Hello everyone, how are you? I am doing well thank you. I am getting stronger each day. By the time you read this, my “Boo-Boo” and I will be on a couple of week’s vacation to rest and get my strength back from my illness.
Rudy Turner, a musician entrepreneur recently released his new CD, (self-named) “Rudy Turner.” Turner is known as “Rudy the Master Musician.” He plays about eleven instruments with perfection as well as being an accomplished singer.
This week, I want to talk about a couple of entertainers, I think are fantastic and are from the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area.
One in particular is an old friend, Rudy Turner, who now lives in Ocala, Fla. who recently reached out to me to let me know what he’s doing now. Many of you will remember Rudy from his performance for many years in Baltimore and Washington, DC area. Rudy began playing the guitar when he was just thirteen years old. He has performed with Candy Staton, David Ruffin, Stevie Wonder, Clifford Jordan, Hank Crawford, Richard “Groove” Holmes, Jack McDuff and Mary Wells just to name a few. You remember he played on the boat “Odyssey” based in Washington DC, for over a year and he has performed at the Library of Congress and in the Baltimore, Washington Metropolitan area for over 30 years. He has two CD’s under his own label as well as recorded with Funk Inc. and is on five CD’s with other artists. Rudy is an extraordinary musician who can play eleven instruments; drums, piano, bass-foot pedals, xylophones, guitar, bass, organ, harmonica, the twelve string guitar, congas, acoustic and electric piano. His music style is jazz, R&B, Country, Blues, Rock & Roll, Classical and gospel.
Dimitri Reeves, dynamic young Michael Jackson dancer recently performed at the Rosa Pryor Music Scholarship Fund Press Reception event at the Arch Social Club.
Dimitri Reeves, from St. Mary’s County, who recently turned 21 years old, has been dancing since age 3. This year alone, Dimitri toured inGary, Indiana; Detroit and Flint, Michigan; Philadelphia and Chester, Pennsylvania; Brooklyn, N.Y. and Newark, N.J. to display his talent as a performer of a lip-singer and a dancer in the Michael Jackson style. He travels all over Baltimore, street dancing to promote his talent. Vaughn Mason discovered Dimitri at a talent show in 2011 and has been working as his manager/agent. Recently he opened for The Emotions at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. and he has a CD of original songs, performed on the Carnival Cruise Line, the Six Flags and opened up for the Commodores in LA at the Gibson Amphitheatre.
A&M Unlimited with Marcia and Angie will host a deluxe roundtrip motor coach trip to New Jersey, Nov. 15, 16, to see “Sinbad” and the Intruders. Trip includes overnight hotel accommodations, dinner, breakfast refreshments and VIP seating at concert. For more information, call 301-892-1792.
The Journey of Black Entrepreneurship Market Tour” hosted by Bowlegged Lou & Paul Anthony, (actors, producers and singers of the classic movie house from the Legendary Group Full Force) is looking for sponsors/exhibitors to participate in this event. This is a 13 city tour where local Black entrepreneurs will be honored based on their active commitment in the community. The Washington, DC Metropolitan market has been scheduled for 4-8 p.m., Nov. 15, at the Glenarden GoldRoom, 8600 Glenarden Pkwy in Glenarden, Maryland. Dinner will be served. If you are interested, call 410-982-7444.
Coming up, the Forest Park Senior Center will present a “1st Sundays Jazzee Music Series” featuring “The Wolf Pack Orkastra,” 4-8 p.m., Dec. 7. The Forest Park Senior Center Auditorium is located 4801 Liberty Heights Ave. Dinner is served and it is BYOB and free set ups. For more information, call 4110-466-2124.
Well, my dear friends enjoy your weekend. If you need me, call me at 410-833-9474 or email me at rosapryor@aol.com. Remember I do not except Facebook information, you must email me. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS.