Marcus Anderson and his band won Wake Forest hearts years ago, beginning when he played for the grand opening of the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. But we may not realize how he is viewed by critics and other musicians.
A recent review says, “An incredible act and one worth watching, saxophonist Marcus Anderson is the golden child shining among stars. With 10 studio albums on his list of accomplishments, the fusion jazz artist brings R&B, Pop, Rock, Latin and Funk to make music that puts listeners in another atmosphere. Charting number one in both categories of Billboard’s Smooth Jazz and Sirius XM’s Watercolors with his exceptional hit ‘A Cup Of Joe’ from the album AND Coffee, the Spartanburg, SC native is delivering major music in a humble way. His work with the late Prince and the New Power Generation led him to join stages with the likes of Ceelo Green, Judith Hill, Stevie Wonder, and Liv Warfield just to name a few, where he had become a key contributor in these touring bands. Prince also featured Marcus on his last release, Hit N Run Phase 2, playing on ‘Revelation’ and ‘“Look at Me Look at You.’”
Anderson and his band will be on stage from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 2, in the amphitheater in E. Carroll Joyner Park on Harris Road for the last Six Sundays in Spring concerts for 2019.
A variety of food and dessert trucks will be on site for each Six Sundays in Spring concert. Concert goers are also invited to bring a picnic from home but are reminded alcoholic beverages and gas and charcoal grills are not allowed. Two large charcoal grills are provided on site. Unleashed pets are also prohibited.
Android and iPhone users can have a handy pocket guide to Six Sundays in Spring in the palm of their hands by downloading the Town of Wake Forest app and utilizing the app’s “Six Sundays in Spring” function. Designed to offer smart phone users instant access to important details about this year’s concert series, the function includes the complete 2018 concert schedule, information about Joyner Park, weather information and more.
IPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users can download the free app by searching for “Town of Wake Forest” on iTunes, in the iPhone app store, or in Google Play or by scanning the appropriate QR code provided at www.wakeforestnc.gov/app.aspx<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/app.aspx>.
In the event of inclement weather, the concerts may be relocated to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 South Brooks Street. Updated concert information will be available by 3 p.m. on the day of the concert on the town’s Facebook page and by calling the Wake Forest Weather Line at 919-435-9569. Smart phone users who have downloaded the town’s app will receive a push notification message informing them of any schedule changes.
Six Sundays in Spring is sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest. They are co-sponsored by The Wege Foundation and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Six Sundays in Spring” or email office@artswakeforest.org<mailto:office@artswakeforest.org>.
