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A MESSAGE FROM
BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT
ERIC L. ADAMS
WELCOME TO THE MARTIN LUTHER KING
JR. CONCERT SERIES 2016!
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s your borough president, I have the pleasure of hosting this series of free
concerts here each summer at Wingate Field, sharing my passion for the
arts with you and your family as well as celebrating our shared commitment
to our unity as One Brooklyn.
Brooklyn has always been the place to enjoy great music. We are the Brooklyn of
Barry Manilow, from Williamsburg; the Notorious B.I.G., from Clinton Hill; Carole
King, from Sheepshead Bay, and Aaliyah and Jay Z, from Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Summer in Brooklyn offers many opportunities for fun with family and friends, like
bike rides in Prospect Park or swimming in Brighton Beach. There are a number of
exciting events supported by my office that I encourage you to consider, including
our celebration of diversity during our 3rd Annual International Day of Friendship
(IDOF) on Sunday, August 7th. Also, get ready for local restaurants showcasing their
cuisines for Dine In Brooklyn, our borough’s premiere restaurant week celebrating
and promoting our local foodie culture, from Thursday, August 11th to Monday,
August 22nd.
The wonderful community we share today was created by you, the people of
Brooklyn. As your borough president, I want every family to share in the prosperity of
the Brooklyn brand. We are building our neighbors and our neighborhoods with the
resources to raise healthy children and families. I hope you will visit brooklynusa.org to learn more about how you could become involved in these efforts.
I also want you to know that Brooklyn Borough Hall, the People’s House, remains
open for you to host an event, address a community concern, or propose an idea that
will advance our borough.
Thank you, and let’s keep moving forward as One Brooklyn.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
CONCERT SERIES 2016
FOR CONCERT INFO VISIT
WWW.BROOKLYNCONCERTS.COM
OR CALL 718.222.0600
PATRON SPONSORS
The Martin Luther King Jr. Concert
Series is free to the public. Held Monday
nights, 7:30 pm at Wingate Field, which
is located on Brooklyn Avenue between
Rutland Road and Winthrop Street opposite Kings County Hospital.
The United Federation
of Teachers
Proudly supports
The
Martin Luther King Jr.
Concert Series
at Brooklyn’s
Wingate Field
Bringing music
to the public,
always great,
always free.
NO CAMERAS, NO AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING, NO
ALCOHOL, NO PETS, NO GLASS BOTTLES, NO SMOKING.
ALL PERSONS AND PACKAGES ARE
SUBJECT TO SEARCH PRIOR TO ENTRY.
There are limited seats in the general
seating area available on a first come-first
served basis. The public is encouraged to
bring their own chairs. There will be no
holding seats. Strollers, portable chairs, etc.
cannot be brought into the general seating
area. We must keep the rows free of any
obstacles. Performers are subject to
change without notice.
Check www.brooklynconcerts.com, call the
concert hotline for updates at 718-222-0600,
or listen to WBLS-FM 107.5.
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JULY18
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
CONCERT SERIES 2016
OLD SCHOOL NIGHT
BIG DADDY KANE
On September 10, 1968, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn gave birth to one of hip-hop's most lyrical,
diverse, innovative,trendsetting MCs, now known to the world as Big Daddy Kane. This
baritone-voiced, stylish-dressing MC was one of the first to bring the "playa" element to
hip-hop. With several Gold albums, Kane's long career features hit songs such as "Ain't
No Half Steppin" and "Raw." Kane has collaborated with many artists, such as Public
Enemy and Ice Cube. Does that make Big Daddy Kane a hip-hop legend? Millions of fans
worldwide seem to think so.
KOOL MOE DEE
Moel Dewes, better known as Kool Moe Dee, is an
American hip-hop pioneer who was prominent in the 1980s
and early '90s. In the late 1970s, he joined rappers Special K
and L.A Sunshine, as well as DJ Easy Lee to form the influential Old School hip-hop group The Treacherous Three.
With The Treacherous Three, Moe innovated and created
the fast-rapping rhyme style that led to the group's first single, "The New Rap Language."
His 1987 album How Ya Like Me Now included his biggest single to date, the Grammynominated, Platinum-selling "Wild, Wild West." Kool Moe Dee was the first rap recipient
of the NAACP Image award, and the first rapper nominated for a Grammy.
ROXANNE SHANTE
Roxanne Shante has been called one of the greatest rappers ever and the first female rapper, and was the first to
have a Platinum single and Gold albums. Raised in the
Queensbridge Public Housing Projects, Roxanne released
her first single when she was 13, the response record to
"Roxanne, Roxanne" titled "Roxanne's Revenge." She has earned the title as one of the
Greatest Battle MCs, has appeared at universities including Savannah State, Howard,
Cheney and Hunter College, and today is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers
in the country.
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JULY25
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
CONCERT SERIES 2016
TANK
World class service starts
right in the neighborhood.
National Grid is one of the largest energy companies in the world.
But our commitment to being a top flight organization starts right here.
One customer, one community at a time.
We have a long and proud history here. And we are intent on building
upon that strong legacy of service in downstate New York and Long Island
by investing more than $3 billion over the next five years in natural gas
infrastructure to better meet our customers’ needs for clean energy.
We proudly support the Martin Luther King*R and Seaside Concert Series.
Visit us at www.nationalgrid.com and connect with us on
“What does cutting edge R&B sound like in 2016?” Tank answers that question by crafting the long-awaited sequel to his influential 2007 opus, Sex, Love & Pain. That album not
only provided a blueprint for the likes of Chris Brown, Trey Songz, and more, but it also
debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and earned a Grammy Award nomination for “Best
R&B Album,” while its #1 single “Please Don’t Go” became nominated for “Best R&B
Male Vocal Performance.” Following 2014’s Stronger, Tank once again captured a creative spirit that resembled the process behind his seminal third body of work. It all started with his first single “You Don’t Know” [feat. Wale]. Co-written by Eric Bellinger [Justin
Bieber, Kid Ink], the track fuses a subtle trap beat with airy, open production. Meanwhile,
Tank carries a smooth and soulful refrain between incendiary bars courtesy of Wale.
As far as sequels go, Tank knew he had to go even bigger to make SLP2 the blockbuster
audiences desired. In addition to cameos from Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men and Yo
Gotti, he assembled a new West Coast anthem in the form of the Tank produced
“Birthday” with a little help from Chris Brown, Problem, and Siya. He also teamed up with
TGT collaborator and producer Brandon “BAM” Hodge to “help set the musical tone,” of
this new project.Then, there’s “She With The S***” featuring Rich Homie Quan. As a selfprofessed “huge fan” of the original Sex, Love & Pain, the Atlanta rapper jumped at the
chance to fire off a verse on the follow-up.
In between crafting his albums, Tank continues to make an impact as a songwriter, leaving his mark on pop culture at large. His writing credits include songs for everybody from
Jamie Foxx, Pitbull, Aaliyah, and Beyoncé to Trevor Jackson and Adrian Marcel. At the
same time, he’s evolved yet again outside of music with his fitness program Stronger U
and starring role on the 2015 TV One hit Born Again Virgin. It builds upon his legacy,
which encompasses everything from his first two gold-certified albums—Force of
Nature and One Man—and 2013’s chart-topping TGT collaboration with Tyrese and
Ginuwine, Three Kings.
In the end, Tank taps into something timeless with SLP2, while delivering the perfect
sequel.
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AUGUST1
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
CONCERT SERIES 2016
VP RECORDS PRESENTS REGGAE NIGHT
KONSHENS
Garfield Delano Spence, stage name Konshens, was born on January 11, 1985. His hits
have included "Winner", "Rasta Impostor," "This Means Money", "Good Girl Gone Bad",
"Gal Dem A Talk,"Realest Song", "Represent","Do Sumn", Forward" and "Gal a bubble." His
2005 single "Pon Di Corner" was a major hit in Japan, and led to a month-long tour of the
country and a Japan-only album release. He made a guest appearance on Tarrus
Riley's Contagious album, deejaying on "Good Girl Gone Bad", which was also released
as a single. He has a large fanbase in Guyana and Europe, where his "Gal Dem Talk" single was a major hit, and he performed at Guyana's National Stadium in May 2011.
His album, Real Talk, was released by Japanese label Koyashi in 2010. A second album
was also announced to be released in Jamaica on Tad Dawkins' Tad's International
label. Konshens also launched his own Subkonshus label in 2010, working with new acts
including his brother Delus. In 2012, he released his second album Mental Maintenance.
In March 2014, he became an official brand ambassador for Pepsi.
ETANA
In the early 2000s, singer Shauna McKenzie fully recognized
the power of music and its widespread influence, especially
upon the youth; that realization prompted a seismic shift in
her career trajectory. She chose the name Etana, which
means ‘the strong one’ in Swahili; her strength was manifested, this time around, by pursuing a musical career strictly on
her own terms. From reggae and pop to rock and jazz, her
musical influences are varied and though she is not one to
subscribe to labels, Etana describes her brand of music as reggae soul – “It is straight from
the heart, straight from the soul, straight from the people and everyday life”. A true ambassador for Reggae music and females in the music industry, she is relentless in spreading
her message of "unconditional love" through positive music with the hope of uplifting her
audience from any situation that render them weak or hopeless. Prepare yourself for the
Etana Experience!
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AUGUST8
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
CONCERT SERIES 2016
ANNUAL GOSPEL NIGHT
ERICA CAMPBELL
Erica Campbell and her sister Tina Campbell broke through in 2000 as Mary Mary with
the pioneering hit “Shackles (Praise You).” Mary Mary has earned numerous Stellar
Music & Dove Awards, four Grammy Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, two
American Music Awards, a Soul Train Award and a BET Award.
After seven Mary Mary albums and a lifetime (plus 16 years of professionally singing)
with sister Tina, Erica released her debut solo album HELP in 2014, a compelling impressive body of work that is both passionate and meaningful. HELP held the #1 slot on the
Billboard Gospel chart for seven weeks, in addition to peaking at number six on the
Billboard 200 chart. HELP netted her a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album, Soul
Train Award for Best Inspirational/Gospel Song for the title track “Help” featuring
Lecrae, ASCAP Award and Dove Award for “A Little More Jesus,” as well as eight
Stellar Awards including Artist of The Year, CD of the Year and Female Artist of the Year.
She then showed there was a lot more to the story by releasing HELP 2.0. Erica made
this proclamation: “There is just so much more to sing and say,” said Erica. “I’m just
getting started! As long as God keeps opening the door for me, I’ll keep walking through
it! So humbled and so grateful.”
Erica is married to Grammy Award-winning producer, My Block Records CEO and pastor of California Worship Center, Warryn Campbell II. They have three children — Krista
Nicole, Warryn III and Zaya Monique.
Erica hosts the all-new syndicated morning radio show “Get Up! Mornings with Erica
Campbell” which can be heard Monday-Friday 6am-10am EST in over 40 markets
nationwide. She also continues to perform with Mary Mary.
CHRISTIAN CULTURAL CENTER CHOIR
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SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Director of Legislative Affairs Jon Paul Lupo.
Enthusiastic thanks to NYC City Council speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. Much thanks to our
host Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and his staff. Special thanks to the Brooklyn
Delegation of the City Council: Council Members Inez Barron, Robert Cornegy, Chaim Deutsch,
Rafael Espinal, Mathieu Eugene, Vincent Gentile, David Greenfield, Brad Lander, Stephen Levin,
Alan Maisel, Darlene Mealy, Carlos Menchaca, Antonio Reynoso and especially Council
Members Jumaane Williams and Laurie Cumbo.
Thank you to Assistant Chief Steven M. Powers, Commanding Officer Patrol Borough Brooklyn
South; Deputy Chief Charles Scholl, Patrol Borough Brooklyn South; Deputy Inspector Norman
Grandstaff, Commanding Officer, 71st Precinct; Captain David Wall, Executive Officer, 71st
Precinct; Sergeant Alfred Kelley, 71st Precinct; Detective Vincent Martinos, 71st Precinct; PO
Taisha Skyers-Anderson, 71st Precinct; PO Frank Bulzoni, 71st Precinct
Thanks to Sam Duvoor, Financial Advisor, Donovan Murray, CPA, Independent Auditor, Toby
Ludwig and everyone at 21st Century Artists, Bill Holiber - President and CEO; John Campi, Brian
Adams and Griselda Garcia at the New York Daily News. Pastor Lamar Whitehead. Matt Jeans
for designing Bandshell, Nancie S. Martin for editing Bandshell, Gladys Roldan/Nerd for Hire for
Website Design and Rebecca Kaplan for Social Media. A special thank you to Mimi Humphrey
and all of our volunteers.
Thank you to Scott Pedowitz and everyone at Jack Pedowitz Machinery Movers. Special thanks
to Carlo Scissura and our friends at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONCERT SERIES, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Brian Adams, Pastor Harvey Jamison, Robert Matthews and Camille Socci
NYC PARKS – Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, NYC Commissioner Liam Kavanagh, First
Deputy Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey, Brooklyn Parks Borough Commissioner
Martin Maher, Brooklyn Parks Chief of Staff C. Ronald Taylor, Parks & Recreation
Manager Edwin Vargas, Brooklyn Parks Director of Public Services Nancy Melissas,
Brooklyn Parks Deputy Director of Public Services Anthony Sama, NYC Parks Director of
Citywide Special Events Venus Melo, NYC Parks Citywide Special Events Deputy Director.
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PATRONS
APPLEBEE"S
FOREST CITY RATNER COMPANIES
NATIONAL GRID
WBLS, HOT97, WLIB
SPONSORS
ALPHACARE
ASTORIA BANK
CHRISTIAN CULTURAL CENTER
CON EDISON
HEALTHFIRST
MACY'S
MCU (MUNICIPAL CREDIT UNION)
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
PAY-O-MATIC
UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
Thank you to Con Edison for providing general admission seating.
CONCERT PRODUCTION STAFF
Executive Producer...........................Debra Garcia
Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . Rich Saccoliti/Event Systems
Office Manager..................................Tracy Russek
Video. . . . . . . . . . . Chris Fion, Pro Sho Productions
Production Managers.......................Josh Bradford
Sound.. Frank Provenzano, Pro Sho Productions
.........................................John Finen, Dave Shelley
. . . . . . . . . . . Angelo Spinello, Perfection Productions
Assistant Production Manager. . . . . . Aislinn Curry
. . . . Joe Russo, Audio/ Video Systems Manager
Staging Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Graves
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Cardillo, FOH Engineer
Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Selsey, Jr.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Hairston, Monitor Engineer
Key Production Assistant. . . . . . . . . . Geoff Barnes
Production Assistants. . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Barnes
Staging Labor provided by IATSE Local #4
. . . . . Jack Corbet, Jon Jacome, Zach Percevecz
Security.............Ali Karim / Circumspect Security
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maridee Slater, Brittany Trymbulak
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IATSE Local #4 Crew Chief- Jonathan Bracken
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriella Bekeffi, Tommy Cammisa
SUMMER2016
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