Barbara Mason Long Beach Tickets - Long Beach Arena-Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center

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The Chi-Lites

1 concert

Chicago R&B and soul vocal group formed in 1959 at Hyde Park High School. Known for smooth harmonies and heartfelt songwriting. Scored 11 Top-10 R&B hits (1969–1974) and 20+ Billboard Hot 100 entries, charting internationally.

Barbara Mason

3 concerts

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Barbara Mason helped define Philly soul’s Sweet Soul sound. A singer-songwriter who wrote her own material, she broke through with Arctic Records’ “Yes, I’m Ready” (#2 R&B, #5 Hot 100). Other hits: “Oh, How It Hurts” and “Sad, Sad Girl.”

The Delfonics

2 concerts

Philadelphia vocal trio led by brothers William and Wilbert Hart and Randy Cain, early pioneers of the sleek “Philadelphia sound.” Signed to Thom Bell’s Philly Groove, they broke through with 1968 hit La La Means I Love You and Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time).

Amanda Perez

4 concerts

Fort Wayne, IN singer-songwriter and producer Amanda Perez was signed after a 2000 talent scout meeting. Her 2001 debut Where You At? was reissued by Virgin; singles Angel and I Like It helped her become a crossover star. Albums Angel and I Pray hit the Billboard 200 Top 100.

Ready For The World

1 concert

Ready for the World are a Flint, Michigan funk band with slight rock leanings. They broke through in 1985 with their self-produced debut Ready for the World and hits Oh Sheila and Love You Down; Oh Sheila topped four Billboard charts, earning a Guinness record.

The Lovelites

2 concerts

Johnny Farina

1 concert

The Emotions

Chicago's Emotions, a trio of sisters, soared in the '70s R&B scene with hits like "Best of My Love." Known for gospel roots and partnerships with Maurice White and Isaac Hayes, they also linked with Earth, Wind & Fire for "Boogie Wonderland."

The Intruders

Philadelphia soul group formed in Philadelphia in 1960. First hitmakers with producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Broke through with Cowboys to Girls (R&B #1, pop #6). Also known for (We'll Be) United and I'll Always Love My Mama; disbanded 1975.

Dazz Band

Cleveland, Ohio R&B/funk band famed for “Let It Whip” (1983 Grammy). 20+ Billboard hits incl “Joystick,” “Swoop”; Soul Train; led by Bobby Harris.

The Moments

NJ's R&B trio, the Moments, excelled in the 70s with hits like "Love on a Two-Way Street." Became Ray, Goodman & Brown in '78, continued success with "Special Lady." Known for smooth harmonies.

Blue Magic

Philly soul icons Blue Magic, led by Ted "Wizard" Mills, hit fame with '70s hits like "Sideshow." Known for lush ballads and proto-disco tunes, they worked with MFSB and Norman Harris, earning chart success and gold records. Continuously active, they've collaborated across genres and adapted through decades.