Upcoming Events

A calendar of old school nights, DJ sets, concerts, radio shows, film premieres, voting/elections info, and other upcoming live or streaming community events.

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Week of April 3 - April 9, 2023.

Note: As of April 6, Twitter has suspended the ability to embed tweets on Substack. Nice work, Elmo! Magnificent job proving your commitment to free speech. But regardless, the calendar will resume shortly with more funky events than ever.

Week of March 27 - April 2, 2023.

Bob James @BobJamesMusic

It's gonna be a hot night of jazz in Atlanta on March 30th at Suite Lounge! Tickets @ Link in Bio, or BobJames.com --- #bobjames #jazz #atlanta #georgia #atl @suiteloungeatl #suiteloungeatl

Big Ears Festival @BigEarsFestival

Back almost 50 years after the 1975 release of their album When Do We Get Paid, the Staples Jr. Singers bring it on “Too Close.” Thrilled to have them join us at Big Ears 2023. youtube.com/watch?v=gqdBMh…

Dyana Williams @DyanaWilliams

BRAVA @TEYANATAYLOR come get all your accolades for this one for sure! THOUSAND AND ONE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters March 31

youtu.beA THOUSAND AND ONE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters March 31“A love letter to mothers, sons, and hustlers of NYC.” A.V. Rockwell’s A THOUSAND AND ONE is only in theaters March 31, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the...

Don Grusin @Dongrusin

Please join me at the annual Locals Concert to benefit Salida Aspen Concerts' Summer Series. Performances by YuFen Chou, Mary Sandell, Don Grusin, David Reis, Justice Wise, Andre Wilkins & Katie Oglesby. Saturday, April 1, 7-9 pm at A Church, Salida. salidaaspenconcerts.org #jazz

6Ts Rhythm and Soul @6TsSoul

Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. From March 2023 to the Prince Edward Theatre, London. This new musical follows the journey of The Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. london.ainttooproudmusical.com #ktf #6ts #soulmusic

The Carter Center @CarterCenter

“Dear President Carter, you are the best of us. You always sought the best for our country, and for the world.” Thank you to everyone who has sent messages of peace and comfort to President Carter and his family. Add yours here:

cartercenter.orgWebsite Visitors Express Love for President CarterThe Carter Center is inviting the public to send messages of peace and comfort to President Carter and his family via an online portal, and the response is overwhelming. As of 2 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 21), more than 7,919 messages had been published, with waves of them continuing to arrive.

When We All Vote @WhenWeAllVote

This #BlackHistoryMonth let's prioritize protecting our vote and our voice. Make sure: 📋 You're still registered 🏘️ Your address is up-to-date ✍🏽 Your name is spelled correctly Visit weall.vote/check to get it done NOW.

Future Events

Salsoul Records @salsoulrecords

Grab the limited-edition "Larry Levan's Paradise Garage" compilation (feat. brand-new artwork using the iconic photography of Bill Bernstein) on 2LP splatter vinyl at a participating stores starting 4.22 for @recordstoreday! #RSD2023 #RSD23 #RecordStoreDay

Aaron Cohen @aaroncohenwords

@micro_chop Ramsey's memoir is coming out in May. It was an honor to be his co-author:

blackstonepublishing.comGentleman of JazzThis immersive new autobiography provides insight into the early life and illustrious career of the late great Ramsey Lewis, one of the most popular jazz pianists of all time.Beginning with his childhood growing up in Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood,

Sir SoulSubbo💙 @SoulUndergrnd

@DJNattKittyKatt is playing #Edinburgh Voodoo Rooms. Already heavy ticket sales. #soul #funk #disco #house Big crew already have bought tickets.

Dave Haslam @Mr_Dave_Haslam

Announcing! Book event in Glasgow at @CCA_Glasgow on May 9th. Discussing venues, cities, big nights out; Picasso, Haring, and the Hacienda; and the links between art and life after dark. Joined by guest interviewer Paul John Dykes (@AState_Of_Mind). INFO

seetickets.comArt After Dark - Dave Haslam book eventBuy tickets for Art After Dark - Dave Haslam book event at Centre for Contemporary Arts from the official retailer, See Tickets.

Quincy Jones @QuincyDJones

My 90th-Birthday Concert at the @HollywoodBowl w/ special guests is heading your way on July 28th & 29th! Season tix on sale now & individual tix avail May 2nd. Hope 2 see U there!! #HollywoodBowl #LAPhil @LAPhil

hollywoodbowl.comQuincy Jones’ 90th-Birthday Tribute: A Musical Celebration | Hollywood BowlWith hits like “P.Y.T”, “Thriller”, ”Give Me the Night”, and “Fly Me To The Moon” performed by an all-star lineup, Quincy Jones’ illustrious body of music will be on full display at the Hollywood Bowl for this incomparable birthday celebration. Join us for two unforgettable evenings of some of the b…

Past Events

Week of March 20 - March 26, 2023.

Ron Carter @RonCarterBass

Please join me on March 24th and 25th as I perform with #RosaPassos, #KennyBarron, and #RafaelBarata in the #LincolnCenter's Appel Room in NYC. Ticket info: roncarterjazz.com #roncarterbassist #roncarter #roncartermusic #jazzlegends #jazzgreats #livejazz

Patrice Rushen @MsPatriceRushen

Extra show added March 21st @TheJazzCafe Get your tickets now! 🎟️

Patrice Rushen @MsPatriceRushen

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Strut Records @StrutRecords

The legendary @MsPatriceRushen is coming to the UK in March with some new dates 🇬🇧😍 17th-19th: Southport Weekender 20th-21st: @TheJazzCafe, London In the meantime, keep yourselves satiated with this vibey Patrice solo 🎹 https://t.co/X3NAGgwwrM

soultracks @soultrackscom

We now have posted the funeral and visitation information related to the passing of the great Bobby Caldwell. zurl.co/aSOy

Week of March 13 - March 19, 2023.

novena carmel @NovenaCarmel

Greetings! I’ve been invited to be on a panel with other wonderful women DJs on Sunday. Hopefully I say something helpful. It’s free so you might as well come and find out! 😄 Here’s more info:

Bettye LaVette @BettyeLaVette

Bettye will join a star-studded cast of musicians honoring @PaulMcCartney at Carnegie Hall on March 15th. Tickets are on-sale now at MusicOf.org

Week of March 6 - March 12, 2023.

Craig Seymour, Black gay music critic @craigspoplife

🚨 Activism Alert 🚨 s/o @themilajam via @danielnardicio

Dark Entries Records @darkentriesrecs

Excited to reissue a rare Italo disco gem from 1986 💎 Garland “Heartbeat” 🇮🇹 Déjà vu comes over the listener with melodies evoking Debarge and Bronski Beat, but this passes when the fist-pumping, sing-along-worthy chorus hits. Out March 10 on pink wax💗 garland-italo.bandcamp.com/album/heartbeat

Pat Byrne - Glasgow West End @glasgowswestend

Cassius X: Becoming Ali Glasgow Film Festival Stuart Cosgrove's book 'brilliantly adapted for the screen' 9 - 10 March. GFT World Premiere. glasgowwestend.co.uk/cassius-x-beco… @glasgowfilmfest @Detroit67Book

The British Library @britishlibrary

Legendary DJ and producer @fknyc joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy in conversation to share his musical inspirations and some of his favourite records 🎵bit.ly/3E7r8qP

Week of February 27 - March 5, 2023.

B Zollicoffer @zolly_b

Detroit funeral arrangements set for Motown's late Barrett Strong news.yahoo.com/detroit-funera… via @Yahoo

news.yahoo.comDetroit funeral arrangements set for Motown’s late Barrett StrongA funeral for the hit songwriter, who died in Los Angeles in late January, will be held March 4 at Greater Grace Temple.

Week of February 20-26, 2023.

François Kevorkian @fknyc

Body&SOUL is coming to London! We’re super excited to be headlining @GrooveOdyssey's first party for 2023 this Sat. February 25 at @ministryofsound. Tickets available now! --> bit.ly/GOBSFEBMOS For the full line up and more information visit: grooveodyssey.com

Bob James @BobJamesMusic

Who's joining us this Friday? February, 24 @ 8:00 pm (Columbia, SC) "A Tribute to Al Jarreau" ft. Bob James, @KirkWhalum, @IAmReginaBelle & @chriswalkerchat! Tickets @ BobJames.com or Link in Bio - #bobjames #aljarreau #kirkwhalum #reginabell #chriswalker @krogercenter

Smithsonian Channel @SmithsonianChan

The growth of a boxing legend, a civil rights icon, and American cultural idol. Follow Cassius Clay’s celebrated rise to boxing superstardom and controversial conversion to Islam in the early ‘60s. Cassius X: Becoming Ali premieres February 20 at 9/8c.

Week of February 13-19, 2023.

Roberta Flack @Roberta_Flack

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for a screening of the "ROBERTA" documentary at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse TOMORROW, Feb 19th at 7PM 🎥 Director @antonino44 will also be in attendance for a special introduction of the film 🎤 @PBS @wetatvfm #RobertaDocumentary @ArlingtonVALib

Lawrence Hamm @LawrenceHamm7

Please attend Black History Month Celebration Sun Feb 19th 11:00am Mt Zion Baptist Church of Newark 208 Broadway Newark, NJ. Guest speaker Lawrence Hamm, Chairman, People’s Organization For Progress. Contact mountzion15@aol.com or call 973 482-1915. Program: in-person & virtual.

DJ Soul Sister @djsoulsister

If you’re looking for big fun tonite, @thegyptianlover is at The Rabbit Hole. I wish I could’ve gone as planned, but resting so I’m not exhausted the rest of Carnival. If I’m up to parades tomorrow, I’ll do it. Haven’t been in these Mardi Gras streets like this since high school.

François Kevorkian @fknyc

This Saturday February 18 I will be playing at @SiloBrooklyn along with #toribio as a part of their President's Day weekend festivities. Tix --> link.dice.fm/N24fe37cc04c Thanks so much to @bennysoto and @Mikenervous for the hookup. Can't wait!🥳🙌💕

Cliff Notez @cliffnotezz

Tomorrow morning, I’m talking country music and it’s roots in Black Hisory over at @clubpassim come thru. First think I’m doing as a part of their new program The Folk Collective

Lorraine King @lorrainemking

Tunes all packed for this weekend's vinyl-only soul and rare groove show. This week includes a 60 minute tribute to the late Leon Ware who would have been 83 this week. I hope you can join me on Colourful Radio tomorrow at 10am at colourful.com or via DAB radio 🎶

Natasha Kitty Katt 🪩🦇 @DJNattKittyKatt

***NEW DATE ADDED*** USA TOUR 23’ 🇺🇸 20/01 @houseofyesnyc 04/02 @SEASupernova 11/02 Nola Housing Project, New Orleans 17/02 LMNO, Philadelphia

James Brown African American Room @NewarkLibrary @JBAAR_NPL

Join us this Wednesday! Join us at 5pm for the pre-program reception, food by The Weekend Spot! FREE PARKING see flyer for details!

SheilaEdrummer @SheilaEdrummer

Chicago family, there’s only a handful of tix left for my shows at @CityWineryCHI. Grab ur Valentine’s and meet us there! citywinery.com/chicago/Online…

Week of February 6-12, 2023.

Flavor Ramon @Willie_Dutch

This Friday at Double D’s. You know how I get down. All vinyl. Rare Boogie & Disco. Come early, stay late

Week of Jan 30 - Feb 5, 2023.

Paul Rochester @RochieOne1

Launching tomorrow Wednesday 7am U.K, 1st Feb 2023, a brand new soul radio station, Soul Music Radio (SMR). Top presenters will be playing the finest classic soul. My Soul Food to Go Show starts Thurs 2nd Feb 7-9pm & also Saturday’s 11am. soulmusicradio.uk check it out 🥳👊🏽

Week of January 23-29, 2023.

Paul Rochester @RochieOne1

Join @djpetemello and DJ Rochie One live, for this months ATS in session. All things soulful show online, mixing old & new, Soul, Boogie & Rare Groove, when Vinyl meets MP3 as the Soul Food to Go Show flexes with ATS on Sun 29th Jan @ 3pm GMT, London. MixCloud.com/PeteMello