Photo Coverage: Taylor Dayne with Frenchie Davis & Jake Simpson at Summer Concert Series
One of the most recognizable and beloved personalities in pop music for more than 20 years, Taylor Dayne (Aida) performed many of her hits including "Tell It To My Heart," "Love Will Lead You Back," "I'll Be Your Shelter" and more! The enthusiastic and packed audience also enjoyed Broadway selections performed by Broadway star and Grammy nominee Frenchie Davis who starred in RENT on Broadway and the West Coast production of Dreamgirls. Davis, performed "One Night Only" from Dreamgirls and ended her set with the Beyonce's "Halo." Star Search Grand Champion Jake Simpson opened the evening with favorites which included Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'."
The evening also raised awareness and funds for non-profit Christopher Street West and Los Angeles Pride organizations. The Americana at Brand donated a portion of the complexes proceeds on this evening to benefit Christopher Street West. CSW president Rodney Scott was on hand, as well as, The Millionaire Matchmaker's Patti Stanger and American's Got Talent's Howie Mandel.
Produced by Chris Isaacson of L.A.'s Upright Cabaret, this was the third of four concerts scheduled to perform live at The Americana at Brand in August 2010. Free and open to the public, Summer Concert Series also includes Grammy winner Paula Cole with Tyler Hilton and Ty Taylor fronted soul rock band Vintage Trouble (Aug 25). For more info, please visit www.AmericanaAtBrand.com or www.ChrisIsaacsonPresents.com.
Photos by Tony DiMaio
Taylor Dayne at The Americana at Brand
Taylor Dayne at The Americana at Brand
Taylor Dayne at The Americana at Brand
Nick Perez, Taylor Dayne, Jonny Morrow & Laura Jane Jones at The Americana at Brand
Taylor Dayne at The Americana at Brand
Frenchie Davis at The Americana at Brand
Frenchie Davis at The Americana at Brand
Frenchie Davis at The Americana at Brand
Jake Simpson at The Americana at Brand
Jake Simpson at The Americana at Brand
Jake Simpson, Patti Stanger, Taylor Dayne & Frenchie Davis at The Americana at Brand
Howie Mandel at The Americana at Brand
Frenchie Davis and producer Chris Isaacson at The Americana at Brand
Chris Isaacson, Rodney Scott, Taylor Dayne, Frenchie Davis & Jake Simpson at The Americana at Brand
Rodney Scott and Taylor Dayne at The Americana at Brand
Summer Concert Series audience at The Americana at Brand
Taylor Dayne at The Americana at Brand
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