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| Versatile Productions to Pay Hommage to Ollie Woodson Promotions guru Joe Jones and his Versatile Productions has been serving up entertainment specialties for over a decade. His savvy recipe for combining live entertainment with festive nightlight for a generation deemed grown and sexy has rendered his celebrated LA Social Club one of Los Angeles' most successful long running events. On Saturday, August 8, Versatile Productions in conjunction with Eight Divas Promotions, Blacks Pearls LA and VP Foundation will pay homage to former lead singer of the legendary Temptations, Ollie Woodson with an evening dedicated to the release of his new album, "Never Give Up." The special evening of entertainment will be held at the Waterfront Restaurant located at 4211 Admiralty Way in Marina Del Rey, CA from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Recognized as one of the most distinguished voices in the music world today, Woodson will surely mesmerize the audience with his live performance sharing an intoxicating delivery of classic hits past and present. In addition, the evening will acknowledge the talent and success of entreprenuer Fleace Weaver of Blackweekly.com. Since 1999, Weaver has successfully positioned her Blackweekly.com as the preferred online destination for affluent African Americans in the greater Los Angeles area with over 22, 000 local members. "We have been purveyors of the Los Angeles night scene for years now, " revealed Jones. "We have grown as our audience has grown, staying relevant to their needs and demands for quality nightlife entertainment. We are excited to present and pay tribute to Ollie Woodson as he celebrates his new CD release. He is one of the last true crooners of our generation and one of the many class acts we have scheduled for a series of exciting shows this summer." Versatile Productions will also host a concert with R&B vocalist Howard Hewitt and comedian Melanie Camacho on Sunday, September 6th, 2009 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm with an after party to follow after the last show featuring one of Los Angeles' hottest DJ personalities. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Jazz News :: home page |