Sexy Soul Tour: Eric Benet, Mint Condition, Ledisi
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Dec 6, 2009 7:30 pm (Sunday)
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Event details: Sexy Soul Tour: Eric Benet, Mint Condition, Ledisi
Cost
42.75 to 69.75More about these performers
Eric Benet
Born and reared in Milwaukee as Eric Benét Jordan, Benét is the youngest of five from a very musical household. His father, a police detective, loved classical music. Whereas, his mother would sing around the house, even singing the duties to the kids. In addition, Eric's older siblings gave him a big dose of Stevie Wonder, who is one of his top musical influences. Eric was also influenced by Al Green, Sly Stone, Donny Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, Steely Dan, the Beatles, Queen and gospel music among others. He started showcasing his musical talent in church in the gospel choir. Eventually, he expanded to school ...
Ledisi
Ledisi hails, originally, from New Orleans, but grew up mainly in Oakland. She and her band are from a new breed of modern soul singers (that fall into the New Organic Soul movement in the U.K.) that do not bow to the formulated 'pop' format that permeates the national charts of the U.K. and the U.S.A. Her mother sang in an R & B band and opened her daughter's ears to classical music, then to jazz and gospel. ‘My mother is an inspiration to me because she was an R & B singer when I was growing up, and I'd watch her perform in the park by our house. I grew up on Earth, Wind and Fire. Tina Turner is my favorite’. As a teenager Le...More about Nokia Theatre Grand Prairie
Nokia Theatre Grand Prairie
Phone: 972-854-5111 Find more live music venues, or major attractions It may feel a little sterile, but the sound is great, and with the demise of the Bronco Bowl a few years ago, it's one of the few viable local options for touring acts too big for clubs and too small for the AAC. Bring cash -- parking fees are $12-$25, and because of the locale, you don't have a choice of parking elsewhere. Also note that shows here generally start pretty close to the advertised time (a blessed rarity), the break between opener and headliner is generally short, and beer sales end early.Post a Countdown Widget
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