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The Masqueraders Reunite In Somerset, New Jersey

The Masqueraders
The Masqueraders
Dear Friends of Classic Urban Harmony,

On Saturday October 23, 2010, we (Pamela & Charlie) celebrated our 5th Anniversary with a gala event at The Palace in Somerset, NJ. We wish we could have invited everyone we know, but due to space and financial limitations, we had to limit our guests to those friends with whom we have closest contact. We hope to open our next event to all.

Headlining the entertainment at our special event was the 1960’s soul vocal group, the Masqueraders, known for chart hits like “I Ain’t Got To Love Nobody Else” and “I’m Just An Average Guy”.

We reunited five original members of the group just for this occasion.

11/01/2010
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Bobby Blue Bland, Tito Jackson Headline 3rd Annual Hampton Blues Festival

Bobby Blue Bland
Bobby Blue Bland

Hampton Coliseum is pleased to announce the return of the 3rd Annual Hampton Blues Festival.

Come celebrate the heritage of Blues at Hampton Coliseum featuring Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland, Mel Waiters, Theodis Ealey and Tito Jackson on Friday, January 28th at 7 pm.

Referred to as the “Lion of Blues,” Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland will bring his chart topping hits such as “Aint No Love In the Heart Of the City” (sampled by Jay-Z) and “I Wouldn’t Treat A Dog.”

He has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997.

10/29/2010
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Gladys Knight and The Pips Reach #1 Today (1973)

Gladys Knight and The Pips

Gladys Knight and The Pips reached #1 on the pop charts where they stayed for two weeks (as well as an impressive 4 weeks at #1 on the R&B) on October 27, 1973, with the song “Midnight Train To Georgia.” The song was written by country singer Jin Weatherly, and was originally recorded as “Midnight Plane To Houston.

10/27/2010