Channeling the great Josephine Baker in Essence Magazine in 1989.
Photography: Adrian Buckmaster
Happy Halloween!
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Jody Watley. NEW Video on Youtube.
Each venue and stage is different..and so as an artist you have to not only soundcheck but get the vibe and feel of the stage and venue. This is from Saturday night in Waukegan IL at the Genesee Theater on the bill with Lisa Lisa and Debbie Gibson.
You can’t just go through the motions and life even in rehearsal..be in the mindset of being the best. Often, especially for up and comers, how you practice is how you perform.
Jody Watley. Classic Thursday.
#tbt 1990 Singing “After You, Who” Cole Porter jazz at the first Elizabeth Taylor Amfar Event(later became one of the biggest yearly events and fundraisers for HIV\Aids). I cherish the handwritten note she sent me with a bouquet of flowers after.A real deal Icon, film legend and activist so honored to be
I think I’ll be adding to set list Blue Note Napa concerts in January- my love and appreciation of jazz comes from my parents who played it all the time when I was little – more than any other music in the house. My daughter loved to do her homework to Ella Fitzgerald and Stan Getz when she was in junior high … often when playing jazz in the car with other children- other kids were like “what kind of music is THAT?!” Lol – my way of also planting the seed of the various genres of music..
Here’s a video of my performance Live on Arsenio Hall that same year!
Thought of The Day. You Are An Asset
Your vision of who you are and where you want to be in life is a great asset-value yourself – bring and add value in whatever you do – no matter how others may view you. Wishing everyone a great day!!
Thought of The Day. Vibrations of Gratitude.
Greetings and love to all. Remember that gratitude is a vibration of energy that can change your life and mood no matter what – the moment you wake up – here and present you’re already blessed.
Jody Watley Classic Image and Thought of The Day.
Mirrors.
Don’t ever dim your shine to make others feel better. Shine on from the inside -out. Like my Dad always said as well be a person of substance and always value yourself. ✨
Here’s a #TBT 2008 VOGUE Italia the historic “The Black Issue”
Being included in this issue is another benchmark in my ongoing solo career that I’m very proud of because of the music artistry – a childhood dream that became a reality.
Work hard – keep shining.
Photography by Herb Rita
Makeup JoAnne Gair
Hair by Peter Savic
Upcoming Concerts:
October 21 Famously Hot South Carolina Pride, Columbia
SC Showtime 6 PM
Oct 28 Genesee Theater with Debbie Gibson and Lisa Lisa
Nov 11 -18 80s in The Sand Punta Cana Dominican Republic
Dec 3 – Westbury NY — NYCB Theater
Dec 5 – New Brunswick, NJ – – State Theater New Jersey
Dec 6 – Broward, FL — Broward Center Au Rene Theater
Dec 7 – Chandler, AZ — Wild Pass Hotel and Casino
Dec 8 – Palm Desert, CA — McCallum Theater
Dec 9 – Cerritos, CA — Cerritos Center for Performing Arts
Dec 14 – Milwaukee, WI — Potawatomi Hotel and Casino
Dec 15 – Joliet, IL — Rialto Square Theater
Dec 16 – St. Charles, MO — Scheidegger Center
Dec 17 – Dallas, TX — Majestic Theater
January 27 – Napa, CA — Blue Note Napa “Timeless”
Birthday Celebration Concerts
More dates TBA
NEW — What’s The Tee With Rupaul and Michelle Visage
Listen Now: RuPaul What’s The Tee Interview
Jody Watley. A Special Day and Young Man-My Son Arie
Posted on my social media pages yesterday for his birthday!
Today is a blessed day in my life – the birth of my son Arie, the best son in the world to me!
Arie is one of the lights in my life along with his sister Lauren. They both continue to enrich my life. I’m so proud of the young man he has become and the man I know he will continue to be.
Due to the fact people take my posts for their own agendas, this is probably last time I’ll post learning again the most important people and events in our lives should remain private.
Jody Watley Weekend Greetings.
I posted this on my Instagram and Facebook- say hello!
Black Music Honors aired for the final time today on Bounce-such gratitude to receive those roses while I’m here to appreciate them. The Black Music Honors TV show in it’s second year has class and soul. The proceeds benefit the building of the National African American Museum of Music being built in Nashville, Tennessee.
The other great thing about this show was their going outside of the box beyond the usual artists that are repeated over and over not just Honors but performers as well. Thanks again Sevyn Streeter and Vivian Green – both have new projects out so please support those wonderful ladies and artists.
I’m going to upload my full speech – they had to edit though I didn’t get the play off music!
There’s a lot of not so positive things going on in the world – Be open to good things..don’t get stuck in a rut.
NEW. In The Jody Watley Art Gallery
Jody Watley by Tim Davis. Originated in 1987 – posted in 2017.
Always appreciative of the love, time and good vibes. Tim shared this with me on my Facebook page from a sketch he did in 1987, the year of my solo debut. This is an upside of social media.
Jody Watley Colors of Christmas Tour Update.
Don’t miss the beautiful holiday music experience of Colors of Christmas. You’re in for a real treat.
You’ll get to hear me sing Christmas and Pop classics beyond a couple of my own that I’ve never done including duets with Peabo Bryson, Ruben Studdard and Marilyn McCoo.
Pull out that nice outfit you’ve been waiting to wear or a fun Christmas sweater and be surrounded in the loving spirit of the season. Come lose yourself in the music and performances, make it a gift for a friend!
Dec. 3 — NYCB Theatre Westbury NY
Dec. 5 — State Theater New Brunswick, NJ
Dec. 8 –McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, CA
Dec. 9 — Cerritos Performing Arts Center
Dec. 15 — Rialto Square Theater Joliet, IL
Dec. 16 — Scheidegger Theatre St. Charles, MO
Dec. 17 — Majestic Theater Dallas Texas
For more information: Visit – Colors of Christmas Official Website