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A Valentine’s Engagement starring Brian McKnight
February 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
BRIAN McKNIGHT featuring special guests En Vogue
Saturday February 13, 2016
R&B crooner Brian McKnight makes his return to Honolulu for a very special Valentines engagement. With a host of hit’s such as “Anytime”, “One Last Cry”, “6,8,12”, “Back at One”, “Crazy Love”, and backed up by his full band, McKnight promises to deliver a show especially for the lovers this Valentines season.
Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history. He has released 15 albums to date, with several going 2 and 3x platinum, and he has sold over 25 million albums worldwide. In addition to being a singer, songwriter and producer, McKnight is also a multi-instrumentalist who plays nine instruments including piano, guitar, bass, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet.
Born in Buffalo, New York, McKnight’s musical career began in childhood when he became a member of his church NY choir and a bandleader for his high school, Sweet Home High School. By the age of 19, he signed his first recording deal with Mercury Records. In 1992, his self-titled album “Brian McKnight” was released followed by “I Remember You” (1995) and “Anytime” (1997). “Anytime” sold over two million copies and was nominated for a Grammy. In 199 McKnight released “Back at One” on Motown Records, which sold over three million copies
Joining Brian McKnight for this evening of hits will be 90’s R&B sensations En Vogue. En Vogue, the “Real Funky Divas” consists of members Cindy Herron-Braggs, Terry Ellis, and Rhona Bennett. En Vogue, the name rings more than a bell. It invokes memories of a long line of red-hot R&B and pop smashes recorded in the 1990s. Songs like “Hold On,” “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It),” “Giving Him Something He Can Feel,” “Free Your Mind,” and “Whatta Man” featuring Salt-N-Pepa, are just a sampling of the mega hits made famous by the Pop/R&B super group.
Fusing style, sophistication, sass, and sex appeal, the En Vogue formula was magical and the group went on to sell over eight million albums. In total, En Vogue recorded five albums: 1990’s “Born To Sing;” 1992’s “Funky Divas;” 1997’s “EV3;” 2000’s “Masterpiece Theatre;” and 2002’s “The Gift of Christmas.” There have also been several compilations released including 1999’s “Best of En Vogue” and 2001’s “The Very Best of En Vogue.”
The trio (Cindy, Terry, Rhona), are touring worldwide as well as embarking on some film and television projects. Having grown musically, emotionally, professionally, and creatively, the ladies believe each day is a living affirmation, “…Hold On to your Love” and these ladies love to sing – they have no plans to ever let go.