Holiday Divapalooza 2026 ~ A Benefit for the Atlanta Community Food Bank
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A Benefit for ATL Community Food Bank
This remarkable evening brings together six distinctive voices from Atlanta’s vibrant music and performing arts community.
Ruby Velle
Rita Graham
Deb Bowman
Chelsea Szegidewicz
Nancy Gaddy
Ali Rene
Deborah Bowman, a dynamic vocalist, international award winning singer and celebrated actress of stage and screen, is known for her versatility, moving effortlessly from Broadway and big-band favorites to sophisticated standards and soulful performances.
Rita Graham, a beloved jazz, blues and soul vocalist, was discovered by Ray Charles and went on to perform with legends including Ray Charles, Oscar Peterson, the Harry James Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, with an international career spanning decades.
Chelsea Szegidewicz is an Atlanta-based recording artist, named Best New Artist by Creative Loafing 2017 and frequent guest on WABE is a prolific song writer guitarist, performer whose work combines, pop, jazz, blues and world music, her voice and innovative performance shows a deep commitment to creative connection.
Nancy Gaddy, a longtime Atlanta performer and self-described “comedic songstress,” brings an extensive theater background that includes national tours of The Rocky Horror Show and Fiddler on the Roof, as well as cabaret and musical performances.
Aliyah René, a classically trained vocalist with a degree in Vocal Performance, draws from classical, musical theater, soul and contemporary influences to create a genre-defying sound rooted in storytelling.
Ruby Velle, front woman of Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics, is a powerhouse Atlanta soul vocalist whose music combines vintage Southern soul, funk and Stax Records influences with a fresh modern spirit; her work has earned national attention and performances alongside acclaimed artists including Gary Clark Jr., Erykah Badu and Kendrick Lamar.
This remarkable evening brings together six distinctive voices from Atlanta’s vibrant music and performing arts community.
Ruby Velle
Rita Graham
Deb Bowman
Chelsea Szegidewicz
Nancy Gaddy
Ali Rene
Deborah Bowman, a dynamic vocalist, international award winning singer and celebrated actress of stage and screen, is known for her versatility, moving effortlessly from Broadway and big-band favorites to sophisticated standards and soulful performances.
Rita Graham, a beloved jazz, blues and soul vocalist, was discovered by Ray Charles and went on to perform with legends including Ray Charles, Oscar Peterson, the Harry James Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, with an international career spanning decades.
Chelsea Szegidewicz is an Atlanta-based recording artist, named Best New Artist by Creative Loafing 2017 and frequent guest on WABE is a prolific song writer guitarist, performer whose work combines, pop, jazz, blues and world music, her voice and innovative performance shows a deep commitment to creative connection.
Nancy Gaddy, a longtime Atlanta performer and self-described “comedic songstress,” brings an extensive theater background that includes national tours of The Rocky Horror Show and Fiddler on the Roof, as well as cabaret and musical performances.
Aliyah René, a classically trained vocalist with a degree in Vocal Performance, draws from classical, musical theater, soul and contemporary influences to create a genre-defying sound rooted in storytelling.
Ruby Velle, front woman of Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics, is a powerhouse Atlanta soul vocalist whose music combines vintage Southern soul, funk and Stax Records influences with a fresh modern spirit; her work has earned national attention and performances alongside acclaimed artists including Gary Clark Jr., Erykah Badu and Kendrick Lamar.
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Where is it happening?
Avon Theater, 106 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002-1325, United States
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