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May 7, 2025:

LOOKING FOR A SONG LETTER:
"My Mind Keep Telling Me No"


Greetings Daddy,

Love what you do... Appreciate all you do. I'm trying to find a song with the lyrics "My mind keep telling me no (but) My body keeps telling me yes." It's not R. Kelly's "Bump and Grind". Has a medium tempo. It's very good. I heard it on a mixtape. Don't really know if it's new. But it's new to me and I really want to find it.

Charles

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Thanks, Charles. I heard that song the other day too! And like you I heard it on a mixtape. I've looked for it but cannot find it anywhere. I'll post this and see if any readers can help.

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May 1, 2025:

Thank You Letter:
Volton Wright



Daddybnice,

I want to thank you for the wonderful album review. I really appreciate your insight and analysis. Your points are absolutely correct. I now know exactly where I fall short and what directions I need to take. Thanks for your honest analysis. I really appreciate you for your support throughout the years. Love and respect to you my musical brother!

Thanks sincerely…

Volton Wright

See Daddy B. Nice's 4-Star Review of Volton Wright's new album LOVE GAMES.

Read Daddy B. Nice's Artist Guide to Volton Wright.

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April 23, 2025:

REDUX: ARTHUR FOY REQUEST & REPLIES:


Arthur foy don’t stop my party


Dear Daddy B Nice,

This is DJ Noah. A while back I asked for a digital copy of Arthur Foy’s “Don’t Stop My Party”. I know you gave me some radio recordings of the song but do you think you can record/rip it from the CD if you have it? I want to play this song on the student run radio. Director prefers wav and flac files but a high quality MP3 will do just fine.

Thanks,

DJ Noah

Arthur Foy


Hi DabbyBNice, enjoy your monthly newsletter.

I was reading one of your articles and saw you
were looking for a song by Arthur Foy. Don't Stop My Party.
Did you ever find it?

DjKrip

Arthur Foy Track


I saw where you had a viewer asking for “Don’t Stop My Party” in wav - I have it and can send it to the person what was looking for it. If you send me their email I will be glad to do it, DJ Noah I think was his name.

Thank you for what you do!! One Day I hope to get “DJ Haynes” included on the Comprehensive Index!! Haha

DJ Haynes

Daddy B. Nice replies:

That's so accommodating of you DJ Haynes. Good for you! As for the Comprehensive Index, don't laugh. You should be in it. Truth is, I've never been as far behind with the Comp Index as I am now. And I'm just talking about keeping up with the monthly Top 10 Singles and End of Year Awards, where I'm (yikes!) like a year behind. Not including any citations in the Artist Guides or the Corner's Top 40 Singles or "News & Notes," which I gave up trying to comp-index years ago. Big dreams, slow execution, my man. I'll send you that DJ Noah email!

Read Daddy B. Nice's Artist Guide to Arthur Foy.

DJ Krip replies:

Thanks for the reply 'DBN' I misread it. I have a copy thought you were looking for.
Keep up the good work ,thanks for those monthly top ten posting.

djKrip.


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Concert Calendar Queries


April 12, 2025:

How Daddy B. Nice "Partners" With You On West Love Concerts



Good Afternoon Sir/Madam! Hoping a great day and week to you! My name is Rabyn Ratliff, and I currently host of middays on Star 105.3 (Classic Soul and RnB, Steve Harvey in the mornings) in Valdosta Ga: Proud home of the tiny powerhouse, "West Love."

I was hoping to get a list of events that you all have where she will be featured, and if possible, some promotional tickets to those closest to our area! Our community really supports her career and representation and we here at Star and our sister station (107.9 the Beat) appreciate any opportunity to give our listeners access to travel and show their support!

If you would be willing to partner with us in any promotional capacity, we would be very grateful! Thank you for your time and all considerations and a greater thanks for allowing a platform where our Hometown sister can shine!

Best of days,

Rabyn Ratliff/ Lady Raye,
Star 105.3 FM-Blackcrow Media

Daddy B. Nice replies:

We love our West Love, and it's shown weekly in the Concert Calendar, where---especially since she's become a BLUES IS ALRIGHT TOUR headliner---she dominates all southern soul divas in appearances. So when you say you're hoping to get a list of events where she'll be featured, you're asking for something I've already given you. Consult the Concert Calendar weekly. It'll take you 15 or 20 minutes just to read through it. Southern Soul music is on fire! And if you know of a concert that I don't have posted, send it in and I'll add it. (daddybnice@southernsoulrnb.com). That's how your Daddy B. Nice "partners" with you on West Love.

See Daddy B. Nice's Artist Guide to West Love: The New Generation Southern Soul.

DC Area Concerts


Greetings..

Any dates for DMV? Maryland, DC or VA?

Jackie

Daddy B. Nice replies:

What you see is what you get, and what you see is what I have. Paradoxically, given the growth of southern soul music, there used to be a lot more concert activity in the DC area. For example, this old Blues Is Alright Tour posting's venue was in Roanoke:

Saturday, February 19, 2011. Roanoke Performing Arts Theater, Roanoke, Virginia. Blues Is Alright Tour. Roy C., Theodis Ealey, Latimore, Mel Waiters, Shirley Brown.

I don't remember a southern soul gig in Roanoke since. And back in the day I frequently received events hosted by Lamont's Entertainment Complex in Maryland, where area acts like Hardway Connection and Jim Bennett often played.

Sunday, March 6, 2011. Lamont's Entertainment Complex, 4400 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland (Washington D.C.). Jim Bennett, Lady Mary. 301-283-0225.

Given the huge uptick in concerts in the Carolinas fueled by King George and 803Fresh, it's puzzling why the DC area is so quiet.

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April 3, 2025:

Re: Candi Staton


New Cuts & A Vintage Track Featured in Current Volvo Commercial


Good Friday Everybody,

Candi Staton has released her 32nd album. It’s an inspirational roots project that features blues, southern soul and other retro flavors.

I have chosen four songs that I think match your format. Also, one of Candi’s 1970 classics “That Old Time Feeling” is currently featured in a Volvo TV car commercial. The original version was titled “Sweet Feeling” and it reached No. 5 on Billboard’s R&B singles chart and No. 60 on its Pop charts in 1970. At the time, they recorded an alternate version replacing the phrase “sweet feeling” with “old time feeling” with a slightly, grittier vocal performance from Candi.

1. I Missed the Target Again (a new blues composed by Candi Staton)
2. My God Has A Telephone (feat. William Bell) (a cover of Aaron Frazer & The Flying Stars of Brooklyn)
3. Love Breakthrough (a new track with Motown flavor)
4. Shine A Light (a new cover of The Rolling Stones classic)

5. Bonus Track: That Old Time Feeling (1970 cut currently featured in a Volvo TV campaign)

Listen or download link:

I hope that you’ll play some of the new and the vintage by Candi. If there are any questions or requests, feel free to contact me at carpenterbill@me.com

Sincerely,

Bill Carpenter

Daddy B. Nice notes:

Normally, I don't feature promotional material in Daddy B. Nice's Mailbag, but this is Candi Staton. And if you think southern soul is rowdy now, you have no idea how wild Candi Staton was in her heyday. And if you think Candi could make you blush, go back to Little Richard. By comparison performers these days are very tame.

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March 21, 2025

RE: Arthur Foy
don’t stop my party



Hello,

This is DJ Noah. A while back I asked for a digital copy of Arthur Foy’s “Don’t Stop My Party”. I know you gave me some radio recordings of the song but do you think you can record/rip it from the CD if you have it? I want to play this song on the student run radio. Director prefers wav and flac files but a high quality MP3 will do just fine.

Thanks,

DJ Noah

Daddy B. Nice replies:

DJ Noah, I'm listening to one of those "radio recordings" (circa 2005-2006) of "Don't Stop My Party" as I write because I just checked the Internet as I always do when someone asks about Arthur Foy. I'm hoping to find a YouTube link so readers know what we're talking about. Nothing doing. The song remains as obscure as when we last talked. Carl Marshall, you may remember, produced the track in his relatively early days, and much of its potency and punch can be traced to that Marshall style. Like you, I've never been able to find an original release, but if it ever comes up on eBay or wherever, you can believe it will fetch a phenomenal price.

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March 1, 2025:

What Does 803 in 803Fresh Mean?



Daddy B. Nice

Can you help me out? What does 803 in artist 803Fresh's name mean? I've also seen 803 in front of King George's name.

Darlsetta

Daddy B. Nice replies:

That is a great question, Darlsetta, and I certainly don't claim to have the definitive answer. I at first guessed it was from a zip code. Both artists are from South Carolina, the new hotbed of southern soul creativity, but 803 doesn't come up in either the Hopkins (King George) or Columbia (803Fresh) zip codes. The urban dictionary says 803 means someone who makes you smile, or a smile caused by someone loved. In numerology 803 signifies "positive energies," indicating that the person is surrounded by love, support, and encouragement. There's also something in numerology called "Angel Number 803," a good-vibes descriptor indicating the person is on an encouraging life path with fulfillment beckoning for the future. So in light of the information available at present, "803" seems to serve an inspirational and spiritual motive for southern soul artists---a reminder to align thoughts, actions, and intentions with a higher goal and purpose.

Listen to 803Fresh singing "Boots On The Ground" on YouTube.

March 6, 2025: A reader replies:

Just Wanted To Share This!!!

803Fresh's Boots On The Ground Remix/Mashup done by DJ Marvelous Marc.....btw....803 that was asked by another reader could be the area code in South Carolina that 803Fresh and King George are from.

DJ Marvelous Marc (Marcus Maryland)

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Thanks but no, I checked that first.

March 8, 2025:

Daddy B. Nice replies two days later:


Hey, Marvelous Mark. I just happened upon 803 Fresh's Facebook page and you were right after all. When I checked codes I was thinking geographical area codes. I forgot about phone area codes and that's what it is. Here's 803Fresh's posted phone number from his Facebook page: (803) 223-5592. Sometimes the most obvious answer is the right one! Thanks for writing in!

Listen to DJ Marvelous Marc's Southern Soul Mix XXXIV.

March 9, 2025:

In the meantime, Lady DJ Productions weighed in and confirmed:


Hello Daddy B. Nice

I saw the reader's question about what does 803 stand for as she referred to 803 Fresh ..Well I would assume that 803 is the area code, just as Super Producer Kang803 (Producer for King George) uses it to stamp his name. They are all from South Carolina in which the area code 803 covers The central part of the state.

Melody Hudson

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Thank you, Melody!

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February 6, 2025:

Thank You Letter Re: Top 10 Singles:
Thx


Hello this is Teeza. I want to say thank you so much for what you always do and the recognition. Also want to say my song If you love southern soul is on YouTube. The title is really” If you love southern soul. “. That was a small blunder on my part. Once again thank you much !

Listen to Teeza singing "If You Love Southern Soul" on YouTube.

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Still can’t find it. Can you send me the link?...Oh, you previously sent it. Thank you.

See #7 Single in Daddy B. Nice's Top 10 Singles for February 2025: "If You Love Southern Soul" by Teeza.

Teeza replies: Yessir and thank you again

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February 2, 2025:

OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2024 TOP 40 SINGLES


Pictured: Marcellus The Singer

Daddy B Nice

Hello .... this is DJSuggablack in Fl. If it's possible .... can you send me the top 40 Singles from

- OCT 2024
- NOV 2024
- DECEMBER 2024

I didnt know that they'd disappear from the site. Thank you in Advance.

DJSuggablack

Daddy B. Nice replies:

DJSuggablack, I've got good news and bad news. With the recent revamping of the website, I now have lots more room. Not unlimited---not enough to fit in all the old "News & Notes" columns---but enough to fit in all the annual Top 40 Singles charts. The bad news is that I could not find November 24 (which you asked for) or April 24. Probably because in the past I never could fit them in so wasn't disciplined enough to save them all. Anyway, just go to the Best of 2024 (last year's 2024 Corner) and scroll down the page almost all the way and you will find last year's Top 40 Charts (minus April and November). Hopefully, I'll do better in the future.

DJSuggablack replies: Thank you soooo much !!!

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January 18, 2025:

Greetings from Sweden!

Hi Daddy B.!

I still follow your great website, in spite of less resources for both me and Jefferson magazine to be active as we once were. I hope you´re in good health (but think I somewhere in your writing read a brief mention that you have had health problems), and a good 2025.

I still try to cherry pick some from the crazy stream of new releases coming. In a review of 5-6 singles, that will be on our website (bad economy force us to cut down a bit on the printed magazine), I praise Summer Wolfe´s "Step by step", and also Stevie J transforming "Taxi" (J. Blackfoot) to "Uber" wonderful.

I´d like to reprint from your concert calendar this Jackson item, with Summer Wolfe and Karen Wolfe (are they related?). Hope that´s ok.

Saturday, February 1, 2025. 440 JXN, 440 N. Mill Street, Jackson, Mississippi. Forever The Blues Tour. Karen Wolfe, Jeff Floyd, Nathaniel Kimble, Summer Wolfe. Doors open 7 pm. Local ticket outlets. Tickets soon at Eventbrite.

Take care,
Tommy

PS I will now listen to the new Sir Charles Jones. You got me curious. Photo of Sir Charles and Karen from The Blues Is Alright Tour, Dallas, 2015. Same with Mel Waiters, who I miss so much. Did interview with him in Florida for Jefferson.

Tommy Löfgren

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Hi Tommy,

Always good to hear from you. Yes, you can reprint the concert calendar item (thanks for asking). No, as far as I know, Summer Wolfe is not related to Karen Wolfe.

Have a good year my friend!

Tommy replies:

Sir Charles´ album is great. Even better when I listened second time. Think I´m gonna pour me a drank and run it a third time. Guess it´s only digital (so far).

Favorites "Where I belong" and "Rooster". Nice to hear him mention The Blues Palace in Dallas. I was there a few times. Great place! Pics of R.L. Griffin and my table-mates (they offered me a drank).

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January 8, 2025:

Thank You Letter


Dear Daddy B. Nice,

I want to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support of both me and my music. As a new independent artist, the journey can often be challenging, but your consistent encouragement has truly made a difference. Every time I release a song, seeing it added to your charts reassures me that I’m on the right path, and for that, I am incredibly grateful. From January to December, I’ve been fortunate enough to be featured on Daddy B. Nice’s Corner in one way or another, and it’s an honor I don’t take lightly. Your belief in my artistry means so much to me, and I can’t thank you enough for the platform and recognition you provide. Thank you for everything—you inspire me to keep going.

With gratitude,
Lady Redtopp

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Thank you so much Lady Redtopp. Much appreciated!!

See Daddy B. Nice's Artist Guide to Lady Redtopp.

Buy Lady Redtopp's MISSISSIPPI SOUL GIRL album at Apple.

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DJ Haynes Replies To Daddy B. Nice's Comment on Possible Copyright Infringement in #5 Single "I Know He's Cheatin'" by Lady Kay (December 2024 Top 10 Singles)


Daddy B. Nice had written:

Somebody tell me where this rocking instrumental track came from---it is so familiar!

Listen to Lady Kay singing "I Know He's Cheatin'" on YouTube.

DJ Haynes replied:

I thought the same thing you mentioned about “Lady Kay - I Know He Cheated” sounding like another song - I am racking my brain! If you figure it out, please let me know so I can turn off my brain! Haha

I know it was used on another song!

DJ Haynes

Daddy B. Nice notes:

Eight days later DJ Haynes wrote back:

Bingo “Lady K” sound a like!



Back from 3 years ago! Hisyde and Chrissy Luvz "Sleeping Pill"!

Listen to Hisyde & Chrissy Luvz singing "Sleeping Pill" on YouTube.

Like you, I knew it was the track to another song!

I wish artist would stop and do some research before they invest time and money on making a song! Tonio Armani’s song “Start Over” has 25 other artist now singing over that same track! That song is 2-3 years old, actually got one today! It’s crazy!!

Good Ear!!

Daddy B. Nice notes:

As DJ Haynes mentions, this kind of piggy-backing happens frequently in southern soul, not to mention all popular music. DJ Sir Rockinghood and I often seize on similar cannibalizing of soundtracks by southern soul artists. And our publicizing of these appropriations is purely artistic. Acting upon copyright infringement is the province of artists and lawyers, i.e. expensive. That is why the most famous instance of copyright infringement had to do with George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" retread of the soundtrack of The Chiffons' "He's So Fine" ("Doodle-lang doodle-lang doodle-lang..."). The prosecution was after that pot of gold of Beatles money.

The most famous instance of copyright infringement in contemporary southern soul was in the mid-teens when the late Bishop Bullwinkle stole a Bigg Robb soundtrack for his smash hit "Hell To The Naw Naw". For those interested, I chronicled and to some extent refereed the blow-by-blow account in the Bishop Bullwinkle and Bigg Robb artist guides. The outcome was the disappearance of the original and best version on YouTube and retail outlets and its replacement by "Hell To The Naw Naw With Da Bicycle," which artistically just didn't have the same juice.

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December 14, 2024:

Thank You Note: RE: #1 Single December

YASSS...I WANT TO PERSONALLY THANK YOU...THIS IS MORE THAN AN HONOR...COMING FROM YOU ITS EVERYTHING!!!!!!!...MY VERY FIRST #1 SPOT ON DADDY BE NICE!!....JACKPOT

Summer Wolfe

See Daddy B. Nice's #1 Single December 2024: "Step By Step" by Summer Wolfe.

Listen to Summer Wofe singing "Step By Step" on YouTube.

Buy "Step By Step" (The Single) at Apple.

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION!



May 7, 2025:

Looking For A Song Letter: "My Mind Keep Telling Me No"


Greetings Daddy,

Love what you do... Appreciate all you do. I'm trying to find a song with the lyrics "My mind keep telling me no (but) My body keeps telling me yes." It's not R. Kelly's "Bump and Grind". Has a medium tempo. It's very good. I heard it on a mixtape. Don't really know if it's new. But it's new to me and I really want to find it.

Charles

Daddy B. Nice replies:

I heard that song the other day too, Charles! And like you I heard it on a mixtape. I can't remember the mixtape and I've looked for it but cannot find it anywhere. I'll post this and see if any readers can help.

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Concert Calendar
8 pm, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 West Markham St, Little Rock, Arkansas. King George. Tickets.




7 pm, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Alcazar Shriners Temple, 555 Eastern Boulevard, Montgomery, Alabama. FPJ Birthday Bash 25. FPJ, J'Cenae, ERealist, Squirt Kelly and many more. Doors open 5 pm. 334-782-1164. Tickets.




Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day Weekend, three days, three nights, six events). Plaza Hotel and Casino and Craig Ranch Amp, Las Vegas, Nevada. Southern Soul With An R&B Twist. King George, 803Fresh, Charmeka Joquelle, Jeter Jones, Tonio Armani, Coldrank, H-Town, 112, Michel'le, Total and more. Includes hotel package with VIP access. Tickets.




8 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025. Downtown Theater, 1035 Texas St., Fairfield, California. Dee Dee Simon. Tickets.





8 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025. Calico Center, 9500 I-30, Suite A, Little Rock, Arkansas. Southern Soul Shindig. Magic One, T.J. Hooker Taylor, Bre Wooten, Chocolit Tye and more. Doors open 7 pm. 501-413-7683.




2 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025. 99 Inmon Drive, Proctor, Arkansas. 4th Annual Backyard Blues And Soul Fest: Dukes & Boots Edition. Arthur Young, Marcellus The Singer, PC Band, Sheba Potts-Wright, Squirt Kelly, Ashley Ave, Johnny Kroon and more. Gates open 11 am. 901-570-5175. Tickets.




7 am, Saturday, May 24, 2025. Pine Valley Ranch, 35 Marshall Drive, Eufaula, Alabama. Tucka & Trucker Trailride. Tucka, Mr. Smoke, Meechie, Mr. Cowboy Boogie, DJ Trucker and more. 7 am to 12 Midnight. Tickets.




2 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025. Blue Emerald At Central Park, 2038 County Road #93, Kellyton, Alabama. Coosa County Blues Festival & Trail Rides. Simply Wayne and more. 2 pm to 10 pm. 256-251-6260 Extension 4. Tickets.




5 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025. Palmore Park, 3701 Fosters Ferry Road, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. T-Town Blues-N-Groove Festival 2025. Willie Clayton, Lacee, O.B. Buchana, Sir Charles Jones, Jaye Hammer, Summer Wolfe, Lebrado. Tickets.




6 pm, Sunday, May 25, 2025. House Of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. King George, Money Train. 843-272-3000. Tickets.




3 pm, Sunday, May 25, 2025. Henderson Stadium, 2172 Anthony Road, Macon, Georgia. West Love, 803Fresh, Anthony Hamilton, Tonio Armani, Mike Clark Jr., Stacii Adams, Simply Wayne, Sky Whatley, Simply Wayne and more. Gates open 1:30 pm. Rain or shine. 803Fresh Kick-Off Show: 3 pm. Local ticket outlets. 478-361-2046.




5 pm, Sunday, May 25, 2025. 1930 Wall Hill Road, Byhalia, Mississippi. The 13th Annual Wall Hill Blues Fest. Young Guy, Cecily Wilborn, Terry Wright, Arthur Young, Bre Wooten, Summer Wolfe, Beverly Davis, Tay Cheezy. Gates open 12 Noon. 901-268-7007, 901-605-4247. Tickets.




11 am, Sunday, May 25, 2025. 100 Men Hall, 303 Union St., Bay St. Louis, Mississippi (Gulfport). Sunday Blues Brunch Series featuring Bobby Rush. Bobby Rush. Tickets.




5 pm, Sunday, May 26, 2025. Knockout Sports Bar, 6730 Fossil Bluff Drive, Fort Worth, Texas. Memorial Day “Dukes & Boots” With Tonio Armani. Tonio Armani, Cing Jerome. Tickets.




8 pm, Friday, May 30, 2025. Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, Virginia. King George and Southern Soul Rising Stars. King George, Sir Charles Jones, Cecily Wilborn, Marcellus The Singer. Doors open 7 pm. Tickets.




1 pm, Saturday, May 31, 2025. Mort Glosser Amphi-
theater, 90 Walnut Street, Gadsden, Alabama. Gadsden Al., R&B and Southern Soul Mixer Fest. 803Fresh and more. Also scheduled: a follow-up appearance at 2 pm, Sunday, June 1st. Tickets.




2 pm, Saturday, May 31, 2025. Riverfront Park, 355 Commerce Street, Montgomery, Alabama. Montgomery, Alabama's Southern Soul Funk Fest. Summer Wolfe, Lakeside w/ The Captain Mark Wood, Cadillac Man, Mz. Poochie, Willie Rich, E.J. Jones, Tabu and more. Gates open 12 Noon. Tickets.




8 pm, Saturday, May 31, 2025. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas. Southern Soul.FPJ, Cecily Wilborn, Myia B, Fat Daddy, M. Cally, PC Band. 713-772-5900. Tickets.




7 pm, Friday, June 6, 2025. LR'S Sports Bar & Lounge, 103 East Jefferson St., Quincy, Florida. Southern Soul Friday. Carlin Taylor and more. Doors open 7 pm. Tickets.



7 pm, Friday, June 6, 2025. Jacksonville Equestrian Center, 13611 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida. The Southern Soul Black Rodeo Weekend Experience. Arthur Young, Tonio Armani, M. Cally, Syleena Johnson, Big Mucci, Queen Thickums. Happy Hour begins 5 pm. Tickets.




1 pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025. Poplar Stables Arena, 836 Hardaway Church Road, Michigan City, Mississippi. 2nd Annual Michigan City Blues: Southern Soul Fest. Marcellus The Singer, FPJ, J'Cenae, J-Wonn, Big Bo, PC Band and more. 662-551-0731, 731-433-8932. Tickets.




7 pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025. Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Mississippi. 5th Annual Biloxi Blues Extravaganza. Sir Charles Jones, Willie Clayton, O.B. Buchana, T.K. Soul, Cupid, Roi "Chip" Anthony, Lysa. Tickets.




9 pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025. Buster's Downhome Blues Club, 347 Issaquena Avenue, Clarksdale, Mississippi. Legends of Soul and Blues. Pastor Derek "The Change Man" Smith, Niecy LeShae, Maxxyne Carter, Lady J, A.G. Thomas. Doors open 7 pm. 662-592-1487. Tickets.




8:30 pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025. Slim's Last Call, 1100 Gattis School Road, Round Rock, Texas (Austin). 10th Annual Lemonade Birthday Celebration for Wanda Woman. L.J. Echols & Neckbone Band, Dee Dee Simon, Son Of Soul. Doors open 7:30 pm. 512-589-5973.



7:30 pm, Friday, June 13, 2025. BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama. Kings of Southern Soul Celebration. Mike Clark Jr., Pokey Bear, J-Wonn, King George, M.C. Lightfoot. Doors open 6:30 pm. Tickets.




7:30 pm, Friday, June 13, 2025. Club Silverado, 3600 Sandy Point Road Bryan, Texas. Southern Soul Classic. T.K. Soul, Cecily Wilborn, Coldrank, Veronica Ra'elle, Ced Wade. 979-595-7730. Tickets.




7:30 pm, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Attala County Coliseum, 550 Highway 12, Kosciusko, Mississippi. Steve Smooth All White Birthday Bash. O.B. Buchana, Big Yayo, J'Cenae, Nick Markeith (from PC Band), Napolean Demps, Gold Gillis and more. Doors open 6 pm. 662-289-5374. Tickets.




2 pm, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Lamont's Entertainment Complex, 4400 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland. Father's Day Weekend: A Big Southern Soul & Blues Backyard Party. Jeter Jones, Vick Allen, Terry Wright, Big G, Lokey Country, Jesi Terrell, Hardway Connection, Tina Brown, Miss Lady Blues, P2K. Gates open 11 am. 443-857-2771. Tickets.




2 pm, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Paul Battle Jr. Arena & Exposition Center, Fitz Casino Tunica, U.S. 61, Tunica, Mississippi (Memphis). 4th Annual Father's Day Tailgate & Blues Show. T.K. Soul, West Love, 803 Fresh, FPJ, Karen Wolfe, J'Cenae, J. Lake, Big Mucci. Host: Squirt Kelly. Tickets.




7 pm, Friday, June 20, 2025. The Isle Casino, 777 Isle of Capri Parkway, Lula, Mississippi (West Helena, Arkansas). A Weekend With The Soul Prince. Calvin Richardson. Tickets.




3 pm, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Craig Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena, 519 East Apperson Road, Vinita, Oklahoma. 3rd Annual Pony Express Relay: Juneteenth Southern Soul Blues Festival. Arthur Young, Big "Ro" Williams and more. Gates open 4 pm. Tickets.




7 pm, Sunday, June 22, 2025. San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, Texas. Marcellus The Singer. Tickets.




8 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2025. Leflore County Civic Center, 200 HWY 7, Greenwood, Mississippi. Trail Ride on the Inside - Southern Soul Party. West Love, Arthur Young, Mike Clark Jr. and more. Doors open 7 pm. 662-374-3300. Tickets.




1 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2025. 3220 Butner Road, Atlanta, Georgia (Across from St. James Live Plaza). Metro Atlanta Southern Soul Trail Ride Bash. Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Poka Jones, Nigel Perkins, Ice Buck, Mz Connie, Black Zack, Diva Soul, CAJ, DJ Derty Money, Cookie D, Certified Slim, DJ Teddie Bear, Lucky Leek and more. 404-513-1450. Gates open 1 pm. Tickets.




Saturday, July 5, 2025. The Kemetic River Estate, 3607 Ribault Scenic Drive, Jacksonville, Florida. 1st Annual Southern Soul & Blues Festival. Adrian Bagher, Chris Knite, Big Daddy and more. Gates open 2 pm. 706-284-9808. Tickets.




5 pm, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Nolan Memorial Park (aka Ponderosa Park), Wisner, Louisiana. 17th Annual Nolan Norman Day Celebration. Tucka, Sir Charles Jones, Keith Frank, T.K. Soul, Nathaniel Kimble, Summer Wolfe, Fat Daddy. Host: DJ Scott Banks.




4 pm, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Bryant Commons Park, 438 West Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville, Georgia. The 2nd Annual 912 Southern Blues Festival 2025. Arthur Young, ERealist. Gates open 3 pm. 888-981-7469. Tickets.




Saturday, July 5, 2025. Waldo RV & Motorsports Park, 16258 Northeast US Highway 301, Waldo, Florida. 1st Annual Southern Soul & R&B Festival & Picnic. S. Dott and more. Gates open 3pm. Tickets.




7 pm, Friday, July 11, 2025. Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 1000 Campus Road, Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. For The Love Of Southern Soul: Dukes & Boots Edition. Sky Whatley, Mr. Sipp, PC Band and more. Tickets.




8 pm, Saturday, July 12, 2025. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport, Louisiana. Valentine Day Zydeco and Southern Soul Show Down. L.J. Echols & Neckbone Band, Lil' Nathan & Zydeco Big Timers, P2K Dadiddy, Urban Mystic, Lady Q. This event has been rescheduled. Original date/time: February 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM. New date/time: July 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Tickets for the original date/time will be honored for the new date/time. Doors open 7 pm. 318-841-4196. Tickets.




7 pm, Saturday, July 12, 2025. Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. Richmond, Virginia. All White Southern Soul Music Festival 2025. King George, 803Fresh, Frank Johnson, Fat Daddy, Mr. Campbell, CharMeka Joquelle and more. Doors open 6 pm. 804-592-3368. Tickets.




7 pm, Friday, July 18, 2025. Country Club Hills Amphitheater, 4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, Illinois. Tucka, King George, Calvin Richardson. Doors open 5:30 pm. Rain or shine. Tickets.




4 pm, Saturday, July 19, 2025. Rowan County Fair Grounds, 1560 Julian Road Salisbury, North Carolina. Carolina's First Boot Scootin' Bash. Lebrado, Grand Bandz and more. Tickets.





Sunday, July 20, 2025. Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City, Florida. Southern Soul RNB Party. 803Fresh. Tickets.




8 pm, Friday, August 1, 2025. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, Texas. Southern Soul. Jeter Jones, West Love, 803Fresh. Tickets.




7 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025. The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main Street, Elkhart, Indiana. The Chrisette Michele Experience. Jeter Jones, Syleena Johnson, Chrisette Michele, Howard Hewett, Surface. Doors open 6 pm. 574-293-4469. Tickets.




6:30 pm, Saturday, August 16, 2025. Landers Center, Southaven, Mississippi (Memphis). 22nd Annual Tri-state Blues Festival. J-Wonn, Marcellus The Singer, Pokey Bear, Tucka, King George, Lenny Williams, West Love. 662-470-2131. Tickets.




Friday, August 29, 2025. Labor Day Southern Soul Concert. Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, North Carolina. Lacee, Jeter Jones, Gene Ervin. Tickets.




7 pm, Sunday, August 31, 2025. Central High School, 905 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Big Get Down In T Town. Tonio Armani, Frank Johnson. 205-233-6067. Tickets.






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