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SUMMARY:Vaneese Thomas
LOCATION:Towne Crier Cafe\, 379 Main St\, Beacon
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:00 PM\n\nThe first 100 guests to arrive will receive a
  FREE copy of Vaneese Thomas' new CD\, "Window To My Soul"!\n\nBorn in Me
 mphis Tennessee\, Vaneese Thomas is the daughter of Rufus Thomas\, whose 
 legendary career as a musician and entertainer began in Vaudeville and sp
 anned more than half a century in R&B recording and radio. Her older sibl
 ings are the hit recording artist “Memphis Queen” Carla Thomas and the hi
 ghly respected keyboardist Marvell Thomas (R.I.P.). Embracing this remark
 able musical legacy\, Vaneese carries forward the rich heritage of Memphi
 s soul and R&B\; music that has touched generations and crossed many divi
 des. At the same time\, she has combined all the influences of her backgr
 ound and experience – R&B\, gospel\, blues\, and jazz – to cultivate a so
 ul-stirring style that’s all her own.\n\nHighly regarded within the music
  industry\, Vaneese’s talents as a singer\, songwriter\, producer\, and a
 ctor have made her a sought-after solo performer as well as a first-call 
 vocalist for projects by other top-name artists. She has worked with the 
 renowned recording producer Phil Ramone and has sung with an astonishing 
 array of internationally known performers including Luciano Pavarotti\, S
 ting\, Stevie Wonder\, Michael Jackson\, Celine Dion\, Eric Clapton\, and
  Bruce Springsteen\, to name a few. Vaneese has sung with the Baltimore a
 nd Colorado Symphonies in “Too Hot to Handel” under the baton of Marin Al
 sop and at Several Pavarotti & Friends concerts in Modena\, Italy\; The M
 ontreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland\; The Michael Jackson & Friends conc
 erts with Luther Vandross in Seoul\, Korea\, and Munich\, Germany\, and s
 oul music festivals in Porretta\, Narni\, and Perugia\, Italy.\n\nGeffen 
 Records released Vaneese’s first major recording in 1987. The self-titled
  album included the Top Ten R & B hit “Let’s Talk it Over.” In 1999 Vanee
 se used her own Peaceful Waters Music label to release\, “When My Back’s 
 Against The Wall.” A few years later came “A Woman’s Love” (2004)\, which
  combined R&B and silky\, smooth-jazz vocals and in 2009 Vaneese released
  “Soul Sister Vol. One\,” a collection of seminal soul classics. The CD\,
  and the live show Vaneese has created from it\, both pay tribute to some
  of the original soul sisters and honor the historical value of this irre
 pressible music. Since 2014 Vaneese has released five albums dedicated to
  her father and the music she was born into – “Blues For My Father” (2014
  Segue Records)\, “The Long Journey Home” (2016 Segue Records)\, “Down Yo
 nder” (2019 Segue Records)\, “Fight The Good Fight” (2022 Blue Heart Reco
 rds) and\, now\, “Stories In Blue” (2024 Overton Music).\n\nIn addition t
 o concerts and recordings\, Vaneese has worked extensively in film and te
 levision. She was the voice of Grace the Bass on the PBS series “Shining 
 Time Station” and Clio the Muse\, Goddess of History\, in Disney’s “Hercu
 les.” She has sung on numerous film soundtracks including “Anastasia\,” “
 Mighty Aphrodite” and “The First Wives Club.” TV appearances include “The
  Late Show with David Letterman\,” “Late Night with Conan O'Brien\,” and 
 “NBC's Today.” Vaneese has also produced recordings\, created vocal arran
 gements\, and written songs for Patti Austin\, Freddie Jackson\, Bob Jame
 s\, Larry Coryell\, Melba Moore\, and Diana Ross. She helped found the Sw
 arthmore College Gospel Choir and continues to direct the Alumni Gospel C
 hoir. Vaneese is a seven-time Blues Music Award nominee for Soul Blues Fe
 male Artist and “Blues For My Father” garnered two BMA nominations for Be
 st Soul Blues Album & Best New Artist Debut. Vaneese recently appeared as
  a featured guest at Black Opry concerts in Memphis & NYC.\n\nTickets $45
  advance\, $50 door\n\nwww.vaneesethomas.com\n\nFacebook\n\nInstagram\n\n
 YouTube\n\nALL SALES ARE FINAL\n\nDINNER RESERVATIONS REQUIRE 1 ENTREE PE
 R PERSON\n\nSHOW ONLY TICKETS ADMITTED 15 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME\n\nADVA
 NCE SALE PRICE ENDS 1 HOUR BEFORE DOORS\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?
 v=6ogAYb1-uW4\n\nMore info: https://townecrier.com/events/vaneese-thomas/
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