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Benny J

Bringing Love, Peace & Joyous Vibes to THE PEOPLE

About Me

Giving FULL HONOR and GLORY to THE CREATOR, we thank you for visiting our site. Bennie J. Smith aka "Benny J" is a musician, vocalist, promoter, and event planner who hails from Kentucky by way of Danville, Lexington, Frankfort and Louisville. He relocated to Charlotte in January 2006 to broaden his horizons in the entertainment arena. During his journey, he has had the honor and privilege of performing with and/or being on the billing with a wide variety of artists, including but not limited to "Najee" "Reggie & Vincent Calloway with Midnight Star" "Alexander O'Neal" "Shirley Murdock" "Roger & Lester Troutman of ZAPP" "Bobbi Humphrey" "S.O.S. Band" "The DAZZ Band" "SLAVE" "Evelyn Champagne King" "Changing Faces" "Chocolate Milk Band" "Ready For The World" and most recently, "Brian O'Neal"...He recently formed a collaboration with BCO Media, Inc. to work with jazz keyboardist/producer/composer/musical director Brian O'Neal and Manager Ron Crowe as an artist-promoter in the camp. Brian O'Neal is currently Assistant Musical Director for Motown Recording Artist KEM and is gradually branching out on his own with his solo project(s). His latest cd project, "Daisy" is available NOW! So be sure to check him out at: www.brianoneal.com, www.myspace.com/brianoneal and www.myspace.com/brianoneal2 for further review!BJS Enterprises, LLC will also pay tribute to Reggie & Vincent Calloway aka The Calloway Brothers for their contributions to the music industry in Cincinnati, OH. Date and venue TBA.For bookings to a venue near you, please give us a call at 704 309-5274 or 708 250-7010. You may also check out our website at: www.benniejsmith.com for dates and venues. We will also assist you with your event promotions and planning...just give us a call or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]!!!Benny J. has traveled the country and The Bahamas and has been to or through 46 of the 48 Continental United States and continues to promote his and others' music. He wishes to thank 'THE CREATOR' for the gift of music and his family, friends and supporters as he continues to...."Bring Love, Peace & Joyous Vibes to the PEOPLE OF THE WORLD!!!"...Thanks for your support and we look forward to bringing a show near you soon! MAY GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY!!! -benny j.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/28/2007
Band Website: benniejsmith.com
Band Members: Benny J
Influences: James Brown; Smokey Robinson; Luther VanDross; Baby Face; Grover Washington, Jr; Ronnie Laws; Boney James; Aretha Franklin; Isaac Hayes; Michael Jackson & Jackson 5; Earth, Wind & Fire; Kool & The Gang; Cameo; Ohio Players; Mahalia Jackson; Chaka Kahn; Dorothy Dandridge; Nat King Cole; Marvin Gaye; KEM; Brian O'Neal; The Dazz Band; Midnight Star; The CALLOWAY Brothers; Gladys Knight & The Pips; The Beatles; The Supremes and Diana Ross; Althea Rene; The Drifters; Sam Cooke; Jackie Wilson; The Four Tops; The Brecker Brothers; Herbie Hancock; Chic Corea; Prince; Sly & Family Stone; Charlie "Bird" Parker; Temptations; Sammy Davis, Jr; Rare Earth; and The Commodores...plus a host of others!
Sounds Like: Benny J
Record Label: Bullistic Entertainment Group, Inc.
Type of Label: Indie