ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re looking for some relief from the heat, here are some offerings to celebrate Juneteenth at the Dr. Phillips Center inside Judson’s Live.
Several African American artists will be performing there through June 21:
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Wednesday, June 18:
On Wednesday, June 18, EarthTonez Music Collective will take the stage featuring 25 years of Neo-Soul.
According to the Dr. Phillips Center, the Orlando-based quintet features high-energy, groove-focused, hip hop-influenced jazz and funk. Featuring Jacen P. Louis on guitar and vocals, Matthew Harris on guitar, Collin Oliver on keys and synth, Ben Franklin on bass and Dante Dunbar on drums, EarthTonez Music Collective has been performing in the Orlando music scene since 2018.
“Despite it being a tribute show, EarthTonez as a whole brings a unique character to the stage. While playing music it’s like having a conversation with each other. You witness our joy playing the music and I believe this is how we engage the audience. By allowing them into the conversation, it becomes an experience,” Louis said. ”This anniversary show during Juneteenth has such a great story... It was an amazing time for music and deserves to be celebrated.”
Thursday, June 19:
On Thursday, June 19, SOMETHING ELSE! will perform.
SOMETHING ELSE! is a dynamic soul jazz ensemble led by renowned alto saxophonist Vincent Herring. The group is dedicated to revitalizing the vibrant grooves and spirited improvisations characteristic of the soul jazz genre, which emerged in the late 1950s and early 1970s by blending elements of soul, R&B and hard bop.
Friday and Saturday, June 20-21:
On Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, turntablists DJ Logic & Friends will mix sounds across the map, delivering a live, genre-bending performance of turntablism and funk improvisation.
The Dr. Phillips Center says DJ Logic is widely credited with introducing jazz into the hip-hop realms and is considered by most as a highly-respected session musician and an innovative bandleader.
For more information on showtimes and ticket prices, click here to learn more.