TLC, En Vogue & Jody Watley Will Perform At Wolf Trap On July 5th

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

T-Boz and Chilli, the two surviving members of the R&B group TLC, will celebrate the ensemble’s seminal album, CrazySexyCool, and its megahits Creep, Waterfalls, etc. at Wolf Trap this summer.

On Friday, July 5th, they will perform songs from the record alongside fellow female R&B stars En Vogue (My Lovin’ – You’re Never Gonna Get It, Free Your Mind, etc.) and Jody Watley (Looking For A New Love, Real Love).

This concert will be at the Filene Center – 1551 Trap Road – in Vienna, Virginia. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m., and tickets are currently going for US$42.

The Spiral Mixers Share The 3rd Single From Their Debut Album “Crossing Bridges”

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Veteran reggae artist Glen Ricks is the lead vocalist on the Spiral Mixers latest single, Don’t Give Up on Love. It is one of fifteen tracks featured on their debut studio album, Crossing Bridges, which went live on streaming platforms on May 31st, courtesy of Big Feet Records.

Don’t Give Up on Love is unique in that it’s a soul song (rhythm and blues/love song) performed flawlessly by a man most recognized for his reggae renditions. And although composed by Bill Jason, Glen Ricks, who rose to prominence while he was a member of the 1960s ensemble The Fabulous Flames, sang the words as though they were inspired by his personal experiences.

Executive producer and founder of the Spiral Mixers, Josh Harris, invited the usual cast members from the Big Feet team to add their respective skills to the project. Backing vocals were done by Harmonique, guitar was played by Greg Douglass, Harris himself did the bass, keyboards, and samples, Tommi Tikkenen mixed it, and it was mastered by Earle Holder Mastering.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “CROSSING BRIDGES”

An Evening Of R&B With Dru Hill & Montell Jordan

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, located at 5239 Floyd Road SW in Mableton, Georgia, is the location for the upcoming Dru Hill & Montell Jordan concert. Scheduled for Saturday, July 13, the rhythm-and-blues event will commence at 7:00 p.m., but the actual performances will not start until 8:00 p.m.

Although the organizers have arranged for food vendors to be on site, they are still encouraging patrons to bring their own food, drinks, and coolers. Passes can be purchased from Ticketmaster, and parking is free!

Out Of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Missy Elliott, the trailblazer of female hip-hop and R&B, will be embarking on her debut headline tour, Out Of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience, this summer.

Elliott, along with hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes, multi-platinum-selling superstar Ciara, and mega producer Timbaland, will be making stops at various arenas across North America starting on July 4th. See confirmed dates and locations below.

Thursday, July 4 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
Saturday, July 6 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
Tuesday, July 9 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena
Thursday, July 11 — Los Angeles, CA — Crypto.com Arena
Saturday, July 13 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena
Tuesday, July 16 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
Thursday, July 18 — Austin, TX — Moody Center
Saturday, July 20 — Houston, TX — Toyota Center
Sunday, July 21 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena
Wednesday, July 24 — Tampa, FL — Amalie Arena
Thursday, July 25 — Sunrise, FL — Amerant Bank Arena
Saturday, July 27 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
Thursday, August 1 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
Friday, August 2 — Hampton, VA — Hampton Coliseum
Saturday, August 3 — Belmont Park, NY — UBS Arena
Monday, August 5 — Philadelphia, PA — Wells Fargo Center
Thursday, August 8 — Washington, DC — Capital One Arena
Friday, August 9 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
Saturday, August 10 — Boston, MA — TD Garden
Monday, August 12 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center
Thursday, August 15 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
Saturday, August 17 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Monday, August 19 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
Thursday, August 22 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena

Nneka Announces EU Tour Dates & Locations

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Nigerian singer-songwriter Nneka is bringing her unique blend of soul music to stages across Europe. With a voice that can convey raw emotion one moment and powerful conviction the next, Nneka‘s live performances are not to be missed.

Her European tour kicks off on June 14th in Prague and will take her to festivals and venues in the Czech Republic, Germany, France, Belgium, Poland and Slovakia through the end of November. Below are the confirmed dates and locations:

14/06/2024 Prague (CZ) cross][club
15/06/2024 Kaiserslautern (DE) Sound of the World Festival
28/06/2024 La Seyne sur Mer (FR) Festival Couleurs Urbaines
04/07/2024 Aix en Provence (FR) Zik Zac Festival
24/07/2024 Gent (BE) Trefpunt
01/08/2024 Les Orres (FR) Game of Trees Festival
03/08/2024 Crozon (FR) Festival du Bout du Monde
21/08/2024 Biron (FR) Les Villégiatures Concerts
24/08/2024 Saint-Anne d’Auray (FR) Festival Les Galettes du Monde
06/09/2024 Etampes sur Marne (FR) L’Aiguillage
15/09/2024 Wrocław (PL) Ethno Jazz Festival
16/09/2024 Krakow (PL) HYPE PARK
17/09/2024 Warsaw (PL) Niebo Club
23/09/2024 Oberhausen (DE) Ebertbad Oberhausen
24/09/2024 Hanover (DE) Pavilion
25/09/2024 Darmstadt (DE) Centralstation Darmstadt
27/09/2024 Monheim (DE) Monheimer Kulturwerke GmbH
28/09/2024 Karlsruhe (DE) Kulturzentrum TOLLHAUS Karlsruhe
19/10/2024 Calais (FR) Espace Gérard Philipe / La Grange
08/11/2024 Epinal (FR) La Souris Verte
22/11/2024 Bratislava (SK) Uprising Festival
Tickets are on sale now for most shows. Don’t miss your chance to experience Nneka’s captivating live performance. Visit her official website for ticket links and the latest tour updates.

Juneteenth Parade & Festival

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This Saturday, June 8th, San Francisco’s second annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival will honor Black freedom, heritage, and achievement.

There will be creative floats, live music, and many special guests at the Parade, which will start at 11:00am at Market and Spear Streets (near the Ferry Building) and continue 13 blocks west down Market Street, with an end point at Fulton Plaza (near Civic Center, behind City Hall). Here the Festival – a celebration with incredible musical performances, food and drink, games, and so much more – will be held.

Rapsody, Goapele, Larry June, D’Wayne Wiggins (from Tony! Toni! Tone!), The Glide Choir, Dustin Sharpe, Ronski, Stunnaman02, and the Feline Finesse Dance Group, are just some of the confirmed performers.

Roots Picnic 2024 Is This Weekend!

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The wait is almost over – Roots Picnic 2024 is descending upon Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this Saturday and Sunday, June 1st and 2nd! The legendary music festival, curated by the one and only The Roots, promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community.

This year’s lineup is a dream come true, with a diverse array of talents taking the stage. The incomparable Jill Scott, hip-hop legends Nas and Lil Wayne, and the chart-topping Gunna are just a few of the headliners set to perform. And let’s not forget R&B songstress Victoria Monét, who will undoubtedly bring the house down with her soulful voice and captivating stage presence.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Some truly special collaborations are in store, making Roots Picnic 2024 a once-in-a-lifetime experience. J. Period‘s Live Mixtape with Black Thought, Method Man, and Redman, will be an entertaining set. The Adam Blackstone Legacy Experience which will feature Fantasia and Muni Long promises to be equally captivating, and Baller Alert: Go-Go Backyard Band with Scarface and Amerie is not to be missed!

In a highly anticipated performance, the enigmatic André 3000 will present his new album, New Blue Sun, live on stage. This is a rare opportunity to see a true musical genius showcase his latest work.

For more information and to secure your spot, visit rootspicnic.com.