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Oct 6, 2008 8:00 pm (Monday)
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BB Kings / Lucille's Bar & Grille (map)
237 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
New York, NY 10036
40.7567501
-73.9886283
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Event details: Eric Benet, Dwele
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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 ...
Dwele
Soul. That..s the first word that comes to mind when asked to describe his music, his sound. He goes by Dwele .. songwriter, producer, artist..but, not necessarily in that order. ..Music is what I do and who I am,.. he says. ..It..s my release... Born Andwele (which, translated from Swahili, means ..God has brought me..), he..s an offspring of the hip-hop generation, one who pays homage to and can recite the musical traditions of years, decades, past. A self-professed devotee of jazz and R&B, he..s been known to keep his ears pressed against speakers blaring the sounds of Miles, Marvin, Donnie, Stevie and on the next beat, he ac...Last minute deals!
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