I spent my CIAA tournament week partying with old school acts such as Dru Hill, EPMD and others. By Sunday night, I was ready for something low-key. The King performance at the Neighborhood Theatre was just what I needed. The soul trio performed to a sold out room - on a Sunday night! Here's why fans love this rising group.
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Monday, February 29, 2016
King's melodic soul sells out Neighborhood Theatre (Video)
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Tournament Sunday: Finale brunches, day parties and a concert
This is it. Get your last bit of partying in today.
Brunch
The Sunday Brunch Send-Off Finale f/ Anthony Hamilton, Traci Braxton, Doug E. Fresh, Ruth's Chris Uptown
Nawlins Low Country Boil, Blu Notes
Day Parties
Tonight
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Saturday, February 27, 2016
CIAA Saturday parties
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Concerts
King Fish, BluNotes, 3425 David Cox Road
Mississippi-based blues master King Fish returns for an encore performance. Kingfish headlined the grand opening last year. Xpressive Sound — funk, soul and blues band - will open. 7 p.m. $20. TJ's Take: Great price and awesome location. Parking shouldn’t be a hassle. Details.
The Official CIAA Post Tournament Concert ft. Mint Condition, Lyfe Jennings & Vivian Green, Charlotte Convention Center
Sing-along, dance along and reminisce with Mint Condition. This band puts on a great show with a full band. Lyfe Jennings and Vivian Green deliver heartfelt ruminations about life and love. Details.
The Commission & King Lyfe Ent pres. Kevin Gates – Islah Tour Part 2, The Fillmore
Louisiana-based rapper Kevin Gates built his reputation selling mixtapes and flirtations with bounce and trap music has found his groove with “Really Really.” Details. (Explicit)
Pieces of A Dream, Halton Theater, 1206 Elizabeth Ave.
Contemporary jazz band Pieces of a Dream with special guest Selina Albright. The Peace and Love Band will open. 8 p.m. $45 and up. Definitely for the grown folks and you won’t have to deal with traffic. Details.
Patti Labelle, Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E Independence Blvd.
This show would sell out if Patti Labelle brought some Patti Pies! Since she didn't, you'll have to settle for her classic hits such as "Lady Marmalade." $50 and up. Details.
Night Parties
Rick Ross, 210 EpiCentre
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Friday, February 26, 2016
Tournament Friday: French Montana, K Michelle and Dru Hill
Wake up!!!! The day parties start in a couple of hours and the fun continues tonight. CIAA all day baby!
Day Parties
Tonight
Dru Hill 20th Anniversary Party, Amos’ Southend
Dru Hill’s lead singer Sisqo biggest hit “Thong Song” helped him a bigger start than the Baltimore-based group. Still Dru Hill had its fair share of success with hits “In My Bed,” “Never Make A Promise” and “How Deep Is Your Love.” $40. TJ's Take: Worth checking out. I can’t remember the last time Dru Hill performed here. Details.
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
Tournament Fun Starts Tonight: Legends of Hip-Hop, Jeezy, Pink Groove
Looking for other tournament events? Don't miss Sip+Play Tournament Day Party and Concert lists.
Concerts
The Official Legends of Hip Hop Concert, The Convention Center, 501 South College St.
EPMD & The Alumni, Chubb Rock, Special Ed, Monie Love, Dana Dane and Kwame headline this official CIAA concert. 8 p.m. Tickets.
I Love New York, Amos Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St.
The I Love New York concert features Method Man, Redman and Keith Murray performing their hits such as “The Most Beautifulliest Girl In the World,” “A-Yo!” and “Do What You Feel.”
8 p.m. $40 and up. Old School hip-hop fans will love this. TJ's Take: Parking will be a challenge, but not nearly as bad as uptown. Tickets.
Jeezy, The Fillmore, 820 Hamilton St.
Jeezy’s hit “My Hitta” got him on the charts, but a shout out from President Obama gave Jeezy even more cred. $77. $10 p.m. TJ's Take: Price is outrageous. Details.
Night Parties
Travis Porter, Bar Charlotte
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016
CIAA Tournament Week: Hip-hop, R&B and Jazz Concerts
The CIAA tournament is known for drawing dozens of unofficial parties, but the week is also draws a large number of concerts. These are actual shows not hosting events behind VIP ropes. Here's a sampling of this year's tournament concerts.
Find CIAA tournament week day parties list here.
Thursday, 2/25
The Official Legends of Hip Hop Concert, The Convention Center, 501 South College St.
EPMD & The Alumni, Chubb Rock, Special Ed, Monie Love, Dana Dane and Kwame headline this official CIAA concert. 8 p.m. Tickets.
I Love New York, Amos Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St.
The I Love New York concert features Method Man, Redman and Keith Murray performing their hits such as “The Most Beautifulliest Girl In the World,” “A-Yo!” and “Do What You Feel.”
8 p.m. $40 and up. Old School hip-hop fans will love this. TJ's Take: Parking will be a challenge, but not nearly as bad as uptown. Tickets.
Young Jeezy, The Fillmore, 820 Hamilton St.
Jeezy’s hit “My Hitta” got him on the charts, but a shout out from President Obama gave Jeezy even more cred. $77. $10 p.m. TJ's Take: Price is outrageous. Details.
Friday, 2/26
The Language of Love Concert, Amos’ Southend
Aaron Camper, Grammy nominee Bilal (“Soul Sista”) and Grammy nominee Eric Roberson headlines The Language of Love Concert. 8:30 p.m. $29.50 and up. TJ's Take: Eric Roberson performs here all of the time. Bilal doesn’t. Details.
Dru Hill 20th Anniversary Party, Amos’ Southend
Dru Hill’s lead singer Sisqo biggest hit “Thong Song” helped him a bigger start than the Baltimore-based group. Still Dru Hill had its fair share of success with hits “In My Bed,” “Never Make A Promise” and “How Deep Is Your Love.” $40. TJ's Take: Worth checking out. I can’t remember the last time Dru Hill performed here. Details.
Saturday, 2/27
King Fish, BluNotes, 3425 David Cox Road
Mississippi-based blues master King Fish returns for an encore performance. Kingfish headlined the grand opening last year. Xpressive Sound — funk, soul and blues band - will open. 7 p.m. $20. TJ's Take: Great price and awesome location. Parking shouldn’t be a hassle. Details.
Sing-along, dance along and reminisce with Mint Condition. This band puts on a great show with a full band. Lyfe Jennings and Vivian Green deliver heartfelt ruminations about life and love. Details.
The Commission & King Lyfe Ent pres. Kevin Gates – Islah Tour Part 2, The Fillmore
Louisiana-based rapper Kevin Gates built his reputation selling mixtapes and flirtations with bounce and trap music has found his groove with “Really Really.” Details. (Explicit)
Pieces of A Dream, Halton Theater, 1206 Elizabeth Ave.
Contemporary jazz band Pieces of a Dream with special guest Selina Albright. The Peace and Love Band will open. 8 p.m. $45 and up. Definitely for the grown folks and you won’t have to deal with traffic. Details.
Patti Labelle, Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E Independence Blvd.
This show would sell out if Patti Labelle brought some Patti Pies! Since she didn't, you'll have to settle for her classic hits such as "Lady Marmalade." $50 and up. Details.
Sunday
King, Neighborhood Theater, 511 East 36th Street
L.A. trio King performs cuts off its debut album “We Are King.” Pitchfork gave the trio’s single “Hey” much love in it’s review. The Queen’s Guard will open. 7 p.m. $20 and up. TJ's Take: This is one of those shows that you should see now before the group explodes. Details.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016
2016 Preview: don't miss parties and events
A look at a few of my party and event picks for the new year.
QC Brewer’s Fest, Feb. 6
QC Brewer’s Fest, Feb. 6
Fillmore
Willie Nelson, Feb. 9
Fillmore
Bartender’s Ball, Feb. 21
Rooftop 210
CIAA, February 22-27
Uptown Charlotte
Rich and Bennett’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl, March 12
Uptown Charlotte
Uptown Charlotte
Charlotte Jazz Festival 2016, April 22-23
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
The two-day second annual Charlotte Jazz Festival features two main stage performances by the critically-acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center under the leadership of musical director Wynton Marsalis. Details.
Taste of the Nation, April 18
Breakout the seersuckers and pretty hats for a day of mint juleps, live music and lawn games and more at the Young Affiliates of the Mint's Derby Days. Details.
An Evening with Rachelle Ferrell, May 13
Knight Theater
Knight Theater
Dynamic singer Rachelle Ferrell truly users her voice an instrument with vocalizations that defy scatting and conventional jazz boundaries. See her in a rare live appearance. Proceeds benefits The Urban League Of Central Carolinas
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