CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: CURTIS MAYFIELD SUPERFLY TRIBUTE SHOW
This Pre-Easter weekend, Yoshi's will pay tribute to one of the worlds greatest Composers, Song Writers & Recording Artist of all times, CURTIS MAYFIELD; Taking you on a 70's style Hip Trip back to a time when the Vibe was Strong, Black Power was Right On, and Love was the Universal Song. The show is set for Wednesday, April 16th at 8:00 pm at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600). Hosted by Bay Area blues legend Fillmore Slim, featuring percussionist Ren• Escovedo, and The Superfly Band directed by music producer James Earley, with special guest vocalist Codany Holiday performing selections from the Classic "SUPERFLY" soundtrack and more. Fillmore Slim will also be performing songs from his New CD. Curtis Mayfield was born on June 3, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He met singer Jerry Butler while performing in a church choir in 1956 and joined Butler's band, the Impressions. In 1970, Mayfield embarked on a solo career, with his most memorable project credited as the classic 1972 soundtrack to Superfly. Mayfield was paralyzed during a 1990 stage accident in Brooklyn, New York, but continued to record until his death in 1999. In his four decades in the music business, Mayfield helped bring a unique racial consciousness to popular music and introduced an innovative sound that greatly influenced following generations of musicians. Dinner/Show: $58 Show only: $20.
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