Birmingham, AL (Top40 Charts/ Onward Promotions) Onward Promotions will be presenting a
Brian McKnight concert on June 11th at the historic
Alabama Theatre located in downtown Birmingham, AL. The concert is part of Brian's "JUST ME" tour. Tickets will be available beginning April 30th through Ticketmaster.com (To order by phone: 1-800-745-3000).
On the "JUST ME" Tour, Brian takes the stage first welcoming the audience and introducing his sons; Brian Jr., & Niko to the stage as BRKN RBTZ (bro-ken ro-botz). The boys will join their father on stage for a set which is a mix of BRKN RBTZ newest material blended with some of their dad's classic hits. Later in the show, Brian will also be joined on stage by his brother Claude McKnight (Take 6) for an unbelievable performance of vocal mastery.
The "JUST ME" concerts are being billed as "Brian McKnight like you've never seen him before". Onward Promotions' Melinda Cain said, "The type of concert Brian is doing for the 'JUST ME' tour is right up our alley because it's something new Brian hasn't done during previous tours and it's destined to go down in music history".
The 2011 "JUST ME" 50 market tour is the brain child of legendary singer, songwriter, producer and television host Brian McKnight, one of the most noted musicians of all time. Anticipated to be one of the greatest unplugged live concerts of the decade, the show will feature an intimate acoustic celebration of R&B, Pop, Gospel and Hip-Hop narrated and performed by one of music's most talented families.
Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history with the release of 13 albums (to date), several of which have gone platinum to triple platinum, and has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. For his outstanding work in music, Brian has received numerous awards and nominations including Grammys, Soul Train Awards, NAACP Image Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards and American Music Awards. With seemingly endless talent and a worldwide fan base in the tens of millions; Brian continues to grow his industry exposure as a red carpet host for Extra! and has seen phenomenal success in touring musical theatre. Brian has also hosted "Soul Session Countdown with Brian McKnight" on BETJ and co-hosted "The Brian McKnight Morning Show" on KTWV the Wave Smooth Jazz radio station in LA for 2 years. A second radio show titled "The Brian McKnight Show" took the air in 2008 and is syndicated on ABC radio coast to coast. On top of his many multi-media endeavors, Brian continues a very busy touring schedule throughout the duration of 2010 and 2011.
Brian's sons BJ (21) and Niko (19) aka BRKN RBTZ [bro-ken ro-botz] have clearly followed in their family's footsteps. Accomplished musicians in their own right, they write all their own songs, play their own instruments, and even produced their fathers last album. With a hybrid mix of Rock, Rap and R&B, BRKN RBTZ have been entertaining audiences on the road with their father for the past 5 years. BRKN RBTZ, continue a family legacy of brilliant songs, exceptional musicianship, and an uncanny ability to connect with the audience.
As a founding member of Take 6, Claude McKnight has garnered a dizzying list of accomplishments that include winning more Grammys than any vocal group in history. In addition, he has performed for four Presidents, at The Oscars, The Grammys and has collaborated with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Don Henley and Queen Latifah.
With his blend of jazz & gospel influences, Claude will enthrall the audience of the "JUST ME" tour with an unforgettable performance. Claude will join Brian on stage to perform some of their favorite Take 6 and other classic R&B songs.
