Legends of Hip Hop

 

HipHopLiveRadio.com presents the Legends of Hip Hop and R&B!  Featuring MC Lyte & Slick Rick on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Gates open at 5:00pm.

Tickets are available at www.magiccitytix.com or call (205) 304-2197 for more information.

Grammy-Award winner KIRK WHALUM to headline The 2012 Preserve Jazz Festival June 3rd in Hoover, AL

The 6th Annual Preserve Jazz Festival – presented by Tom Williams Lexus – is pleased to announce this year’s headliner, the incomparable, KIRK WHALUM on his 2012 Romance Language Tour!

Soulful, passionate, stirring…these are the words most often used to describe Kirk’s music. Forged from his Memphis, (TN) gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. It was also in Houston where jazz pianist Bob James “discovered” him and brought him on tour, which led to five successful albums with Columbia Records, including Cache, Kirk’s first #1 album. After moving to Los Angeles, Kirk became an in demand session player for top artists like, Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones and most notably, Whitney Houston. It’s his sax heard on her mega-hit, “I Will Always Love You.” Kirk soon followed that career high point with his phenomenal hit album released on Warner Bros. Records, For You, perhaps the most successful of over 25 solo recordings to date. Kirk is the recipient of numerous awards and acknowledgements for his musical excellence including three Dove Award nominations, an NAACP Image Award nomination and has won two Stellar Awards-Gospel music’s highest honor. An eleven time Grammy nominee, Kirk won his first Grammy award for Best Gospel Song (“It’s What I Do”-featuring Lalah Hathaway) alongside life-long friend and gifted writer, Jerry Peters. Kirk is currently touring in support of his new album, Romance Language and will be joined onstage by two amazing vocalists during a 90-minute set; his brother KEVIN WHALUM and the lovely and talented, NICOLE HENRY.

Rounding out this year’s stellar lineup, is co-headliner, ALEX BUGNON with very special guest, Birmingham’s own, ERIC ESSIX. Back by very popular demand, with his own band and a full 60-minute set, is sensational saxophonist, ERIC DARIUS; and kicking off this year’s festival is Birmingham jazz guitarist, KEITH WILLIAMS.

Since the inaugural year of the festival in 2007, attendees have asked for VIP ticketing options. As a result, organizers are introducing The Lexus Platinum VIP Package in 2012! Features include a premium seating area, onsite parking, access to food and beverages in the Lexus Lounge located in the Boot Restaurant at The Preserve, an exclusive “Artist Meet & Greet Hour” and much more!  Details and tickets products are available now at www.preservejazz.com.  Children 12 and under are admitted FREE.

Festival attendees will again “Park & Ride” from Regions Park (formerly the Hoover Met) on FREE shuttle buses that will provide transportation to and from the festival.  Bus riders must be able to hold all bags, coolers, etc. with them on the bus ride.  NO PARKING is allowed at the festival site!

One major change from the previous five jazz festivals is that the shuttle bus service from Regions Park will run every 15 minutes or when the buses are full.

Festival gates open to the general public at 3 pm, with performances starting at 4 pm.

2012 corporate partners include: Tom Williams Lexus, The City of Hoover, WVSU-FM 91.1, Essential Recordings, Buffalo Rock and Frito Lay, Alabama Power, Car Max, ABC 33/40,  Renaissance Ross Bridge, USS Real Estate & Realty South.

For more information and high resolution pictures of the festival and our featured artists, please visit www.preservejazz.com and click on the Media Relations tab.

Calvin Richardson LIVE @ Merienda

Merienda Lounge, LLC presents Calvin Richardson LIVE on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Advance tickets on sale now! Call (205) 422-9849 or visit www.meriendalounge.com.

Doors open at 8:00pm.

Merienda Lounge is located at 422 Richard Arrington Blvd South in Birmingham,

Alabama. For VIP, call 205-422-9849 or visit Meriendalounge.com.

PJ Morton, Alvin Garrett and B Reith LIVE @ WorkPlay

Bowe Inc. presents PJ Morton – Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Featuring special guest artist Alvin “Cornbread” Garrett and B. Reith.

500 23rd Street South -  Birmingham, AL

Doors open at 6:30pm, Show at 8:30pm.

18+ for admission.  $20.00 Admission and $22.00 at the Door.

Tickets available at www.workplay.com

News Coverage:

http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2012/04/pj_morton_workplay_birmingham.html

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8Ball & MJG LIVE @ Merienda Lounge

April 6, 2012 don’t miss the legendary 8Ball and MJG LIVE in Concert @ The Merienda Lounge!  It’s Young Dil’s Birthday Bash

For tickets and VIP Section call (205) 422-9849 or visit www.meriendalounge.com

April 6th, 2012, Doors open at 9pm.

420 Richard Arrington Blvd Corner of 5th Avenue South. Birmingham, AL.

Tyrese and Bobby V LIVE March 23 with After Party at the Venue

Mark your calendar for Tyrese and Bobby V coming to the BJCC on Friday, March 23, 2012.

For tickets call (800) 754-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/307157582672178/

 

Algebra LIVE at Merienda!

Celebrity Fridays with Algebra LIVE in Concert takes place on Friday, March 9, 2012.  Tickets are on Sale Now for $15.00. For Table RSVP & Tickets call (205) 422-9849.

For more information call Jay at (205) 215-7895.

Merienda is located at 420 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd or visit the website at www.meriendalounge.com -

Just A Few Cats & Friends LIVE @ Merienda

The Music Caterers, Inc. presents Just A Few Cats & Friends featuring Danni Rose, Bernard Buggs, Logan and Mike Ham Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Merienda Lounge.

Doors open at 8pm, show begins at 9pm.

Tickets are on sale now for $12 in advance, $15 general admission and $20 for reserved seating.

Purchase your tickets today at http://www.justafewcats.eventbrite.com

For more information call (205) 543-0897.

Merienda Lounge is located at 421 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd // www.meriendalounge.com

Al Jarreau LIVE in Birmingham!

UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center presents Al Jarreau on Friday, February 24, 2012.

Tickets are on sale now at www.alysstephens.org or by calling (205) 975-2787.

An evening with Bill Cosby, Robin Givens, Ruben Studdard and Boney James

An evening with Bill Cosby and Friends hosted with Robin Givens takes place Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Historic Alabama Theatre.  Special invited celebrity guest performers Ruben Studdard and Boney James.

Two comedy shows, one night only!

First Show:  6:00 pm
Second Show: 8:30 pm

The Alabama Theatre
1817 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203

Concert After Party 10:00 pm at the Harbert Center – 2019 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203

Tickets on sale at www.ticketmaster.com

 

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