Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank Reunite As TGT: New Music & Tour Coming In 2024

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Three R&B titans – Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank – have announced that they have reunited, and will be working on new music, and touring as a group under the name TGT in 2024. The magic happened at the R&B Music Experience concert in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, October 20th, where all three men were hired as solo acts.

The official announcement was made on Ginuwine‘s Instagram page, and was later shared on both Tyrese and Tanks‘ accounts. Needless to say, 2024 is going to be a great year for rhythm-and-blues.

Rise Reggae (Barbados)

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Bajans are waiting with anticipation for Rise Reggae, a massive reggae concert featuring Gramps Morgan, Barrington Levy, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser and Biggie Irie, with the Blak Soil Band.

The aforementioned live performers will be supported by selectors: Fullklipp, Danejah Dane, Jerry Dan, Indian, Chris Gayle, and others. It will take place at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, on Saturday, November 11th, starting at 8pm (local time). Click here for tickets.

Jamaica’s ‘Jazz In The Gardens’ Is Back!

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jazz in the Gardens will be back in full swing this Sunday, October 29th, at Jamaica Pegasus Gardens – 81 Knutsford Boulevard – in Kingston. Under the direction of MC Dahlia Harris, patrons will be treated to the musical proficiency of Gem Myers, Dwight Richards, Harold Davis, Tony Gregory, and Althea Hewitt.

This is a three-hour event that’s scheduled to commence at 6:00 pm (local time). General admission is $5,000 JMD, while VIP is $7,000. Ticket outlets are: Music Mart, Supermed Mall Pharmacy, and Jamaica Pegasus.

Worship Live! Holiday Tour

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In late November, American gospel singer, bass guitar player, and record producer, Fred Hammond, will headline the Worship Live Tour, with special guest artists in select cities across the U.S. Some of the confirmed performers include: Deitrick Haddon, Anthony Brown, James Fortune, and Todd Delaney. Below are all the announced dates and locations.

November 30
Houston, TX
Thursday, 8:00 pm Smart Financial Centre Sugarland

December 1
Dallas, TX
Friday, 7:30 pm Grand Prairie, Texas Trust CU Theatre, TX

December 2
Birmingham, AL
Saturday, 7:00 pm BJCC Concert Hall

December 8
Brooklyn, NY
Friday, 7:00 pm Kings Theatre

December 9
Washington DC
Saturday, 8:00 pm MD, National Harbor, Theater at MGM National Harbor

December 12
Pittsburgh, PA
Tuesday, 7:00 pm Roxian Theatre

December 13
Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, 7:00 pm House of Blues

December 15
Chicago, IL
Friday, 8:00 pm The Venue at Horseshoe Casino

December 16
Detroit, MI
Saturday, 7:30 pm Music Hall

December 17
Bloomington, IL
Sunday, 4:30 pm Grossinger Motors Arena

Macka B Performs At Get Up! Bydgoszcz Festival In Poland This Friday

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The annual Get Up! Bydgoszcz Festival will take place this Friday and Saturday – October 27th and October 28th – at Miejskie Centrum Kultury w Bydgoszczy in Poland.

The two-day event is all about celebrating Jamaica’s music, culture and lifestyle. Their extensive program includes: concerts, sound systems, film screenings, lectures, discussions, and live performances. Among the performers is British-born Jamaican reggae artist Macka B, who will be supported by The Roots Ragga Band.

Jemere Morgan, Inner Circle & Others For ‘Smoke Shop Festival 2023’

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In addition to non stop live music, the 2023 Smoke Shop Festival – which will take place on November 4th and 5th at Water Works Park in Tampa, Florida – will also have body painting, some of the best food trucks in the Bay Area, lots of games, vendors, interactive amusements, and other interesting activities.

The live show will feature several performers from various musical genres: Jemere Morgan, Inner Circle, Lil Scrappy, Dem Franchize Boyz, Bobby Hustle, Yaadcore, Khaotic, Swizzy B, and many more. Tickets and additional information can be obtained from the event’s official website.