THE ROOTS AND WALE AT CHENE PARK

Another beautiful evening in Detroit city, not too hot and not too cool but just right. So what was a good way to enjoy it other than a night at a concert at the outdoor Chene Park Amphitheater for The Roots and Wale. It wasn't congestive sold out event but it was a good decent crowd.  I got there right when Maybach Music Group artist Wale was just taking the stage and while I am only acquainted with just a couple of his songs like Lotus Flower Bomb and Love Hate Thing, the women knew his songs well and were all into his performance. He had them on their feet rocking to his smooth and gruffy rap style. Then after a brief intermission The Roots took to the stage ready to do what they do best and that is rock the place. The Philadelphia formed group has been performing since 1987 and although their has been various group member changes the two most recognizable faces, lead vocalist Black Thought and drummer Questlove continue to keep The Roots alive. I have to keep it real that The Roots are one of my favorite groups out and every time I have seen them perform they have never disappointed me or the other fans in the audience. The band grooved the crowd with the combination of hip hop, jazz, neo soul and a little rock and roll with showcasing solos from the new members Cap'N Krk, Tuba Gooding Jr., Frank Knuckles and Mark Kelley, but one of the show stealing solo performances came from Sterling Heights, Michigan native Jeremy Ellis whose instrument of choice is the Maschine which is an electronic, techno beatbox machine. Ellis who has been touring with The Roots for 2 years now got discovered from his skyrocketing Youtube videos and said that he is having the time of his life and says to anyone that has aspirations to keep following your dreams because dreams do come true. We tried to catch up with the group but they had to rush to get on their flight so that they can make it to their weekly gig The Jimmy Fallon Late Night Show. It was a great show at a great outdoor Venue and as always I strongly suggest that when you can please take advantage of this beautiful amphitheater on the Detroit riverfront. With the venue still celebrating their 30 year anniversary there are still plenty of hot shows coming for the duration of this month and the next two. So go to the website listed below and check the listing and catch a show or two or as many as you can, you won't regret it! This is my life, the life of THE REEL HUSTLER!!! 

Go to cheneparkdetroit.com for upcoming shows and events.
 

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION VIENNA PREMIER PICTURES

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION

In Theaters July 31, 2015

 

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate – an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.

THE MOTHER'S DAY LAUGHFEST

Laughter is good for the soul...so right about now my soul is alright as I got my laugh on with Monique, Tommy Davidson, Tony Roberts, Martini Harris and others. The Reel Hustler was there getting his laugh medicine.

NOW SHOWING: "BROTHERLY LOVE"

OLIVER STONE'S "SNOWDEN"

OLIVER STONE'S "SNOWDEN" SHOOTING ON LOCATION IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

​ Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley star in Academy Award®-winning director Oliver Stone’s international thriller, “SNOWDEN.” “SNOWDEN” is currently shooting on location in Washington, D.C. Open Road Films will release "SNOWDEN" in the U.S. on December 25, 2015.

MICHIGAN CHRONICLE - LEGACY IN MOTION GALA

 

 

The Reel Hustler was on site for the Michigan Chronicle - Legacy In Motion Gala that was held down at the newly renovated Cobo Conference Center in Downtown Detroit. This is an annual event that the Michigan Chronicle holds to honor, reflect and give respect to those that standout and are making things happen in the City Of Detroit. The black tie event was filled with the city's elite movers and shakers, some who were past award recipients and some awardees to come but all were there for the cause to pay homage to this years honorees which included  Lifetime Achievement Award winner Berry Gordy, the founder and mastermind behind the hit making machine Motown Records which launched the careers of Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 and countless of others. Then there was the 2013 Newsmaker of the Year Award winner Mayor Elect Mike Duggan, Company of the Year Award to Quicken Loans Prestige Automotive, Community Spirit Award to Starr Commonwealth and the 2013 Newsmakers Award to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, US Congressman Gary Peters and Bishop P.A. Brooks with the celebrity broadcast journalist and hometown native Ed Gordon serving as Master of Ceremonies.

Hiram E. Jackson, Publisher and CEO for the Michigan Chronicle and Real Times Media hosted an exceptional event and asked how he pulled off getting Berry Gordy to return to Detroit he says it was actually easy when after meeting Mr Gordy in New York at a function some years ago and learned that Gordy's first job was delivering the Michigan Chronicle and that this was a good opportunity to honor him for his work in promoting Detroit.

During a time when Detroit has been taking a lot of criticism from the national media about the dilapidated state of some of the city's areas and of course the bankruptcy issues I wondered that night where were the national media journalists to cover this event? Why weren't these legends, dignitaries, movers and shakers who are constantly trying to move Detroit forward to a promising future not being acknowledged on the likes of CNN, etc....

Well I encourage all to look forward to next years event, because it will only get better. Feel free to contact the Michigan Chronicle regarding Legacy In Motion at 313-963-5522.

Cornelius aka The Reel Hustler