Josey Wales to Headline Several Popular Music Festivals this Summer

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

It’s no secret that the legendary Josey Wales is regarded as one of Reggae music’s most influential artists. Recognized as a cornerstone deejay, Wales, who is dubbed the “Outlaw” by peers and fans, helped shape the genre we know and love as Reggae Dancehall. Now, more than ever before, Wales has proven that time hasn’t got a thing on him. This summer alone, the iconic artist has landed performances on 3 major U.S. music festivals.

The one and only “Outlaw” has been atop the request list of promoters this year, earning prime positioning on high profile concerts including the famed “Best of the Best” Music Fest in Bayfront Park (Miami, Florida) on Sunday, May 24; Oracabessa Festival in Roy Wilkins Park (Queens, New York) on Monday, May 25; and the Reggae Meets Blues/Jazz at International Festival of Life, IFOL (Chicago, Illinois) on July 4. What’s extremely befitting is the adulation and praise for Wales music and performances has expanded to a younger generation of Reggae music fans. Notably, Wales has garnered quite the buzz from memorable and electrifying performances at Sting, Sierra Nevada Music Festival and other big events.

Spike Lee will be awarded at the 2015 Canadian Music Week (@SpikeLee @CMW_Week)

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Spike Lee

Canadian Music Week is proud to announce that iconic American filmmaker, actor, producer, and writer Spike Lee has been named this year’s recipient of the Nile Rodgers Global Creators Award.

Lee will be presented with the award at his keynote interview during Canadian Music Week on Saturday, May 9th. The Global Creators Summit is part of the three-day Canadian Music Week Music Summit, taking place from May 7-9 at Toronto’s Sheraton Centre Hotel. The highly anticipated keynote interview will be Lee’s only appearance at the festival. Full details can be found below.

Spike Lee at Canadian Music Week 2015

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW: Spike Lee

WHEN: Saturday, May 9th – 2:10pm
WHERE: Osgoode Ballroom East, Sheraton Centre Hotel

Tickets are available at https://cmw.net/spike-lee/. Three-day and single day summit passes will be accepted.

The Nile Rodgers Global Creators Award was established in 2014 to celebrate the most outstanding of creative geniuses who have consistently made an indelible impact on a global scale throughout their career. The inaugural award was presented to Nile Rodgers during his appearance at last year’s Canadian Music Week in celebration of his humanitarian work, prolific career, and the influence he has had on the industry as a whole.

About Canadian Music Week:

Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining three information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; a comedy festival; four awards shows and the nation’s largest new music festival, CMW spans a ten-day period from May 1 to May 10, 2015 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel and over 60 downtown Toronto venues, attracting participants from across the globe. For more information, visit www.cmw.net.

New R&B Release: Tessanne Chin – Fire (@Tessanne)

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaican singer Tessanne Chin has long had an affinity for retro sounds — after all, her breakout performance on season five of The Voice (which she eventually won) was a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

Now, Chin returns to the 70’s with her throwback track “Fire,” a classic-sounding R&B tune that showcases her undeniable voice. Listen to “Fire” here: https://soundcloud.com/justice_league_empire/tessanne-chin-fire/s-Qgfqn

UNISON JAM’s Artists for Artists Concert (@UnisonFund)

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Phoenix Concert Theatre will be host to an evening of live music on Wednesday, May 6th, featuring dozens of celebrated artists that are loaning their considerable talents to the Unison Benevolent Fund.

The UNISON JAM will feature performances by Finger Eleven, I Mother Earth, Kim Mitchell, K-OS, Jason McCoy, The Trews, Tom Wilson, Matthew Good, Madison Violet and Tomi Swick, with additional surprise guests to be announced. This “ONE NIGHT ONLY” event will feature very special performances and collaborations throughout the evening. A few of the scheduled highlights include: Kim Mitchell and The Trews performing each others hits; I Mother Earth and Jason McCoy doing some “full metal country”, and Matthew Good performing acoustically. The event will be hosted by Tom Wilson, with special DJ support from Eon Sinclair of Bedouin Soundclash and K-OS.

The Unison Jam will also feature unique, and musical items up for raffle and auction, including a trip to Dublin, Ireland, courtesy of event sponsor Jameson Irish Whiskey.

Advance tickets available for only $20.00 http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5809115.
or Pay-What-You-Can at the door.

UNISON JAM – Artists for Artists
Wednesday, May 6th

The Phoenix Concert Theatre,
410 Sherbourne St, Toronto
Doors at 8 PM

All proceeds from the Unison Jam will go to the Unison Benevolent Fund.

Luciano will perform at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival this summer (@jahmessenjah)

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival has just announced that Luciano has been added to perform at the 22nd annual summer solstice and world peace gathering taking place June 19-21, 2015 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds located in Boonville, California.

With the release of his landmark CD “Where There Is Life” in 1995, Luciano emerged as one of the most important reggae singers in decades and the greatest hope for roots reggae’s survival in the digital dancehall era. Since that much acclaimed release, Luciano’s music has been consistently praised for imparting sentiments of spiritual salvation, ediﬁcation and humanitarian upliftment.

In these troubled times, Luciano’s engaging baritone voice resonates like a divinely ordained instrument possessing the power to comfort souls from all walks of life. While many of his so called “conscious” contemporaries have faltered by recording songs that glorify wanton sex and random violence as a means of topping the charts, Luciano has held steadfast to enriching principles; these positive lyrical themes have justiﬁably earned him the title of The Messenger. Luciano will be bringing his message to the good people of Boonville when he performs at SNWMF on Sunday, June 21st.

JILL SCOTT RELEASES NEW MUSIC AND UPCOMING TOUR DATES (@missjillscott)

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jill Scott, the sister that touches us to our core with her music has dropped another bombshell! Her latest single is entitled “fools gold” and it is exactly what we have come to expect, and need from Miss Scott. Check it out here and remember that it is also available on iTunes so show her some love and download it there.

Today, Jill Scott also announced tour dates for summer 2015. The 25 -date tour kicks off July 13 in Pittsburgh, PA. Jill will be performing new music from her upcoming album, along with her classic hits. Check out the complete list of tour dates below. Tickets will go on sale to the public on May 15th.

7/13/15 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Heinz Hall
7/15/15 – Newark, NJ @ NJ Performing Arts Center, Prudential Hall
7/16/15 – Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre
7/18/15 – Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion
7/19/15 – Bethlehem, PA @ Sands Bethlehem Event Center
7/22/15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
7/25/15 – Cincinnati, OH @ Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati Music Festival)
7/26/15 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Spa & Resort – Event Center
7/29/15 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap for the Performing Arts/The Barns
7/30/15 – Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center
8/1/15 – Birmingham, AL @ BJCC Concert Hall
8/2/15 – Atlanta, GA @ Chastain Park Amphitheatre
8/4/15 – Memphis, TN @ Orpheum Theatre
8/5/15 – Nashville, TN @ Ascend Amphitheater
8/8/15 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
8/9/15 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Mahaffey Theater
8/11/15 – Jackson, MS @ Thalia Mara Hall
8/12/15 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
8/14/15 – Grand Prairie, @ TX Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
8/15/15 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater
8/19/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
8/22/15 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
8/23/15 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery
8/25/15 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s
8/28/15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre