Benita Charles
9:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Independence Day Celebration - Oradell, NJ
Where: Memorial Field on Prospect Avenue (Exit 165 off the Garden State Parkway)
Oradell, NJ 07649
Cost: Free
Phone: (212) 802-9249
Website: http://www.pocketchangeband.com
Pocket Change Band (feat. vocalists, Benita Charles, Ed Holley & Harris Punyon) performs for Oradell, NJ's Indendepence Day Celebration. Enjoy your favorite Motown, Blues & classic R&B and pop songs at the park. Hope to see you there!

Pocket Change Band:

Ed Holley, vocals
Benita Charles, vocals
Harris Punyon, vocals & piano
Jason Punyon, bass
Joe Paldino, guitar
Rob Goldmark, drums

http://www.pocketchangeband.com



7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Make Music New York - 2010
Where: Billie's Black Bar Lounge & Restaurant
271 West 119th Street. New York, NY. (bet. St. Nicholas Ave. and Frederick Douglass Blvd.)
10026-1103
Cost: Free admission
Phone: 212-802-9249
Website: http://www.billiesblack.com
Benita Charles & Friends: Make Music New York 2010 show features The September Concert Jammers, John Virag, Brooke Fox, Kurt Gellersted, Benita Charles, (aka) Voce, Donah Hunter and Blue Lady. Join us for a special night of music and fun at the elegant, upscale Billie's Black Bar Lounge & Restaurant uptown in Harlem! For more information about Make Music New York, visit: http://www.makemusicny.org/

Performance Schedule:

Time Slot Artist Genre
7:00 - 7:15 John Virag, Pop/Rock
7:15 - 7:30 Brooke Fox, Singer/Songwriter
7:30 - 7:45 Kurt Gellersted, Singer/Songwriter
7:45 - 8:00 Sept Concert Jammers, Soft Rock
8:00 - 8:15 BENITA CHARLES, R&B
8:15 - 8:30 (aka) Voce, Performance Art
8:30 - 8:45 Donah Hunter, R&B
8:45 - 9:00 Blue Lady, World Jazz
9:00 BENITA CHARLES (closing)

For reservations, call (212) 802-9249 or send email to starent99@hotmail.com.
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Make Music New York - 2010
Where: McKinley's Children's Garden
Garden - Jamaica
108-56 Union Hall Street
Queens, NY 11433
Cost: Free
Phone: (212) 802-9249
Website: http://www.makemusicny.org/
The third-annual Make Music New York concert at McKinley's Children's Garden features vocalists Xenia Rubions, Kierstin Gray and Benita Charles.

McKinley's Children's Garden is a Youth focused community garden that is decorated with flowers and vegetables in a creative manner. Join us for a day of music as we celebrate the first day of summer and Make Music New York - 2010! For more information, visit: http://www.facebook.com/MCKGarden

McKinley's Children's Garden Performance Schedule:

1:30 - 2:00 - Benita Charles, Soul/R&B
2:00 - 2:30 - Deborah Lombardi, Country/Americana
2:30 - 3:15 - Omnia, Pop
3:30 - 4:00 - Xenia Rubinos, World
4:00 - 4:30 - Natia, Soul/R&B
4:30 - 5:30 - Kierstin Gray, Soul/R&B







6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, April 12, 2010
SEPTEMBER CONCERT SPRING 2010 FUNDRAISER
Where: FELISSIMO TOWNHOUSE
10 WEST 56TH STREET, (BTWN 5/6 AVE) NYC 10019
Cost: MINIMUM DONATION OF YOUR \"AGE IN $$\"
Phone: (212) 802-9249
Website: http://www.septemberconcert.org
SEPTEMBER CONCERT SPRING 2010 FUNDRAISER
(WITH THE SEPTEMBER CONCERT JAMMERS)
MONDAY, APRIL 12TH, TIME 6:30 - 8:30
FELISSIMO TOWNHOUSE
10 WEST 56TH STREET, (BTWN 5/6 AVE) NYC
ADMISSION: MINIMUM DONATION OF YOUR "AGE IN $$"
WWW.SEPTEMBERCONCERT.ORG

*Benita Charles & Friends Band performs after 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 19, 2010 - 11:00 p.m.
Preachermann & The Revival
Where: Kenny's Castaways
157 Bleecker Street
New York, NY
Cost: $5
Phone: (212) 979-9762
Website: http://bit.ly/bRjpjc
Preachermann & The Revival have a special performance on Friday (3/19/10) at Kenny’s Castaways at 11:00 p.m. Please join one of the hottest shows in NY for an exciting evening of soul & funk music.

The Preachermann & The Revival Band:
Preachermann, lead vocals
Benita Charles ("Motown Mama"), background vocals

Harris Punyon ("Velvet Technician/Agent Charlie Chocolate),
background vocals, piano

Kendall Buchanan ("Minister of Defense/Grand Funk Station"), bass

Joe Paldino ("Clean Papa Joe"), guitar

Karl Watson ("The Rock"), saxophone, violin

Tom Pope ("The Pope of Brooklyn"), drums


8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Black History Month Celebration
Where: Good Shepherd Community Center
543 Main Street
New York, NY 10044

Directions: F Train to Roosevelt Island, walk north to 543 Main Street.
Cost: Free
Phone: (212) 832-4540
Website: http://eventful.com/events/the-sounds-motown-music-black-history-month-/E0-001-028432980-1
The Sounds of Motown Music- Black History Month Celebration

A celebration of Black History Month that will take you on a musical journey through the evolution of Motown Records. A unique era of music that transformed the face of popular culture against the backdrop of a revolutionary era in American history. Listen to classic Motown hits played by the "Pocket Change Band" and learn about the creative mind behind the music Berry, Gordy. Featured vocalists include Benita Charles, Ed Holley, Harris Punyon and Karen Davis.

Immediately following the show, there will be a reception inside the community room, lower level, where you will have the opportunity to sample Soul Food prepared by Roosevelt Island's own, Riverwalk Bar and Grill, and meet the artists and performers of the program.

*** Sponsored by the Roosevelt Island Operation Corporation of the State of New York. For more information, (212) 832-4540.