JUN 2* ZAPP JUL 7*THE The boisterous, bass-soaked The seminal funk performances of Zapp Band are as and band led by drummer Bill heavy on space-age talkbox distortion as "Fatback" Curtis shows off its legendary they are on dazzling showmanship. "street grooves" at Metro Tech, including hits like "Backstrokin"' and "Gotta Get My Hands On Some (Money)." JUN 9*WILLIAM BELL JUL 14 * KING SUNNY ADE FfATtJRINGJOHN L!VENTHAl. AND BAND The undisputed king of juju, which The powerful performer and dextrous melds Western pop, traditiona l African songwriter behind 60s soul hits like music, and the guitar tradition of Nige­ "Born Under a Bad Sign" and "You ria, comes to Metro Tech as part of his Don't Miss Your Water" comes to first North American tour in eight years. Metro Tech to celebrate his first album in nearly four decades. PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH LINCOLN CENTER OUT-OF-DOORS JUL 21 * THE HALLELUJAH JUN 16 *MALl MUSIC TRAIN FEATURING PASTOR BRADY BLADE SR., The Grammy-nominated R&B singer­ DANIEL LANOIS, BRIAN &BRADY BLADE JR. &MORE songwriter, best known for his powerful Acclaimed drummer Brian Blade, his track "Contradiction" for Spike Lee's father Pastor Brady Blade Sr., and 2015 film Chiraq, comes to Metro Tech. producer-guitarist Daniel Lanais join with special guests to present a unique gospel JUN 23 *THE FAT project for the ages. AFRO LATIN CATS JUL 28 * LADIES SING THE This all-star youth orchestra, helmed FEATURING CATHERINE RUSSELL, by Grammy-winning composer and , AND BRIANNA THOMAS bandleader Arturo O'Farrill, delivers highly danceable classics from the big Jazz divas Catherine Russell, Brianna band Latin jazz repertory. Thomas, ·and Charenee Wade delve into the catalog of 1920s and 30s legends Ma Rainey and , backed by JUN 30 *GEORGE GRAY a seven-piece band. GROOVE COALITION FEATURING JAZZMEIA HORN AUG 4* DEE DEE Baltimore-based drummer George Gray BRIDGEWATER WITH THEO CROKER and vocalist Jazzmeia Horn, winner of The legendary Grammy and Tony Award­ the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute winning jazz vocalist and host of NPR's International Jazz Competition, perform JazzSet is joined by celebrated trumpeter an afternoon of jazz, funk and soul with and composer Theo Croker, to close out an all-star band. the summer in style.