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It isn’t very often that a king graces us with
his presence. Well, maybe this kind of king is a bit more common. Cedric the
Entertainer will make his royal entrance at the Majestic Theatre on May 22.
The hilarious antics of the self proclaimed “Ceddy-Bear” has graced the silver
screen in numerous projects, as he is proven to be one of the most prolific
comedic actors of the 21st century so far. He was uproarious in the
Barbershop series, on television with The Steve Harvey Show, and of course what
launched him into the public eye, The Original Kings of Comedy.
While he is
primarily known for his stage act which isn’t exactly for the younger crowds,
in recent years he has taken a shining to more children’s aimed roles such as Madagascar,
Ice Age, and Charlotte’s Web. Also, in 2009, Cedric will be sitting in the
director’s chair for the first time, with his latest project Chicago Pulaski
Jones, a film about a dancer avenging his father’s death. It is a delight to
have such a veteran of the comedy trade take the stage here in the Alamo City.
For more information on the show, visit majesticempire.com or Cedric the
Entertainer’s site at ceddybear.com. MD
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The Plain White T's have experienced a meteoric rise. Long
gone are the days of a scrappy pop-punk band working every day of the year,
playing dives and small stages on the Vans Warped Tour. Yet it seems that they
haven't stopped having the same fun. From outside of Chicago, the band Plain
White T's formed a little over 10 years ago and it seems that the dividends of
all their hard work is finally paying off. The band earned two Grammy
nominations for their mega hit "Hey There Delilah” for Song of the Year and Pop
Performance by a Group, and have been featured in countless television shows
and films. Their latest effort, Big Bad World, was just released a few months
ago, and the pop punkers in Plain White T's is currently on tour supporting it.
If you’d like to go see them rock in person, they will be in the Alamo City on April
10 at the White Rabbit. For details on their new album, their tour coming to
town, or anything else Plain White T's, go to plainwhitets.com. MD
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With more than 80 albums to his
credit including five gold records and three Grammy Awards, Ramsey Lewis, known as
"the great performer,” epitomizes jazz's crossover appeal. Beginning with his
first hit single, “Wade in the Water,” for the Chicago-based Cadet Records in
the mid-1960s, Lewis hit the pop charts with several classic instrumentals for
Columbia, such as “Hang On Sloopy,” “The In Crowd” and “Hi-Heel Sneakers.”
Whether playing electric piano or synthesizers, his style is engaging and
popular, often incorporating his early training in both gospel and classical
music. In 2007, Lewis received the Jazz Masters Award from the National
Endowment for the Arts. Presented by Trinity University"s jazz radio station,
KRTU 91.7 FM, Lewis
will perform in a benefit concert at 8 p.m. Friday (April 3) in Laurie
Auditorium. Tickets, $32-$52, are available at the Laurie Auditorium box office,
(210) 224-9600, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Tune into the Ramsey Lewis Lunch Feature hosted by music director Aaron Prado
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday (April 3). And you might want to check out Ed Saavedra’s
“All By Myself” at the FL!GHT Gallery, which features a portrait of Lewis as an
Egyptian pharaoh based on Ramses II titled “Ramsey the Great.” DRG, Photo by Ravinia Festival
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Whether you’re out at a First Friday art walk or strolling down South Alamo at night stop by Blue Star Brewing Company, located on 1414 South Alamo, suite 105, for all-star food and music. Although Blue Star is known for its wide selection of beers and wines; people also come out for the food and music. Dubbed as “the home of big band jazz in San Antonio,” Blue Star Brewing Company does not disappoint. Live music on a weekly basis can be found on the deck of Blue Star. Every Tuesday night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. big band arrangements are performed by a range of San Antonian musicians including Crimson Jazz Orchestra, the River City Big Band, San Antonio Jazz Orchestra and Prime Time Jazz Orchestra. For more information call at 210.212.5506 or visit their Web site.
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