Patti LaBelle’s ‘8065 Tour’ Continues

Posted on by
Reply

A few months ago, in the middle of the summer, Patti LaBelle kicked off her 8065 Tour as a way to celebrate 80 years of life and 65 years in the music industry. It has been reported that she is also working on a soon-to-be released album called 8065 and that it will feature a collaboration with her longtime friend Gladys Knight.

While Patti‘s devotees await the new record, they are showing their support by attending the concerts. Below are all the remaining dates and locations of the 8065 Tour.

Nov 15 Fri
Pechanga Resort & Casino @ 8:00pm
Temecula, CA

Nov 16 Sat
Graton Resort & Casino @ 7:00pm
Rohnert Park, CA

Nov 17 Sun
Terrace Theater @ 8:00pm
Long Beach, CA

Dec 6 Fri
Parx Xcite Center @ 8:00pm
Bensalem, PA

Dec 8 Sun
Tilles Center – Krasnoff Theater @ 7:00pm
Brookville, NY

Dec 14 Sat
Celebrity Theatre @ 6:00pm
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Dec 17 Tue
Kravis Center @ 8:00pm
West Palm Beach, FL

Dec 18 Wed
Mahaffey Theater @ 8:00pm
Saint Petersburg, FL

Dec 19 Thu
Florida Theatre @ 8:00pm
Jacksonville, FL

Feb 6 Thu
The Theater at MGM National Harbor @ 8:00pm
Oxon Hill, MD

Feb 7 Fri
Symphony Hall @ 8:00pm
Springfield, MA

Feb 8 Sat
New Jersey Performing Arts Center @ 8:00pm
Newark, NJ

JIFE Festival

Posted on by
Reply

JIFE, an acronym that stands for ‘Jesus is for everyone,’ is a Christian music festival being presented by the Tehillah Gospel Band on December 7th at Dr. William’s Connor Primary School in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

In an effort to represent Caribbean gospel music as a whole, the event will feature performances by Jaron Nurse from Trinidad, Anointed Vale from Jamaica, La Twain from Antigua, Paige, M1, and the Tehillah Band from St. Kitts. 

Starting time is 7:00 p.m. sharp, and ticket prices are as follows: early bird $35, at the gate $35, and children under 12 $20.

Tiwa Savage Shares Visual For Her New Reggae Tune “Forgiveness”

Posted on by
Reply

In mid-October, Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress Tiwa Savage released a reggae tune called Forgiveness. The captivating lovers-rock record is all about the ups-and-downs we all go through in our intimate relationships. 

Savage wrapped up the month by publishing Forgiveness‘ official video, which has already racked up over a million views on her YouTube channel. If you have not yet seen the clip, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Catch Deitrick Haddon In Detroit On Nov. 30

Posted on by
Reply

Gospel singer-songwriter Deitrick Haddon will be back home in Detroit for a concert on Saturday, November 30th. It will be at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts (350 Madison Street) and will feature an all-star lineup.

There will be performances by Major, Zaytoven, Ma$e, Charles Jenkins, Tasha P. Lockhart, William Murphy III, J. Moss, Tim Bowman Jr., and Mali Music. This event will run from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster.

RIP Quincy Jones

Posted on by
Reply

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones passed over the weekend (on November 3rd) at his home in Los Angeles. The 91-year-old went peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before producing pop hit records for Lesley Gore in the early 1960s. He would go on to make music with some of the biggest names in pop culture: Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, James Ingram, and that is just to name a few.

Return Of The General Brigadier Jerry

Posted on by
Reply

Some of Jamaica’s biggest musical legends will gather in Clarendon, on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, to celebrate the return of General Brigadier Jerry.

Everton Blender, Phillip Fraser, U Brown, Major Mackerel, Principal Grundy, Hornsman, and of course Brigadier Jerry will represent the veterans, while Little Brigi and Danny Jackson will bring a more youthful energy to the show. In addition to the live performances, Super Tone Sound with selectors Sitladeen, Hammer Man, and Johnny Nash will be juggling; and the location is Pawsey Park on Main Street in Lionel Town.

Brigadier Jerry, also referred to as “Briggy” and “The General,” joined the Rastafarian organization Twelve Tribes of Israel in 1978 and was instrumental in spreading their message on the Jah Love Muzik sound system. By 1980, he was one of Jamaica’s most sought-after performers by sound systems across the island and a well-respected deejay among his peers.

Luciano Live In Negril

Posted on by
Reply

On Friday, December 6th, Trod-A-Long Fest will host inspirational reggae artist Luciano at the Roots Bamboo Beach Resort on Norman Manley Blvd. in Negril, Jamaica.

This is a live band show that will also feature performances by Anthony Able, Mojo Herb, Gregory Steel, Principal Grundy, 22 Pac, and Sista Mika from Belgium. All acts will be backed by the Hurricaine Band.

Starting time is 9:00 p.m., and general admission at the gate is US$45. Click here to buy tickets.