Hey Speakers! We just want to take a moment to share a few awesome events happening in and around Atlanta that you're sure to enjoy! GO OUT THERE AND HAVE A GREAT TIME! ATLANTA EVENTS -FEBRUARY 2023Althea Rene Live at Suite Food Lounge, February 2 2023Althea René gained musical inspiration from her father Dezie McCullers (one of Motown's original Funk Brothers). She has since developed her creative style. More details Smyrna Oysterfest, February 3-5 2023Annual oyster festival at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, with Louisiana Cajun-style oysters and live entertainment. For more details Kindred the Family Soul at Center Stage, February 3 2023Kindred the Family Soul is a Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B duo from Philadelphia consisting of husband and wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. Big hit singles eluded them, but they developed a strong following that appreciated their unwavering dedication to releasing relatable and mature R&B. More details West End Comedy Fest 2023 FEB 3 – FEB 51UP Comedy, Fire City Comedy, and Hissy Fit Comedy are teaming up once again to bring you the second annual West End Comedy Fest. More details HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands, February 4 2023The HBCU marching event of the year is back! It’s the HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands. New name–same event you’ve always loved. The original battle of the bands is back in Atlanta and kicking off Black History month with six of the top HBCU marching and bands in the country along with special performances by two of the best high school marching bands in Atlanta. Get Tickets Hearts & Soles 10K, February 4 2023Annual 10K race in Smyrna. More details AtlantaBrickCon - A LEGO Fan Event, February 4 2023Come join thousands of LEGO fans for two days filled with everything LEGO at AtlantaBrickCon, a LEGO Fan event! More details Sacred Ground: An Indoor Sol Dance experience at The Chapel on Sycamore, February 4 2023Sol Dance is a free-form movement experience where all bodies are welcomed. We offer a gently guided, sensory journey meant to be experienced in its entirety. The music is meticulously curated by Scott alongside talented percussionists & sound healers – generally not limited to only one genre. More details Hot Chocolate 15K/5K, February 5 2023Annual chocolate-themed 15K and 5K races in central Atlanta. More details Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, February 6-20 2023One of the biggest Jewish film festivals in the world, featuring dozens of narrative and documentary films. For more details SCAD TV fest, February 9-11 2023Annual festival of the televisual arts in association with the Savannah College of Art and Design. More details India.Arie & The Songbird Experience with Kevin Ross at Center Statge Atlanta, February 10 2023...and rare performances by Gospel Recording artist Gene Moore, Khari Cabral of JIVA, Spiritual Influencer- A Soul Called Joel, Mayah Dyson, and a few other surprises! Get Tickets Hapeville Celebrates Black History, February 11 2023The second and final installment of Hapeville Celebrates Black History will include a very special live performance by cellist Okorie "OkCello" Johnson. OkCello is an Atlanta-based cellist-songwriter, looper, improviser, and storyteller who has been featured in InStyle and Atlanta Magazines, and has participated in numerous collaborations, including with the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Emory University, and Flux Projects and has performed and recorded with numerous award-winning artists, including Maxwell, Van Hunt, India.Arie, De La Soul, and Big Boi of Outkast. More details Nature of Color - Opening Day, February 11 2023Explore the science of color with this vivid exhibit, The Nature of Color. Learn how color conveys information and helps us make sense of the world in both human and natural environments. More details Valentines in the Garden, February 11 2023Bring your sweetheart for a romantic evening at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, where fragrant orchids, live entertainment, dancing and refreshments set the mood. More details Cupid’s Undie Run Atlanta, February 11 2023Charity race run in underwear at Eventide Brewing to benefit research into and awareness of neurofibromatosis. More details Atlanta Black Expo, February 11 2023No matter your ethnicity, if you support Black owned businesses, you are invited to attend this event. Atlanta has not had a large general Black expo in years... A place where you could find Black owned companies like caterers/bakers, insurance, hair stylist, therapist, business coach, realtor, artist, handy man, moving company, etc. all in one place. More details Uncorked Atlanta Wine Festival, February 11 2023Wine festival at Pratt Pullman District, with 50+ wine and craft beer tastings, live performances and other activities. More details The Pussywillows Live @ Eddie's Attic, February 11 2023Come join the Pussywillows and the amazing David Williams on Drums & Dustin Williams on Bass at Eddie's Attic for a killer evening of original music to kick off 2023! More details Atlanta Winter Beer Fest, February 11 2023Annual beer festival at Atlantic Station, with 150+ beers and other drinks, and live music. More details Jazz Brunch featuring Trey Daniels, February 12 2023Soloist, composer, soulful bandleader, and award-winning saxophonist Trey Daniels is an inspiration for his generation in jazz, funk, R&B, and Hip Hop. More details Anita Baker: 40th Anniversary: The Songstress Tour: With Babyface, February 14 2023Anita Baker has brought grace and class to every performance since her teenage days honing her three-octave vocal range at Detroit nightclubs. After gaining more experience on the stage with the Detroit funk band Chapter 8, she set off on a solo career in the early 1980s. She hit it big with such romantic classics as "Sweet Love" and took the world by storm, starting with her first headlining stint, The Rapture Tour, in 1986. Over the next decade, Baker kept conquering the charts as well as stages around the world, until 1994-95's Rhythm of Love tour. After a long hiatus, she came back strong in 2004 after signing to Blue Note Records, and she became a regular on the road once again. In January 2018, she announced her retirement, but not before saying goodbye with a bang with her hugely successful Farewell Concert Series tour. More details ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER, February 16-19 2023Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings their unparalleled talent to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta to connect you to the heart of dance. Celebrate the latest season with new works, audience favorites, and beloved classics, including Alvin Ailey’s timeless masterpiece Revelations. Get Tickets Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, February 17 2023Following a successful fall tour and much lauded four-night sold out run with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center earlier this fall, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros—consisting of Bobby Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti—announce three nights alongside the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. More details Julie Dexter at Odessa Green's Jazz Life, February 17 2023Odessa Green Agency and Vision One Media Presents ODESSA GREEN'S JAZZLIFE LIVE PERFORMANCE BY JULIE DEXTER FRIDAY FEB 17 2023 This is Jazz event that will take place twice a month, featuring all the best we have in Jazz music locally and nation wide. Get Tickets The Westside Food, Booze & Brews Fest, February 18 2023Food, beer and spirits festival at the Chattahoochee Food Works. More details Lalah Hathaway at City Winery Atlanta, February 21 - 23 2023Lalah Hathaway at City Winery Atlanta for 3 days. More details Miss/Ms./Mrs. Royalty International PageantMiss Royalty International pageant promotes diversity and inclusivity. We welcome ages 4+ including an Elite division for 60+. More details Vibes Jazz Cafe, February 25 2023Come out for a sultry listening party with the Sugar Biscuit Band featuring Vanessa Simon as they bring an evening of jazz and R&B in romantic, intimate, and classy setting. Grand opening will be Saturday, February 25th at 8pm. More details Universal Joint 4th Annual Chili Cook Off, February 25, 2023Join the fun in Universal Joint in Downtown Lawrenceville for their 2023 4th Annual Chili Cook Off is on Saturday, February 25th from 12:00 to 4pm! More details Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, February 25 2023Food and drink festival at Atlantic Station, with beer and bourbon tastings, southern-style barbecue, live music, vendors and games. More details Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, February 25-26 2023Annual race series with marathon, half-marathon and 5K courses through central Atlanta. Start and finish lines at Centennial Olympic Park. More details Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest, February 25-26 2023Annual oyster festival in Midtown Atlanta, with roast and grilled oysters and other foods, live music and bar. More details READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYEDSinger Shameia Crawford sings Before I Let Go by Frankie Beverly and Maze at Jazz In The Alley Norcross. The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame, honors iconic individuals and organizations that have impacted Black Culture and community. The Eastside Beltline 3K-10K race is part of the Atlanta Beltline Race Series exploring BeltLine trail segments through historic neighborhoods. KEYWORDS
oysterfest - festivals near me - Atlanta events - Atlanta Jewish Film Festival - Atlanta Jazz Festival - events on near me - events near by me - events near me today - events near me this weekend 2023 - events near me tonight - events near me on friday - events near me on sunday - events atlanta - events atlanta today - atlanta 2023 events - atlanta events free - atlanta festivals - chilli cook off - west end comedy fest - the nature of color - fernbank atlanta - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - city winery atlanta - lalah hathaway atlanta - city winery atlanta events - AtlantaBrickCon - battle of the bands - hbcu battle of the bands - When We Speak TV - Jermaine Sain - Speak TV - atlanta february events - events in atlanta - atlanta black history month - Anita Baker Atlanta tour - kindred family soul atlanta It is not uncommon to hear children of a pastor, say that they had to singing in the choir or be the musician for the church. For many of or favorite singers and musicians, church was the first place that their gift was recognized. We sat down with Drummer, Lil John Roberts, and asked him about his experience growing up as the son of a pastor and playing music other than gospel music. It was indeed, and honor to speak with Lil John Roberts. In addition to being an educator at Berklee College of Music, he has toured to world/ worked with some of the largest artists in music.....If you don't believe us, just check out some of the artists on his resume!!!! Prince * Michael Jackson * Dionne Farris * Janet Jackson * Yolanda Adams * Jazz Jeff and the Fresh Prince * Monica * Goodie Mob * Herbi Hancock * Elton John * Stevie Wonder * Quincy Jones * Mary J. Blige * Al Green * B.B. King * Paula Abdul * Bruce Parham * BeBe and CeCe Winans * Patti LaBelle * India.Arie * Queen Latifah * Musiq Soulchild * Jill Scott * Bilal * Jamie Foxx * Snoop Dogg ...and the list goes on and on!!!!!READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYEDDionne Farris, speaks with Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV prior to her performance with PJ Morton at Black Music Honors. The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame, honors iconic individuals and organizations that have impacted Black Culture and community. Jermaine Sain, shares his childhood memory of calling the radio station and requesting "My Liberty", recorded in 1982, by Southeast Inspirational Choir with Yolanda Adams on lead vocals. mEYWORDS
Lil John Roberts - Prince - Michael Jackson - Dionne Farris - Janet Jackson - Yolanda Adams - Jazz Jeff and the Fresh Prince - Monica - Goodie Mob - Herbie Hancock - Elton John - Stevie Wonder - Quincy Jones - Mary J. Blige - Al Green - B.B. King - Paula Abdul - Bruce Parham - BeBe and CeCe Winans - Patti LaBelle - India.Arie - Queen Latifah - Musiq Soulchild - Jill Scott - Bilal - Jamie Foxx - Snoop Dogg - church musician - musician interviews podcast - jazz musician interviews - musician podcast - best podcast for musicians - podcast for independent musicians - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV - speak tv - speak atlanta The Labor Day weekend brings several events to the city of Atlanta, like Atlanta Black Pride. This year, we experienced the 10th annual Pure Heat Community Festival, during the 5 day pride celebration. It was raining the crowd was unbothered. Known as a free "day of unity," The Pure Heat Community Festival includes market and food vendors, live celebrity and local performers, entertainment, educational forums, prizes & giveaways - all designed to bring together the spirit of community, pride, and vision. The 2022 Pure Heat Community Festival, honored Joseline Hernandez with the Trailblazer Award. Kandi Burruss with the annual Humanitarian Award. Jussie Smollett recieved the first ever Alvin Ailey Trailblazer Award. Natalie Nunn was honored with the Pioneer award and Stasha Sanchez received the ICON Award. A few notable people that made an appearance at the 2022 Pure Heat Community Festival included Miss Lawrence, Debra Antney, Blueface, Stacey Abrams, Chrisean Rock, Bobby Lytes, Dyllon Burnside, Jhonni Blaze and more!!! Visit AtlantaPrideWeekend.com to keep up with future events and happenings. A portion of proceeds from the weekend's festivities will benefit homeless LGBTQ+ youth and those infected/affected with HIV/AIDS via The Vision Community Foundation. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYEDIf you look really closely during Brat Loves Judy season finale, you will see that When We Speak TV was one of the invited media for Da Brat's Exclusive Listening Party!!! KEYWORDS
Vision Community Foundation - Pure Heat Community Festival - kandi burruss - joseline hernandez - natalie nunn - atlanta black pride weekend 2022 - labor day weekend in atlanta - stasha sanchez legendary - lgbtq+ youth - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV - speak tv - atlanta speaks - atlanta black gay pride - black gay pride festival - local gay pride events - atlanta black pride festival - black pride festival - pride weekend atlanta - jussie smollett - black pride atlanta outdoor festival - labor day atlanta 2022 - labor day festival atlanta - labor day atlanta events - atlanta on the cheap JITA Fans! We are so excited to let you know that, because of your great support, Jazz In The Alley (JITA) is growing and is expanding to the city of Riverdale, Georgia!!!! Jazz In The Alley Riverdale 2022OCTOBER 1, 20227:30PM - 9:30PM*No coolers, outside food, or beverages allowed. There will be local vendors available at the event. Amphitheater at Riverdale Town CenterFEATURED ARTISTSJazz In The Alley is a free summer jazz concert series, featuring elite and emerging jazz artists with backgrounds in funk, latin, pop, and R&B. For more information about Jazz In The Alley, go to: TheJazzInTheAlley.comREADERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYEDBecause the hard work of Jazz in the Alley’s creator and Event Director, Ziggy Warfield, JITA has become one of the most sought after jazz events. The annual summer series has gained local notoriety from artists and jazz enthusiasts of all ages. Creator/Event Director of Jazz In The Alley, Ziggy Warfield, did her first podcast!!! She was a guest on Run The Jewelz Podcast. Willie Mac of FunkyardX invites you out to Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia, on September 17th!! KEYWORDS
Jazz In The Alley - riverdale town center concerts 2022 - riverdale town center free concerts - riverdale amphitheater - riverdale ga - riverdale ga walmart - riverdale ga dentist - riverdale ga hotels - riverdale ga news - When We Speak TV - Jermaine Sain - speak tv - atlanta speak - jazz in riverdale ga - city of riverdale - riverdale town center events - riverdale town center free concerts - city of riverdale events - free concerts near me - riverdale georgia - riverdale ga dentist - hotels near riverdale ga - riverdale georgia walmart - riverdale concert - riverdale events - atlanta live music events - trap jazz allstars - unknown lyric Atlanta Black Pride Weekend, the country's leading LGBTQ+ annual pride prepares for its 26th year with an exciting line-up during the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend taking place in Atlanta, GA. 2022 also marks the addition of the inaugural, Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Film Festival held at IPIC Theaters on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 1-10 PM. The five-day Pride Celebration will include special appearances by: Kandi Burruss, Jussie Smollett, Joseline Hernandez, Natalie Nunn, Stasha Sanchez, Saucy Santana, Latto, Jhonni Blaze, Erica Banks, Jerrie Johnson, Melissa “DJ M” Scott and more. Headlining this year's 10th annual Pure Heat Community Festival are 2022 honorees Joseline Hernandez (“Joseline’s Cabaret”), Kandi Burruss (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”) and Jussie Smollett (“Empire”). Burruss will receive the annual Humanitarian award; Natalie Nunn (“BADDIES SOUTH”) will receive the all-new Pioneer award; Stasha Sanchez (“Legendary”) will receive the annual ICON award. Hernandez will receive the Trailblazer award; Smollett will receive the first-ever Alvin Ailey Trailblazer Award. DA BRAT AND GARY WITH DA TEA DISCUSS PRIDE 2021 ON DISHNATIONVisit AtlantaPrideWeekend.com to keep up with future events and happenings. A portion of proceeds from the weekend's festivities will benefit homeless LGBTQ+ youth and those infected/affected with HIV/AIDS via The Vision Community Foundation. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYEDJermaine Sain shares with Bevy Smith that her slogan "It Gets Greater Later" has helped and encouraged his life. If you look really closely during Brat Loves Judy season finale, you will see that When We Speak TV was one of the invited media for Da Brat's Exclusive Listening Party!!! KEYWORDS
2022 black gay pride weekend - atlanta black pride weekend - atlanta black pride 2022 - black events in atlanta today - atlanta pride dates - atlanta black pride weekend 2022 - atlanta black pride festival - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV - kandi burruss pride weekend - pure heat community festival 2022 - atlantaprideweekend - atlanta labor day weekend 2022 - atlanta black pride film festival - speak tv - what is atlanta black pride - stasha sanchez - natalie nunn - atlanta black pride stasha sanchez Willie Mac of FunkyardX invites you out to Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia, on September 17th!! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FUNKYARDX @funkyardx Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000. Did we mention that it's FREE? That's RIGHT! The 2022 Jazz In The Alley Concert series is free, thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, Miktu Naturals, Krush By Jai, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV, so bring your entire family. All concerts begin at 7:30PM. For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYEDBecause the hard work of Jazz in the Alley’s creator and Event Director, Ziggy Warfield, JITA has become one of the most sought after jazz events held in Historic Downtown Norcross, GA. The annual summer series has gained local notoriety from artists and jazz enthusiasts of all ages. At a time when jazz music could truly use a boost in listenership, singer Tony Hightower is on a mission to be the bridge to help a younger generation of appreciators crossover. Singer Shameia Crawford sings Before I Let Go by Frankie Beverly and Maze at Jazz In The Alley Norcross. KEYWORDS
Funkyardx - jazz in the alley - live music norcross - live music atlanta - funkyard band - funkyard x band - free music in atlanta this weekend - where to listen to live music in atlanta - free outdoor concerts atlanta - free outdoor concerts 2022 - jazz in the alley 2022 - norcorss jazz festival - jazz festival atlanta - When We Speak TV - Jermaine Sain - speak atlanta - downtown norcross ga - miktu naturals - peachtree awnings - krush by jai - city of norcross - Elite Behavioral Medicine It is hard to believe that we are half way through the 2022 Jazz In The Alley concert series. And every show has been a complete success. On June 11th, The Senator featuing Tony Tatum literally gave a band mixtape.... I don't think the audience ever sat down, they were up on their feet and jamming the entire night! On July 16th, saxophonist Dexter Tolson started the show with some great smooth tones as only a smooth sax player can and closing out the night, Unknown Lyric, brought their unique violin and guitar combo. The crowd has been getting larger and larger each night!!!!.....that leads us right into the 3rd show of the 2022 concert series.... On August 13, 2022, Trumpeter, Michael Cruse and Singer Cleveland P. Jones will perform on the Jazz In The Alley stage.Come out to downtown Norcross on August 13th and enjoy great music and delicious food vendors at Jazz In The Alley. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEYREADERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYEDBecause the hard work of Jazz in the Alley’s creator and Event Director, Ziggy Warfield, JITA has become one of the most sought after jazz events held in Historic Downtown Norcross, GA. The annual summer series has gained local notoriety from artists and jazz enthusiasts of all ages. At a time when Jazz music could truly use a boost in listenership, singer Tony Hightower is on a mission to be the bridge to help a younger generation of appreciators crossover. KEYWORDS
Jazz In The Alley - Jazz In The Alley Norcross - Michael Cruse - Michael Cruse Music - norcross parks - free jazz in atlanta - where can i listen to jazz in atlanta - what is jazz - jazz music - jazz in norcross ga - where can i listen to jazz in norcross for free - jazz in the park norcross ga - jazz in the alley 2022 schedule - free jazz concerts in atlanta - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV - Speak TV - Atlanta Speak - atlanta entertainment bloggers - atlanta media influencers - norcross summer concert series 2022 - norcross park events - historic downtown norcross georgia - betty mauldin park Cleveland P Jones Invites You To Norcross, Georgia, on August 13, 2022, for Jazz In The Alley7/20/2022 It is hard to believe that we are half way through the 2022 Jazz In The Alley concert series. And every show has been a complete success. On June 11th, The Senator featuing Tony Tatum literally gave a band mixtape.... I don't think the audience ever sat down, they were up on their feet and jamming the entire night! On July 16th, saxophonist Dexter Tolson started the show with some great smooth tones as only a smooth sax player can and closing out the night, Unknown Lyric, brought their unique violin and guitar combo. The crowd has been getting larger and larger each concert!!!!On August 13, 2022, Trumpeter, Michael Cruse and Singer Cleveland P. Jones will perform on the Jazz In The Alley stage.Come out to downtown Norcross on August 13th and enjoy great music and delicious food vendors at Jazz In The Alley. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEYREADERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYEDBecause the hard work of Jazz in the Alley’s creator and Event Director, Ziggy Warfield, JITA has become one of the most sought after jazz events held in Historic Downtown Norcross, GA. The annual summer series has gained local notoriety from artists and jazz enthusiasts of all ages. Singer/Songwriter Laura Coyle has learned the importance of compassion. KEYWORDS
Jazz In The Alley - Cleveland P Jones - music by cleveland p jones - where can i listen to jazz music in atlanta - atlanta jazz in the alley - jazz in the alley norcross - norcross event schedule - jazz festivals in norcross georgia - gwinnett county georgia jazz events - summer concert series norcross ga - when is jazz in the alley norcross - cleveland p jones jazz in the alley norcross - arrested development cleveland p jones - where can i listen to jazz music for free in gwinnett county - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV - speak tv - speak atlanta - atlanta events 2022 - atlanta events august 2022 During the 2022 Atlanta Jazz Festival, our very own, Jermaine Sain, caught up with TC Carson who was one of the many great performers on 2022 Atlanta Jazz Festival Artist roster. We already know that you are saying...that's Kyle from Living Single.....NO...that's TC Carson, but ....YES....many people recognize TC Carson from his role as Kyle Barker in the hit sitcom, Living Single. Not only is he an actor, he is also a jazz singer.....Check out this interview with TC Carson and Jermaine Sain. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TC CARSON: |
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