Meet Ziggy (Event Director of Jazz In The Alley)- Norcross, Georgia

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Atlanta is saturated with festivals...fall festivals, brunch festivals, jazz festivals, taco festivals, music festivals, chicken wing festivals....I think I should come up with a "festival festival"!  I'm not complaining because all these festivals and events make it very easy to find something to do on the weekend!  Sometimes on the weekend, I jump in my car and just ride around Atlanta and the surrounding cities to see what is going on....usually if you drive to the downtown areas you will find something going on.  About a year ago, I was riding in downtown Norcross, and I stumbled upon a jazz event called Jazz In The Alley.  I hadn't heard much about it but it seemed to be  really nice event so I parked my car and went to check it out.

The event was really nice because it was located behind the restaurant area of downtown Norcross restaurants and you could listen to live jazz music while you dined.  There were some people eating the restaurant patios and others were sitting in lawn chairs enjoying the music.  

Whenever there is music I'm there! Especially live music, so of course, I stopped to check it out noticing that the local jazz station, WCLK, also was involved.  

Well....after the event was over, I really didn't get a chance to go back to check it out but I was always thinking...."that was really nice".  And then, this year I was online and noticed a flyer with Tony Hightower on it.  If you don't know, Tony Hightower, has been a guest on my show, When We Speak. 

When I saw the flyer, I immediately noticed that it was in Norcross, GA, and called Jazz In the Alley.....then it hit me!  That's the same event that you stumbled upon a year ago!  So of course I made it my business to go and see Tony Hightower perform, and I'm glad I did because in the process I got a chance to meet Ziggy, the Event Director and visionary behind Jazz In The Alley. 

In fact, I admired her passion, work ethic, and over all spirit, that I wanted to share her with you!!!!!

MEET ZIGGY!!!!!

ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

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Dream Music Fest 2016 Red Carpet Media Launch in Riverdale Georgia

Mayor Evelyn Wynn Dixon

Atlanta is known for great festivals like the Atlanta Jazz Festival, One Music Fest, and Music Midtown, but I want to tell you about a festival happening in Riverdale, Georgia, (about 12 miles south of Atlanta) that's guaranteed to be a great time for "kids from 1 to 92".  

The City of Riverdale is partnering with internationally acclaimed producer, writer, and drummer, "JFly" and the How Big Is Your Dream Foundation, to bring the best of entertainment to the Dream Music Fest '16, (formerly the Riverdale Seafood and BBQ Festival) on September 17, 2016, at the Riverdale Town Center Amphitheater from 3pm to 11pm.  You can expect an extraordinary evening of music ranging from R&B, Jazz, Country, and Fusion, with unforgettable performances by national recording artist, Kelly Price, the old school sounds of Brick, and other great artists like Algebra Blessett, Gwen Hughes, and Diane Durrett.

I had the pleasure of speaking with several attendees at the Red Carpet Kick Off/ Media Launch for the Dream Music Fest '16, consisting of national recording artists, community leaders, and an abundance of local and national media and radio.  


So make plans to join When We Speak TV, The City of Riverdale, and How Big Is Your Dream Foundation, at the Dream Music Fest '16 in the city of Riverdale, Georgia, on Saturday, September 17, 2016.

Vendor spaces, sponsorships, and VIP seating are currently available for the Dream Music Fest ’16.
For additional information visit: www.howbigisyourdream.org

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JFLY:

 Jorel “JFly” Flynn. JFly is the Entertainment Producer for WSB’s 4th of July Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park and Producer of the 8th Annual JFly Music Festival in Waycross, GA. He has recorded and/or performed with the likes of the legendary Peabo Bryson, Jennifer Holliday, Bobby Womack, Aretha Franklin, Montell Jordan, Musiq Soulchild, Andre’ 3000, 2Chainz, After 7, Alex Bugnon, Angie Stone, Bobby Brown, Bootsy Collins, Cameo, Chante Moore, Cherrelle, Chuck Loeb, Deniece Williams, Earl Klugh, Gnarls Barkley formerly known as Cee-Lo, India Arie, Jeff Lober, Jill Scott, K-Ci & Jo-Jo, Keith Sweat, Kelly Price, Loose Ends, MC Lyte, New Edition, Public Enemy, Raphael Saadiq and Roy Ayers to name a few. Dedicated to promoting, educating, and developing musical talents within our youth, JFly created the How Big Is Your Dream!? Foundation, to
humbly influence and stir up the gifts of thousands worldwide. 


ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

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Saxophonist Trey Daniels Performs at Dream Music Fest Media Launch in Riverdale, Georgia.

The City of Riverdale Georgia and How Big Is Your Dream Foundation, presented a Red Carpet Media Launch for the Dream Music Fest '16.

Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV hosted the red carpet.

Several local and national media and radio professionals attended the event.
Saxophonist Trey Daniels amazed the attendees with his sounds.

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ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

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Kelly Price and Algebra Blessett coming to Riverdale Georgia!

Hello my Speakers,
Atlanta is known for great festivals like the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Shaky Knees Music Fest, and Music Midtown, but I want to tell you about a festival happening in Riverdale, Georgia, (about 12 miles south of Atlanta) that's guaranteed to be a great time for "kids from 1 to 92".  

DJ Naturel

Mayor Evelyn Wynn Dixon

The City of Riverdale is partnering with internationally acclaimed producer, writer, and drummer, "JFly" and the How Big Is Your Dream Foundation, to bring the best of entertainment to the Dream Music Fest '16, (formerly the Riverdale Seafood and BBQ Festival) on September 17, 2016, at the Riverdale Town Center Amphitheater from 3pm to 11pm.  You can expect an extraordinary evening of music ranging from R&B, Jazz, Country, and Fusion, with unforgettable performances by national recording artist, Kelly Price, the old school sounds of Brick, and other great artists like Algebra Blessett, Gwen Hughes, and Dianne Durrett.

I had the pleasure of speaking with several attendees at the Red Carpet Kick Off/ Media Launch for the Dream Music Fest '16, consisting of national recording artists, community leaders, and an abundance of local and national media and radio.  


So make plans to join When We Speak TV, The City of Riverdale, and How Big Is Your Dream Foundation, at the Dream Music Fest '16 in the city of Riverdale, Georgia, on Saturday, September 17, 2016.

Vendor spaces, sponsorships, and VIP seating are currently available for the Dream Music Fest ’16.
For additional information visit: www.howbigisyourdream.org

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JFLY:

 Jorel “JFly” Flynn. JFly is the Entertainment Producer for WSB’s 4th of July Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park and Producer of the 8th Annual JFly Music Festival in Waycross, GA. He has recorded and/or performed with the likes of the legendary Peabo Bryson, Jennifer Holliday, Bobby Womack, Aretha Franklin, Montell Jordan, Musiq Soulchild, Andre’ 3000, 2Chainz, After 7, Alex Bugnon, Angie Stone, Bobby Brown, Bootsy Collins, Cameo, Chante Moore, Cherrelle, Chuck Loeb, Deniece Williams, Earl Klugh, Gnarls Barkley formerly known as Cee-Lo, India Arie, Jeff Lober, Jill Scott, K-Ci & Jo-Jo, Keith Sweat, Kelly Price, Loose Ends, MC Lyte, New Edition, Public Enemy, Raphael Saadiq and Roy Ayers to name a few. Dedicated to promoting, educating, and developing musical talents within our youth, JFly created the How Big Is Your Dream!? Foundation, to
humbly influence and stir up the gifts of thousands worldwide. 


ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

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Curse of Mesopotamia- Download It Today!!

Hello Speakers, 
I just wanted to take a moment to share with you about a new movie, "Curse of Mesopotamia".  

Why am I telling you about it?  No....not because I'm in it......but actually When We Speak guest Terrell Carter is in the movie.  As you know I try to keep you updated with things that are going on around the city of Atlanta and with former guests of the show but because there has been so many previous guests, sometimes it slips through my fingers. 

BUT ANYWAY....BACK TO THE MOVIE 

From IMDB:   Five strangers, one nightmare, Hell reincarnated.  Curse of Mesopotamia is the first English language genre film coming out of the Middle East.  Starring a diverse international cast, it is based on the Newroz legend. 

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF CURSE OF MESOPOTAMIA

ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

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Trombonist, Jeff Bradshaw in Atlanta on Wednesday, August 31st

As we are have a little over a month left of summer.  I hope that you've taken a moment to enjoy the weather, food, music, sporting events, and parks around the country.  I surely have.....but the fun's not over yet.  Each year, during the summer season, Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta hosts the Wednesday Winddown presented by Coca-Cola.  This year, there have been many great musicians and artists to take the stage.  In addition to these artists is When We Speak guest, Jeff Bradshaw, who will be performing on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.

Go to www.centennialpark.com for tickets

ABOUT JEFF BRADSHAW
A North Philadelphia-born soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator and trombone virtuoso, Jeff Bradshaw spent his formative years honing his chops alongside some of the biggest names both in and out of the Philly soul movement. By the time he got around to releasing his solo debut, 2004's critically acclaimed Bone Deep, he had shared the stage with such industry luminaries as Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Patti Labelle, Erykah Badu, and countless others. Bone Deep made him a festival circuit mainstay, and he spent the next eight years refining his signature smooth and immediate sound in both a solo setting and in support of artists like Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, the Roots, and Jill Scott. In 2012 he issued his sophomore long-player, Bone Appetit, which featured a host of guest artists, including Kindred the Family Soul, Raheem DeVaughn, Floacist, and Marsha Ambrosius.

PURCHASE "HOME: ONE SPECIAL NIGHT AT THE KIMMEL CENTER:

MORE ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

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"Tennessee...Take Me To Another Place...": An Interview with Speech of Arrested Development

"Tennessee...Take Me To Another Place...": An Interview with Speech of Arrested Development

By: Jermaine Sain

I was born and raised in the rural West Tennessee town of Whiteville.  I  spent many of my younger years dreaming about the day that I would leave that little town, move to Atlanta, and have a "great life".  And when the song Tennessee from Arrested Development came out, it became my them song....."Take me to another place, take me to another land...." .  When that song came on, it would give me inspiration to just keep holding on because one day, I would leave that town.....Little did I know that the song wasn't really about what I thought.   

Well, it took me many years before I actually moved to Atlanta....I went into the military for 5 years and lived in Texas, for about 5 years thereafter.  Finally in 2008. I moved to Atlanta.  After being in the metro Atlanta area for 8 years, surprisingly, I often miss the memories that I had in my little town of Whiteville.  Today, I realize that I spent most of my years dreaming of getting away, that I didn't take time to appreciate the moment.   

I SAID THAT.....TO LEAD YOU TO THIS 
After years of jamming to Tennessee and desiring to leave Tennessee, I got a chance to sit down with the writer of the song, Todd "Speech" Thomas, on When We Speak.  We got a chance to talk about so much stuff like old music, new music, politics, and even his music school (The Victory Spot).   

Be sure to check out the interview, I believe that it will definitely be a blessing and encouragement to your life. 

AND GUESS WHAT?  WE JUST MADE WHEN WE SPEAK HISTORY!  THIS IS THE FIRST GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST TO JOIN ME ON THE SHOW!!!  WE'VE HAD NOMINATED ARTISTS BUT NEVER AN ARTIST THAT HOLDS THE AWARD.....PRAY WITH ME THAT THERE ARE EVEN MORE TO COME! 

MORE ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

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