It’s always a joy to come to perform and share the love with everyone. I feel very blessed to have these opportunities. Billboard Live staff is fantastic as well which also makes everything go smoothly.
Chic and Disco Fabulous – Shalamar Act 3 Of Show
Jody Watley and SRL. Photography courtesy of Billboard Live.
Looking forward to wrapping up a fantastic music summer at the intimate Yoshi’s Oakland featuring SRL. We’ll be previewing a couple of new songs from the groups “Bridges” project and I’ll be including the George Michael tribute I did earlier on the year with Act 1 of my solo set devoted to my solo debut. It’s always a party and it’s always great to see the fan community get together- Wattage Crew in full effect. Concerts are great to come and release some stress and get away from sone of the serious issues facing this country right now.
See you there!
July 8 at 8 PM. promises to be another exciting summer concert experience! This will be more of a hits themed show with music from my vast solo catalogue Hot 100, R&B and Dance Hits as well as some choice cuts from my Shalamar days and joined by SRL.’s Nate Allen Smith and Rosero McCoy, we bring the heat and always sprinkle in something new and funky!
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I’ll be on SIRIUSXM tomorrow at 12:15 EST with Sandyland/Radio Andy with Sandra Bernhard August 30, 2016. Tune in!
Later this week I’ll be on ABC Radio Networks – details to come.
The Freestyle Explosion Concert in Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center was another fun experience..I must say how great the comradery is with the artists.Lisa Lisa is a sweetheart, the ladies from the music group Expose’, the Covergirls..the list goes on. The fans really get their party on in a night full of quick paced classic hit spotlights.
Jody Watley — Before taking the stage at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia.
Fan Photo. Striking a pose. Jody Watley LIVE at Wells Fargo Center. Freestyle Explosion Concert.
I also ran into my former Shalamar group member Howard Hewett at Philadelphia airport..will do another post about that. Here’s a photo we took..
It’s a small world..bumped into my former colleague Howard Hewett..despite the peddled non drama..I’m always cordial when I see anyone from my past, like anyone else would be with former co-workers.
UP NEXT:
OCT. 13 ABC MORNING D.C. / LOCAL – JODY WATLEY
OCT. 13 – ROLAND MARTIN TV-ONE WITH SHALAMAR RELOADED
OCT. 14 – 16 BLUES ALLEY WASHINGTON D.C. WITH SHALAMAR RELOADED
OCT. 28-29 80’S MEETS SYMPHONY TOKYO DOME CITY HALL – JODY WATLEY
NOV. 11 – YOSHI’S OAKLAND WITH SHALAMAR RELOADED
MORE DATES AND APPEARANCES TBA
This will be my only East Coast performance this year – don’t miss it! Get your tickets today – don’t delay. It’s important to get advance ticketing to avoid cancellations (nervous promoters), to get the best seats and to plan ahead. Concert promoters monitor these things closely – so let’s pack this place out! Also on the bill Lillo Thomas for the ladies.
If you haven’t seen Jody Watley “Live”, you are missing a treat. This is a glimpse of the poignant improvisational “When A Man Loves A Woman” the controversial spoken word, topical single from the 1991 album “Affairs of The Heart.”
Jody Watley will make a rare concert appearance May 29, 2014 at Yoshi’s Oakland, CA. Don’t Miss It.
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The show is going to be great…and the merchandise “Paradise / Nightlife” merchandise is off the chain. Bring extra coins!
Photography: Albert Sanchez
Make:up: Billy B
Design: Ray Easmon
Photography By: Albert Sanchez
I will be returning to Yoshi’s Oakland May 29, 2014 and looking forward to it. There’s always joy for all of us to come to the bay area. In addition to the concert there will also be a a VIP pre-show meet and greet. Come say hello, sing, celebrate the success of ‘Nightlife’, the forthcoming “Paradise”, party with us, perhaps meet your new love or just mix it up, put on something nice and get out of the house. There will also be limited edition merchandise available. Get your tickets today – Here
I haven’t had much time to update my tour journal, but I will with loads of additional photo’s and more anecdotes – I made it through as the tour concluded last night sold out in Camden’s plush Gilgamesh. This photo is from Halifax in the dressing room in my custom black sequined jumpsuit as I currently sit in the airport lounge excited and exhausted returning home. I can’t wait to share more of the wild ride that was David Gest Present Legends of Soul Tour 2014.
One of the albums on my tour playlist was Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd Jazz Samba, gnerally playing it on the long rides back to Liverpool form whatever city we were in. love jazz and bosa nova.
A great start to the week to all – BE fabulous, go for amazing -don’t just go through the motions of life on the daily grind of life!
Scenes from town, Liverpool – our home base for the past few weeks. © 2014 Jody Watley
We’ve experienced our share of ‘turn left or turn right at roundabout” © 2014 Jody Watley
The navigation system – a woman’s voice keeps us going in the right direction. More than a few jokes about a navigation system that goes off on the driver when you mess up “Didn’t I tell you to make a right turn..you ****…” fill in the blank! © 2014 Jody Watley
Arthur, Matt, David, Anders. Backstage sexy. © 2014 Jody Watley
Backstage Carlisle – dressing rooms were too tiny for everyone, so I grabbed a chair for the hallway – always stay fabulous no matter the situation! © 2014 Jody Watley Images
David Gest about to go into the audience to introduce one of the artists – a surprise they love! (c) 2014 Jody Watley
More beautiful architecture in Liverpool. I appreciate other countries for preservation of their old buildings. © 2014 Jody Watley
Seeing the sights in Liverpool through my rose colored Grey Ant shades – remembering being a little girl from Chicago with big dreams, always alive in me. Never lose your inner child it will keep your spirit young and keep you connected to who you are how far you’ve come and where you’re still trying to go. © 2014 Jody Watley
“Taxi!” © 2014 Jody Watley Images
Pivotal player, though everyone plays a key role on any tour, is always the monitor guy for the artists- in the history of music you will likely find anecdotes of one being cursed out by at least one artist. It’s all fun and games until someone feels like they’re not hearing what they need or want! © 2014
Gear. David Gest Presents Legends of Soul Concert Tour 2014. © 2014
My view backstage – the Dennis Edwards and The Temptations Revue. © 2014 Jody Watley
David Gest. Candi Staton and I backstage Legends of Soul Tour 2014 Carlise North Wales. © 2014 Jody Watley Images.
Time to go on. Dressing room, Stockport. © 2014 Jody Watley
Mini Shalamar Medley Charts. (c) 2014 Jody Watley
Backing vocalists extraoridinaire – Bryan Chambers, Lousie Marshall. Backstage Stockport.
One of the keyboardists, the charming Alle Pearse with guitarist Harold backstage Stockport. © 2014 Jody Watley
Powerhouse Candi Staton triumphant – rocking the house – again. © 2014 Jody Watley Images.
Poised..walking up 7 flights of stairs to exit the venue after the show.. it’s always easier coming in than going out when stairs are involved – lol! Enjoyed the vintage film posters though. © 2014 Jody Watley
“The Fabulous Buffet” Post Concert Hang Awaits. © 2014 Jody Watley
Post show tradition now..’the fabulous buffet’ wind down hanging with Louise, Bryan, Alle, Anders, Matt. © 2014 Jody Watley
The red velvet cake is always a hit. © 2014 Jody Watley
Anders loses us all with his choice of shoes and socks for the evening. C’est la vie! © 2014 Jody Watley
Donny with his quick wit and distinct southern vocal tone (works with Dennis Edwards and The Temptations Revue) and Anders – they jokingly call themselves “The Neverly Brothers.” Fun times. © 2014 Jody Watley
Teresa, works with David Gest – always fashionable and on the move. © 2014 Jody Watley
Our group overstays in the midst of laughs and conversation closing our now traditional after concert ‘fabulous buffet’ and wind down – again! Screens going up – staff wants to go home.. “Security!” “Where are my keys!” © 2014 Jody Watley
Up next – photo’s and more anecdotes including my visit to the International Slavery Museum, great food, new friends, age, a few life and career reflections …and the end of tour on the horizon.
Nightlife. It’s In The Music!