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Community Concert Series brings SisterSledge featuring Kathy Sledge

By Jae McKraeSister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge of the smash, “We are

Family,” hit the stage running or shall I say “dancing” at the CrownTheatre in Fayetteville Thursday night February 18. When the showkicked off, Kathy greeted everyone with a heartfelt, “We’re just sohappy to finally be here. We’re going to have a good time; let’skeep the groove going!”

Cancellations and weather setbacks didn’t prevent fans andfriends from getting together for a “We are Family” reunion as partof this season’s Community Concert Series.

Many concert goers felt Sister Sledge was a great add. Thelegendary Paul Anka, singer/songwriter canceled earlier this yeardue to illness. By the way, Paul Anka co-wrote Michael Jackson’s“This is It.”

The night was sprinkled with various genres of music—fromjazz, blues, R&B and disco. There was a walk with Billie Holiday,and a riveting rendition of the Jump blues hit, Boogie Woogie BugleBoy—made famous by the Andrew Sisters. All demonstrated thegroup‘s range and cohesive four-part harmony. Boogie WoogieBugle Boy is ranked sixth among the Songs of the Century.

Another highlight of the evening came with audience partici-pation. Before the Sledge’s career exploded with “We Are Fam-ily”, “He’s the Greatest Dancer” was the first number one hit fromthat same album. With the house lights up, Kathy combed the au-dience looking for the ‘greatest dancer’, and asked them to join thegroup on stage. Once the choreographed portion ended, it was allimpromptu. Individually, the nine dancers from the audience anx-iously waited for their cue. Then, they were introduced and giventhe spotlight to show their stuff.

David Hinkamp, a Fayetteville jewelry store owner, was eas-ily the crowd favorite. Kathy recognized it, and said she was gonnasave him for last. David didn’t disappoint them. All the dancerswere applauded, but David Hinkamp’s performance sealed it. Theshow shot into overdrive, and you could feel the excitement.

It was easy to sense most were anticipating the group’s signa-ture, We Are Family. The crowd’s roar escalated once they heardthe musical intro of the song. When Kathy belted out the chorus,everyone sang along.

“Just a class act! I’m just happy Fayetteville finally broughtback more live entertainment. Love or hate it, disco was a big partof my past, and me and my wife loved it,” said long time SisterSledge follower Ken Surles.

As the night was winding down, the ladies left the stage in sortof a “thank you, we love you” kinda of fashion, and the buildingwas still full of energy. In fact, the antsy crowd got what theywanted…and Kathy Sledge accompanied by her family of singersreturned to the stage and kicked it up a few more notches.

Jae Jae McKrae, Kathy Sledge & Jackie Carter Arika Kane, Big Score Entertainment (BSE) releases debut CD

by J.McKraeRecording sensation and songwriter Arika Kane,

the first lady of Big Score Entertainment (BSE) –re-leased her debut CD project simply titled Arika Kane.

The CD features her smash Bcuz I Luv U. Re-cently, Arika Kane visited the KISS 107.7FM studiosin Fayetteville, NC. Big Score Entertainment and KISSalso hosted a breakfast and VIP luncheon for two gra-cious fans, Zana Saylon and Tine-Kegler-Miller. TheFayetteville residents joined Arika at Carrabbas Res-taurant. The CD is available in stores and Itunes.

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