Prince George's Suite Magazine is an award-winning lifestyle publication that publishes six times per year. It's mission is to tell the story of Prince George's County and it's residents, to shed light on the best and brightest in the country and to offer positive lifestyle options to those who live, work and play in the region.
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Get ready to laugh out loud! The Legends of Laughter tour brings you comedy royalty—Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Don DC Curry, Tony Roberts, and more. Hilarious, raw, and real, it’s a night of non-stop laughs for grown folks. Don't miss this epic event!
Legendary artist, DJ, photographer, and Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council Member D-Nice brings Club Quarantine Live back for another year—this time in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. With special guests Anthony Hamilton, Arrested Development, Big Daddy Kane, Goapele, Kenny Burns, Rakim, Rapsody, Tank, and Tweet!
The Ohio Players came into musical prominence in the 1970’s as pioneers of street funk and underground R&B. After signing with Mercury Records in 1974 through 1977 The Ohio Players landed three consecutive platinum albums “Skin Tight, “Fire”, and “Honey”. Two number one singles on the billboard pop charts “Fire” and “Love Rollercoaster” and five number one R&B singles “Funky Worm”,”Fire”,”Sweet Sticky Thing”, “Love Rollercoaster,” and “Who’d She Coo”.
The Ohio Players traveled the world and produced more than a dozen albums and received 14 gold and platinum awards for their accomplishments. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative funk bands of all time.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons rose to fame in the ‘60s and are still going strong 50 years later! Hear all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and“Working My Way Back To You.”
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall had an exciting 2023 on a solo tour with longtime friend and fellow Hall of Fame inductee Todd Rundgren. Hall also recently performed in front of 65,000 people at the historic American Express BST Hyde Park. A new season of his award-winning Live from Daryl’s House returned in November 2023 on Hall’s dedicated YouTube channel.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton toured recently to rave reviews. The Nashville Scene wrote, “Costello is proving he’s an indefatigable force of nature, and one of the greatest showmen in the history of rock ’n’ roll,” while in St. Louis the Riverfront Times concluded, “Elvis Costello showed St. Louis Friday that he’s earned his legend status.” The Imposters are: Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas, and Davey Faragher. They will once again be joined on the road by guitarist Charlie Sexton.
Los Lobos has defined the East Los Angeles sonic landscape for nearly a half century. Following the musical trajectory of giants such as Ritchie Valens and Lalo Guerrero, who melded traditional Mexican music with other popular forms, Los Lobos has carried the torch of Chicano music into the present and has amassed a body of work that will be cherished, studied, and emulated for many years to come.
Legendary music icons, THREE DOG NIGHT, celebrating nearly 5 decades, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.
THREE DOG NIGHT hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures -- songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize THREE DOG NIGHT’s continuing popularity.
This Grammy-nominated band is not content resting on its legacy alone. Always working to expand its audience, THREE DOG NIGHT has embraced and been embraced by 21st century music technology. New and existing fans buy THREE DOG NIGHT’s music on iTunes as well as at record stores. In fact, releases from this decade alone have sold well over a million copies.
Recently, THREE DOG NIGHT began adding new songs to its arsenal by releasing its first double-A sided single in nearly 25 years. The blistering performance of "Heart Of Blues" and the timely, beautiful a-cappella ballad "Prayer of the Children” are available online at iTunes, Amazon.com and other digital retailers as well as through the official band website.
THREE DOG NIGHT also pushed boundaries by recording with the London Symphony Orchestra, giving fans new and old a chance to experience its dynamic performances of the hits as well as several new songs. The project, recorded at the famous Abbey Road studios in London and released to coincide with the band’s 35th Anniversary, added exciting new orchestral arrangements to THREE DOG NIGHT’s signature sound.
The Manhattans are an American popular R&B vocal group. Their songs "Kiss and Say Goodbye", recorded in 1976, and 1980's "Shining Star", both sold millions of copies. The Manhattans have recorded 45 hits on the Billboard R&B Chart, including twelve top-10 R&B hits in the United States, starting in 1965. (Wikipedia)
Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics are a Philadelphia soul group that received their greatest chart success in the 1970s. All their hits were ballads characterized by the falsetto of Russell Thompkins Jr. During the early 1970s, the group had twelve consecutive R&B top ten hits, including Stop, Look, Listen, You Are Everything, Betcha By Golly, Wow Break Up To Make Up, and You Make Me Feel Brand New, which earned them five gold singles and three gold albums. In 2004, Russell Thompkins Jr. left The Stylistics and formed his own group, Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics. The group consists of Russell Thompkins Jr., Raymond Johnson, and Jonathan Buckson. The group continues to perform nationally and internationally before sold-out audiences. Russell Thompkins Jr.’s incomparable falsetto has often been imitated but never duplicated. Come take a stroll down memory lane with the soulful sounds of Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics.
Legendary music icon, THREE DOG NIGHT, celebrating nearly 5 decades, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.
Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is singular and at the same time accessible to a broad audience.
Hosted by Mindi Abair and wine expert Eric Guerra, you are invited to a private pre-show event exclusively for VIP guests where you will be entertained and participate through a very special wine and music experience. Pouring their company’s WINEandJAZZ.com fine wines, Eric will walk the group through an informative wine-by-wine “taste like a sommelier” master class, while Mindi then pairs each wine style with a live performance song.
The ticket includes early entry (at 5pm), as well as the wine tasting. Note that you must purchase a regular concert ticket in addition to the VIP ticket. VIP tickets are available as an Add-On through Ticketmaster, after you select your tickets. There is a limited number of tickets available for this pre-show event, so get em while supplies last!
Legendary music icon, THREE DOG NIGHT, celebrating nearly 5 decades, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.
THREE DOG NIGHT hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures -- songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize THREE DOG NIGHT’s continuing popularity.
This Grammy-nominated band is not content resting on its legacy alone. Always working to expand its audience, THREE DOG NIGHT has embraced and been embraced by 21st century music technology. New and existing fans buy THREE DOG NIGHT’s music on iTunes as well as at record stores. In fact, releases from this decade alone have sold well over a million copies.
As any R&B enthusiast will attest, the name Gerald Alston has always been synonymous with soul, elegance and sophistication. The one voice you never get tired of.
The highly anticipated upcoming concert featuring the legendary American blues rock group, Hot Tuna, will take the stage to captivate their fans with their electrifying performances. With their unique blend of hard-driving guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and impeccable musicianship, Hot Tuna promises to deliver an unforgettable night of music and showmanship. Mark your calendars and be prepared to be transported into a world of groovy rhythms and soulful melodies as Hot Tuna brings their timeless classics and new hits to life. This concert is not to be missed by any lover of great music!
Performances: Sept 29 & 30
In the annals of R&B History, the Whispers have earned a solid and memorable position as one of the World's Longest Running Vocal Groups. Celebrating over 55 years in the industry, they are still performing at major concerts, private parties, weddings, and cultural events. They are the cream of soul, embellishing smooth romantic ballads such as "Lady," and "Say Yes," and upbeat dance favorites such as "Rock Steady," "And the Beat Goes On," and "It's a Love Thing." As one of the premier groups to ever grace the stage, their musical success can be attributed to a careful balance of soul, pop, jazz, blues and disco to the delight of millions of fans. They began in 1964 with five, and had only one member change in 1973 of Leaveil Degree's addition due to Gordy Harmon's injured larynx. Then with the passing of Nicholas Caldwell and Marcus Hutson, they have continued to thrive with the trio of Wallace "Scotty" Scott, Walter Scott and Leaveil Degree. They have 33 top ten hits, over 40 charted singles, and 20 multiple gold and platinum albums. In 2020, they released their social justice single, "How Long," now in 2021 they've returned to their soul roots with, "It's Been Too Long." Their five decades of accomplishments have been acknowledged by induction into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame, and Bay Area Blues Society Hall of Fame. They have received the NAACP Image Award, the Black Music Academy Living Legends Award, the Governor's Award from the S.F. Chapter of Grammy, the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph Biden, The "Legends" award from the 2022 Black Music Honors, and Honorary Doctorates from the Christian Bible Institute of Houston, Texas.
After an astonishing five decades of rocking stages around the world, legendary American rock band Aerosmith has announced their final farewell tour, aptly titled "Peace Out." With a heavy mix of emotions, fans from all corners of the globe are bracing themselves for this monumental event that will mark the end of an era.
Coming this fall, rock music enthusiasts are in for a treat as two legendary bands, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, join forces for their highly anticipated tour - The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour. Known for their distinctive beards and infectious blend of blues and rock, ZZ Top has been mesmerizing audiences for decades with timeless hits like "La Grange" and "Sharp Dressed Man." Sharing the stage with them, the iconic Lynyrd Skynyrd will bring their uniquely Southern-infused rock sound and crowd favorites such as "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird." Adding to the excitement, the tour will also feature the dynamic performer Uncle Kracker, whose irresistible mix of country, hip-hop, and rock is sure to captivate audiences. Prepare for a night of electrifying music, unforgettable performances, and an incredible showcase of rock 'n' roll history.
Performances: June 17 & June 18 @7pm
Where y’at? We know where you should be—at Wolf Trap for the hottest party of the summer! Reggae royalty Ziggy Marley takes the stage. The Big Easy’s best musicians, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, then close out this jam-packed night of stellar music. Blues legend Mavis Staples kicks off the exciting evening.
Performances: June 13 & June 14 @7:30pm
As America, the perennial classic-rock favorite, hits the road in 2023, they're celebrating their 53rd Anniversary with their powerful performances. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate, the late Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name." America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Fifty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
Performances: June 13 & June 14 @7:30pm
As America, the perennial classic-rock favorite, hits the road in 2023, they're celebrating their 53rd Anniversary with their powerful performances. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate, the late Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name." America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Fifty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
Feminist music icons Indigo Girls (Amy Ray and Emily Saliers) have brought their folk-rock tunes to fans since the late ’80s. Get ready for an evening of hits such as “Galileo,” “Closer to Fine,” “Power of Two,” and more that are sure to help take life less seriously. As Ray and Saliers sing, “it’s only life after all!” Sister duo Larkin Poe opens the show with their gritty and soulful sound.
Herman's Hermits are an English pop group formed in 1964 in Manchester and fronted by singer Peter Noone. Known for their jaunty beat sound and Noone's tongue-in-cheek vocal style, the Hermits charted numerous transatlantic hits in the UK and in America, where they ranked as one of the most successful acts in the Beatles-led British Invasion. At the pinnacle of their popularity in 1965, the group logged twenty-four consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the US Billboard chart, and reached number one with the singles "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Henry VIII, I Am". Their other international hits include "I'm Into Something Good" (their sole UK number-one), "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat", "Silhouettes", "Wonderful World", "A Must to Avoid", "There's a Kind of Hush", "I Can Take or Leave Your Loving", "Something's Happening" and "My Sentimental Friend", all of which were produced by Mickie Most. They also appeared in four films, two of which were vehicles for the band. (Wikipedia)
Maná is a Mexican pop-rock band. The band is considered one of the best-selling Latin music artists and the most successful Latin American band of all time with over 40 million records sold worldwide. Among their many awards, Maná has earned four Grammy Awards and nine Latin Grammy Awards and special mentions, and over 20 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center’s (SETLC) Annual Blacks in Wax living history program is one of the center’s most unique and successful educational programs, and 2023 Blacks in Wax marks the 16th year of the program. The theme for this year, Legends and Likeness, will honor and celebrate African American legends who have reached what seems like unattainable heights in their careers and work through activism, science, sports, and entertainment.
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
Journey with very special guest TOTO originally scheduled for May 9 and May 10, 2022, has been rescheduled for March 1, 2023. All original tickets remain valid for the newly scheduled date.
Journey returns to the stage with their live performance of their latest album, Freedom.
Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars are devoted to promoting the complete story of Cuban music. De Marcos first gained fame, in the US, as founder of the Buena Vista Social Club, an ensemble of legendary Cuban musicians assembled to revive the music of pre-revolutionary Cuba to its golden age. De Marcos established the Afro-Cuban All Stars to promote Cuba’s brilliant young musicians and highlight its veteran talent. Featuring a rotating, multi-generational cast, the group draws on the classic Cuban styles of son and danzón, along with contemporary dance rhythms like timba.
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, commonly known as El Gran Combo, is a Puerto Rican salsa orchestra based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022, it is often considered Puerto Rico's most successful musical group.
Performances: Nov 1 - 13
Longtime friends and one-time lovers Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen are two of the most influential songwriters and storytellers of the past 50 years. Celebrate their mutual influence on the other’s work with some of their beloved chart-toppers including “Case of You,” “Hallelujah,” “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Suzanne,” “Both Sides Now” and many other unforgettable tunes that defined a generation.
With The Damned
Undeniably one of the most trailblazing and influential bands of our time, Blondie is pioneering frontwoman/songwriter Debbie Harry, guitarist/conceptual mastermind Chris Stein and powerhouse drummer Clem Burke, along with now long-standing band members bassist Leigh Foxx, guitarist Tommy Kessler and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen.
Among their hits is the groundbreaking rock-disco hybrid “Heart of Glass” the equally influential hip-hop fantasia “Rapture” the stalker-love song “One Way Or Another” and the lilting calypso “The Tide Is High.” It is a thrilling journey back to when Blondie pushed punk onto the dance floor and introduced a wider audience to hip-hop sounds, all the while building a catalogue of enduring hits along the way.
America, the perennial classic-rock favorite, is continuing to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with their powerful performances. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate, the late Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name." America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
With legendary guests Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley, and En Vogue
NKOTB will hit the stage on the MixTape Tour 2022 to perform fan favorite #1 hits like “Hangin’ Tough,” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever),” and “Step By Step” while tour mates Salt-N-Pepa (“Push It,” “Shoop,” “Whatta Man”), Rick Astley (“Never Gonna Give You Up,” “Together Forever”) and En Vogue (“Don’t Let Go [Love],” “Free Your Mind,” “Give It Up, Turn It Loose”) keep the party going with music that catapulted them to stardom and solidified their places in music history.
