We've had a great 2021 Jazz In The Alley concert series.  Although the rain almost stopped one of the shows, thanks to Anonymous Da Band's willingness to continue and the faithful JITA fans we weathered the rain and the concert continued.

​Held in historic downtown Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000 and IT'S FREE,  thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV so bring your entire family.

September 25, 2021
Concert begins at 7:30PM.

For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

It's time for an update on a friend to When We Speak TV!!!

Our dear friend and previous When We Speak TV guest, Chandra Currelley is giving us a new single.
The song is called Tell Me What I Gotta Do, and definitely has a catch tone.. 
We think you will enjoy it, so definitely check out the music video
and download Tell Me What I Gotta Do by Chandra Currelley today!!!

Chandra Currelley is currently a regular on BET+ Dramedy  “Bruh” she portrays the over-the -top “Alice”. You also probably recognize Chandra as Ms. V. in Tyler Perry’s “FOR BETTER OR WORSE” and  in the #1 box office movie, "DIARY OF A MAD  BLACK WOMAN " playing herself in the nightclub Chandra’s. Also starring as "Shirley" in "Madea’s Big Happy Family" the stage play.  Who  can forget her show stopping performance  as Loretta in Kandi Burruss’s  (The Real Housewives of Atlanta) "A Mother's Love” and the movie Madea’s Big Happy Family as the choir soloist, Sister Laura.  CHANDRA is the former lead singer of  The legendary recording group The S.O.S. Band, replacing the original lead singer. She continued the band’s string of Top Twenty Billboard hits with the CD’s "Diamonds In The Raw", and "One Of Many Nights", where she wrote several songs, including the single "Broken Promises”.  Ms. Currelley is the recipient of the Lady Soul of Jazz award, 2018 Atlanta Actors Award, BWIJA award for Best Female in The Arts & Theatre and The BIBO Reflection award for Outstanding Film & Media Achievement.  Ms. CURRELLEY also starred in the world premier of "Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel", and as Mother Shaw in Regina Taylor’s "Crowns".

The Gospel Choice Award nominee has performed at The White House and toured Europe and Asia leaving audiences wanting more. She has also starred in "Dinah Was", "Blues In the Night", "The Hot Mikado", "Amen Corner" (The Alliance Theatre/ Arena Stage). "Two Queens, One Castle" with T.C. Carson (Horizon Theatre),"What’s Done In the Dark", (Fox Theatre) "Slam!" "Sophisticated Ladies" and Kenny Leon’s "Rejoice" to name a few.

Because of her ability to legitimately cross musical and theatrical styles, Chandra has had the opportunity to work with some of the greats from Clarence Avant, jazz legend Roy Ayers, where she recorded the duet, "Let Me Love You", to the phenomenal Tyler Perry. Other Television credits include VH-1, Say Yes! (TBN) , (BET) Jazz Showcase (PBS) and Good Day Atlanta (Fox)

The Helen Hayes and  Suzi Bass Award nominee can be seen in the new BET+ TV series, Tyler Perry’s “Bruh” as Alice. CHANDRA has released 3 solo CD’s "Relationships", "The Real Me" and "Love Songs", which contains the hit song "Love Again" from the movie, "Diary of a Mad Black Woman". Available at cdbaby.com, i tunes and Rhapsody.

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We are so excited to see that another When We Speak TV guest is doing big things!!!  Congrats to our friend, actress Chandra Currelley, who will star in Tyler Perry's new series "Bruh".

Actor/Singer TC Carson (Living Single) and Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) pose for a selfie.

Terrell Carter has had many acting roles such as Empire on Fox and roles in several Tyler Perry productions, but we had no idea that there was a more surprising personal life story. 

When We Speak TV cordially invites you to historic downtown Norcross, Georgia, for the Jazz In The Alley concert series, highlighting elite and emerging jazz artists.

​Held in historic downtown Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000 and IT'S FREE,  thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross and Peachtree Awnings, and Elite Behavioral Medicine, so bring your entire family.

Concert begins at 7:30PM

Canelita Sabrosa will be taking over Betty Mauldin Park on July 17, 2021, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m at
Jazz In The Alley in historic downtown Norcross, GA.
​There will be an intermission performance by Port Curtis Band.
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This event is free!!!
During the band breaks, take an easy stroll and check out the deals in our downtown shops! Bring chairs, a cooler (no glass, please) and come chill.

WEBSITE:  thejazzinthealley.com
FACEBOOK: jazzinthealley
INSTAGRAM:  jazzinthealley

​Jazz in the Alley is a free jazz concert series sponsored by the City of Norcross, Georgia. The series aims to showcase various jazz artists with diverse genre backgrounds. For more information about Jazz In The Alley go here.

Piedmont Park Arts Festival
Big annual outdoor arts and crafts festival in Piedmont Park, with up to 250 artists working in a variety of media, art demonstrations, live music, food and more. More details

​– Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival, July 31 - August 1 2021
Annual festival celebrating the music, art and culture of the African continent. More details

– Phish, July 31 - August 1 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details

– Maks & Val: Stripped Down Tour, August 1 2021
Dance performance at the Buckhead Theatre. More details

– Rise Against – Nowhere Generation Tour, August 6 2021
Concert at The Tabernacle. More details
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– Miranda Lambert: Wildcard Tour 2021, August 6 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details

– Atlanta Dogwood Festival, August 6-8 2021
Very popular annual arts, music and food festival in Piedmont Park, with artists market, children’s activities, international village, rides and more. Free admission. More details

– ATL Comic Convention, August 6-8 2021
Comic book and popular culture convention at the Georgia World Congress Center. Advance purchase 3-day admission from $60. More details

– FroRibbean Fest, August 7 2021
Annual festival of Afro-Caribbean music, with food, games, and dancing. More details

– Kings of Leon: When You See Yourself Tour, August 7 2021
Concert at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. More details

– Georgia Bridal Show, August 8 2021
Bridal trade show at the Cobb Galleria Center. Tickets $10. More details

– Rock 100.5’s BAND CAMP Presents Korn & Staind, August 8 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details
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– PeachFest, August 8 2021
Annual food festival centered around the Georgia peach, with peach-based foods and drinks from local farms, restaurants, breweries and distilleries. Event is in association with the Dogwood Festival for 2021. More details

– TRAP Karaoke, August 13 2021
Participatory concert at the Buckhead Theatre. More details

– Lynyrd Skynyrd – Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’ Tour, August 13 2021
Concert at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. More details

– BeREGGAE, August 13-15 2021
Annual festival of Afro-Caribbean music and culture in Piedmont Park, with live performances, DJs, food vendors, arts, and more. Free admission. More details

– Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival, August 14 2021
Annual food and music festival in Legacy Park, Decatur. Ticket purchase required. More details

– Sweet Auburn Springfest, August 14-15 2021
The biggest free outdoor festival in the southeastern states, held in the historic Sweet Auburn district, with live music, vendors, food and more. Free admission. More details
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– Festival of India, August 15 2021
Annual festival of Indian culture in celebration of India’s Independence Day. More details

​– James Taylor with Jackson Browne, August 17 2021
Concert at the Gas South Arena. More details

– VIRTUAL EVENT BronzeLens Film Festival, August 17-22 2021
Annual film festival highlighting film-making by people of color. More details

– Alanis Morissette with Garbage and Liz Phair, August 20 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details

– Atlanta ShortsFest, August 20-21 2021
Annual festival of independent short film making in a variety of genres. More details

– Southern-Fried Gaming Expo, August 20-22 2021
Gaming expo at the Marriott Renaissance Waverly, with new and retro console and arcade games, RPGs, tournaments, vendors, guest speakers and more. More details

– Wilco + Sleater-Kinney – It’s Time, August 21 2021
Concert at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. More details

– COLORS Worldwide Presents: R&B ONLY LIVE with Tiara Monique and Jabari, August 21 2021
Concert at The Tabernacle. More details

– Jason Aldean: Back in the Saddle Tour, August 21 2021
Concert at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. More details

– Blackberry Smoke – Spirit of the South Tour, August 21 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details

– POSTPONED TO MARCH Iliza Shlesinger: The Forever Tour, August 21 2021
Comedy show at the Fox Theatre. Tickets from $39.50. More details

​– African American Golf Expo and Forum, August 21-24 2021
Golf expo at the Marietta Hilton and Convention Center, with golfing activities, exhibits, workshops, and other events. More details

– African American Golf Expo and Forum, August 21-24 2021
Golf expo at the Marietta Hilton and Convention Center, with golfing activities, exhibits, workshops, and other events. More details

– Hamilton, August 24 - September 26 2021
US tour of the popular Broadway musical, at the Fox Theatre. More details

– Harry Connick, Jr and his Band – Time to Play!, August 26 2021
Concert at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. More details

– Jazz on the Lawn, August 27 2021
Outdoor concert series at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. More details

– Chris Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow, August 27 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details

– Days of the Dead, August 27-29 2021
Horror convention at the Atlanta Sheraton. Daily tickets from $30. More details

– Rumours, August 28 2021
Concert at the Buckhead Theatre. More details

– Yacht Rock Revival, August 28 2021
Concert at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. More details

– Chris Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow, August 28 2021
Concert at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. More details

– Festival Peachtree Latino, August 29 2021
Big annual festival of Latino cultures in Piedmont Park, with international food, concert and other live music, exhibitors, arts and crafts, family-friendly activities and more. Free admission. More details
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– KISS: End of the Road World Tour, August 29 2021
Concert at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. More details

​Hey Speakers, It's Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV, here to tell you about 5 events that are making a comeback this year.

Experience jazz at its best in Historic downtown Norcross, GA. Just a few miles north of Atlanta at JAZZ IN THE ALLEY, a free outdoor music concert series featuring some of the best and talented jazz artists from Atlanta and surrounding cities.  When We Speak TV is a proud sponsor of Jazz In The Alley, so come out and enjoy some great music with us at Jazz In The Alley.  Find out more at thejazzinthealley.com

​Next Up… the ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL held for over 40 years in the City of Atlanta. This free festival is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend.  You don't want to miss the Atlanta Jazz Festival.. Check out this years stellar lineup and festival info at atlantafestivals.com

​Speaking of Labor Day, the RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL in Dallas, Texas, is a multistage musical festival that cultivates, promotes, and spotlights renowned musical artists from around the world as well as promising young artists from the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. To learn more go to tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival.org.

Now let's head down to the Big Easy for the FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL, a free annual music festival held in New Orleans, Louisiana. With over 20 stages the French Quarter Festival has consistently been voted a local festival favorite.  Check it out at frenchquarterfest.org.

​While you’re in New Orleans, visit our friends at BRONNER BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SHOW, for 3 fabulous days of exhibits, education, entertainment and 1 amazing hair battle. For more information go to bronnerbros.com

​Well there you have it 5 great events breathing life back into your pandemic stricken souls!!!
​Be sure to join the conversation at whenwespeaktv.com and subscribe to When We Speak TV on YouTube.

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​​As New Orleans makes its comeback, fall 2021 will deliver nearly a year’s-worth of events in a few short months. At the City's request, FQFI organizers have consolidated festival activities into an action-packed three-days in order allow the city to focus its security and safety resources on the New Orleans Saints home game on Sunday, October 3. 

FQFI has shifted programming in order to maximize the concentrated schedule and present time-honored festival traditions, stages, and performances. The event will bring regional cuisine from more than 50 local restaurants, hundreds of Louisiana musicians on 19 stages, and special events that celebrate New Orleans’ diverse, unique culture. The festival will operate from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, September 30 through Saturday, October 2.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL
WEBSITE: frenchquarterfest.org
FACEBOOK: fqfest
INSTAGRAM: FQFEST
TWITTER: FQfestNOLA

​New Acoustic Soul Brunch Series every 2nd Sunday at Rock Steady Atlanta!!!  July 11th check out 
Julie Dexter with an EXCLUSIVE performance!  Reserve your table for some GREAT food, drinks, live music and the sounds of DJ Larmarrous!

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​As an official sponsor, When We Speak TV cordially invites you to historic downtown Norcross, Georgia, for the 2021 Jazz In The Alley concert series, highlighting elite and emerging jazz artists.

​Held in historic downtown Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000 and IT'S FREE,  thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, and Elite Behavioral Medicine.  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.

June 26th- Nubia Soul Goddess & Groove Centric
July 17th-  Canelita Sabrosa
August 14th - Maiesha McQueen & Anonymous Da Band
September 25th - Shena Renee

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With so many events being cancelled in 2020, it is super exciting to announce that Jazz In The Alley is coming back to Norcross, Georgia this summer!!!!

​Jazz at its best will be taking over Betty Mauldin Park late summer thru early fall from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Local eateries are jazzing things up with some delish chef specials to-go that make it a perfect date night or girl’s night out. During the band breaks, take an easy stroll and check out the deals in our downtown shops! Bring chairs, a cooler (no glass, please) and come chill.