The Black Radio Experience

The Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience, which will be held at The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa California from August 30th to September 1st, is a celebration of the rich tapestry of Black culture.

With renowned Grammy-winning musician Robert Glasper at the helm, The Black Radio Experience will present performances by several top-tier musical acts. John Legend, Jill Scott, André 3000, Musiq Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosius, Common, Pete Rock, and DJ Jazzy Jeff are just some of the names on the lineup.

For additional information and links to tickets, visit bluenotejazz.com/black-radio-experience.

‘R&B Forever Tour’ With TGT, BBD & Silk

Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank, collectively known as TGT, will join BBD (Ricky, Michael, and Ronnie), as well as Silk, for the upcoming R&B Forever Tour. Although the organizers are currently working to finalize all shows, they have shared some of the confirmed dates and locations. See Below.

October 4, 2024 – Inglewood, CA
October 11, 2024 – Dallas, TX
October 18, 2024 – Miami, FL
November 9, 2024 – Brooklyn, NY
November 16, 2024 – Greensboro, NC
December 8, 2024 – Milwaukee, WI
December 27, 2024 – Atlanta, GA

For additional information, and to purchase tickets, visit rnbforevertour.com.

Lionel Richie & Diana Ross Will Headline The 1st ‘Fool In Love’ Festival In LA

Two of pop music’s most notable stars from the 1960s and 1970s, Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, will headline the inaugural Fool in Love Festival, scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Hollywood Park, on the grounds adjacent to Sofi Stadium.

This event is unique in that its lineup has some of the most beloved performers, all of whom have successful careers spanning decades: Al Green, Santana, Charlie Wilson, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, Chaka Khan, The Jacksons, The O’Jays, George Clinton, Kool & The Gang, Stevie B, and that is just to name a few. For tickets and additional information, visit foolinlove.com.

Howard Gumbo Presents Sohnai’s Summer Soirée With Bobby V.

Howard Gumbo’s Sohnai’s Summer Soirée is a night filled with delicious food, lively music, and great company. It’s an in-person event that will be held at 1019 Del Paso Blvd. in Sacramento, California, on August 24th, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

It will feature performances by R&B singer Bobby V, as well as several local artists: Aldin, Sohnai, Yumz Awkword, The Turffeinz, and others. Comedian Hannibal Thompson will host, and tickets are available via Eventbrite.

The Roots & Macy Gray Will Play At The Koka Booth Amphitheatre On August 30

At the end of August (on the 30th), one of the world’s best hip-hop bands, The Roots, will join multi-award-winning recording artist and actor Macy Gray for an event that will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a Raleigh-based non-profit organization.

It will be staged at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre (8003 Regency Parkway) in Cary, North Carolina. Additional information, and links to tickets are available on the venue’s website.

Lalah Hathaway’s “Vantablack” Album & Tour

American vocalist Lalah Hathaway released her eighth studio album, Vantablack, last month, on June 14. Presented on her own Hathaway Entertainment label, the sixteen-track project has collaborations with MC Lyte, Rapsody, Common, Michael McDonald, Phonte, Gerald Albright, and Willow.

Next month, in late August, Lalah will commence a nineteen-date U.S. tour to support the record. See all confirmed shows below, and visit her website to purchase tickets.

Aug. 24, 2024
Birmingham, AL
BJCC Concert Hall

Aug. 25, 2024
New Orleans, LA
Orpheum Theater

Aug. 27, 2024
Fayetteville, AR
JJ’s LIVE

Aug. 28, 2024
Dallas, TX
Majestic Theatre

Aug. 29, 2024
Oklahoma City, OK
Tower Theatre

Aug. 31, 2024
Houston, TX
Arena Theater

Sep. 5, 2024
Sacramento, CA
Crest Theatre

Sep. 7, 2024
Portland, OR
Newmark Theatre

Sep. 8, 2024
Seattle, WA
Benaroya Hall

Sep. 11, 2024
Berkeley, CA
The UC Theatre

Sep. 12, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
The Wiltern

Sep. 19, 2024
Cincinnati, OH
Ludlow Garage

Sep. 20, 2024
Cincinnati, OH
Ludlow Garage

Sep. 21, 2024
Detroit, MI
Sound Board Theater

Sep. 22, 2024
Chicago, IL
Outset

Sep. 25, 2024
New York, NY
The Town Hall

Sep. 26, 2024
Washington, DC
Warner Theatre

Sep. 27, 2024
Atlanta, GA
Center Stage

Sep. 28, 2024
Charleston, SC
Charleston Music Hall

Catch Regina Belle At The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre In Detroit Next Week

On Wednesday, July 3rd, eighties rhythm-and-blues star Regina Belle will perform at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre (2600 Atwater Street) in Detroit, Michigan. This is a R&B and jazz event that will also see Jonathan Butler and Jarrod Lawson performing. Click here for tickets.