NYC R&B Concerts Summer 2016: Aretha Franklin, Ruben Studdard, More
There's nothing like a good live music concert during the summertime. While there's many concert options coming up, we've narrowed down the best upcoming R&B concerts coming to New York City.
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Ruben Studdard
B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill
237 W 42nd St,
New York, NY 10036
(212) 997-4144
bbkingblues.com
Date: Aug. 2, 2016 at 8 p.m.
You probably remember him from winning the second season of American Idol or from the reality TV show The Biggest Loser. Ruben Studdard, also known as "velvet teddy bear," will be performing a Luther Vandross tribute and more right in the heart of Time Square. Seating at B.B. Kings is first come, first served -- so be sure to get there early to secure the best seats. Tickets can be purchased here.
Lianne La Havas
Webster Hall
125 E 11th St,
New York, NY 10003
(212) 353-1600
www.websterhall.com
Date: Sep. 6, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Lianne La Havas, the talented multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter from London is coming to New York City this summer. Currently on tour with Coldplay, be sure to catch her perform her hit singles including "Unstoppable," "Green and Gold" and new hits from her current album, "Blood." This show is for attendees 18+.
Jon B
B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill
237 W 42nd St,
New York, NY 10036
(212) 997-4144
bbkingblues.com
Date: Aug. 12, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Another not-to-miss R&B show B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill is 90s R&B crooner Jon B. The singer/songwriter is best known for his hit 1997 single "They Don't Know,"and for writing hits for stars like Michael Jackson, Toni Braxton, Color Me Badd and more. Tickets for this show are $25 and seating is first come, first serve.
Kali Uchis
Governor's Island
New York, NY 11231
www.fullmoonfest.com
Date: Aug. 21, 2016, TBD
Columbian-born singer and songwriter Kali Uchis is a R&B act to see this summer. If you like Amy Winehouse or music from the 60s, then you'll like Kali Uchis, who released her debut hit EP, "Por Vida" in 2015 and has worked with Snoop Dog, Vince Staples and Tyler The Creator. Kali Uchis is playing alongside SBTRKT, Pusha T and a handful of other artists at the two-day Full Moon Fest, taking place at Governor's Island. Tickets are available for each day, as well as a full weekend pass.
Aretha Franklin
Radio City Music Hall
1260 Ave of the Americas,
New York, NY 10020
(212) 465-6741
www.radiocity.com
Date: Sept. 23, 2016 at 8 p.m.
The Queen of Soul will perform at Radio Music City Hall on September 23rd. Performing for one night only, Aretha for one night only, she is sure to perform all her hit singles like "Respect," "Think," "Call Me" and many more of the songs you love. Purchase tickets here.
