McDGospel Jackson

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McDGospel Jackson
365 Black is a program by McDonald’s corporation to show a commitment to the African-American community.  It is to highlight, promote and celebrate our culture, our achievements and our communities every day of the year, as opposed to celebrating Black History Month in the shortest month of the year.  It is a place where our community can share, learn, search for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, education and meet people that have been affected by McDonald’s efforts. 

Gospel Tour in Jackson, MS

One of 365 Black’s campaigns is a Gospel tour sponsored across the country, which is marketed as Inspiration Celebration.  Well  maybe you’re not familiar with Jackson, Mississippi, but we’re kind of a black-sheep City, when it comes to attracting major Artists.  Well let me explain.  We are a last-minute market when it comes to purchasing tickets, so a lot of promoters are not comfortable waiting until collecting at the door to cover their expenses, or maybe not.  This is not the case for every Artist, but you have to be pretty special to sell out before the actual concert.  Recently we booked Elton John, which was very surprising and the tickets did sell out almost immediately.  Another concert is the American Idol concert.  It sold out in minutes due to the fact of a local Brandon native who was in the top 5, Skylar Laine, is on the ticket.  

Thanks McDGospel Jackson

Well thanks to McDGospel Jackson we recently had the pleasure of having a “free” concert featuring major national gospel artists:   :  Canton Jones, Byron Cage and Fred Hammond.  Of course the tickets went fast, because it was free!  This concert opened up a wonderful opportunity for a local group (they won’t be local long), Darius Brown and Freshwind.

Freshwind pictured alongside Byron Cage (Middle).  Leader Darius far right.

  

They had the honor of providing background vocals for Byron Cage.  The artist had the pleasure of hearing what Jackson has to offer and has shown an interest in using the group for future events in the Southeast if the opportunity presents itself.  Well, not to highlight any one particular person, because they are a group, but they are equipped with some heavy artillery.  They have some prolific singers with superior vocal talent, skill and range.  Congratulations Darius and Freshwind.  I can’t wait to see what’s next!  A special shout-out to my oldest Asia, and my Spain buddy Larry.  (Good evening this evening J)