LOCATION CHANGED: City of Gainesville to host ‘An Evening with Avery*Sunshine’ on June 19

Press release from the City of Gainesville

Please note that due to anticipated weather, the concert has been moved to the MLK Center (1028 NE 14th St.).

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Join us for a special concert as our 5th Annual Journey to Juneteenth comes to a close next week. We are excited to announce we are bringing Grammy award-winning musician Avery*Sunshine for “An Evening with Avery*Sunshine.”

Date: Thursday, June 19

Time: 6-9 p.m.

Location: MLK Center (1028 NE 14th St.)

Cost: Free and open to the public

Avery*Sunshine is a Chester, Pennsylvania native, who has established herself as a musical powerhouse, seamlessly blending her roles as a pianist, singer, songwriter, and producer. A proud graduate of Spelman College, her journey from the academic halls to the global stage is a testament to her talent, dedication, and passion for music. Together with her husband and Grammy-winning partner, Dana Johnson, Avery has made Atlanta her stronghold, where they nurture and expand their creative and entrepreneurial ventures.

Avery’s career is marked by significant achievements, including four Top 20 hits on the Billboard charts. Her song “Call My Name” reached the coveted #1 spot, affirming her place in the music industry. Beyond her personal successes, Avery is a committed advocate for artists, serving as a Board Governor for the Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy, where she contributes to shaping the music landscape. Avery*Sunshine inspires and captivates, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who witness her artistry. 

  • I can hardly wait! Got my Juneteenth chains all ready to go. Remember what Joke Bidumbdumb said…..”they’ll put you in chains!”

  • “We got roots like a shepherd’s tree
    We go deeper than the eye can see
    Yea-yeah, yeah
    We can’t be colorblind
    All fists up to red, black, and green
    And everything we touch turns to gold
    See, oh, it’s so good to be black
    Oh, it’s so good being black
    (This is for my daughter, for my mother, my sister)
    They gotta hear us sing it
    Black, black, blackity black
    A real black for me
    Black, black, blackity black
    So black for-
    Black, black, blackity black
    (Is that so?)
    (Either you got it or you don’t) black, black, blackity black”

    Look at this lyrical mastermind the city paid thousands of tax dollars for 😆

    • Song “Black Betty” by Singer Ram Jam
      Song “Guitarzan” Ray Stevens
      😙

  • Song “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by Charlie Daniels. Concert Funky Town. Beans and Cornbread. Swamp Life Go Gators

    • Might want to keep a close eye on your wallet and watch while celebrating.

      • Why? I’ve been to Bo Diddley Plaza a hundred times for events and they are always filled with families and little kids chasing each other. I’ve been downtown 500+ times over the last 40 years without incident of any kind, last time yesterday to Harry’s for Gather’s Day.

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