The 70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert in NYC | Feb. 11th, 2012

This Valentine’s weekend 2012, 98.7 KISS FM in association with Marquee Concerts and North American Entertainment Group, presents a line-up of five of the hottest super-groups for the “70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert” on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Beacon Theatre. Fans of classic soul, R&B, “Soul Train” and the memorable hits of the ’70s won’t want to miss this one day only event featuring two shows at 3pm and 8pm. On the bill: The Stylistics, The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, The Delfonics, Main Ingredient featuring Cuba Gooding, and Enchantment.

The re-emergence of Soul/R&B groups was described in the LA Examiner as “evenings packed with much-loved hits that get the crowd moving” and the audience “singing along to every word.” Notes Bill Zafiros, co-founder of Marquee Concerts, “This year’s ‘70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert’ brings some of the finest acts of the period. It’s sure to spark fond memories and be an amazing night for fans who first enjoyed the Soul and R&B genres decades ago.”

Philly soul favorite THE STYLISTICS will kick off the show. This enduring group enjoyed twelve straight Top 10 hits from 1971-1974, including “You Are Everything,” “Break Up to Make Up,” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New.”

THE TEMPTATIONS REVIEW features Dennis Edwards, the first new Temptation to join the group after their “Classic 5” days, replacing David Ruffin as lead singer. During his tenure with the group “Cloud 9” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” won Grammys.

THE DELFONICS, Known for their sleek, soulful Philadelphia sound, this trio has been performing for nearly 40 years. Their first chart topper, “La La Means I Love You,” was released in 1968, followed by hit singles including “You Get Yours, I’ll Get Mine,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Ready of Not.” In 1971, the group received a Grammy for the single “Didn’t I.”

Paced by the impassioned lead vocals of Cuba Gooding during their prime hit-making years, the MAIN INGREDIENT, best known for the 1972 classic “Everybody Plays the Fool,” released many other fine singles in the early 70s. Founded in Harlem in 1964 as the Poets (with a different line up), they later became the Insiders, and permanently became the Main Ingredient in 1966

Rounding out the impressive bill is Detroit’s ENCHANTMENT whose 1976 debut album “Enchantment” scored two Number 1 R&B hits, “Sunshine” and “Gloria.” “It’s You that I Need” was their third consecutive #1 hit, and their single “Once Upon a Dream” was certified Gold.

The Beacon Theatre is located at 2124 Broadway at 74th Street in New York City. Tickets for the Saturday, February 11, 2012 shows at 3pm and 8pm are $49.50, $69.50, and $79.50.