The funktastic Sharon Jones is at it again! Not only did she just wrap up a tour with our other soul slingin’ faves the Menahan Street Band, but her June performance on Austin City Limits just aired this past Saturday on PBS. Don’t fret if you missed it, because you can watch the entire performance and interview right here.
In other Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings news, the band is under consideration for seven Grammy nominations! Some of the categories include “Album Of The Year” for their smash 100 Days, 100 Nights, “Best R&B Album” and “Best New Artist.”
So what’s in store for Ms. Jones? A short midwest jaunt next month, followed by a tour of the land down under, complete with a performance at the legendary Australian festival The Falls. And the beat goes on!
“This is not ‘neo-soul’; this is the real deal” – Newsweek
“One of the 10 Most Exciting Artists Right Now” – Entertainment Weekly
Great news! The incomparable Sharon Jones will play at Central Park SummerStage this summer. The soul funk diva has been touring all spring and summer throughout the world with her Dap-Kings in support of last year’s much acclaimed, Motown infused 100 Days, 100 Nights. The Soul Sister #1 will be back in her adoptive city of New York for a very special show in the heart of Central Park. And it’s FREE!
Also on the bill will be Menahan Street Band and Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens. This electrifying line-up will close out the 2008 SummerStage season with some of their finest soul and funk to date.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
