The world through Renel's lens.
Monday
July 2012
COMMENTS
Written by Renel, Posted in Blues, Canon 7D, Concert, Maryland, Music, Silver Spring, Video
DC Blues Society Band featuring Ayaba Bey performs “I Just Want to Make Love to You” at the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival.
Tuesday
July 2012
COMMENTS
Written by Renel, Posted in Canon 7D, Concert, Funk, Music, R&B-Soul, Video, Washington DC
The Bring Back the Funk concert with George Clinton was easily one of my favorites ever!
The concert was high energy throughout, but Mary Griffin absolutely stole the show with her rendition of “Dr. Feelgood.”
Of course George had to shot out the Omegas with “Atomic Dog.”
The crowd demanded an encore, but host Tom Joyner informed the crowd that the Park Service wouldn’t extend the concert beyond the allotted time.
Monday
July 2012
COMMENTS
Written by Renel, Posted in Canon 7D, Concert, Funk, Music, R&B-Soul, Video, Washington DC
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic brought the funk to the National Mall at the Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival! The Bring Back the Funk concert, hosted by Tom Joyner, as part of the National Museum of African American History and Culture fundraising efforts. The museum is scheduled to open in Washington DC in 2015. George’s mothership, which was previously used during performances, will be part of the museum’s collection.
Be sure to check back for Part 2 tomorrow for more photos and video! (Editor’s Note: Part 2 now available!)
They got the party started with “Flashlight.”
Friday
June 2012
COMMENTS
Written by Renel, Posted in Canon 7D, Concert, Music, R&B-Soul, Washington DC
… Ms. Jill Scott representing North Philly! I first heard of Jill Scott on “You Got Me” from The Roots’ “Come Alive” album. My freshman year at Howard she dropped “Who Is Jill Scott, Vol 1” album, and I’ve been a fan ever since. I’ve now seen her in concert four times with a unique experience each time. I love artists who excel in live performances, and Jill always takes it to the next level.
Midway through the show she switched it up and put a wig on…
Kem was one of three opening acts. Admittedly, I don’t know his music beyond his radio hits, but I would definitely see him in concert again.
