[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Hollywood Bowl has released their concert schedule for 2018, and once again they have hit a home run with the artists that they have booked.
If you will be in the Southern California area this year, you MUST attend a concert at this iconic venue.
Trust me, you will not be disappointed.
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Playboy Jazz Festival – June 9th, June 10th
The legendary Playboy Jazz Festival is back on Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th. As usual, the festival will hit you with an eclectic mix of artists. They include veteran Smooth Jazz artists Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin, R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, Jazz & Funk Collective Snarky Puppy, Modern Jazz act Miles Electric Band, and that is just day one!
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Saturday, June 9th
- Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin
- Anthony Hamilton
- Snarky Puppy
- Miles Electric Band
- The Edmar Castaneda Quartet with Special Guest
- Daymé Arocena
- Roy Gaines
- The Matthew Whitaker Trio
- Monsieur Perine
- The LA County High School for the Arts Jazz
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Sunday, June 10th
- The Ramsey Lewis Quintet
- Jazmine Sullivan
- Charles Lloyd & The Marvels with special guest Lucinda Williams
- Tower of Power – 50th Anniversary 2018
- Hubtones: Freddie Hubbard’s 80th Birthday Celebration – Featuring Randy Brecker, Nicholas Payton, Jeremy Pelt, David Weiss, George Cables, Billy Hart
- The Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Scotty Barnhart
- Richard Bona and Mandekan Cubano
- Kneebody
- Parlor Social with Dessy Di Lauro x Ric’key Pageot
- The LAUSD/Beyond the Bell All-City Jazz Big Band – Under the direction of Tony White and J.B. Dyas
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Click here for tickets – Saturday, June 9th
Click here for tickets – Sunday, June 10th
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Diana Ross – June 16th
The legendary Diana Ross will hit the stage on Saturday, June 16th. You know she will break out all of the hits for your listening pleasure. This is considered Opening Night for the Hollywood Bowl concert series.
She will be joined by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
Click here for tickets – Saturday, June 16th
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Jennifer Hudson – July 6th, July 7th
Jennifer Hudson will perform on two nights in July. The multi-Grammy Award and Academy Award winner will grace the stage with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. As an all-around entertainer, Ms. Hudson is second to none!
By the way, her current single, Burden Down, is available to stream through your favorite service. You can also watch the music video for the song here.
Click here for tickets – Friday, July 6th
Click here for tickets – Saturday, July 7th
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Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross July 13th, July 14th
This may be the most interesting show on the 2018 schedule. All three of these artists have a full catalog of hits, and quite frankly, I am exited for this one.
With hits like I Keep Forgettin’, Heart To Heart, and Sailing, this will be a night full of classic hits.
Get tickets – Friday, July 13th
Get tickets – Saturday, July 14th
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Seal with Corinne Bailey Rae – July 18th
Seal‘s current album, Standards, has some gems that offer a current take on some of those old standards that you love so much. Luck Be A Lady and I Put A Spell On You are two that stand out to me.
Corinne Bailey Rae‘s latest is called The Heart Speaks In Whispers. My favorite song is still Put Your Records On. Go listen to that, in case you forgot.
Click here for tickets – Wednesday, July 18th
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Charlie Wilson and The O’Jays – August 3rd, August 4th
Classic Soul and Funk take center stage as Charlie Wilson and The O’Jays will perform all of the hits. You have it all with this show, smoothed out ballads, gritty funk, and music for the steppers. What else do you want in a concert? The best part? They will perform on two nights, so you have a couple of chances to see the show.
Click here for tickets – Friday, August 3rd
Click here for tickets – Saturday, August 4th
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Smooth Summer Jazz – August 19th
As the summer winds down, the Smooth Jazz will keep it hot with the annual Smooth Summer Jazz. It will feature some top flight acts, starting with it’s headliner, Boney James. James is one of the top Jazz/R&B artists out there, and he will play selections from his extensive catalog.
Here is the complete lineup:
- Boney James
- Third World
- Norman Brown & Bobby Caldwell – Love and Soul
- Pieces of a Dream
- Avery*Sunshine
Click here for tickets – Sunday, August 19th
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Queen Latifah and Common – August 22nd
Do you remember when Queen Latifah was a rapper? She was one of the first female MC’s to hit the scene. The track Ladies’ First with Monie Love is still one of my favorite old-school jams. She has seamlessly transitioned from Hip-Hop to R&B to the stage and screen.
Common is also a double threat in the Entertainment Industry. In addition to all of his film work, he continues to record those smoothed out rhymes.
In case you forgot, Latifah and Common starred in the film Just Wright.
Click here for tickets – Wednesday, August 22nd
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George Benson with Ledisi – August 29th
One of the all-time greats will hit the Hollywood Bowl at the end of August. George Benson will perform all of the hits for a special evening of Jazz and R&B. It is hard to choose a favorite, but I am partial to Turn Your Love Around and Give Me The Night. You cannot go wrong with any of the hits, though.
He will also have a couple of guest stars. Ledisi and José James Celebrates Bill Withers will perform, making this a must-see event.
Click here for tickets – Wednesday, August 29th
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Harry Connick, Jr. – September 7th-9th
Crooner Harry Connick, Jr. will perform for three nights at the Hollywood Bowl. Performances will be a 300th Birthday Celebration for New Orleans. There will also be fireworks. Now you can’t beat that!
Click here for tickets – Friday September 7th
Click here for tickets – Saturday September 8th
Click here for tickets – Sunday September 9th
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