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SUMMARY:"All White" Tribute to Frankie Beverly & MAZE
DESCRIPTION:“All White” appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\n“All White” Tribute to Frankie Beverly & MAZE\n \n\n\nA.T.O.M\nFacebook \n\n\nPaul Bumbry\nFacebook \n\n\n\nA Tribute to Frankie Beverly & MAZE featuring Paul Bumbry & A.T.O.M. \nAlso celebrating Double O Entertainment’s CEO\, Birthday Bash! \nCelebrate the music of the beloved MAZE & Frankie Beverly! This Frankie Beverly Tribute Band features singer Paul Bumbry as Frankie Beverly and an All-Star Band of talented musicians from around the country complete with blazing backing vocals. This is a non-stop\, hit packed show spanning up to 90 minutes and bringing the music and memories of Frankie to audiences of all generations. Paul Bumbry\, who has the amazing voice range and movement of his life-long idol Frankie Beverly\, (former lead singer of the WE ARE ONE X-PERIENCE) highlights the early years of MAZE. \nThe Frankie Beverly Cover Band\, Performs all of Frankie’s biggest hits including “Before I Let Go\,” We Are One\,” “Happy Feelins”\, “Southern Girl”\, “Back in Stride”\, “Joy & Pain”\, and so many more classics!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/all-white-tribute-to-frankie-beverly-maze/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chico DeBarge
DESCRIPTION:Chico DeBarge appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nChico DeBarge\nFacebook | Instagram \n\n\n\nYou know this man’s voice. Neo-classic\, deeply rhythmic\, sultry and soothing. Chico DeBarge\, the youngest of the world renown DeBarge family\, is a man with a mission. Chico DeBarge echos those signature DeBarge family vocals\, with his ability to slip into a neo soul tenor that is unique and second to none. His concerts includes a full ensemble of his Family Hits From the Switch & DeBarge Catalog\, along with his own mega hits. After the release of his critically acclaimed\, gold-certified\, Kedar Entertainment debut\, Long Time No See\, Chico went right back to work\, doing what he does best: writing\, producing and recording ballads and mid-tempos that make you wish\, feel and dream. His hits include “Give You What You Want (Fa Sure)\,” “Everyone Knew But Me\,” “No Guarantee\,” “Love Still Good” \,“Iggin Me” and performing all the Debarge Greatest hits like “Rhythm of the Night”\,”I Call your Name”\,”I like it” and more…
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/chico-debarge-2/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chico DeBarge
DESCRIPTION:Chico DeBarge appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nChico DeBarge\nFacebook | Instagram \n\n\n\nYou know this man’s voice. Neo-classic\, deeply rhythmic\, sultry and soothing. Chico DeBarge\, the youngest of the world renown DeBarge family\, is a man with a mission. Chico DeBarge echos those signature DeBarge family vocals\, with his ability to slip into a neo soul tenor that is unique and second to none. His concerts includes a full ensemble of his Family Hits From the Switch & DeBarge Catalog\, along with his own mega hits. After the release of his critically acclaimed\, gold-certified\, Kedar Entertainment debut\, Long Time No See\, Chico went right back to work\, doing what he does best: writing\, producing and recording ballads and mid-tempos that make you wish\, feel and dream. His hits include “Give You What You Want (Fa Sure)\,” “Everyone Knew But Me\,” “No Guarantee\,” “Love Still Good” \,“Iggin Me” and performing all the Debarge Greatest hits like “Rhythm of the Night”\,”I Call your Name”\,”I like it” and more…
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/chico-debarge/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hot 8 Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:Hot 8 Brass Band appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nHot 8 Brass Band\nWebsite | Facebook | Instagram \n\n\n\nDrawing on the traditional jazz heritage of their hometown of New Orleans\, the Hot 8 Brass Band are renowned for including elements of funk\, hip hop\, rap\, and its local variation\, “bounce” in their music. The collective earned a win in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards 2022 for their feature on John Batiste’s ‘Album of The Year’\, following the nomination of their ‘The Life & Times Of…’ LP for ‘Best Regional Roots Album’ in 2013. \nTranscending genres and trends\, Hot 8 have performed and collaborated with the likes of Jon Batiste\, Blind Boys of Alabama\, Basement Jaxx and Alice Russell\, and provided live support for Mos Def\, Lauryn Hill and Mary J Blige. Since forming they have established a decade-long affiliation with actor / BBC 6Music DJ Craig Charles\, among other tastemakers\, DJs and journalists worldwide. After a festive appearance Live at Maida Vale for Lauren Laverne (BBC 6 Music)\, the Hot 8 Brass Band performed for Jools Holland’s annual Hootenanny on BBC Two to welcome in 2019. Later that year\, after taking to the stage at the BRIT awards in February\, Hot 8 Brass Band were invited on the European leg of George Ezra’s tour.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/hot-8-brass-band/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindi Abair
DESCRIPTION:Mindi Abair appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nMindi Abair\nWebsite | Facebook | Instagram \n\n\n\n“She’ll Move You” – Keb’ Mo’  \n“Forget You\, Who’s Your Sax Player?” – Steven Tyler on American Idol  \n“21st Century Sophistication\, A Gritty\, Raucous Spirit\, And Exceptional Creative Imagination” – Allmusic.Com  \nDuring her remarkable 24-year recording career\, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered 2 GRAMMY nominations\, recorded with some of the biggest names in music\, and built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. In 2014\, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for Summer Horns with Dave Koz\, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright\, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman\, Joe Perry\, Trombone Shorty\, Booker T. Jones\, Keb’ Mo’\, and Max Weinberg.  \nYou might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol\, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\, or from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. As a solo artist\, she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018\, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year\, and an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. They won the 2019 LA Critics Award for Best Holiday Album for All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues. And in 2019\, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the Best Instrumentalist: Horn.  \nAs creator\, designer and owner\, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept that brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists\, label art and branded wine and music worldwide adventures and festivals.  \nMindi wrote the book “How To Play Madison Square Garden – A Guide To Stage Performance” and served 10 years as an LA Chapter Governor\, President and National Trustee for The Recording Academy.  \nMindi has toured and/or recorded with: Aerosmith\, Joe Bonamassa\, Smokey Robinson\, Joe Perry\, Trombone Shorty\, Booker T. Jones\, Gregg Allman\, Kenny Wayne Shepherd\, Fantastic Negrito\, Waddy Wachtel\, Bobby Rush\, Keb’ Mo’\, Teena Marie\, Lee Ritenour\, Adam Sandler\, Duran Duran\, Bill Champlin\, Richard Elliott\, Jimmy Webb\, Max Weinberg\, Dave Koz\, Peter White\, Gerald Albright\, Mandy Moore\, Lalah Hathaway and the Backstreet Boys. 
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/mindi-abair/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Glen Allen High School Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Glen Allen High School Jazz Ensemble appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nGlen Allen High School Jazz Ensemble\nWebsite  \n\n\nThe Glen Allen High School Jazz Ensemble officially became a class in 2023\, transitioning from its previous role as an extracurricular club. This 20-piece big band plays a variety of genres\, including Jazz\, Latin\, Funk\, Rock\, and Pop. Members\, who range from 10th to 12th grade\, are also active in other performing ensembles and sports at Glen Allen. We take pride in celebrating diversity both in our performances and in our everyday interactions\, aiming to spread that positive energy wherever we go.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/glen-allen-high-school-jazz-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:A Tribute to Legends: Marvin Gaye & Teddy Pendergrass
DESCRIPTION:A Tribute to Legends appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nBrandon Garner \nFacebook | Instagram \n\n\nGet ready to groove with “Brandon Garner” ultimate homage to the legendary TEDDY P! This powerhouse ensemble delivers a soul-stirring experience like no other. They breathe new life into Teddy’s timeless classics\, from the seductive “Turn Off the Lights”\, to the soulful anthem “Love T.K.O.”\, and the sultry “Close the Door.” With each note\, he transports audiences back to the golden age of R&B\, capturing the essence of Teddy’s electrifying live performances. These talented musicians boast a history of sharing the stage with the maestro himself\, ensuring an authentic and unforgettable journey through his musical legacy. \n\n\nCraig T. Dobson\nFacebook | Instagram \n\n\n\nCraig T. Dobson is a singer/songwriter\, born and raised in Annapolis\, MD to parents that were both singers\, involved in music ministries. Craig sang in the vocal group\, S.M.U.V. (Seductive Music Unique Vocals). The group had major success by wining multiple Radio Sponsored events. S.M.U.V. opened for major acts such as Levert\, Wendy Moten\, Men at Large\, Hi Five\, SWV\, MC Search\, Dru Hill\, Brian McKnight\, Sudden Change\, Boys II Men\, Kci & Jojo\, and one of the last performances of the legendary duo\, Ashford and Simpson. 
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/a-tribute-to-legends-marvin-gaye-teddy-pendergrass/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Night of Sax” ft: Marvin Taylor\, Talton Manning & Keith Anderson
DESCRIPTION:“Night of Sax” appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nNight of Sax\n\n\n\n\nMarvin Taylor perfected his craft as a student of Virginia Commonwealth University\, where he was a member of the VCU Jazz Ensemble.  Additionally\, Taylor is an alumni of Berklee College of Music\, and Virginia Union University  \nThroughout his career\, Taylor has played with some of Jazz Music’s greatest\, including Dizzie Gillespie\, Sonny Rollins\, McCoy Tyner\, Ronnie Laws\, Christopher Williams\, Clarence Carter\, Sleepy Brown of Organized Noise\, Lil John Roberts American Drummer\, Vinx\, Jerome Brailey of Parliament Funkadelics\, Mutiny\, Gladys Knight\, Lou Rawls’\, Debra Laws\, Tom Browne\, Silk\, Ronnie Jordan\, Elon Troutman\, Althea Renae\, Jackiem Joyner\, Nathaniel Mitchell\, Rico Tyler\, Nate Smith American Drummer\, Carter Beauford of Dave Mathews Band\, Ron Jenkins\, Preston Crump\, Jeff Sparks\, Ashby Anderson\, and Bob Baldwin. \nIn addition to performing with some of the jazz greats\, Taylor has also shared the stage with many notable performers\, such as Alex Bugnon\, Kirk Whalum\, Gerald Albright\, Cyrus Chestnut\, Nate Smith\, Stanley Clarke\, George Duke\, Brothers Johnson\, Loose Ends\, Kim Waters\, Najee\, Al Jerreau\, Bob James\, Jeff Lorber\, Carter Beauford\, En Vogue\, Norman Brown\, Lalah Hathaway\, Marcus Miller. \nTalton Manning is a born musician. A former Music Business/Production Major at Old \nDominion University\, Talton has over 26 year of experience playing the saxophone and engaging in other areas of music. With a solid background in classical\, jazz\, and gospel\, he utilizes his platform to mentor and educate students from primary schools to collegiate levels. In the past years\, Talton has gained extensive experience as a sound tech for Old Dominion University’s Chandler Hall and for Second Baptist Church of Richmond\, VA. As a producer\, he has 18 years of experience recording and production with software including FL Studios\, Reason\, Pro Tools\, and Logic. For the last 9 years\, Talton has organized managed\, and lead the Different Perspective Jazz Band where they have been honored to play at numerous shows and events throughout the DMV area and are currently expanding their market across the country. \nKeith Anderson began his musical career 50 years ago as a violinist one year before beginning his musical journey as a saxophonist.  Three years later\, he was performing on his first professional recording while performing and touring with Larry Bland and the Volunteer Choir of Richmond\, Virginia.  As he grew older\, he began to flourish as a multi-talented musician\, playing in several groups as lead guitarist\, keyboardist\, vocalist\, and soprano\, alto\, and tenor saxophonist.  \nAlong with being an established recording artist\, he has shared the stage with many global performers such as David Sanborn\, Roberta Flack\, Spyro Gyra\, Third World\, Chuck Brown\, Kirk Whalum\, and many other notable internationally recognized artists.  While he has several recordings to his credit\, the most notable is the “Groove Skool Band – Limited Edition” CD in which he served as the lead instrumentalists on all selections alongside recent Billboard #1 smooth jazz chart topping artist Christian De Mesones.  \nKeith serves as band leader for Cloud 9 Band which has performed regularly in the RVA area at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art’s Jazz Café series\, CBS news affiliate WTVR 6’s “Good Morning\, Virginia\,” 2 Street Festival\, and other live music venues throughout the area.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/night-of-sax-ft-marvin-taylor-talton-manning-keith-anderson/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:A Tribute to Luther Vandross ft: Ned Harris
DESCRIPTION:A Tribute to Luther Vandross appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n  \n\n\nNed Harris\nWebsite | Facebook | Instagram \n\n \n\n“Never Too Much” An All-Star Tribute to LUTHER VANDROSS featuring Ned Harris III\, singing all the hits including “Never Too Much\,” “Endless Love\,” “Dance With My Father\,” “I’d Rather\,” “So Amazing\,” “Michelle\,” “Here And Now\,” “Always And Forever\,” and many more! \nInfluenced by the Motown music that his parents kept in rotation during car rides around Albany\, Ned Harris fell in love with the era\, and is still influenced by the Motown sound to this day. As a member of Kustom Made and the 1960s quartet group\, The Unifics\, Ned prides himself in sticking to the foundation of what the forefathers of R&B and Soul music have built over the years. Ned has performed at the The Hampton Jazz Festival and the Virginia Beach FunkFest and has opened up for legendary acts like: Zapp\, Dennis Edwards\, George Clinton\, The Brides of Funkenstine\, Frankie Beverly and Maze\, Fantasia\, Gregory Porter\, Jasmine Sullivan\, and Charlie Wilson\, just to name a few.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/a-tribute-to-luther-vandross-ft-ned-harris/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Longwood Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Longwood Jazz Ensemble appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \n\nLongwood Jazz Ensemble \nWebsite | Facebook  \n\n\nThe Longwood Jazz Ensemble was established in 1980.  A traditional 18-piece big band\, its repertoire includes music from all periods of jazz history with emphasis on swing\, Latin\, and jazz-rock styles.  Directed since 1993 by Dr. Charles Kinzer\, it is open to all LU students by audition and presents a series of concerts each year. Following the retirement of Dr. Kinzer\, the group is now directed by Dr. David Moore.  In recent years\, the Jazz Ensemble has performed in Norfolk\, Richmond\, Lynchburg\, Culpeper\, and throughout the Southside region of Virginia.  The group has also traveled to New Orleans\, New York\, and Washington\, DC.  Alumni from the Jazz Ensemble have gone on to become professional performers in Richmond and Northern Virginia\, as well as earning graduate degrees at such institutions as East Carolina University and the University of Maryland. 
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/longwood-jazz-ensemble/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Butler
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Butler appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nJonathan Butler\nWebsite | Facebook | Instagram  \n\n\n\nJonathan Butler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who leads a life few can imagine. Born in South Africa under the shadow of apartheid and raised in poverty\, Butler was the first non-white artist to be played on South African radio and appear on national television. Though his musical abilities would take him away from the world he grew up in\, Jonathan would neither forget the plight of his fellow South Africans\, nor the man that led them to freedom. It is for this reason Nelson Mandela credits Butler’s music as having inspired him during his imprisonment. In more ways than one\, Jonathan Butler is representative of South Africa. \nJonathan’s story begins at a very young age when his father presented him with a homemade one-string guitar. Little did his father realize that he was giving way to a musical phenomenon. From then on\, Jonathan’s musical gifts grew by leaps and bounds. In his early teens Butler won a local talent contest\, affording him the opportunity to perform with a touring musical company throughout South Africa. On occasion he would perform at lavish concert halls for whites only\, where he would not be allowed to use the bathroom\, and the very next night he would perform in a dilapidated local township. Ultimately\, his ticket to a new life was music. \nAt thirteen\, Jonathan’s talents caught the eyes and ears of the British record producer Clive Caulder. He was signed to Caulder’s Jive Records and the rest is history. Jonathan’s first single broke down racial barriers becoming the first song by a black artist played by white radio stations in South Africa and won the South African equivalent to a Grammy®. \nHis commitment to his craft came to fruition with his self-titled debut album\, which received a Grammy® nomination for the pop hit “Lies.” An instrumental “Going Home” earned him another Grammy® nomination and the mid-tempo ballad “Sarah\, Sarah” confirmed Butler’s place in popular music. \nHowever\, to Jonathan Butler\, success is measured on a higher plane. \nA religious and spiritual man\, Butler dedicates his life to being a devoted father and grandfather\, and a caring citizen to his homeland\, South Africa. \nAnd in spite of all the hardships\, Jonathan Butler has an air of playfulness and quiet resilience that is easily visible in his passionate performances.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/jonathan-butler/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Performance
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SUMMARY:Tony Terry
DESCRIPTION:Tony Terry appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nTony Terry\n Facebook | Instagram | Twitter \n\n\n\n\nAs folks reflect upon the emergence of urban adult contemporary music in the 1980s\, discussions often veer toward Luther or Anita. But deep fans don’t underestimate the contribution of GRAMMY Nominated and Soul Train Award winning singer and songwriter Tony Terry. \nAfter graduating from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington\, D.C.\, he sang backing vocals for several R&B groups \nA Maryland native\, Terry moved to New York as a young man in search of a career as a solo singer\, and it wasn’t long before singing in local clubs led to a signing by Epic Records. For his 1987 debut album\, Forever Yours\, Terry and his team aimed squarely at the emerging New Jack Swing market\, landing two top 10 hits with “She’s Fly” and “Lovey Dovey.” But it was a strategic turn on his sophomore disc that solidified Terry’s spot in soul music history as a balladeer supreme with his Classic hit “With You“. \n“With You” was a romantic ballad that Epic didn’t believe in\, but Terry knew was a hit. It slowly percolated\, without label support\, on Quiet Storm radio\, ultimately landing in the Top 10 and giving Terry his signature hit. When Anita Baker heard that Epic wouldn’t pay for a music video for the song\, she fronted Terry $50\,000 and brought in Blair Underwood to direct what would become one of the more popular music videos of the era.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/tony-terry/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Julian Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:Julian Vaughn appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nJulian Vaughn\nWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter \n\n\n\nA dynamic lead bass player from Kansas City\, bassist Julian Vaughn has made an international name for himself since 2010. As a bassist in the smooth jazz genre Vaughn plays a variety of styles from smooth\, finesse and funk which he developed while playing in the church where his grandfather pastored. \nJulian Vaughn has toured all over the U.S. and internationally. Vaughn takes pride in being able to write and produce almost all his music. “I want to be known as a great writer and producer just as much as I am an artist”. Vaughn has released a total of  \n7 albums along with eight Billboard #1s. In 2020 Vaughn was the #2 Artist of The Year as well as the #2 and #17 on Billboard’s songs of the year for Afro Calypso and Afternoon Delight. \nHis latest independent release titled “SOLO” is slated to be his best work to date. Evidence that he continues to redefine the lead bassist role in the smooth jazz genre.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/julian-vaughn/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Bill Frisell Trio ft: Rudy Royston & Thomas Morgan
DESCRIPTION:Bill Frisell Trio appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Bill FrisellWebsite | Facebook | Instagram  Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 45 years and many celebrated recordings\, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade”. Frisell’s new album\, “In My Dreams” released March ’26 by Blue Note Records to coincide with a series of concerts celebrating his 75th birthday throughout the U.S. and Europe.  Produced by Lee Townsend\, the album features Frisell’s long-time collaborators – Jenny Scheinman (violin)\, Eyvind Kang (viola)\, Hank Roberts (cello)\, Thomas  Morgan (bass) and Rudy Royston (drums) – in an ensemble configuration that has never recorded together previously\, performing largely original music written or newly arranged\, especially for this project.  Bill’s excitement for it is palpable.  “I’ve been dreaming about this.”\, he said. “A family gathering. A reunion. That’s what it feels like getting together with my closest friends. Our history goes back decades. Coming up on a half-century with Hank! I’ve spent so much time with these folks. Traveled many miles. But that doesn’t mean we’re done. There’s still much unfinished business. We’re just getting started.” In March 2022\, a biography on Frisell\, entitled Beautiful Dreamer – The Guitarist Who Changed The Sound of American Music\, written by Philip Watson was published by Faber and released in the UK\, Europe\, South\, Central America & Asia.  Through unprecedented access\, and interviews with his close family\, friends and collaborators\, Philip Watson tells the story of the innovative and influential guitarist and composer.  Recognized as one of America’s 21 most vital and productive performing artists\, Frisell was named an inaugural Doris Duke Artist in 2012.  He is also a recipient of grants from United States Artists and Meet the Composer\, among others.  From 2013 – 2015\, Bill was Resident Artistic Director for Jazz at Lincoln Center for their Roots of Americana series\, and in 2016\, he was a beneficiary of the first FreshGrass Composition commission to preserve and support innovative grassroots music.  Upon San Francisco Jazz opening their doors in 2013\, he served as one of their Resident Artistic Directors.  Bill is also the subject of a documentary film by director Emma Franz\, entitled Bill Frisell: A Portrait\, which examines his creative process in depth.  He has also received an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music. Rudy RoystonBorn in Fort Worth\, Texas\, and raised in Denver\, Colorado\, Royston has been a professional teacher\, drummer and percussionist for almost twenty years. He studied classical percussion at University of Denver where earned undergraduate degrees in Music and English\, and accomplished teacher certification credentials from Metropolitan State College of Denver. Rudy grew up playing drums in church\, and found his voice under the auspices of Colorado’s celebrated trumpeter Ron Miles\, whom Royston deems his greatest influence\, and with whom Rudy has played since 1991. He has taught\, recorded and performed all styles of music from Jazz to marching percussion. Since moving to Piscataway\, New Jersey in 2006\, Royston has completed a Masters in Music degree from Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, and performed with many of today’s finest Jazz musicians. Javon Jackson\, Bill Frisell\, Les McCann\, David Gilmore\, Ben Allison\, Jason Moran\, JD Allen\, Sean Jones\, Jeremy Pelt\, Greg Osby\, Jennifer Holiday\, Ravi Coltrane\, Ralph Bowen\, Bruce Barth\, George Colligan\, Don Byron\, Stanley Cowell\, Tom Harrell\, John Ellis\, Jenny Scheinmenn and The Mingus Big Band\, to name a few. A lover of all genres of music\, Rudy continues to pursue music and expand his music horizons. Thomas MorganThomas Morgan is a double bass player with a unique approach to the instrument and an exceptional musical understanding. He has played on a hundred some recordings and toured all over the world as a member of bands led by Bill Frisell\, Jakob Bro\, Craig Taborn\, Masabumi Kikuchi\, Paul Motian\, Charles Lloyd\, Dan Weiss\, Jim Black\, John Abercrombie\, Dave Binney\, Steve Coleman\, Henry Threadgill\, and Tomasz Stańko\, among many others.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/bill-frisell-trio-ft-rudy-royston-thomas-morgan/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:DEMOLA LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:DEMOLA appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\n  \n\n\nDEMOLA\nWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter \n\n \n\nDemola (also known as “Demola the violinist”) is a musician\, singer-songwriter\, a multi-instrumentalist\, record producer and an award winning SELF TAUGHT–MULTI-GENRE VIOLINIST. He is a viral social media sensation with over 3.5 million followers across his social media platforms\, seen performing music from all genres and different countries and cultures across the world. \nDemola was born in Lagos\, Nigeria\, he moved to the USA to pursue his solo music career. His love for music started at a very tender age\, stemming from listening to different genres of popular and contemporary music by music-loving parents. \nHe has performed for THOUSANDS OF AUDIENCES ALL OVER THE WORLD\, including guest appearances in his home town of Houston\, TX. Performing the National Anthem for the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Stadium packed with over 35\,000 people\, a packed house of about 15\,000 people at the Houston Rockets Toyota Center\, as well as sold out his own self produced concerts “FAC-TOUR” (‘Feel1ings’ & ‘Classics’ Original violin Album Classics Tour) at Houston’s prestigious Hobby Center for The performing Arts & One In A Million Tour at the House Of Blues in collaboration with Live Nation. \nDemola is a fan favorite\, representing the city of Houston touring with the City of Houston Mayor as well as performed the national anthem for both the World Series Champions Houston Astros\, The Texans\, Houston Dynamo as well as the Houston Rockets. With multiple appearances on local\, national and international TV including GMA online\, KPRC-2 local houston\, FOX-26 Houston\, CultureMap Houston\, 97.9 KBXX Houston\, FOX-31 Denver\, WGN-9 Chicago\, Black News Channel\, and many more!  \nThe native Lagosian turned Houston resident is a multi-hyphenate in his own right \nAdored by millions across the world\, internationally recognized multi-genre violinist & award-winning artist\, “Demola the Violinist” brings his electric personality and musical talent to any stage. Fusing the various timbres of Afrobeats\, the colorful sounds of Reggae\, the animated bounce of Hip-Hop\, Dance Hall\, Reggaeton\, Jazz\, Classical\, Rap\, Country\, Rock & Roll … and his own ORIGINAL SONGS\, Demola has made a name for himself and his artistry bridging the gap between traditional classical music and contemporary sounds. Demola is the official violinist for many award winning\, legendary R&B groups including Tonytonitoné and Dwayne Wiggins. Based in Houston\, Texas. He recently had a collaborative performance at the 2024 Houston rodeo with  country music award winning sensation with Jelly Roll. \nDemola travels the world sharing his musical talent and has acquired a significant following of over 2M followers across social media who turn to his music for inspiration and entertainment. \nAside from being a seasoned violinist and musician\, Demola is a singer\, songwriter\, and producer. He is one of the first artists of his kind fusing the various timbres of AFRO-BEAT\, the colorful sounds of Reggae\, R&B\, Reggaeton\, Jazz\, a bevy of buoyant Pop tones and the animated bounce of Hip-Hop while coherently blending it all together with the EUPHONIOUS MELODIES OF HIS VIOLIN. \nWinning multiple awards in 2023 for his music and philanthropy\, Demola was honored with a proclamation by the Mayor of Houston in Tx.  \nDemola is set to release his vocal + violin album in 2024. \nHe released his lead single off the album “One In A Million” on Feb 14\, 2023 and this song has received positive and great reviews by fans and people worldwide. He followed with the successful release of his second single ”Mbappe” which also has millions of streams. \nHis 24 city world tour in 2023 : “One In A Million” tour was wildly successful with sold out shows in every city. He is set to release his vocal + violin album in 2024 and follow up with the One In A Million Tour 2.0 to support the album. \nIn 2022 Demola released Feel1ngs\, Original Violin album which has garnered millions of streams across platforms alongside his cover albums Classics with Demola volume 1 & 2.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/demola-live-3/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:The Fabulous Thunderbirds: A Tribute to Chicago Blues
DESCRIPTION:The Fabulous Thunderbirds appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VA\n\n\nBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. \nSeating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases. \n \n\n\nThe Fabulous Thunderbirds\nWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter \n\n\n\nHarmonica Master Returns to His Musical Roots \nKim Wilson\, the legendary harmonica virtuoso and frontman of The Fabulous Thunderbirds\, is preparing for what may be his most personally meaningful tour yet. The upcoming “A Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour represents a homecoming of sorts for Wilson\, who cut his teeth playing alongside the very architects of the Chicago blues sound during the genre’s golden era. \n“That’s where I live\,” Wilson says about Chicago blues. “This is what I love. It’s what I’ve always loved. Everything else that I do\, I try and put that mojo on it.” \nEarly Immersion in the Scene \nWilson’s connection to Chicago blues runs deep\, stretching back to his teenage years when he was fortunate enough to witness and learn from the masters themselves. “I was probably about 16 years old\, maybe even 15\,” Wilson recalls about when he first became aware of the Chicago blues scene. “All my friends were listening to that stuff and all those guys were coming in and playing live everywhere you can imagine.” \nThe young Wilson saw legends like Johnny Shines\, Muddy Waters\, George “Harmonica” Smith\, and Jimmy Reed perform live. More remarkably\, he got to play with them. “I played with Eddie Taylor when I was 18 or 19 years old. That’s about as Chicago blues as you can get\,” he notes.  \nThe Sound  \nWhat set Chicago blues apart from other regional styles was its distinctive mood and power. “Something about Chicago blues\, those guys really knew how to set a mood\,” Wilson explains. The migration of blues musicians from the rural South to Chicago created a unique fusion. “They take their district\, their region\, and they bring it to another city. And it morphs into a combination of a couple of things\,” Wilson observes. \nThe urban environment demanded amplification\, which fundamentally changed the sound. “These musicians performed in a lot of other places before they got to Chicago. They soaked up the different scenes across the country\,” Wilson says. “Then they put those sounds through an amplifier. Because they were playing in bars. You can’t be heard otherwise.” \nChicago blues was also distinguished by its harmonica-driven sound\, featuring legends like Little Walter\, James Cotton\, and Big Walter. “A lot of Chicago blues was built around the harmonica\,” Wilson notes\, explaining his natural gravitation toward the genre. \nThe Human Element \nOne aspect Wilson emphasizes about the Chicago blues masters is their approachability despite their legendary status. “They were just regular people. That was the thing\,” he reflects. “People like Jimmy Rogers\, I worked with him\, and I love covering his stuff. But he was just a normal guy… with a lot of talent. The same with Muddy Waters\, the originator of electric Chicago blues. I would go out to eat with him after a show and no one knew exactly who he was\, but they knew he was somebody important. Even the king carried himself like a normal human being.” \nThis down-to-earth quality extended throughout the blues community. “Big stars\, people like B.B. King\, people like Bobby Blue Bland\, they were still very normal people. That’s because they came from normal backgrounds. They came from having nothing to having a bit of something.” \nA Musical Ecosystem \nWilson describes the Chicago blues scene as a thriving ecosystem where hundreds of clubs supported a vibrant community of musicians. “A lot of those guys rarely left the city. They were all playing clubs in Chicago. There were hundreds of them.” This concentration created an environment where musicians constantly pushed each other to excel. \nThe personal connections Wilson forged during this era remain vivid. “Literally it was like playing basketball with Michael Jordan every single time\,” he says. “You’re playing with all your heroes. It was an incredible time to be alive.” \nThe Upcoming Tour \nThe “Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour will feature a mix of classic chestnuts and deeper cuts from the Chicago blues catalog. “There will be a lot more traditional songs in the set\,” Wilson explains. “We haven’t decided exactly how we’re going to mix it up yet\, but I’m hoping I can do this for a little while\, to be honest with you.” \nHowever\, Wilson will maintain his traditional approach of not using set lists. “I prefer to let the energy of the crowd and the performance dictate the evening’s direction.” \nAuthenticity and Individual Voice \nWilson emphasizes the importance of individual expression within the blues tradition. “You have to do your own thing\,” he insists. “When people come see me and they see this band\, they know that they’re going to get something unique\, even if it’s in that genre.” \nThis philosophy reflects something he learned from the masters themselves. “One great thing about these guys\, that does not happen today very often\, is they all have their own personality. They all have their own style. They all have their own delivery. They were all unique inside that musical genre.” \nLooking Forward \nAs Wilson prepares to take audiences on this musical journey\, he hopes fans will dig deeper into the music’s origins. “When you hear us doing stuff\, certain songs\, dig back to where the original came from. Find out who did it. You will probably end up owning everything they ever did\, like I do.” \nThe “Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour promises to be more than just a series of concerts — it’s a master class in authenticity\, delivered by someone who learned from the source and has spent decades perfecting his craft while maintaining his own distinctive voice within the tradition.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-fabulous-thunderbirds-a-tribute-to-chicago-blues/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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