Milwaukee's Own Chris Crain presents A SOULFUL CELEBRATION
By: A.A. Cristi May. 30, 2017
Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 9 at 12:00 pm and are available at the Marcus Center Box Office in person at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee, by phone at 414-273-7206 or online at Ticketmaster.com or MarcusCenter.org. Groups of 10 or more SAVE! and should call Group Sales at 414-273-7121 x210 or x213.
"This amazing show of artistry tells two very different stories that share a common thread that penetrates the soul" ~D. Blackburn. The show not only offers an unequaled melodic experience saturated with love and passion, but in a union of rhythm and lyrics it does something special to the mood of its listeners; waking a part of the conscious that most of us ignore.
Singer, Songwriter and multifaceted Musician Chris Crain is taking the R&B scene by storm. His passion for using his music to make a change is prevalent in every lyric; every rhythm; every note. Change - in the way people listen to music and the way it makes them feel.
Born in Chicago, raised in Lumberton and now residing in Milwaukee - Chris' musical birthright was just the foundation of a greater platform. Although he was brought up in a family of musicians and has played an instrument since the age of 7, Chris never "planned" to be a musician. It's just who he's always been.
With over 12 years of experience in Gospel & Jazz music behind him and the rest of his life ahead of him to leave his mark on an industry where only the strong survive - Chris is more than ready to give the R&B community something it's been missing... Him! With an extensive resume that consists of 6 albums, 2 WAMI's for Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Year and plethora of performances that has taken him all across the country, Chris is clearly no stranger to producing quality and impressionable music.
The newly released album entitled, The Better Project, is Chris' most recent venture and already, the sales are taking off! The Better Project not only offers an unequaled melodic experience soulfully saturated with love and passion, but in a union of rhythm and lyrics it does something special to the mood of its listener; waking a part of the conscious that most of us ignore.
- Better - is more than a feeling, it's a way of life. Chris Crain has dedicated his greatest passion to making everything and everyone around him better, including himself. Born with a special birth defect called Brachial Plexus, he's determined to show the world that even when your journey is an expected hard and long road, the only thing that will keep you from your dreams is you. In support of families who suffer from the hardships associated with dealing with Brachial Plexus, Chris has started a foundation called The Better Project. A portion of the proceeds from the album will go towards reaching the foundation's scholarship goals.
This event is being presented as part of the Marcus Center Presents series.ABOUT THE MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Established in 1969, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is the premier performing arts community gathering space in Southeastern Wisconsin. As the Marcus Center moves into its 48th year, it continues to build bridges between diverse members of our community through high-quality arts entertainment in the region and the state. The touring Broadway series, sponsored by Associated Bank, is recognized as bringing the best of Broadway entertainment to Milwaukee for the past 20 years and provides opportunities to educate, entertain and engage audiences. The Marcus Center is also the home to the Milwaukee Symphony, Milwaukee Ballet, Florentine Opera, First Stage plus a variety of other important community and family events throughout the year. For more information about events visit the Marcus Center website at www.MarcusCenter.org. The Marcus Center is a private non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation and is a dedicated veterans memorial in Milwaukee.
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