By: Adriene Boone
On Saturday evening, hundreds gathered at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall ( 1212 Cathedral Street ) for a great night of classic 90’s R&B. DJ Reggie Reg and Scola formerly of Dru Hill – did a great job tempering the hostile Baltimore crowd and hosted the event. The evening started with the a Baltimore talent show highlighting local R&B singers. The hostile audience boo’d several of the acts, as they were ready to see the main show.
First to the stage was Jon B. who performed a great melody of his hits. While complaining about the level of the music and mics, the crooner was still able to command the energy and engage the audience. Next up was Baltimore’s own Dru Hill, who had the audience on their feet as they sung some of their old hits. However, it was odd that member Jazz constantly left the stage and did not start on stage with his band mates. A truly special moment happened when Dru Hill bought out former band mate Scola and performed hits from their album ‘Dru World Order’. The real audience applauded loudly when Sisqo called former member Woody onstage to accompany the group in their classic hit song ‘5 Steps.’ INCREDIBLE MOMENT — All six members of Dru Hill on stage at one time sounding impeccable!
Then the main act hit the stage K-Ci & JoJo. This was something to see! K-Ci was only on stage for 10 minutes, it was obvious that he was on something. After getting through about 4 songs, Jo-Jo announces they only had time for one more song. WAIT WHAT? However, K-Ci ignored this and called Dru Hill back on stage to help him sing Jodeci hits – what another incredible moment. The music queues up to play K-Ci and Jo-Jo’s biggest hit ‘All My Life’ and the promoters Alvin Wells and Prince Charles of APW Productions announce that the show was over. The audience was furious and began to boo them loudly as K-Ci and Jo-Jo stood their confused!!
I for one was LIVID! How are the headliners of the concert abruptly pulled off stage during their biggest hit! WHAT?!Maybe if the promoters of the concert hadn’t wasted 40 minutes of their scheduled time with the venue on local talent, then the concertgoers could have enjoyed whom they paid to see! I for one will think twice before ever patronizing an APW Productions event again.
APW also promised K-Ci & JoJo would make an appearance at Mirage Nightclub (401 W. Baltimore) on Saturday evening, but they failed to do so. However, according to our good friends at on Sunday evening doing an impromptu freestyle to the hit rap song, “Bandz Will Make Her Dance.”
Um, ok.
“You say no to illicit drugs…K-Ci Hailey cain’t!”
by Hiding Place
I DEMAND a refund. I am so outraged that I spent so much money on the box level seats to hear 4 songs from the headliner. I dont think anyone was on drugs, it was simply bad coordinating by the production staff! The first hour of the show was local acts, who could not even sing! That cut into the time of the performers in which we paid to see! When there are events at the Lyric, Pier 6, and The Myerhoff Symphony, there is a certain time everything MUST end by, or they will get fined. Jon B shouldve hit the stage at 8pm, not any local acts. I am sending emails and making phone calls for someone to refund me. I am soooo pissed and disappointed!!!
by Shenell
Adrienne you corny lying bitch, and this ain’t no internet gangster shit. Your misinformation has not gone unrecognized. I’ll see you at the next event you’re trying to get backstage to. Some corrections to your hateful article. First, there were two thousand plus patrons, not hundreds. The hostile audience only boo’d one of the local acts. Try medley instead of “melody” next time Miss “Reporter”,since you EXAMINED the show. While you were EXAMINING, you should have gathered Jazz was not feeling well, so as opposed to not performing at all, he sat offstage and sang, and joined his band-mates when he felt better. Your opinion of K-Ci being “on something” can get you sued by the way, try quoting facts next time. While I understand the show time to be from 8p-11p, at 11:25p when “All My Life” was finished, the promoters announced the show was over. Finally, from what I understand, you did not patronize the show, you name dropped.
by Howfabareyoureally
First off, none of this article is accurate. It wasn’t hundreds of people there, it was two thousand plus. Next, only one local act was boo’ed momentarily. The local acts were put on to show our hometown some love, and to showcase talent we have in our own back yard. K-Ci and Jo Jo sounded amazing. They were not put off stage because they were under any influence. We had to be out of the building by 12am due to city ordinance. As a reporter, that’s poor jeornalizism to shell out lies as oppose to finding and stating facts. The people have spoken, and they overwhelming had a good time. See you at the next event. Thanks, and God bless!
by Alvin Wells
Is this article serious? This was the best concert in Baltimore I have seen in years. Fab Empire Magazine is a joke.
by Incognito
This fake ass magazine was not at this concert. The ladies was out, and looking good. Me and my girl had a great time.
by Maurice Simms
I heard nothing but positive feedback. I enjoyed myself as well. Unfortunately, you cant please everybody but I personally believe the majority was pleased. Im looking forward to the next event! shout out to APW and PRINCE CHARLES for bringing something different to BMORE!!!
by browneyes
When is the next one? I will be there. Fuck Fab Empire. They speaking from some personal hate. We partied hard!
by LadyJ
First things first, why do we always resort to calling people out of their names. There is a mature adult-like way to disagree with someone’s opinion with out reducing to disrespect.
It was a pretty good concert! At points the crowd was a bit much (i.e. when they booed one of the opening acts) but over all they weren’t out of control. I do wish those promoting or whoever was in charge of the event would have done a better job timing the acts. A number of people sitting in our section, myself included, were upset that K-Ci and JoJo were only allowed to perform 4 songs. You could even tell K-Ci and JoJo were a bit upset at having to be rushed off the stage in the middle of their performance. If we could have seen a little less of the opening acts and 30 minutes more of K-Ci and JoJo I would have been VERY pleased and felt as though I got my money worth.
Although the promoters expressed they wanted to highlight local Baltimore talent, we didn’t pay to see the local talent; we paid to see the headliners in concert. Next time, please just allow the headliners to have more time performing and then you might not receive some of the negative feedback. ANYWAY it’s just constructive criticism! Take it with a grain of salt and make improvements for the next event.
That’s all, no need to be nasty!
by Brandi
Very well put Brandi. I agree, but overall, it was a great show. I enjoyed it because it brought something different to Baltimore. I’m just curious to see when is the next event? It would be nice if it was listed somewhere of future events. I would love to attend again!
by Thomas Hale
I agree with Brandi! Why resort to name calling! I too attended the concert and have the same feelings as the writer. The show was great, but why did Kci & JoJo only perform like 6 songs. The promoters comment above is a lie — they never performed All My Life. The writer is correct in stating that the music began to play and the promoters ended the show. That one incident left a bad taste in my mouth too! Why would the headliners be pulled off stage during their biggest hit! CRAZY! Also the concert goers boo’d one opening act yea but they also boo’d that comedian lady from that radio station that was trying to promote! Remember she made a joke about the audience thinking this was the Apollo! Lastly let’s not forget they boo’d the promoters for ending such a great show!
The writer spoke highly of the talent and quality of performers. Also I mean she didn’t even imply that they were pulled off due to drugs, she said specifically it was timing. But come on man KCi clearly was just over the top at times lmaoooo
Just work on thigs for the next show! Leaving the show all people were talking about was how it ended! Fix it for next time Mr. Wells!
by Cee Jay
Wow! Clearly you can tell that the promoter had some of his goons leave comments!
I think the article was truthful and not hurtful at all. Not all seats were filled in the venue. it was a whole two rows near me that were empty! The audience did boo more than one act and the comedian woman! Also, KC-I was acting a little strange maybe drunk who knows…lol! He hopped on a mans shoulders lol
Furthermore It was weird to me that Jazz kept leaving the stage. If he was sick why not address it to the audience so we know what’s going on.
I just hope that the promoters learned that we rather see talent we paid for versus multiple local talent acts.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM!
by Kelly B.
I honestly enjoyed the show. It was a few time issues, but other than that, it was a great show from top to bottom. I more than got my monies worth. Haters gonna hate, keep up the good work and don’t let negativity distract you!
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