Sweet Honey in the Rock to Kick-off 5-City West Coast Run of “Celebrating the Holydays” with Debut 4-Day Engagement at Seattle’s Jazz Alley Dec 15-18th

Venerable Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK has announced a five-city West Coast run of their annual seasonal show “CELEBRATING THE HOLYDAYS,” which will be kicked-off with a debut four-day engagement at the legendary Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley night club in Seattle, WA, December 15-18th.

New York, NY, November 21, 2016 - Venerable Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK has announced a five-city West Coast run of their annual seasonal show “CELEBRATING THE HOLYDAYS,” which will be kicked-off with a debut four-day engagement at the legendary Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley night club in Seattle, WA, December 15-18th. Jazz Alley is the third longest running supper/jazz club of its kind in the nation. Show time for all four shows is set for 7:30 PM.

Other CELEBRATING THE HOLYDAYS dates on the run will include; 12/20, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA, 12/21, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA, 12/22, Weil Hall, Ronhert Park, CA, and their final performance of the year will be on 12/23 at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.

Sweet Honey developed their CELEBRATING THE HOLYDAYS theme show several years ago, and refine and add new material to the presentation every year. The show is a rare fusion of international holiday spiritual songs and hymns from other cultures and religions, ranging from Africa to Israel. It includes songs from their Nativity Suite collection, which the group wrote and produced for the American Bible Association video series, including “Jesus, What A Wonderful Child” and “Children Go Where I Send Thee.” It also features notable Sweet Honey classics such as, “We Are,” “Let There Be Peace,” and “Chinese Proverb.”

CELEBRATING THE HOLYDAYS will feature core vocal members Carol Maillard, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil, special guest vocalist Rochelle Rice and guest bassist Romeir Mendez (acoustic upright and electric bass) and American Sign Language interpreter, Barbara Hunt.

Prime seating options can purchased for their Seattle engagement by clicking on http://bit.ly/2aKgIB. For more information about show times and to purchase tickets for the other engagements, go to www.sweethoneyintherock.org, and click on the ensemble's touring schedule.

Sweet Honey In The Rock Media Contact: Chip Schutzman, Miles High Productions, 323-806-0400, chip@mileshighproductions.com

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Sweet Honey in the Rock set to Release New Album #Loveinevolution January 22nd

#Loveinevolution Marks Band’s 24th Release; Contains Latest Video “Second Line Blues”

Hollywood, CA, January 21, 2016 - GRAMMY®-nominated, Sweet Honey in the Rock is gearing up for their upcoming album #LoveinEvolution (out January 22nd) via SHE-ROCKS 5, INC./Appleseed Recordings (distributed by E1 Entertainment). The A Capella ensemble recently released their second single and music video, “Second Line Blues,” available now on iTunes and Amazon.

The album’s stark second single “Second Line Blues” with its cryptic snare drum cadence, roll calls the names of innocent people that have fallen victim to murder at the hands of anyone from deranged civilians to police abusing their license to kill. Carol Maillard (who along with Louise Robinson is an original member of the group) states, “Since we started performing this piece, we’ve needed to keep adding names…and sadly, we’ll be adding more before things change.”

Since 1973, this remarkable all women, African- American group has been creating historical and stimulating topics expressed through song, dance and sign language. The ensemble has produced over 20 albums and has interchanged with many vocalists. However, embarking on a new chapter in their musical journey, Sweet Honey in the Rock now includes four core vocalists—Louise Robinson, Carol Maillard (both founding members) Nitanju Bolade Casel, and Aisha Kahlil—plus Shirley Childress (an American Sign Language Interpreter who has been performing live with the group since 1981). One of the early highlights of their 2016 performance season will be Sweet Honey in the Rock’s 34th appearance at Carnegie Hall which will include special guest appearances by highly-regarded violinist Regina Carter and trumpeter Terence Blanchard.

Their soon-to-be-released 24th studio album, #LoveinEvolution, highlights Sweet Honey In The Rock’s signature blend of jazz, blues, soul, gospel, and African chants, containing 14 touching songs produced by Nitanju Bolade Casel. The album features an eclectic mix of new original songs and covers of a few popular classics.

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Catch Sweet Honey in the Rock on Tour!

February 11, 2016 8:00pm Carnegie Hall New York, NY
February 20, 2016 2:00pm Koerner Hall Toronto, ON
February 20, 2016 8:00pm Koerner Hall Toronto, ON
March 1, 2016 7:30pm The Long Center for the Performing Arts Austin, TX
March 2, 2016 7:30pm The Tobin Center for Performing Arts San Antonio, TX
April 1, 2016 7:30pm Palmer Auditorium New London, CT
April 18, 2016 TBD Marriott Marquis Hotel Washington, DC
May 6, 2016 8:00pm Sanders Theater Cambridge, MA
May 13, 2016 7:30pm Paramount Theater Goldsboro, NC
May 14, 2016 8:00pm High Point Theater High Point, NC
May 15, 2016 7:30pm Birchmere Alexandria, VA
December 21, 2016 8:00pm Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA

Press Inquiries Please Contact: Chip Schutzman,Miles High Productions, Chip@mileshighproductions.com, 323-871-4821.

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
PO Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-871-4821
http://www.sweethoney.com