Two of the most successful rhythm and blues vocalists, Angie Stone and Joe, will share the limelight at the 21st annual Night to Remember concert and fundraiser April 18.
The event, which will be held at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center, will feature Ms. Stone who is known as a modern-day Aretha Franklin because of her sassy vocals and exuberant classic soul in the tradition of her heroes - Franklin, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield. Ms. Stone also is known as a leader in the neo-soul movement.
If ever there were an official hymnal of love songs, several of the standards would have derived from JOE’S well-referenced music catalog. His skilled ability to blend smooth, sultry vocals with songwriting has unified hearts around the world with an amazing grace that is both entertaining and divine.
A Night to Remember, one of the largest galas held in Chattanooga, is an extraordinary evening, said Irvin Overton, chairman of the board.
“While the concert and event of A Night to Remember draws in music fans from far and wide, it is one of the most important fundraisers for our community,” said Mr. Overton. “Chattanooga yearns for opportunities to contribute to the success of people from all backgrounds. Money raised during A Night to Remember literally changes lives by developing cultural and educational programs, creating mentoring opportunities and providing college scholarships for inner-city youth.”
Over the last 20 years, contributions have exceeded $4 million to aid children and youth in the Chattanooga community through various organizations, including the African American Museum, Girls Inc., and 100 Black Men.
“Angie Stone brought a whole new energy and sensibility to the material and a whole new spectrum of fans when they heard her Top 10 R&B hit ‘No More Rain,’” said Mr. Overton.
“Angie rocks the house on ‘Stone Love,’” he added. “Already hot on the airwaves is her jamming first single ‘I Wanna Thank Ya,’ which features rap from Snoop Dogg.”
Another Stone favorite is “My Man” and the spicy “Stay for a While.”
“As a self-proclaimed preacher’s kid, Joe discovered his gift in the gospel choir, where he learned to sing with the motivation to touch the soul,” said Mr. Overton. “The soulful sound of Joe’s tenor reinvigorated R&B, as well as remixes and street anthems, including hip hop’s most influential rappers.”
With compositions like “I’m in Love,” “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do),” and “I Wanna Know,” Joe won the respect of legions of men with his unabashed chivalry, and captured the hearts of countless women.
For more information, please call the Chattanooga African American Museum at 423-266-8658.