Toni Morgan toured as a background singer for the “Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight before settling in New Mexico, where she has lived and entertained for 9 years. Groove with Toni and her Soulful Sounds band, some of the best musicians in New Mexico!
Tag: Music
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Afrosphere Juneteenth Celebration
DJs Ryan Demond and Jaxsun Planet present Afrosphere. Celebrate Juneteenth with unifying music, performance, and dance! Party ’til the bar closes with just a 5-buck cover.
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Freedom 4th
Enjoy fireworks and family fun at the city’s annual July 4th celebration at Balloon Fiesta Park. Food and drink vendors, activities for kids, and an entertainment schedule headlined by Michael Ray round out the evening. Check out the city’s website for more details.
Skip the traffic! Bike in to the festivities and use the free Bike Valet, available from 3 to 10 p.m. Take the North Diversion Channel Trail to the northeast side of the Balloon Museum, then make your way down to Balloon Fiesta Park to find the valet. There’s no better way to get there!
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Heights Summerfest
Celebrate warm weather and outdoor fun at Albuquerque Summerfest! Free live music from 5 to 10 pm, including headliners The Original Wailers! Plus shopping at local businesses, local food trucks and drinks, and free kids’ activities.
Entertainment Schedule
5 p.m. –The NOMS (Rock Pop)
6 p.m. – Alex Maryol (Blues Rock)
7 p.m. – Red Light Cameras (Garage Pop)
8:30 p.m. – The Original WailersNational Headliner
The Original Wailers – continuing the legacy of Bob Marley & the Wailers
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Kenny Barron and Regina Carter
In celebration of Barron’s 80th birthday, pianist Kenny Barron and violinist Regina Carter will join forces for a very special performance. These revered innovators of two generations of jazz music (and longtime friends and collaborators) have each been named NEA Jazz Masters.
Get your tickets HERE.
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Black Pumas
Don’t miss your chance to check out the Black Pumas’ “unbridled breed of psychedelic soul.” The duo has seven Grammy noms! Multiple sold-out tours attest to their great live shows.
Doors at 5:30. Bring your own blankets and chairs! Get your tickets (and more details) HERE.
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Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Honor those who gave their lives in service. The morning will feature a parade from Bullhead Park (1606 San Pedro SE) to the NM Veterans Memorial (100 Louisiana SE), followed by a musical program and ceremony at the Memorial.
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Rio Rancho Juneteenth Freedom Day
Celebrate Juneteenth in Rio Rancho at this free event with live music, food trucks, vendors, health screenings and more!
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Santa Fe Symphony Free Concert – We Remember
The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus and the Symphony Chamber Ensemble join choral director Carmen Florez-Mansi for an evening of beautiful music in honor of those who served.
Doors at 6:15. No tickets are required for this free concert.
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Open Space Juneteenth
Celebrate at an all-ages, family-friendly open space party! Live music, storytelling, a dance class, poetry, food trucks, face painting from Arveyah Williams, and free Juneteenth shirts (while supplies last). FREE (but you can register HERE).
Tentative Schedule:
8 AM: Juneteenth Hike
10 AM: What Happened to Blackdom? By Dr. Timothy E. Nelson
1 PM: Anthems of belonging: For New America – Hakim Bellamy
2 PM: African Storytelling by Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley
2:30 PM: Hands-on Crafts by Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley
3:30 PM: Poets & Conservation Carnivale
5 PM: B-Boys/B-Girls
6 PM: Sweet Roll
6:45 PM: DaJerney