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Satellites #4 Concert Quiz
Feb 2, 2018
Satellites #4
February 21st, 2017 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra is a concert series featuring 8 performances at some of the region's most important venues including; The Barnes Foundation, Ardmore Music Hall, Johnny Brenda's, The Planetarium of The Franklin Institute and World Cafe Live. The series will showcase performances of musical selections from the catalogs of Sun Ra and former, Sun Ra Arkestra members, as well as otherworldly tunes by such diverse artists as Parliament, Funkadelic, Outkast, Benny Golson, Talking Heads, Earth, Wind & Fire, Albert King, Nona Hendryx, David Bowie, Return To Forever, John Coltrane & many more. The series is hosted by WRTI radio deejay, J. Michael Harrison.
We are offering fans a chance to win FREE Tickets!!!
[See Winners Below]
The first 5 people to send in correct answers to the following quiz questions, will win a pair of tickets to Satellites #4 Concert at Johnny Brendas on February 21st.
RULES:
Anyone 18 years of age or older may participate. All contestants must live in the Delaware Valley, specifically within 50 miles of Philadelphia’s City Hall. No PJP staff members, Johnny Brendas staff members, nor their immediate family members can participate in this contest.
Answer these questions and email your responses, by 11:59pm, Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 with the Subject: Satellites 4 Contest to:
info@philajazzproject.org
QUESTIONS:
1. Sun Ra was born in The Magic City. What American city is that?
2. What Midwestern American city did Sun Ra migrate to in 1946, early in his career?
3. What super, popular R&B group out of The Windy City were influenced by Sun Ra?
4. What is the name of the 1974 theatrical film that features Sun Ra and members of the Arkestra?
5. Who is the amazing, 93 year old saxophonist continuing to lead the Sun Ra Arkestra today?
Answer these questions and email your responses, by 11:59pm, Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 with the Subject: Satellites 4 Contest to:
info@philajazzproject.org
Winners will be announced right here in this web article!!!
Good luck and if by chance you don't win, by all means, we hope to see your face in the place at the Johnny Brendas!!!
OUR WINNERS:
Stuart Sockol of Philadelphia
Peter Sovia of Philadelphia
Sheryl Robin David of Philadelphia
Gwendolyn Blackshear of Philadelphia
Patty Hardy of Philadelphia
ANSWERS:
1. Sun Ra was born in The Magic City. What American city is that?
ANSWER: Birmingham, Alabama
2. What Midwestern American city did Sun Ra migrate to in 1946, early in his career?
ANSWER: Chicago
3. What super, popular R&B group out of The Windy City were influenced by Sun Ra?
ANSWER: Earth, Wind & Fire
4. What is the name of the 1974 theatrical film that features Sun Ra and members of the Arkestra?
ANSWER: Space is the Place
5. Who is the amazing, 93 year old saxophonist continuing to lead the Sun Ra Arkestra today?
ANSWER: Marshall Allen
Satellites #4
February 21st, 2017 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
To BUY Tickets: Click Here
Special Thanks: The Sun Ra Estate, Irwin Chusid, Michael Anderson, J. Michael Harrison, David "D Hotep" Middleton, Bert Harris, Kevin Diehl, Kim Pedro Rodriguez, Antoine Haywood, Gralin Hughes, James Solomon, Nija Walker, Bobby Zankel, Jay Levin, Agent Zero, Eric Bogacz, Alex Santilli, Gary Dann, Anthony Tidd, Dmani Lopez, Dan Blacksberg, V. Shayne Frederick, Asha Jackson, Julia Lopez, Melissa Talley Palmer, Gail Fountaine, Stephanie Seiple and Rich Nichols.
For more information about Sun Ra:
▪ Sun Ra Estate Website
▪ Sun Ra Arkestra Website
▪ Sun Ra Facebook
▪ Mission Creep Sun Ra Resources
▪ Pitchfork's Essential Sun Ra Music
▪ The Sun Ra Music Archive
▪ Perfect Sound Forever Sun Ra Article
▪ University of Chicago Sun Ra Exhibit
Stay tuned for details about this series!!!
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