TKA Poughkeepsie Tickets - MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center

TKA with Strafe, C+C Music Factory, and more

Apr 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM · MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center, Poughkeepsie, NY MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center, Poughkeepsie, NY

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Strafe

1 concert

Strafe is Brooklyn native producer Steve Standard, best known for the minimal electro classic "Set It Off" (1984, Jus Born). It broke in NYC clubs with support from DJs like Danny Krivit; Standard later re-recorded it, and it’s widely sampled.

C+C Music Factory

2 concerts

C+C Music Factory, formed in 1989 in New York City by David Cole and Robert Clivillés, pioneered an infectious blend of house, hip hop, and pop. Known for hits like "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)," they earned 35 awards, including five American Music Awards. Their influential sound featured vocalists such as Freedom Williams and Martha Wash.

TKA

2 concerts

Formed in New York City’s Latin club scene, TKA landed a break at a sweet 16 party and were signed to Tommy Boy in 1987. Known for love ballad harmonies over hip-hop beats, they released Scars of Love (1987) and Louder Than Love (1991).

George Lamond

2 concerts

Dance-pop singer George Lamond, born George Garcia in Washington, D.C., began as a backup singer for cousin Joey Kid and in Loose Touch. His club hit Bad of the Heart led to a Columbia deal; the LP spawned freestyle hits Without You and Look Into My Eyes.

Lisette Melendez

1 concert

East Harlem–born Puerto Rican-American vocalist; early ’90s dance-pop/Latin freestyle revivalist. Hits “Together Forever”; worked with Carlos Berrios, Kenny Diaz.

Judy Torres

3 concerts

Judy Torres is an ’80s dance-pop and freestyle singer who began her career at 17. Known for the freestyle classic No Reason to Cry from the album Love Story, she also released My Soul and Love You for All Seasons and hosts a show on New York’s WKTU.

Planet Patrol

Planet Patrol, originating from Boston, Massachusetts, pioneered electro funk and hip-hop. Formed by Arthur Baker and John Robie, the group is renowned for fusing electro beats with soulful vocals. Their 1983 self-titled album featured popular songs like "Play at Your Own Risk" and "Cheap Thrills." "Play at Your Own Risk" is widely recognized as an anthem for street dancers and influenced the freestyle music scene.