Legendary soul singer Freddie Jackson will be performing at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica this Saturday, February 11th. Jackson will be supported by local acts Sanchez, Alaine, and Remone Watson, the 2023 Digicel Rising Star winner.
Freddie Jackson began his professional music career in the late 1970s, and by the mid eighties he was a household name with hits like You Are My Lady and Have You Ever Loved Somebody. For additional information about this event visit lovinthegardens-dot-com.
DOO-WOP: An All R&B Soulful Soiree will take place this Saturday, February 10th at Sahara – 2535 South Las Vegas Blvd. – in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a day party that will run from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The twenty-one and older event will be hosted by top-tier rhythm and blues vocalists Neyo, Tank and Mario. This promises to be a star-studded extravaganza filled with VIP vibes and unforgettable moments. Click here for tickets.
90’s American girl group, TLC, will be touring Australia throughout the month of March. The short stint will commence on the last day of February in Auckland, New Zealand, before going on to Melbourne on March 2nd.
TLC will be joined by their special guests Busta Rhymes and En Vogue. See below all confirmed dates and locations.
Feb. 29: Trusts Arena in Auckland, NZ
Mar. 02: Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, AU
Mar. 03: Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, AU
Mar. 05: Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, AU
Mar. 07: Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, AU
Mar. 09: Rac Arena in Perth, AU
Dru Hill, Ginuwine, H-Town, Lloyd, Case, Shai, and J Holiday will all perform at the Macon Coliseum – 200 Coliseum Drive – in Macon, Georgia this Saturday, January 27th. This concert is a part of the Ladies R&B Kickback Tour which began in 2023. Click here to tickets here.
Charlie Wilson, aka Uncle Charlie, will be bringing a mixture of old-school funk and modern rhythm-and-blues to the Arena Theatre – 7326 SW Freeway – in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, February 10th. Show time is 8:30 PM, and tickets are going for $137 and up.
When going through the list of the greatest R&B and funk front-men of all time, Charlie Wilson will always lead the pack. The charismatic crooner rose to prominence fronting The Gap Band in the 70s and 80s, before embarking on a stellar solo career, releasing hits like There Goes My Baby, Yearning For Your Love and Burn Rubber On Me.
Not one to rest on his considerable laurels, Wilson has embraced reinvention of late, collaborating with the likes of T.I. and Shaggy on his latest material. Combining this fluidity with a sense of showmanship finely honed over the decades, the seasoned performer’s soulful vocals bring together flashy costume changes, backup dancers and a tight horn section for a powerhouse show night after night. Click here to buy tickets.
Janet Jackson will be extending her most successful tour to date: the Together Again Tour. She has announced additional shows commencing on June 4th in Palm Desert, California, through July 30th in Phoenix, Arizona, for the 2024 summer season.
American rapper, singer and actor Nelly will appear as her special guest. For all dates and locations, as well as links to tickets, visit Janet Jackson‘s official website: janetjackson-dot-com.
The Godmother of Soul, Patti LaBelle – affectionately referred to as Aunty Patti – will be bringing her timeless melodies and powerful vocals to the I Wanna Thank You Tour, headlined by Frankie Beverly and Maze.
Both Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills are featured on the upcoming February 3rd show, which will take place at the Spectrum Center – 333 East Trade Street – in Charlotte, North Carolina. For tickets and additional information, visit blackpromoterscollective-dot-com.
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