I’m a bit late on this, but it’s not my fault. E’rybody’s got so many blasted inauguration gospel events, I couldn’t make heads or tails of ‘em. And I still don’t have a grasp, but I figure I’m supposed to say sumthin…
There’s a “People’s Inaugural Gospel Concert,” on the afternoon of Sunday, the 18th. That’ll feature Richard Smallwood. Plus, there’s the “African American Church Inaugural Ball,” later that evening featuring Shari Addison, Micah Stampley, Regina Belle and others. Simultaneously, someone’s doing the “2009 Inaugural Praise Ball,” featuring Tramaine Hawkins.
The “Celebration of Change” concert will be held on Saturday, the 17th, at Consitution Hall. It is slated to feature John P. Kee ‘n ‘em, Hezekiah Walker ‘n ‘em, Kim Burrell, Regina Belle and Angelo & Veronica. Colin Powell is even expected to make an appearance. Cuz, you know, when you think “gospel music”… 
Why didn’t y’all just get everyone together on this one?
Tangentially, anyone going to the inauguration or any of the events? I know that a good friend of mine (and a musical BEAST– shout out to Damien Sneed) was asked to help with music at the actual inauguration. Anyone else, especially you DC-metro area folks, attending or participating in some way?
Got my ticket to see John n nem. Will definitely be in the house.
there's an Inauguration concert at my church in DC next Saturday w Micah Stampley, Marvin Sapp, Beverly Crawford, Isaiah Thomas and V3. Free Gospel Deliverance Temple Coral Hills, MD (DC line). hope that helps u hungry readers.