All pictures by Kendall Dixon of Flix-Photography.com. Concert listings below.
Alicia Keys and Jordin Sparks Spring Tour Dates are confirmed!
April 2008
19 - Hampton, VA - Hampton Coliseum
20 - Philadelphia, PA - Liacouras Center
22 - Pittsburgh, PA - Peterson Events Center
24 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
26 - Columbus, OH - Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center
27 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
30 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
May 2008
1 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
5 - Los Angeles, CA - venue to be announced
7 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena
9 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
10 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion at San Jose
12 - Phoenix, AZ - Jobing.com Arena
14 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie
18 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
22 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
24 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
25 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
28 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
30 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum
31 - Cincinnati, OH - US Bank Arena
June 2008
3 - Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena
5 - Cleveland, OH - Wolstein Center at Cleveland State
6 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
8 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
11 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden
13 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
15 - Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena
17 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
18 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
A very special thank you is in order for Michael Pritchard and the staff and management of the Anthology Club in San Diego. I consider it an honor to have been invited to host the benefit for our dear friend Carl Evans, Jr., of Fattburger. I had plenty of help though. The Master of Ceremonies was yours truly, GroovinU.com President, Gene Harris and the co-hosts included Independent Recording Artist, Mariea Antoinette, Marketing Specialist, Lisa Jackson and Channel Eight's, Larry Himmel.
Several different benefits in California have aided Carl Evans, Jr., a founding member of the veteran San Diego-based Smooth Jazz group Fattburger. Evans is currently in the middle of some serious health challenges. On December 10, he underwent surgery to remove his left leg below the knee. This surgery was necessary to continue his ongoing battle against diabetes. On January 1, doctors performed another operation.
To help with medical costs and future care, the Anthology club in San Diego hosted two benefit concerts on January 20. Numerous musicians performed, including bassist Nathan East of Fourplay and Ricky Lawson of the Yellowjackets. So many great performers played like Guitarists, Peter Sprague and Dave Millard, Saxophonists Charles McPherson Sr, Daniel Jackson, Reggie Smith and Trevor Orr, Drummers Charles McPherson, Jr., Carlos Vasquez and Roger Friend, Trumpeters Brian Lynch and Gilbert Castellanos, Keyboardist Rob Whitlock, James Williams, Clarence Bell and Mikan Zlatkovich, Bassists Marshall Hawkins and Glen Fisher, Violinist Jaime Kim, Vocalists Aubrey Faye, Barbara Jamerson, Amber Whitlock, Stellita, Percussionists, Emilio Camacho, Kiko Cornejo and Luis Manuel and the New Hope Friendship Choir plus so many more attended.
All net proceeds benefit the Carl Evans, Jr., Health Relief Fund through Washington Mutual. Donations can be made directly to this fund at any time at any Washington Mutual bank. For more information go to www.fattburger.com.
Fattburger itself - which now features Keyboardist, Carl Evans, Jr., Guitarist, Evan Marks, Bassist, Mark Hunter, Drummer, Kevin Koch and Percussionist, Tommy Aros, held another benefit show for Evans on Feb. 10 at Humphrey's in San Diego.
This is the second setback for Fattburger in recent years. In September of 2006, Fattburger saxophonist Hollis Gentry died two years after being involved in a serious automobile accident. We miss you Hollis.
The Steppers' Cabo Cruise
The Steppers' Cabo Cruise is all set for June 23 – June 28th leaving from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico. We will groove together aboard Carnival Cruise Lines Elation Fun Ship. The Las Vegas Steppers Club will be joining us and presenting Steppers' workshops to brush up your dance steps for the evening festivities. The Las Vegas based Vegas Rocks Radio Show and San Diego based www.hookupz.com are also co-sponsors for this fun-filled event. Plan to join us for five fantastic days and romantic nights on the Pacific.
The Price for your Oceanview berth is just $520 plus $199.05 tax, all meals included. A convenient payment plan makes it easy to afford this trip. A $25 per person deposit is due by February 6, a payment of $200 is due by February 21th and the balance of is due by April 17. We have 100 Oceanview berths (50 Cabins) available plus 20 slightly cheaper inside berths (10 Cabins). To process your payment click the link at the top of this page then click the book travel link, then click groups and then scroll down to Steppers’ Cabo Cruise, click that and at the bottom of the detail page click the book it link or send us an e-mail to cruise@groovinu.com and we will reply or call my cell 702-355-4845.
www.GroovinUTravel.com
We have successfully installed a powerful GroovinU Travel engine on our web site! You can access it at www.groovinutravel.com or through the navigation bar on the left side of the website at www.groovinu.com. This new section of the website is packed with great travel deals, vacation options, golf excursions, event tickets, cruises and so much more. This is very exciting, take a moment and browse through this new interface. You will leave the stress of the day behind as you imagine far away shores. Thank you to Reamus, Sheryl and Margie at YTB for all your efforts in bringing this plan together.
More Concerts
Boney James
Boulder Station, Las Vegas, NV 5/3/08
Four Tops
Orleans, Las Vegas, NV 4/25-27/08
Marion Meadows
Santa Fe Station, Las Vegas, NV 6/21/08
Rick Braun & Richard Elliott
Green Valley Ranch, Las Vegas, NV 7/18/08
Smokey Robinson
Buffalo Bills, Primm, NV 5/24/08
BB Kings
Suncoast Casino, Las Vegas, NV 5/9-11/08
Tower of Power & Average White Band
Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA 4/11-12/08
Alicia Keys and Jordin Sparks Spring Tour Dates are confirmed!
April 2008
19 - Hampton, VA - Hampton Coliseum
20 - Philadelphia, PA - Liacouras Center
22 - Pittsburgh, PA - Peterson Events Center
24 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
26 - Columbus, OH - Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center
27 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
30 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
May 2008
1 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
5 - Los Angeles, CA - venue to be announced
7 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena
9 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
10 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion at San Jose
12 - Phoenix, AZ - Jobing.com Arena
14 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie
18 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
22 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
24 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
25 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
28 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
30 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum
31 - Cincinnati, OH - US Bank Arena
June 2008
3 - Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena
5 - Cleveland, OH - Wolstein Center at Cleveland State
6 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
8 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
11 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden
13 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
15 - Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena
17 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
18 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
A very special thank you is in order for Michael Pritchard and the staff and management of the Anthology Club in San Diego. I consider it an honor to have been invited to host the benefit for our dear friend Carl Evans, Jr., of Fattburger. I had plenty of help though. The Master of Ceremonies was yours truly, GroovinU.com President, Gene Harris and the co-hosts included Independent Recording Artist, Mariea Antoinette, Marketing Specialist, Lisa Jackson and Channel Eight's, Larry Himmel.
Several different benefits in California have aided Carl Evans, Jr., a founding member of the veteran San Diego-based Smooth Jazz group Fattburger. Evans is currently in the middle of some serious health challenges. On December 10, he underwent surgery to remove his left leg below the knee. This surgery was necessary to continue his ongoing battle against diabetes. On January 1, doctors performed another operation.
To help with medical costs and future care, the Anthology club in San Diego hosted two benefit concerts on January 20. Numerous musicians performed, including bassist Nathan East of Fourplay and Ricky Lawson of the Yellowjackets. So many great performers played like Guitarists, Peter Sprague and Dave Millard, Saxophonists Charles McPherson Sr, Daniel Jackson, Reggie Smith and Trevor Orr, Drummers Charles McPherson, Jr., Carlos Vasquez and Roger Friend, Trumpeters Brian Lynch and Gilbert Castellanos, Keyboardist Rob Whitlock, James Williams, Clarence Bell and Mikan Zlatkovich, Bassists Marshall Hawkins and Glen Fisher, Violinist Jaime Kim, Vocalists Aubrey Faye, Barbara Jamerson, Amber Whitlock, Stellita, Percussionists, Emilio Camacho, Kiko Cornejo and Luis Manuel and the New Hope Friendship Choir plus so many more attended.
All net proceeds benefit the Carl Evans, Jr., Health Relief Fund through Washington Mutual. Donations can be made directly to this fund at any time at any Washington Mutual bank. For more information go to www.fattburger.com.
Fattburger itself - which now features Keyboardist, Carl Evans, Jr., Guitarist, Evan Marks, Bassist, Mark Hunter, Drummer, Kevin Koch and Percussionist, Tommy Aros, held another benefit show for Evans on Feb. 10 at Humphrey's in San Diego.
This is the second setback for Fattburger in recent years. In September of 2006, Fattburger saxophonist Hollis Gentry died two years after being involved in a serious automobile accident. We miss you Hollis.
The Steppers' Cabo Cruise
The Steppers' Cabo Cruise is all set for June 23 – June 28th leaving from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico. We will groove together aboard Carnival Cruise Lines Elation Fun Ship. The Las Vegas Steppers Club will be joining us and presenting Steppers' workshops to brush up your dance steps for the evening festivities. The Las Vegas based Vegas Rocks Radio Show and San Diego based www.hookupz.com are also co-sponsors for this fun-filled event. Plan to join us for five fantastic days and romantic nights on the Pacific.
The Price for your Oceanview berth is just $520 plus $199.05 tax, all meals included. A convenient payment plan makes it easy to afford this trip. A $25 per person deposit is due by February 6, a payment of $200 is due by February 21th and the balance of is due by April 17. We have 100 Oceanview berths (50 Cabins) available plus 20 slightly cheaper inside berths (10 Cabins). To process your payment click the link at the top of this page then click the book travel link, then click groups and then scroll down to Steppers’ Cabo Cruise, click that and at the bottom of the detail page click the book it link or send us an e-mail to cruise@groovinu.com and we will reply or call my cell 702-355-4845.
www.GroovinUTravel.com
We have successfully installed a powerful GroovinU Travel engine on our web site! You can access it at www.groovinutravel.com or through the navigation bar on the left side of the website at www.groovinu.com. This new section of the website is packed with great travel deals, vacation options, golf excursions, event tickets, cruises and so much more. This is very exciting, take a moment and browse through this new interface. You will leave the stress of the day behind as you imagine far away shores. Thank you to Reamus, Sheryl and Margie at YTB for all your efforts in bringing this plan together.
More Concerts
Boney James
Boulder Station, Las Vegas, NV 5/3/08
Four Tops
Orleans, Las Vegas, NV 4/25-27/08
Marion Meadows
Santa Fe Station, Las Vegas, NV 6/21/08
Rick Braun & Richard Elliott
Green Valley Ranch, Las Vegas, NV 7/18/08
Smokey Robinson
Buffalo Bills, Primm, NV 5/24/08
BB Kings
Suncoast Casino, Las Vegas, NV 5/9-11/08
Tower of Power & Average White Band
Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA 4/11-12/08
Pictured l-r Independent Recording Artist, Mariea Antoinette, GroovinU.com President, Gene Harris, Jr., and Fattburger's, Carl Evans, Jr. Photos from the event below right.
Many thanks to Valentino's Zootsuit Connection, Las Vegas, NV.
Many thanks to Valentino's Zootsuit Connection, Las Vegas, NV.
Co-MC Mariea Antoinette and MC Gene Harris, Jr., had a lot of musicians to get on and off the stage while raising funds for the Carl Evans, Jr., Health Fund.
World Class Bassist, Nathan East is working that fast left hand of his, during his solo.
Saxophonist, Reggie Smith takes a solo as Bassist, Nathan East keeps the pocket tight.
Bassist, Nathan East greets long time friend, KiFM's Music Director, Kelly Cole.
Anita, Gene and Liz enjoy a few cocktails together after the show at the fabulous Anthology Club in San Diego.
The Great Saxophonist, Daniel Jackson and Pianist, Mikan Zlatkovich brought the real old school jazz flava to this wonderful evening of song.
GroovinU Records A & R Director, Michael Kelleher enjoyed a romantic, color coordinated evening with Ms. Debbie Vega.
Vocalist, Aubrey Faye, Bassist Nathan East and the band lit up some Soulful Old School Tunes from Lou Rawls and Barry White.
During this rare performance former Crusaders Keyboardist, Rob Whitlock and Fourplay Bassist, Nathan East lead an ensemble of accomplished players through a profound set of fusion tracks.
Thank you to the Anthology Club, wow what a spot.
This awesome Jazz Ensemble featured renowned Guitarist, Peter Sprague early.
Keyboardist, Rob Whitlock, Vocalist Amber Whitlock with Fourplay's Nathan East on bass.
Later the ladies took the stage. Vocalists, Amber Whitlock, Barbara Jamerson and Stellita with
Fourplay's Nathan East on bass.
Fourplay's Nathan East on bass.
The great Carlos Vasquez laid down the essential afro-latin beats and thunderous grooves. He is a bad man!
Band Leader and Bassist, Glen Fisher is lost in the intensity of his solo. What a performance.
This was a very special moment. Keyboardists, Rob Whitlock and the legendary, Clarence Bell, Bassist, Nathan East and the boys in the band.
Violinist, Jamie Kim, Drummer Charles McPherson, Jr., and teenage prodigy Saxophonist, Trevor Orr brought a gritty funky fresh groove to the gig.
Guitarist, Peter Sprague shares his uniquie artistry with us.
Bassist, Nathan East watches as MC Gene Harris, Jr., takes a moment for Carl's adult children, Carl Evans III and Rachel Evans to thank everyone.
Mariea Antoinette, Momma Hackley and Valerie Formost-Reccabaron begin the show with a prayer for Carl Evans, Jr., and all of us.
The New Hope Friendship Choir helped to get the show started on an up-beat.
Violinist, Jamie Kim, and Bassist, Marshall Hawkins were outstanding performers.
Drummer, Carlos Vasquez, Trumpeter, Brian Lynch, Saxophonist Charles McPherson, Sr, and Guitarist, Peter Sprague play a great Traditional Jazz set.
Drummer, Charles McPherson, Jr., came out from Detroit to play for Carl's benefit and play he did.
Give the Drummers some. On Congas, Kiko Cornejo, and on Bongos, Luis Manuel.
Yellowjackets Drummer, Ricky Lawson was a surprise guest performer who arrived with Nathan East.
Co-MC's Lisa Jackson and Mariea Antoinette kept the party rolling and recognized the celebrities in attendance, while raising funds for the Carl Evans, Jr., Health Fund.
Co-MC Larry Himmel shared his popular brand of humor with us, while raising funds for the Carl Evans, Jr., Health Fund.
This horn section is out of control. Trumpeter Brian Lynch, Saxophonists, Charles McPherson, Sr., and Daniel Jackson.
The ladies get acquainted backstage. Co-MC's Mariea Antoinette, Lisa Jackson and GroovinU.com
General Manager, Liz Marchetti-Harris.
General Manager, Liz Marchetti-Harris.
