Jeanine Fuller Band & Throwin' Stones at Ijams Nature Center

Name: Jeanine Fuller Band & Throwin' Stones at Ijams Nature Center
Start: 2024-09-22T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-22T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Ijams Nature Center

Schedule

Sun Sep 22 2024 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Ijams Nature Center | Knoxville, TN

On Sunday, September 22nd, the Smoky Mountain Blues Society and Ijams Nature Center are partnering again to bring local blues enthusiasts a terrific live outdoor show. This special event will feature two incredible bands, The Throwin' Stones and The Jeanine Fuller Band at Ijams Nature Center at 4 pm – 7 pm. Gates open at 3 pm.
Throwin' Stones will kick off the show from 4:00-5:30 pm and The Jeanine Fuller Band will hit the stage from 5:30-7:00pm.
Throwin' Stones is an electrifying fusion of rock, blues, and funk that captivates listeners from the first note. This newly formed band, brimming with original songs inspired by American roots music and the British blues scene, is set to entertain audiences with their catchy compositions and distinctive covers of classic blues tunes. With every performance, Throwin' Stones honors the past while forging a bold path forward.
Band Members:
Eli Logan - vocals & guitar
Lucas Alfaras - keys & guitar
Steve Sikalos - bass
Justin Ermata - drums
Shawn Irwin - harmonica
Jeanine Fuller is a seasoned vocalist and performer who delivers stunning, soulful performances with eclectic blends of musical styles. Her musical influences vary from Etta James, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald to Dianne Reeves and Chaka Khan to Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Prince. Her genuine love and exploration of music, began early, winning local talent contests even before high school. By high school, she was an award recipient of the National NCNB Music Competition. Winning this award, afforded her the opportunity to attend the high school division at the prestigious, University of North Carolina of the Arts, where she majored in Voice/Classical Studies & is an alumni. She also later studied at the music conservatory, Manhattan School of Music. At both schools, she was under the tutelage of the late great, African American operatic mezzo soprano, Betty Allen”. Jeanine may be classically trained, but she is quite comfortable in various styles and genres. She has toured across the U.S. and abroad with a variety of Classical, Jazz and Gospel ensembles including The Golden Gospel Singers. Jeanine has been cast in many off-Broadway and local theatre productions in New York, New Jersey and North Carolina. She also has directed and performed in her own Cabaret show, downtown in NYC. A great memorable experience has been as cast performer and working with author, producer, playwright, former disc jockey and radio host, Vy Higginsen, known for her off-Broadway production of “Mama I Want To Sing”. Jeanine has had the opportunity to perform with her longtime idol, five-time Grammy Award winning Jazz artist, Dianne Reeves. Jeanine is a true native Brooklyn, New Yorker, with ties across the eastern seaboard but she is happy to now call Knoxville, TN home. Recently, she has headlined several regional music festivals including the Louie Bluie and Secret City Festivals in 2019 and the 2018 Knoxville Pridefest. She also opened for classic 80’s rockers Loverboy and was a featured artist for the 2019 Women in Jazz Jam Festival. You can often catch Jeanine peforming locally and regionally, as a duo act or performing with numerous jazz / blues ensembles. Not to mention her electrifying Soul/Funk Tribute band, Jeanine Fuller & the True Funk SOULdiers, who can be found classing up many local and regional events and venues. Music is meant to be a journey and supernatural experience. Buckle up and let Jeanine Fuller take you on that fun, feel good, magical, mystical ride.
Jeanine is a mother, a daughter, sister, spouse, auntie, your homegirl, just sharing the love of music. “I didn’t find music, music found me”. I just want to be an inspiration to the young, the old, from all walks of life. I want to bridge the gaps through the power of music. Jeanine has finally been brave enough to present her own music.
Her debut EP titled, Endurance, to be released September 2024.
www.JeanineFuller.com
www.facebook.com/JeanineFullerMusic
Instagram@jeaninedfuller
Band Members
Jeanine Fuller - vocals
John Tunstall - keys
David Becher - bass
Jake Byrd - guitar
Alonzo Lewis - drums
Tickets cost $20 for SMBS members and $25 for the general public. Doors open at 3 pm and the music will begin at 4 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Food truck and beer garden will be available for this performance.
Ijams Nature Center is located at 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
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