(Chattanooga, TN.)--April is Jazz Appreciation Month and it has never sounded better! For years music lovers have trekked to "Jazz Meccas" like New Orleans and Memphis. Surprisingly, Chattanooga, Tennessee is making headlines as one of the top arts and culture destinations in the South.
Since 2011 the final weekend of April has lured national and international recording headliners to The Scenic City. Performances by Grammy winners Gregory Porter and Lalah Hathaway, American Idol Favorite Ruben Studdard and Independent Spirit Award Winner Avery Sunshine, just to name a few.
Photo Credit: Eric Roberson Music
JAZZANOOGA 2015 promises to be bigger and better! Several world reknowned recording artists like Take 6, Eric Roberson and Gretchen Parlato are helping to solidify "The Choo Choo City" as one of the best spots for jazz enthusiasts looking to kick off the music festival season.
VISION/VOICE/VARION had the pleasure of an intimate chat with Eric Roberson only minutes from the stage at The Camp House in Downtown Chattanooga. PRESS PLAY and find out why Varion says "Mister Nice Guy" shouldn't just be limited to the title of the Grammy-Nominated singer, songwriter's latest project.
(MOBILE, AL)--VISION/VOICE/VARION is your headquarter for "all things Bayfest!" This year the VVV crew is stepping it up, bringing you even more exclusive interviews, cool giveaways and all of the music you can handle.
THIS JUST IN: K-Rob, a Bayfest favorite is performing again, Sunday, October 6th. But this time, Vision/Voice/Varion has learned K-Rob is opening act for his legendary uncle, Ron Isley and The Isley Brothers. That's just a sample of some of the exciting entertainment news you can expect over the next two weeks. Varion Walton and her crew are gearing up to cover Bayfest 2013 from the opening ceremonies to the final closing song.
Bayfest's line-up for 2013 is second to none! The Zac Brown Band, Anthony Hamilton, Tamia, Hunter Hays, Tamar Braxton, R. Kelly and many more. 125 national and local acts performing on 9 different stages in Downtown Mobile.
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO as Varion Walton talks with Shana Jordan, Executive Director of Bayfest about this year's line-up and how Alabama's Largest Music Festival continues to "thedestination" for the first weekend in October.
Organizers expect more than 250-thousand screaming music fans looking for the hottest stars in country, R&B, Rap, Hip Hop and Rock and Roll. This year there's something to satisfy even the most discriminating music critic. Spread the word, tell a friend, "Bayfest 2013 is simply going to be epic!"
STAY CONNECTED TO VISION/VOICE/VARION FOR EXCITING BAYFEST TRIVA AND GIVEAWAYS!
CHECK OUT THE COMPLETE LINE-UP, PLUS GET YOUR WEEKEND PASSES NOW: VISIT: www.bayfest.com
(HUNTSVILLE, AL.)--This joint right here! Let's just say the rest of the world is finally catching up with what me and my girls have known for years---"Robin Thicke" is the funkiest brother who wasn't left in the incubator long enough.
I've seen Robin in concert and he's simply true to a sound that is pure, genuine and leaves you dancing in the isles. Turn up the volume and rip off the knob! This one is going to stay in your head for a while. Enjoy!
(NASHVILLE, TN.)-- He hails from "The Music City" and his soulful roots run deep and wide. From his early training in gospel, to his work with rock and pop; Jonathan Winstead has expanded his eclectic repertoire to include fresh, contemporary takes on the age-old themes of love, hurt, passion and happiness. Jonathan Winstead moves to his own groove, creating his own style of Classic R&B. Remember the name Jonathan Winstead, a fresh balladeer turning heads in the Mid-South and the UK. Don't miss this VISION/VOICE/VARION--all new this week on www.varionwalton.com.
Varion Walton and Jonathan Winstead--Photo: "E Photo" aka Elpwe Ray
