There’s still plenty of time to make your Wednesday nights Indaba Nights!
Come on down to the Indaba Band Shell behind the St. Ann Center Bucyrus Campus at 2450 W. North Avenue, Wednesday evenings. Recent shows have drawn audiences of up to 500 people, so claim your spot early on the lovely, grassy hill or the (wheelchair accessible!) pavement and enjoy a night of smooth and soulful sounds from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
This month, you’ll enjoy:
August 7 — Marvelous Mack. A national recording artist and local blues and soul favorite, the impeccably dressed Marvelous Mack honed his craft Chicago’s blues clubs before making his home in Milwaukee. Having worked alongside many Windy City’s greats, Mack knows how to captivate a crowd and get them moving.
August 14 — Adekola Adedapo and Friends. Before she was known as the mama of American Idol star Naima Adedapo, Adekola had already made a name for herself as a singer, dancer and storyteller. For more than 40 years, Adekola has been entertaining audiences by incorporating African chants with jazz standards and scats.
August 21 — Holliday Revue featuring Jeannie Holliday. A North Division High School grad, Jeannie has performed in Chicago, Milwaukee and across the nation, working with Blues, Jazz and R&B greats including B.B. King, Shirley Brown, Otis Clay, Millie Jackson and others. With a sweet and sultry voice that brings to mind R&B legend Patti LaBelle, Holliday is sure to impress.
August 28 — Christopher’s Project. A legend in the Milwaukee’s Blues scene, Christopher’s Project has been entertaining music fans for more than 25 years. Led by saxophonist Christopher Pipkins, a three-time winner at New York City’s Showtime at the Apollo, Christopher’s Project also features some of the best singers and musicians in the city, producing an irresistible show that blends Jazz, R&B, Pop, and even Swing!
Sept. 4 — Jazz Flux. Bound by a bone-deep love of jazz, Jazz Flux is made up of some of Milwaukee’s most active performing jazz musicians. Infusing one of America’s great musical traditions with elements of hip hop, R&B and pop, the band’s performances are distinguished by the high energy the band brings — a byproduct of the group’s passion for the music and their enduring friendships.
Bring your own chair or blanket for ultimate comfort or choose one of our own. Food, beverages and sweets are available for purchase, or bring your own, and get ready for world-class musical performances right in your own backyard.
Donations from Indaba Nights are put towards St. Ann Center’s annual Indaba African Ball, an evening of celebrating community, African arts and culture, and working together. In turn, funds raised at the ball support the band shell and another year of Indaba Nights, great music and community.
Check out some photos from past Indaba Nights, and then make plans to join us at the Indaba Band Shell, Wednesday evenings through Sept. 4.