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January 10, 2017

Adrian Crutchfield to Pre-Release New Album at NAMM ’17

The sound of Charlotte, North Carolina is taking center stage at this year’s NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) weekend in Anaheim, California, as saxophonist and songwriter Adrian Crutchfield is set to pre-release his new album at The Mint in Los Angeles on Thursday, January 19th. For tickets to the show, click here.

Mr. Crutchfield has taken the world by storm in recent years, not only as the last sax player to perform and record with Prince, touring the world and being featured on The Legend’s last 3 albums, but also touring domestically and internationally with acts such as Lionel Ritchie, Bette Midler and Cee Lo Green…all the while writing and building his 2017 release titled ‘LEAP’.

Adrian is joined by his backing band, The XMen, and The Queen’s Guard featuring Blanche J, a heavy-hitting cast of artists hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, providing L.A. fans an authentic taste of the southern funk that has been emanating from Charlotte’s music scene.

The XMen are a group of producers whose sound has already permeated through the R&B and Gospel communities, working with artists such as SWV, Anthony Hamilton, Leela James, and influential Gospel artists Jon P Kee and Doobie Powell. The Queen’s Guard featuring Blanche J has quickly been recognized as one of the most powerful acts in Charlotte. Recently sharing the stage with Grammy nominated artist KING and being led by Blanche J’s stirring vocal prowess, TQGfBJ has formed a niche all to themselves, all the while lending their talents to others such as Roy Ayers, George Clinton, Kirk Franklin, and Chantae Cann.

 

 

January 10, 2017 Events, Funk, Fusion, Genre, Hip Hop, Jazz, Music, Neo Soul, News, Party, Pop, R&B, Soul

July 28, 2015

Tour Highlights with Bette Midler

Adrian is just coming off a summer tour with Ms. Bette Midler.

Here are some links to a few photos of Adrian performing this summer as part of Bette Midler’s Divine Intervention Tour.  The shows were held throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Bette Midler’s site: http://bettemidler.com/home/

New York Daily News

BroadwayWorld.com

ABC13 Eyewitness News

Jewish News

To view Adrian’s photo gallery, click here.

July 28, 2015 Concerts, Events, Photos, Pop, Tour