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Jill Scott in Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
First R&B singer Jill Scott did a dynamic private show at the Georgia Freight Depot Monday evening, and then the following night many of her 11 band members - including drummer Lil John Roberts - took part in the weekly Tuesday Jam at Sugar Hill in Underground Atlanta.
Those two performances combined made for an exceptional way to start a week in live music on the Atlanta scene. And while many at Sugar Hill were expecting Scott herself to grace the stage - as she did earlier this year when she was in town filming Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married? ” - the line-up of folks in the audience and on the microphone were still worthwhile. If not remarkable, including: Anthony David, Keisha Jackson, Nicci Gilbert of Brownstone, Scar, Trina Meade of Three5Human, Phillipia, Kelsy Davis and Kerisha Roi. Backing them up were an ever-changing line-up of musicians including Roberts, guitarist Billy Odum and Phil Davis on keyboards. And of course there was the electric weekly hostess, Joi and local legend DJ Kemit on the turntables.
Did you see the Bailey’s invite-only show Monday? And/or get by Sugar Hill Tuesday? How would you review them?
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By Monique
November 1, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this
I went to the Bailey’s invite only concert by Jill Scott and she was fabulous. It is hard to find an artist that can sound better live then their CD. Jill Scott you are a Remarkable woman on the mic. I had to travel around Atlanta for over 2 hours looking for this unheard of Atlanta Freight Room but thank God I found it cause you were well worth the effort to finally find you and your fabulous ability on the microphone. Other then Rachelle Ferrell you also have been a woman blessed with the ability to turn my pain into Joy. Never let anything turn you from your God given gift. Not even the crazy industry.
By Monique
November 1, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this
I went to the Bailey’s invite only concert by Jill Scott and she was fabulous. It is hard to find an artist that can sound better live then their CD. Jill Scott you are a Remarkable woman on the mic. I had to travel around Atlanta for over 2 hours looking for this unheard of Atlanta Freight Room but thank God I found it cause you were well worth the effort to finally find you and your fabulous ability on the microphone. Other then Rachelle Ferrell you also have been a woman blessed with the ability to turn my pain into Joy. Never let anything turn you from your God given gift. Not even the crazy industry.
By Ms. Joy Lytch
November 1, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this
Yes! Thank you Jesus I was @ this live show on this past Monday night @ the Freight Room! Jill Scott is a force to reckoned with. For those who’ve never seen her perform live, this artist is very talented in every sense of the word. I’ve seen her perform in Atlanta previously @ Sugar Water Festival in 2005 and the Fox Theatre. Jill Scott is truly a real soul singer and she has a wonderful gift of storytelling and keeping the her audience captivated. Get her new CD The Real Thing, it is truly, the real thing! Thanks Jill for showing ATL love and gracing us with your presence in ATL. I had a wonderful time!