SUNDAY AUGUST 9
Patti LaBelle
with Destani Wolf, DJ Malachai
Doors 12:00pm, Show 2:00pm
Free GA Lottery Open: June 28 @ 10am - July 5 @ 10am
Patti LaBelle
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Patti LaBelle, originally named Patricia Louise Holt, was born May 24th, 1944 in Eastwick Philadelphia. Her childhood was not easy, as her parents had an abusive marriage but she found solace and community in her local church choir. LaBelle began singing in the choir at age 10 and proved herself to be a talented singer thereafter. After dropping out of her last semester of high school in 1960, LaBelle and her friend Cindy Birdsong formed a music group called “the Ordettes.” The group sang and performed locally, and garnered a lot of attention and praise from their community. A year later with the addition of two new members the group renamed themselves “The Blue Belles.” With the help of the producer Bobby Martin, they achieved their first top 20 pop hit in 1962 with their song “I Sold My Heart to the Junkman”. Their success continued into the 60s and after a brief stint at Atlantic Records, the quartet became a trio, renamed themselves once again to “LaBelle” and signed with Warner Brothers records in 1971. After five albums, producing the hit single “Lady Marmalade” and jumping from Warner to Epic records, the group separated in 1976 due to turmoil between members.
Destani Wolf
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Destani Wolf, Berkeley’s own uplifting Vocalist, is celebrated by Jazz Times as one of the “West Coast’s most inventive vocalists…also an accomplished improviser.” Known for her effortless vocal range and healing sultry sound, Destani Wolf, forged her own path, with original genre-defying songs and impeccable vocal prowess as a conduit for spiritual awakening. From performing at 15 at the Great American Music Hall, to a lead vocalist of Cirque du Soleil and a member of Bobby McFerrin's MOTION. She has dedicated her path to connecting souls through her open heart and the power of her voice.
She’s serenaded audiences on preeminent stages, including Yoshi’s, SFJazz Center, Joe’s Pub, Grand Performances, Stern Grove Festival, Lincoln Center and all over the world. Her Mexican roots have influenced her music and lead to 3 GRAMMY nominated album features. She has supported legends like Seal, Zap Mama, Taj Mahal, Talib Kweli, Seu Jorge, The Pharcyde, the Velvet Underground’s John Cale and more. She released her self-produced Cali-soul throwback EP Peek Away and multiple singles and collaborations. She also crafted compositions and sang for TV, Games and Films including Disney’s “The Descendants,” Kevin Hart’s “Laugh at my Pain,” HBO’s “Momentum Generation,”and more.
At work on another collection of original songs, Destani is always embarking in new directions. Her upcoming album is inspired by the ever-evolving, bold, and innovative spirit that defines the Bay Area, grounded in soul while elevating community . No matter where her journey takes her next, Destani honors her past, while hopeful for a brighter future.
