Genius+Soul= The Music of Ray Charles

Genius+Soul= The Music of Ray Charles at Hugh's Room, 296 Broadview Avenue
$45 in advance, $50 at the door 

An all-star Canadian cast of award-winning artists will perform a special concert honouring the father of Soul – Ray Charles! Presented by Juno award winning producer/musical director, Lance Anderson, the concert features the extraordinary piano, vocal and organ talents of Kitchener native Matt Weidinger plus phenomenal soul/gospel singer Quisha Wint. Gene Hardy from the Bourbon Tabernacle Choir on sax, and Ben Rollo from Matchedash Parish on drums. Featuring the hits ‘What I’d Say’, ‘Unchain My Heart’, ‘Hit the Road Jack’ and more. Two hours of music that will have you dancin’ in your seats.

 

“ One of the highlights, if not, the highlight of our Festival was the closer, Genius+Soul= the Music of Ray Charles, anchored by Lance Anderson and Mike Sloski, The Joint Chiefs Of Soul, on Hammond B-3 and drums respectively... Not simply a crowd pleasing run through of Mr. Charles' song book, this star studded cast delivered heartfelt renditions of his best known songs with honesty and integrity.... the show stopper had to be Quisha's moving take on "Georgia". Here she worked the crowd into a frenzy while wringing every note for all it was worth; drawing a standing ovation and leaving an appreciative audience emotionally drained." Rico Ferrara

 

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