Jazz Underground will present 13 tribute shows in honor of the 50 Year Commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement. The tribute shows will be performed by a combination of local bands and national recording artist with a kick off celebration on December 8, 2012 highlighting the sounds of Motown.
The tentative schedule for the 2013 tribute shows are:
- December 8, 2012 – Kick-off Motown Tribute & 2013 Promotion
- January 26, 2013 – Sam Cooke (Birthday – January 22, 1931)
- February 23, 2013 – Smokey Robinson/Miracles (February 19, 1940)
- March 23, 2013 – Aretha Franklin (Birthday – March 25, 1942)
- April 27, 2013 – Marvin Gaye (Birthday – April 2, 1939)
- May 11, 2013 – The Supremes (Active – January 15, 1961)
- June 29, 2013 – Curtis Mayfield/Impressions (Birthday – June 3, 1942)
- July 27, 2013 – Martha and the Vandellas (Active 1962)
- August 24, 2013 – Otis Redding (Birthday – September 9, 1941)
- September 21, 2013 – Ray Charles (Birthday – September 23, 1930)
- October 26, 2013 – Etta James (1963 Album)
- November 30, 2013 – Tina Turner (Birthday – November 26, 1939)
- December 28, 2013 – Music from the Movement Showcase (Mega show featuring all artist and a variety of music from 1960 – 1969)
For more information please call (205) 202-3640 or email russ@jazzunderground5points.com
Please note show dates are subject to change.
