A considerable amount of the dates on my calendar are generated by school performances and artist-in-residence work. In 1988, I presented my first assembly program to an auditorium full of elementary school students. They loved it but I was shocked. I had not considered myself to be an educator or a playwright. I was just someone who loved music, children and needed to open a new stream of income. I now understand what “necessity is the mother of invention” means. Over the years and hundreds of thousands of students later, it has become obvious that this was always destined to be part of my life’s work.

There are people; children and adults, who learn through music, drama and other arts vehicles. How blessed am I to be one of the vessels to drive the vehicle? It’s funny now when I think about it. Years ago, I thought these assembly programs were just some good idea my sister, my aunt and I came up with. What if your good idea is not YOURS at all? What if the Lord Jesus planted it in your mind so you can be a blessing to others? “Do All that is in your heart” 2Samuel 7:3

Saturday, April 6, 2013 I’ll be opening for HALL OF FAMER, Ben E. King

Ben E. King

Saturday, April 06
8PM
Tickets: $30, $40, $50
SOPAC Members: $25, $35, $45

Best known for his hit song “Stand By Me,” Ben E. King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame as a member of The Drifters and has also been nominated as a solo artist. Familiar hits include “There Goes My Baby,” “Save The Last Dance For Me,” and “This Magic Moment.”

Opening Act: Wincey Terry-Bryant

From background singer to featured vocalist, Wincey Terry-Bryant has shared the stage with music greats such as Sting and Tina Turner and the TV screen with industry giants Bill Cosby and Spike Lee. Career highlights include performances on Soul Train, Late Night with David Letterman. Wincey was featured on the Spinners remake “It’s A Shame” produced by the Fine Young Cannibals, and her voice can also be heard on Sesame Street. The hit single “I Remember” from her recent debut album “Time To Say” is currently on the Billboard and the UK Soul charts.

April 10-15, 2013
I’ll be in Atlanta for various radio and television performances. Stay tuned for airdates.

April 26, 2013
To all my educators, I’ll be presenting special dramatic Winceyco show for the NJEA before I run over to be with my sister Nicole Simpson and The Power of Gospel Ministries.

April 26 & 27, 2013
I’ll be performing at the play
“Love Is Respect”
Kean University
1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083