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By Lue Dowdy,

SAN BERNARDINO, CA— It’s ya girl LUE with my Artist Review and Entertainment Happenings in the IE and surrounding cities.
Attention! Attention! Erykah Badu “Showed Up & Showed Out”
Ladies and Gentlemen, last Thursday, I witnessed if not the best, definitely one of the best concerts of 2013 thus far. The house was packed!  If I’m not mistaken the concert was sold out or close to it.
Erykah Badu, Lyfe Jennings, and Bobby Valintino aka Bobby V, gave a magnificent performance. Each one of them not only sung, but played an instrument as well showcasing their other talents.
Bobby V, opened the show performing a few of his hits like, “Slow Down” and “Tell Me”. He had the ladies up in arms, the moment he took off his shirt showing all his oily muscles. Let’s just say it was getting pretty HOT!
Lyfe Jennings, a favorite of mine came out and smashed it. He performed his hits, “Stick up Kid; “It must Be Nice”; “S.E.X.”, and a few more. The last song Lyfe sung moved the crowd. He told his story of his incarceration and how GOD spoke to him in his darkest hour. I was really touched how he wasn’t afraid to praise the Lord.

So my girl, Erykah Badu, brought the house down! Her performance was an A plus. Two thumbs up for the Queen of Neo Soul. When I say everyone was on their feet, I mean everyone – including the full media row including Reps from the Sun, Press Enterprise, and a few other local papers and of course the Westside Story.
Erykah serenaded the audience with all her classics like, “On and On”; “Next Lifetime”; “Tyrone”; “Apple Tree”; The Other Side of The Game”; “Back In The Day”, and others.  I had folks jumping in front of me and steppin’ on my baby toe, trying to get a better view of the queen. This lady’s talent is extraordinary! I see why Common and Andrea 2000 was so gone over her.
Erykah’s, aura is indescribable. She sang, rapped, b-boxed, scatted, and played the drums. Once she completed her set the audience couldn’t get enough of her. They began to chant her name. The queen responded by coming back on stage, ending with my all-time favorite, “Bag Lady”.
The audience showed mad love to each artist by reciting their songs word for word and illuminating the auditorium with lights reflecting from their phones and lighters.  What a show!

By Lue Dowdy, SAN BERNARDINO, CA– Hi everybody! This week’s select artist is none other than the beautiful and talent, Deeveatva Foy. I was so impressed the first time I saw this talented artist. Watching Deeveatva move her body made me wanna exercise. Okay I’m lying! But it did make me appreciate the art of belly dancing.

Deeveatva is a versatile and innovative professional dancer! She has performed at a number if venues throughout the Inland Empire and Southern California. She is playful, expressive, and strives to connect with every audience; and her various artistic styles continue to evolve as she learns

more about different dance forms. Looking for a fun way to exercise and stay in shape after having two children, Deeveatva took her first beginning belly dance class in 2000. Deeveatva was instantly hooked. She was inspired to learn about the different styles of belly dance and was able to unleash her inner Goddess…Zada!

Deeveatva currently dances as a soloist and with two belly dance groups Nubian Hips (of which she is the co-founder) and Al Nar Belly dance Ensemble troupe. She’s also an Afro-Caribbean dancer and performs with the troupe Caribbean Jems. Deeveatva has modeled for up and coming local fashion shows throughout the Inland Empire. Her mission and passion is to encourage all women to grow and re-connect with their inner truth r

eclaiming the Goddess within; and to share, unite, and collectively come together in sisterhood!

This spring Deeveatva will start teaching beginning belly dance classes in the Inland Empire…stay tuned for date, time & location!  Connect with Deeveatva on Facebook.

by Lue Dowdy, SAN BERNARDINO, CA– LUE Productions 2013 Urban HipHop/R&B Fashion

Showcase is happening this Saturday, May 18 starting at 2 p.m. in the city of S

an Bernardino, hosted by The Jazz and Art Exchange, along with community partners.   This event mixes an urban fashion show w

ith live HipHop and R&B performances, dance, and art, with plenty of local talented youth and adults, highlighting the talent in the IE and surrounding cities. This will be a fusion of ART, FASHION, and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT for the entire family to enjoy. Please come out and join in all the FUN! Comedy by CEE-CEE Baby.

HipHop Line-up: Artists Paul Douglas aka P. Hustle The Beast (feature

d artist) ; Young Stress, Carl Fontaine, Royce Blue, Mack Pepperboy, Mi$Fit,  Fanacii, Lil MEX, Speaker Junkies, Dominance, and Mic Fitz.

R&B Line-up: Yung Muusik (featured artist),Lady LaNeika, Bernice Reveles, LUE, Cherrelle Jones, Pretty Mentality, Ms. Chevy, and Cash El Principe.

Dance Line-up: A-Town Dance Crew from Arroyo High School; Simon the Kidd, and Melissa Grant.

This showcase will also highlight four of the top up and coming designers, including C. Taylor’s Fashions (Inla

nd Empire), Me ‘Shaun Denise Fashions (

Charleston, SC), Bakers Fashions and Divine Intervention.  Their unique styles will be modeled by Bernard aka Skates Borser (featured male model), Top Model Competitors Lea Nora, Krystal Yvonne, Antwanett Grant, and LaTrice Wilson; plus featured

toddler model Nevaeha Alford.

The other stylish models participating in this Urban HipHop affair are Janae Perryman, Cerina Hill, Adrian Johnwell, Vidal Rojas, Fay Palaki, Micheal Foy, Cherrelle Jones, Ahaziah Kingcabe, Mic Fitz, Princess Gallon, Valjene Gallon, Emoni Holmes, Mychelle Mosley, andYung Muusik.

The 2013 Urban HipHop/R&B Fashion Showcase will be held at  The Jazz and Art Exchange, 132 South Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, 92410.  Come out and show your support for the Inland Empire’s creative energy! Fashion Designers compete for a cash prize, and artists will exhibit in the Urban Art Factory. Sponsors: CCM Entertainment, Rising Star Music Awards, Island Def Jam Recordings, the Westside Story Newspaper, Chef Music, AM Inc., Swag Models, Believe and Achieve Foundation, Artist Haus Records, and Steene’s Southern Kitchen.  For more information, call 909-567-1000 or Email lueproductions@mail.com

By Lue Dowdy, SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Hi everybody! It’s ya girl, LUE coming at you with this week’s my artist review and entertainment happenings. What an eventful weekend! So many awesome and exciting things took place.

Artist Review: I selected Mack Pepperboy a talented and charismatic Hip-hop performer turning heads all over.  Pepperboy was born in the early 80’s growing up with a love for music, being influenced by such west coast artists as Snoop, Dre, E40 pac and many more. It was in the late 90’s when Pepperboy (Anthony Joseph) caught a glimpse of the movements down south and the Club/Street sounds of Cash Money Records & No Limit Records. He then realized that a combination of west coast and down south living would create a whole different sound. Far from a rookie Pepper boy signed his first management deal in the late 90’s which set the wheels in motion. The release of his first mix tape in 2001 with a group from Shreveport Louisiana helped put him on the radar.

2007’s release of Louisihammer the mix tape pushed him forward and helped gain the ears of the west coast. By the time 2008 came around he dropped another CD called Flame Thowa whchtch had the attention of people coast to coast with the songs Get it Girl & My Swagg all over internet radio. You can catch Pepper boy any were from C.A To L.A doing live shows on a weekly basis in 2009 over50 were logged. It doesn’t look like Pepper boy will stop anytime soon. Pepper boy has shared the stage with numerous artists such as Glassess Malone, the new Boyz, Nipsey Hussle, BWS Menace, WuTang, and the list goes on. (mackpepperboy@facebook.com.  Photo:  Label Image Photography.

 

Entertainment Happenings: BLAZE THE STAGE— Our team took a trip to Venice Beach this Saturday, for the 2013 Blaze The Stage – Spring Classic Invitational. This event provides a platform for young

talented unsigned artists from all over the United States to showcase their talent in front of panel of well-known industry leaders. The panel included, Pat Charles, Executive Producer of Blaze the Stage/Senior Writer and creator of “106 & Park” Wild out Wed and Freestyle Friday, Mike Robinson: Executive Talent Scout for Blaze the Stage and CEO of the #1 artist Development/Management company in the West Coast UGMX and BmikeroB

Management, Miss Mim, Host of Sirius XM Radio Shade 45 ; Julius “Just Be” Garcia: Manager to National recording artists, J-Cole & Miguel/A&R of RCA records, Jaynie Jackson: Vocal/Talent Development, Chris Roker : VP of Promotions of the School Tour, Daniel ‘Skid’ Mitchell: Founder of Skids Row Music

Group/Bad Boy Records, 03-11 A&R Alumni, Steve Lobel: Celebrity Manager, Timmi Hicks: Celebrity Vocal Producer, Michael Hayes: CEO and Founder of NUTIZ Radio, Kevin Black: CEO of U Can Fly and Xstream Nation and Aisha Francis: Movement Specialist for Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys, and many more.

The entire day was pure entertainment. Between performances a fashion show was provided by FLWC

, a vendor located on the beach. The clothing was gorgeous as well as the models. Several artists stood out. I particular had my eye on a dace crew all the way from, West Palm Beach Florida. This talented young group of dancers from XCL Productions, stunned the people with their over the top hip-hop dance moves. What an amazing team under the direction of Mrs. Adrian Fischer.  It was a three day event that consisted of networking, basketball game, fashion, performances, and FUN.

For information on Blaze the Stage visit http://blazethestage.com .

LATIN COMEDY JAM— How did you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Courtesy of Stansell Enterprises Concerts & Events, we attended the “No Boarders” Comedy Fest in the lovely city of Riverside located at the Riverside Auditorium. What a beautiful and historic place. We LOL all night long, with comedians, Willie Barcena, Gilbert Esquivel, Lisa Alvarado, Jeff Garcia and George Perez. What a great show! Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Be sure to purchase your ticket this month for the Bel Biv Devo and Dru Hill concert, May 25th at the Riverside Auditorium. For more information on upcoming events and tickets visit Stansell Enterprises Concerts & Events at http://www.stansellenterprises.com.

Westside Story Newspaper – Calendar and Services

SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday – May 18
URBAN FASHION SHOW AND ART FAIR PRESENTED BY LUE PRODUCTIONS AND THE JAZZ AND ART EXCHANGE – COME SHOW YOUR TALENTS!

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Lue Productions and The Jazz and Art Exchange will host the Urban Fashion Show and Art Fair Saturday May 18 starting a

t 2 p.m. that mixes an urban fashion show with hip hop/R&B, art and live performances by local talented youth and adults. All local talent, live performers, art and artists, entertainers of all ages, and fashion designers, are welcome to participate in the show and art exhibit which will be held at The Jazz and Art Exchange, located at 132 South Arrowhead Avenue in San Bernardino.  The public should come out an show their support for the creative energy in the Inland Empire! Fashion Designers can also compete for a cash prize, and artists will have an Urban Art Factory exhibit.  Vendor products and services and Volunteers are both welcome! With award-winning designers Me’ Shaun D. Holmes (www.meshaundenise.com), male models Young Skatez and Bernard Skatez Borser, and toddler model Nevaeha Alford. Performances by R&B singer Yung Muusik, Hip Hop artist Paul Douglas aka P Hustle the Beast, and special guest judge DJ 5 Cents. Sponsors include CCM Entertainment, Rising Star Music Awards, Island Def Jam Recordings, the Westside Story Newspaper, Chef Music, AM Inc., Swag Models, Believe and Achieve Foundation, Artist Haus Records, Steene’s Southern Kitchen and the Jazz and Art Exchange Academy. Information: 909-567-1000.

 

<h2>By Lue Dowdy,SAN BERNARDINO, CA— What a busy week – so much is happening in the community.  Please check out this week’s featured artist and entertainment happenings. I hope you’ll enjoy!</h2>

Artist Review: I’ve been blessed to work with all walks of life when it comes to artists. I’m happy to featu

re in this week’s artist review, Jayavana Rose Herbert an anointed young lady that’s blessed with the gift of dance. I’ve watched this talented teen grow into an amazing dancer for the LORD. The way she’s able to tell a story and deliver a message through dance, is truly a site to behold.

Jayavana Rose Sarai Herbert was born to the parents of Bishop Wallace and Dr. Janice Herbert on July 18, 1995, at St. Bernardine Hospital. She was born premature, 1 lb. 15 oz. Her parents were told she would not be able to live a normal life. She had club feet and a heart murmur. Her parents were informed that she would not be able to walk or do the things that most normal children do, through the faith of her parents, by leaning and depending on God. God supernaturally healed her “for such a time as this” to dance for His Glory in Jesus Name.

Never looking back or caring what her peers thought, Jayavana has managed to keep her focus on her calling. This young lady has performed at several community churches and community events throughout San Bernardino. Be on the lookout for Praise Dancer, Jayavana Rose Herbert, member of Servant Branch Ministries.

Psalms 107:20-21 says: “He sent His Word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!”       

Entertainment Happenings: This is for all my art and wine lovers. You must check out The HourGlass Art & Wine Gallery located in the beautiful city of Rancho Cucamonga. At this eye catching venue you are able to purchase exquisite art, and sip on your favorite wine, while enjoying a show. The ambiance is warm and friendly.

The mission of The HourGlass Art Gallery is to promote the understanding and appreciation of the Arts through educational and exceptional exhibition which engage and educate the community within a unique network and cultural partnership. The Gallery is committed to inspire, inform and exhibit local, national, and international artists through showcasing their works of art throughout the year. The HourGlass Art Gallery, located at 8200 Haven Ave # 103 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, is also available for benefit events, lectures, readings and exhibits by non-profit organizations whose mission reflects the objectives of the gallery, along with gallery talks, panel discussions, workshops, and art demonstrations. For more information on events at The HourGlass Art & Wine Gallery, visit online at www.hourglassartgallery.com, or call 909-941-9300.

By Lue Dowdy – SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Artist Review: Shaye Taylor Esparza, musical sensation. This 18 year old singer/song writer is giving her peers in the music industry a run for their money. I can’t express enough how talented this young lady is. Shaye, was one of the local artists featured last Friday at our Late Night Spotlight event in San Bernardino. She mesmerized the audience with beautiful vocals and piano playing. Her proud parents sat and watched with love and support.  She has BIG dreams and loves the Lord and people. Shaye has it all, beauty, talent, and a willingness to succeed. Believe me when I say, this young lady is going to go far.  Check her out at these links: www.shayetaylor.com; www.Myspace.com/shayedreams; www.facebook.com/shayeandthedreamers; www.myspace.com/shayeandthedreamers; shayetaylor(esparza)(AIM); shayedreams(Twitter); and www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/news/ci_13148494.

Entertainment Happenings: Last week I had the opportunity to see the Wayans Brothers, along with Davis Allan Grier, and Charlie Murphy at San Manuel India Bingo. Wow, what an amazing and funny show! The theater was filled with an eager and diverse crowd ready to LOL.

The Wayans Brothers, known for their hilarious stand up and acting skills come from a talented family. Shawn is best known for his DJ skills and Marlon for his acting and modeling. It’s no surprise to me why they’re loved by so many with their good looks and ability to make folks laugh. Both brothers appeared with their siblings on their brother Keenen Ivory Wayans’ hit television show “In Living Color.” Marlon and Shawn also starred in the their own WB sitcom “The Wayans Bros” and in the comedic films Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, and Dance Flick.

David Allan Grier, still got it! He was funny and engaging. Using his skills from his theatrical background, he pulled a young lady up from the audience and serenaded her. Now you can just imagine how gut busting that was.  Mr. Grier has vocals! David was also a contestant on the 8th season of Dancing with the Stars, and is also known for his unforgettable appearances in the  cult films “Amazon Women on the Moon” and “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka,” and for his many skits as part of the ensemble cast of  “In Living Color.”

 

Charlie Murphy, how I love this crazy and funny man! I couldn’t stop laughing when he took the stage, until he opened up to the audience about losing his wife two years ago to cancer. He explained the challenges of being a single father and trying to date again. Charlie managed to take his heartache and pain and make it work for him through comedy. I really commend him for that. Charlie achieved fame as a recurring performer on “Chappelle’s Show,” particularly in his True Hollywood Stories sketches, where he recounts his misadventures as part of his brother Eddie’s entourage, including encounters with various celebrities such as Rick James and Prince.

I didn’t know that, Charlie also worked behind the scenes with the hip hop group K-9 Posse, a hip hop duo composed of his step-brother Vernon Lynch, Jr. and Wardell Mahone. The group’s 1988 self-titled debut, Charlie was credited as the album’s executive producer as well as songwriter on the songs “Somebody’s Brother” and “Say Who Say What” in the group’s self-titled debut.

There are so many talented artists and entertainment spots in our city. All I want to do is tell everybody what it DO!