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SAN BERNARDINO, CA— In celebration of Fatherhood Well-being Month in June, San Bernardino Fatherhood is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Walter Beasley Jazz / R&B Concert: “A Tribute to Fathers,” scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Walter Beasley, considered to be the highest selling full-time Professor/Recording Artist in modern history, is an award-winning alto/soprano saxophonist and singer, composer and producer. Since 1987 Walter has released 26 albums. He has been in the top 10 best-selling African American saxophonists in the world since 1998, winning several awards like the title of Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year in 2019 and Soul Tracks’ Instrumentalist of the Year award in 2023.
The opening act will be NOJAC, a local funk/soul band, which has performed all across Southern California. NOJAC has grown tremendously since their start in 2019 and is now comprised of 12 members, featuring an amazing horn section.
This special event serves as a fatherhood celebration and a fundraising initiative to sustain the vital work of San Bernardino Fatherhood in providing ongoing educational services and resources in communities. San Bernardino Fatherhood offers educational programs such as “24:7 Dad Fathering,” “Boot Camp for New Dads,” and “Understanding Dad for Moms,” and more.
The 2nd Annual Walter Beasley Jazz / R&B Concert: “A Tribute to Fathers”, will be held at the Indian Springs High School Performance Arts Center located at 650 N. Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92410. Doors will be open to the public at 5:30 p.m. The event starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.com. The General Admission Seating is $25 per person and Premium Admission Seating is: $45 per person. Ticket purchases at the door will be: $45 per person for General Admission Seating and $55 per person for Premium Admission Seating. So, purchase your tickets early!
San Bernardino Fatherhood serves fathers and families of all demographics and economic backgrounds by providing educational services, resources and advocacy. For more information, visit: https://sbfatherhood.com/ or contact Ryan Berryman at (909) 567-9508.
