Introducing a new 12-week course with Tye Tribbett

Following the launch of his Chosen Creative Arts Academy, Tye Tribbett is now introducing a new 12-week course that will provide insight, instruction, and practical information to singers, worship leaders, new artists, musicians, creatives, production technicians, and other music industry-related occupations.

This is a virtual course that will also feature interviews with Shelia E., Randy Jackson, Chandler Moore, 1K Phew, and Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. For additional information, such as cost, registration, etc., visit tyetribbett.com/chosen-virtual-experience.

Arrested Development Will Perform At Fayetteville Amphitheater On Oct. 4th

The multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning group Arrested Development is confirmed for the Fayetteville Amphitheater (301 LaFayette Avenue) in Fayetteville, Georgia, on Friday, October 4th, starting at 7:00 p.m. local time.

This show will also feature the alternative southern rap group Nappy Roots. Tickets for this event can be purchased on The Ville’s website.

Clinton Fearon Is Doing An Acoustic Tour In France This Month

From Wednesday, October 2nd, through Saturday, October 12th, Jamaican singer, instrumentalist, and producer Clinton Fearon will do a short acoustic stint in France. He, alongside Grammy Award-winning guitarist Kubix, will do a total of seven intimate shows. Below are all the confirmed dates and locations (as of this writing).

Oct. 2 – ECFM, Canteleu (FR)
Oct. 3 – La Kab, La-Celle-Saint-Cloud (FR)
Oct. 4 – CCM, Limoges (FR)
Oct. 5 – 109, Montlucon (FR)
Oct. 10 – Le Kilowatt, Vitry-sur-Seine (FR)
Oct. 11 – Patronaat, Amsterdam (NL)
Oct. 12 – Le Pharos, Arras (FR)

Sidney Mills Among Collaborators On Taj Weekes’ New Record ‘Eyes To See’

Saint Lucian singer, musician, and humanitarian activist Taj Weekes has released his 8th album, Eyes to See. Published on Jatta Records, this project is a collaborative effort by and between Weekes, Zion Albert, Sidney Mills, and Shelton Garner.

Mills is a musician, producer, studio engineer, music arranger, and so much more. Although he is best known for his time spent as a member of the roots reggae band Steel Pulse, he has worked with several other reggae ensembles and artists in anyone of the aforementioned roles. Taj Weekes‘ LP ‘Eyes To See’ is just one of the most recent works that he has contributed to.

MJB Announces ‘For My Fans’ 2025 Tour

At the end of January 2025, Mary J. Blige and special guests NE-YO and Mario will head out on the road for the ‘For My Fans Tour.’ So far there are approximately twenty-seven confirmed dates in the United States, with one in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

Early bird tickets, which can be purchased on LiveNation.com, will be available on Friday, October 4th. For a list of all shows, visit maryjblige.com.

Catch Kes The Band, Nadia Batson & Others In Hollywood, Fl. On Oct. 14

On Monday, October 14, and in honor of Miami Carnival, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Lucky Street) in Hollywood, Florida, will welcome soca music at their DAER Dayclub/Nightclub. The event, dubbed Sexy ‘N’ White, will commence at 6:00 p.m. and is expected to run well into the following morning.

Attendees will be treated to performances by Kes The Band, Raymond Ramnarine, Nadia Batson, Johnny King, Ainsley King, and others. The live acts will be supported by several top-tier international DJs. Click here for tickets.

Efizzy Nite Pt. 2 Will Be On October 6th

If you are a believer based in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) and you were not able to attend day one of this year’s Efizzy concert, then you are in luck. Part two will be presented on Sunday, October 6th, at House of Praise (3105 Dixie Road) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. 

Confirmed artists for this year are Naomi Raine, Annatoria, Tim Bowman, CalledOut Music, and Limoblaze, and as usual, there is always a transformative word from PWA as well as worship with Ignite’s Heart and Soul. This is a free event!