Jody Watley, Oleta Adams, Ruben Studdard, Peabo Bryson perform holiday classics and hits with San Francisco Symphony “The Colors Of Christmas” concert at Davies Symphony Hall. Peabo Bryson, Jody Watley, Oleta Adams backstage at Davies Symphony Hall (December 7. 2022) Grammy winners- Jody Watley & Peabo Bryson performing classic “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
It was an honor and pleasure to perform again with these gifted and kind people-my friends Oleta Adams, Peabo Bryson and the silky soulful Ruben Studdard.
“The Colors Of Christmas” Davies Symphony Hall San Francisco Symphony Orchestra & Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Colors of Christmas band, and fantastic director conductor Gail Deadrick. We performed holiday classics as duets, trio, and quartet and some of our own hits bringing the spirit of love and joy to all in attendance in the return to San Francisco Symphony after several years.
It was a magnificent, joyful and blessed experience (December 6-7, 2022). More photos and video to come!
Grammy award-winning music icon Jody Watley surprised attendees as the event emcee at Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) .. Read the full feature on SHEEN Magazine
In my favorite summer hat – very classic and chic custom made by Gladys Tamez Millinery. Backstage – equipment trucks make for good props!Making it fashion editorial! Wattage!Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds & Jody Watley
Jody Watley & Keith Sweat
A nice hot summer evening of classic hits with 3 veteran R&B / Pop music legends in the game.
R&B Superstars Keith Sweat, Babyface & Jody Watley will take the First Security Amphitheater stage on August 14th. Welcomed by KOKY 102.1 and Power 92 Jams, tickets are on sale tomorrow at 10am and you can get yours with no fees if you purchase before June 19th.
We are excited to announce that Grammy Winning Artist @jodywatley has JUST BEEN ADDED to the Capitol Stage for the Capital Pride Concert presented by @hot995, @prideradio & @darcars!
Join us for this FREE event on 6/12 from 1pm-8pm on America’s Mainstreet, Pennsylvania Ave. at 3rd Street, NW in conjunction with the Capital Pride Festival from Noon to 10pm.
Bio
Jody Watley is a GRAMMY award winning multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer/independent label owner; recognized as a style icon and one of the architects of 21st century Pop/R&B/Dance music and listed in Billboard as one of the Top 60 Female Artists of All Time and Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time.
From her groundbreaking marriage of rap & R&B (1989’s s “Friends,” a collaboration with hip-hop legends Eric B. & Rakim) to her vision-forward marriage of high fashion, street fashion and music in the ‘80s (long before it became the norm), to her fusion of jazz and underground club culture with keen pop instincts, and the ease with which she crossed and still crosses genre, Watley forged the template that is now everybody’s playbook.
Watley’s eclectic repertoire spans – R&B, hip-hop, House, jazz, pop, drum & bass, ambient, spoken-word – is built on a positive vision and a strong taste for artistic and aesthetic risk.
With so many acts to choose from all weekend across four entertainment stages, there’s something for everyone at Motor City Pride, from June 11-12. Add these seven not-to-be-missed performances to your short list.
Frankie Beverly sans iconic baseball cap and Jody Watley backstage – as I was on my way for my set.
I had such a blast being on the bill with Frankie Beverly & Maze back in December 2021 for the Winter White Party at Texas CU Theater – we are doing it again this time in Los Angeles at The Microsoft Theater on August 7, 2022. Tickets go on sale Friday: This will be my only Los Angeles appearance this year so don’t miss it – Jody Watley Solo Debut 35 Anniversary Concert!
I took this selfie before going onstage for Jammin’ De Mayo Saturday. I’d hurt my knee somehow, had a severe limp getting around and felt bummed that I would not be able to be as mobile as usual in my performance.
No matter what I was going to go on that stage and give my all and the smile was and is the light switch. I took this and said “Let’s Get It Girl!” As long as I can sing – the show will still go on, even if I have to be seated and give you all upper body poses, shoulders and face – the smile – the joy – the wattage is in effect.
Smiling at the crowd and catching their smiles back at me is always magic. They never know what an artist might be going through offstage or on it. I believe in energy and the reciprocation of it returns.
Ii thought of this quote this morning and thought I’d share it as a reminder in case you may be having a rough day or someone else might be —
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” — by Leo F. Buscaglia
