R&B Archives – Kalamazoo State Theatre https://www.kazoostate.com/tag/rb/ Historic theatre in Kalamazoo, MI - Concerts, Events, and Venue Rental Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:27:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.5 https://www.kazoostate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/state_theatre_3.png R&B Archives – Kalamazoo State Theatre https://www.kazoostate.com/tag/rb/ 32 32 Will Downing WSG Yancyy https://www.kazoostate.com/event/willdowning2021/ Sat, 18 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 http://kazoostatetheatre.flywheelsites.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=11741 8:00 PM | Reserved Seating $25+

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What To Know Before Attending The Show

  • Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required for entry. Click here for more information.
  • All bags and purses must be under 8″ x 5″ x 2″ – Click for more details

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm

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The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, Will Downing is bringing his smooth sounds to the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, December 18.

With a career that spans over 34 years and 24 albums, Will Downing is one of the most versatile and loved voices of our time.  His repertoire consists of signature interpretations of R&B classics like “I Go Crazy”, “Wishing On A Star” and “I Try”, with original hits “A Million Ways”, “Sorry I” and the show-stopping duet with Rachelle Ferrell, “Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This”. His distinctive baritone voice has resonated in the hearts of women world-wide and carved a unique niche in the music marketplace. With fresh melodies and lush arrangements that satisfy all musical palates, Downing continues to serve his fan base through his own Sophisticated Soul record label and sold out tour dates across the country. His latest release entitled “The Song Garden” was released on January 29, 2021. He also hosts his weekly radio show The Wind Down which is aired on this site and over 20 stations around the world in the USA, UK, Japan, and Spain.

Yancyy is a proven entertainer for music enthusiasts of every generation. Yancyy’s impeccable styling and artistic charisma are not confined to genre distinction, enchanting the jazz-heads, serenading classical aficionados, inspiring the ecclesiastics and electrifying pop, rock, funk and hip hop fans.

A native of Detroit, Michigan, Yancyy recalls hearing a saxophone solo in church at the age of 13, and was gripped by the impact on the congregation, captivated by its penetration of the heart and mind. Dawning a devout humanitarian, he envisioned himself orchestrating this melodious emanation healing and deliverance, and knew that becoming one with the instrument; he would bring peace and delight to all who were able to hear.

General Ticket Information:

All seating is reserved for this all ages event. There’s an 8 ticket limit.

  • $25-$60

 

 

BUY TICKETS HERE
Buy Skip The Line Tickets HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE
Visit The Artist’s Website HERE

Skip the line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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]]> Joe With Lenny Williams https://www.kazoostate.com/event/joe/ Sat, 18 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 http://kazoostatetheatre.flywheelsites.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=9188 8:00 PM | Reserved Seating $48+

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Doors: 7:00pm || Start Time: 8:00pm

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Distinguished smooth & sultry R&B veteran, Joe, will be performing at Kalamazoo State Theatre on Saturday May 18th!

Joe, whose career spans over two decades and 12 albums, is a great example of an artist whom uses his musical prowess for the better good. Since his debut in 1993 with hits like “I Wanna Know,” “All the Things Your Man Won’t Do”, and the Top 5 R&B/Top 40 pop hit “Don’t Wanna Be a Player,” the multi-Grammy nominated artist has been curing broken hearts, saving relationships and providing the airways with certified baby-making songs.

Joining is the ultimate soul crooner, Lenny Williams. With his rich, passionate vocal style, he is rightfully regarded as one of R & B’s most influential soul men. Williams began his musical career making records that have subsequently become R & B and Pop classics, tunes like the mega-hit “Cause I Love You” and “So Very Hard To Go,” which he recorded as the lead singer for Tower of Power. Lenny Williams’ style has transcended into the new millennium, influencing many of today’s newest R & B and Pop vocalists.

 

General Ticket Information:
Seating is reserved for this all ages event. There is an 8 ticket limit.

  • $48 – $100

VIP Ticket Information

  • $128 – Includes closest seats to the stage, skip the line entry, and a meet & greet. Limited quantity!

Skip the line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. Event tickets are sold out. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

 

BUY Skip The Line Tickets HERE
BUY TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE


 

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

 

Dear Joe Event Attendees,
We are thrilled to host Joe, Lenny Williams, and Taboo at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre.

How big of a purse can I bring?
You can bring any purse or bag with the dimensions of 8 inches wide
by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches or less. If your purse does not
meet the above requirements, you are allowed to bring a clear plastic bag,
no larger than 1 gallon, into the venue with your belongings.

 

What time does the show start and when will doors open? What if I need ADA assistance? 
Doors: 7:00pm || Start Time: 8:00pm

We suggest that you arrive early in order to avoid the line and to pass through security check points. We look forward to a great night! Anyone with ADA needs and requiring additional time to be seated may enter 15 minutes prior to posted door time. For more information about accessible seating click here. Please be advised that event times are subject to change due to a variety of conditions including inclement weather, illness, and transportation delays that are out of our control. For this reason, any delayed events performing on the original event date are nonrefundable.

 

I may need to take a break, is there intermission?

There will be a brief intermission between opening artists and also Joe. Please plan accordingly.

 

I have VIP tickets, what do I need to know?

Keep an eye on your email. VIP information will be sent in a separate email. You will be wrist banded for a post-show VIP experience. Upon completion of the concert, please remain seated and someone will wrangle all 30 of you for an intimate VIP experience.

Why should I arrive early?

• There will be a shorter line entering the venue once doors open versus right before show time. We suggest that you arrive early to pass through security check points such as wanding and bag checks in a timely manner. Please have your ticket & ID ready and be prepared to open your coat or small purse.
• Check out the merchandise! The artist and Kalamazoo State Theatre will have branded apparel and items available for sale.
• Grab a drink at our full bar with multiple points of sale.
• Find your seats before the show begins. Please ask an usher for seating location assistance.

 

So there could be a line, do you offer SKIP THE LINE PASSES?
YES! Why wait in the rain when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. Event tickets are sold out. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET. Purchase your pass to SKIP THE LINE HERE! Only a limited number of passes available.

Are tickets still available, I have a friend asking about them? 
Great seats are still available. Buy online 24/7 here or you can visit us day of show, Saturday, 3pm-9:00pm at the box office.

 

What is the camera & mobile device policy?

Unless otherwise posted, absolutely NO professional photography, audio or video recording of any kind is allowed during the performance. Cell phone photography and point-and-shoot cameras are allowed. Professional cameras and detachable lens cameras are NOT allowed in the venue unless approved by management.

Will I be searched prior to entering the theatre?
Please arrive early and expect delays. Due to heightened security measures all patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding. Please have your ticket & ID ready and be prepared to open your coat or small purse. The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags or purses over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches, and other items that may challenge public safety. You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here.

Where can I park for this event?
Kalamazoo State Theatre’s main parking lot is located just south of the
theatre at the intersection of South Burdick & Cedar St. and is available
starting at 5:00p.m. for $10 per car. For additional parking options, please
view downtown Kalamazoo’s parking map here. Also in that link you can find tips for downtown parking, a map, and key.

How do I pick up Will Call tickets?
Will call tickets will be available for pick up at the Kalamazoo State
Theatre box office beginning at 6:00p.m. on the day of the event. We will need to see a valid photo ID and the credit card used to purchase the tickets to pick up from will call.

When will the box office be open?
Standard box office hours are Fridays 11:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. and show days
starting at 3:00p.m. Hours may vary on event days. Please see upcoming
hours below:

Fri. 5/17: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Sat. 5/18: 3:00pm – 9:00pm

Will concessions and bar be open at this event?
Our concessions open at when doors open. We offer a full bar with
multiple points of sale throughout the venue & we accept cash or credit. All
concessions may be taken to your seat. Please make sure to try out our
new recycling initiative, The Yucket, when disposing of plastic

cups. Popcorn is available for purchase at the bar.

 

Check out our featured drink for this event!

 

SECURE YOUR SPECIAL ROOM RATE TODAY!
Looking for a place to stay just blocks from the Kalamazoo State Theatre? We’re pleased to announce that we have partnered with The Radisson to offer our event attendees a discounted rate of $159 plus taxes.  Make it a night or a weekend getaway in Kalamazoo!  

 

 

GIFT CARDS AND MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE!
Give the gift of music & entertainment to your friends, family, and clients! GCs come in any amount and are good for any event. GCs are available in person only at the box office.
Upcoming Box Office Hours:

Fri. 5/17: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Sat. 5/18: 3:00pm – 9:00pm

 

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]]> Ladies Night: Keyshia Cole and Trina WSG Nick LaVelle https://www.kazoostate.com/event/keyshia-cole/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 http://kazoostatetheatre.flywheelsites.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8422 8:00 PM | Reserved Seating $45-$55

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Doors: 7:00pm || Start Time: 8:00pm

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Join us for Ladies Night Friday, March 30th, with Keyshia Cole and Trina! Tickets onsale Friday, February 16th, at 11am!

Hugely successful Grammy nominated R&B singer and songwriter Keyshia Cole will be lighting up Kalamazoo State Theatre this March! Since her 2005 platinum debut, The Way It Is, Keyshia Cole has released four albums, all of which have debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard charts, and has had three #1 singles and four Grammy nominations. Grab your friends and get down to Keyshia’s hits like, “Let It Go,” “Last Night,” and “love.”

Joining Keyshia Cole, is hip-hop great, Trina. Trina is best known for her hits “Damn (feat. Tory Lanez)” and “Here We Go (feat. Kelly Rowland).” Trina was included in Billboard’s list of the “31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop” in 2014.

Don’t miss Ladies Night at Kalamazoo State Theatre, Friday, March 30th with Keyshia Cole and Trina!

 

Ticket Information:
This is an all ages reserved seating event. There is an 8 ticket limit. Day of show price increases by $5. Buy early to secure the best seats in the house!

  • $45 – $55

 

 

BUY TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE
Visit Keyshia’s Website HERE

 

 

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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]]> Holiday Jam: Featuring Ginuwine WSG Jon B., Hi Five, Ruff Endz, & Adina Howard https://www.kazoostate.com/event/ginuwine/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000 http://kazoostatetheatre.flywheelsites.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7323 8:00 PM | Reserved Seating $37+

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Doors: 6:30pm || Start Time: 8:00pm

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R&B mogul Ginuwine will be crossing the Kalamazoo State Theatre stage for a one-of-a-kind Holiday Jam! This multi-platinum artist needs no introduction, best known for the smooth jams, “Pony” and “In Those Jeans,” Ginuwine rocked the 1990s and early 2000s with his soulful hits.

Joining Ginuwine for this ultimate holiday jam is Jon B, Hi Five, Ruff Endz, and Adina Howard. Dance and sing along to the classics like Jon B’s “They Don’t Know,” Hi Five’s “I Like the Way,” Ruff Endz “Someone to Love You,” and Adina Howard’s “Freak Like Me”. Experience this rare and exclusive ode to the 90’s.

Ticket Information:
This is an all ages event with reserved seating. Tickets go onsale Monday, October 23rd, at 11am.

  • $110 Gold circle – First 150 seats closest to the stage! Includes a meet and greet with Ginuwine.
  • $37-$67 – Remaining venue
Meet & Greet Information:
$110 Gold Circle ticket holders – upon entering the venue, get a wristband and your ticket marked by security. Meet and greet will take place after the show. Sit tight until security lines you up to meet the ladies’ man himself!!

 

BUY TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE

GINUWINE’S KALAMAZOO SHOUT OUT VIDEO IS BELOW!

 

 

 

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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