge Room on Tuesday, June 28th and Wednesday, June 29th.

On Tuesday they have two shows: one at 8pm and a later set at 11pm. The earlier show is already sold out, with tickets going fast for the others. The independent live music venue – Lodge Room – is located at 104 North Avenue 56 2nd floor, in Los Angeles, California.

Digable Planets Added To Fisherman’s Village Music Festival’s Lineup (@digableplanets)

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Fisherman’s Village Music Festival has announced their 2022 lineup. The event is slated for May 19 through 21 in the heart of downtown Everett in Washington State.

Even though the festival has consistently delivered an authentic northwest rock and roll experience, this year they will include jazz-rap pioneers Digable Planets, Texas blues-rockers Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, SYML, Deep Sea Diver, Haley Heyndrickx, S.G. Goodman and more. Click here to buy tickets.

Catch Regina Belle At The Miramar Jazz Festival Next Month! (@IAmReginaBelle)

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

One name that always stands out on any ticket is that of singer-songwriter Regina Belle. The U.S. star, who is known for her mega hits “Baby Come to Me” and “Make It Like It Was,” has been added to the Miramar Jazz Festival lineup.

The event will also feature Jonathan Butler, David Sanborn and Eric Essix. It all goes down on Saturday, April 2nd at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater. Get tickets here.

Kim Scott & Eric Essix Will Join Kenny G In Alabama This Friday

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

American jazz saxophonist, composer and producer Kenny G is confirmed to play at the BJCC Concert Hall – 2130 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N – in Birmingham, Alabama this Friday, March 25. He will be joined by fellow instrumentalists Kim Scott and Eric Essix. Starting time is 7:30pm.

This concert is being presented by AEG. Tickets are available at the BJCC box office as well as online (ticketmaster).

Live Music Returns To Lula Lounge As Lockdowns Lift In Toronto (@lulalounge)

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

One of Toronto’s most popular live music venues is celebrating the lifting of lockdowns with an in-person performance by two time Juno award winner Donné Roberts.

Set for Thursday, February 10th, the event will see the talented guitarist, singer and songwriter performing primarily in his native tongue, Malagasy.

This concert is scheduled for 8pm (local time) and it is absolutely free to everyone with dinner reservation. Lula Lounge is located at 1585 Dundas Street West in Toronto, Ontario.