How lucky am I that I get to participate in another tribute to the life, work and music of Gil Scott-Heron??!!! And I get to do it again with BRIAN JACKSON, his long-time collaborator and partner. Another great detail...the FREE CONCERT will be held under the stars at
GrandPerformances/CaliforniaPlaza on a lovely summer evening, JULY 20TH!!! COME EARLY!!!
The Revolution will be coming to you Live right in the heart of Downtown LA, in this celebration of the late great Gil Scott-Heron’s legacy. Two very distinct and unique sets exploring the soul, vitality, power, humor, social activism, humanity and fiery messages of the classics...with very special guests BRIAN JACKSON and GIA SCOTT-HERON!!!
PEACE GO WITH YOU, GIL features:
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Alan Lightner (steel pan, percussion, vocals)
Bobbito Garcia a.k.a Kool Bob Love (spoken word)
Carlos Niño (percussion)
Derf Reklaw (hand drums, flute)
Dexter Story (music director, misc instruments)
Dwight Trible (vocals)
Elizabeth Lea (trombone)
Geoff "Double G" Gallegos (baritone/alto, guest arranger)
Gina Loring (vocals)
Jeremy Sole (DJ, narrative)
Jimetta Rose Smith (vocals)
Joshua Silverstein (beat box, spoken word)
Kamasi Washington (tenor sax)
Love-Logiq (vocals)
Marcel Carmago (guitar)
Mark de Clive-Lowe (keys, piano, electronics)
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (viola, guest arranger)
Nailah Porter (vocals)
Nia Andrews (vocals)
Professor Nalepa (visual narrative)
Rich Medina (narrative, spoken word)
Roger Guenveur Smith (spoken word)
Shafiq Husayn (vocals)
Todd Simon (trumpet, flugelhorn, guest arranger)
Tony Austin (drums)
Tracy Wannomae (flute, woodwinds)
Trevor Ware (bass)
with:
* HIT + RUN live screen-printing : bring your fave shirt or get a new fresh T printed !
* The Last Holiday : A Memoir on sale from Grove/Atlantic books
* GIL 180 gram vinyl + rare vintage gems & CD's on sale from AMOEBA
* Be healthy and eco-friendly and Ride your Bike on in
The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) will have a bike valet set up on our plaza at this event.
Curated and produced by JONATHAN RUDNICK, co-founder of GIANT STEP, and one of the creative minds behind SCORED music in film; theLIFT and NOISE POP Culture Club - stay tuned for updates as the Revolution is Revolutionized.
Supported by:
KPFK 90.7 FM / FUSICOLOGY / LA CANVAS / GIANT STEP / HVW8 /
Free RSVP on Facebook
Show Starts At: 08:00 PM
Grand Performances
350 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, California 90071
ph 213.687.2190
View online map
GrandPerformances/CaliforniaPlaza on a lovely summer evening, JULY 20TH!!! COME EARLY!!!
The Revolution will be coming to you Live right in the heart of Downtown LA, in this celebration of the late great Gil Scott-Heron’s legacy. Two very distinct and unique sets exploring the soul, vitality, power, humor, social activism, humanity and fiery messages of the classics...with very special guests BRIAN JACKSON and GIA SCOTT-HERON!!!
PEACE GO WITH YOU, GIL features:
-----------------------------
Alan Lightner (steel pan, percussion, vocals)
Bobbito Garcia a.k.a Kool Bob Love (spoken word)
Carlos Niño (percussion)
Derf Reklaw (hand drums, flute)
Dexter Story (music director, misc instruments)
Dwight Trible (vocals)
Elizabeth Lea (trombone)
Geoff "Double G" Gallegos (baritone/alto, guest arranger)
Gina Loring (vocals)
Jeremy Sole (DJ, narrative)
Jimetta Rose Smith (vocals)
Joshua Silverstein (beat box, spoken word)
Kamasi Washington (tenor sax)
Love-Logiq (vocals)
Marcel Carmago (guitar)
Mark de Clive-Lowe (keys, piano, electronics)
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (viola, guest arranger)
Nailah Porter (vocals)
Nia Andrews (vocals)
Professor Nalepa (visual narrative)
Rich Medina (narrative, spoken word)
Roger Guenveur Smith (spoken word)
Shafiq Husayn (vocals)
Todd Simon (trumpet, flugelhorn, guest arranger)
Tony Austin (drums)
Tracy Wannomae (flute, woodwinds)
Trevor Ware (bass)
with:
* HIT + RUN live screen-printing : bring your fave shirt or get a new fresh T printed !
* The Last Holiday : A Memoir on sale from Grove/Atlantic books
* GIL 180 gram vinyl + rare vintage gems & CD's on sale from AMOEBA
* Be healthy and eco-friendly and Ride your Bike on in
The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) will have a bike valet set up on our plaza at this event.
Curated and produced by JONATHAN RUDNICK, co-founder of GIANT STEP, and one of the creative minds behind SCORED music in film; theLIFT and NOISE POP Culture Club - stay tuned for updates as the Revolution is Revolutionized.
Supported by:
KPFK 90.7 FM / FUSICOLOGY / LA CANVAS / GIANT STEP / HVW8 /
Free RSVP on Facebook
Show Starts At: 08:00 PM
Grand Performances
350 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, California 90071
ph 213.687.2190
View online map