Ginny’s Supper Club. a hopping speakeasy located in the middle of Harlem, with a 1930’s vibe like one would imagine “The Cotten Club” to be, was the perfect setting for “Leon and the Peoples” to feature their reggae, soulful and R&B music.
Featured is frontman Leon Robinson, (mostly known as Leon), the swaggering, smooth and passionate vocalist, accompanied by The Peoples, who are some of the best musicians from all parts of the globe. Together they have established a signature sound, building loyal fans internationally. The award winning band has enjoyed several Billboard charted hits including, “Love is a Beautiful Thing”, which came in at #3 and “Beautiful” hit # 12 on The Hot Single Chart. They have performed on BET’s highest rated show and has headlined the 2015 & 2016 AIDS WALK NY concerts in Central Park.
I walked downstairs from “The Red Rooster” to Ginny’s Supper Club, one of New City’s hidden treasures to the very polite and accommodating hostess Monique. The venue was completely sold out, standing room by the bar only as Leon and The People captured the stage and the hearts of the audience. The tall, handsome and salacious singer smoothly and vibrantly celebrated his popular hits off his five star album, “Love is a Beautiful Thing”, as well as his prior reggae hits. Every song was up-beat. Like a display of fireworks Leon plunged into the sky and shattered the darkness. We need more artists like him.
His band was astonishingly tight, and his support singers were inspiring. The crowd was awed by their performance as they dined at tables adorned with mouth watering delicacies. Leon also sang his own sexy version of Happy Birthday to a celebrating fan. Several times he joined the congregation carrying his microphone and coaxing audience members to sing along.
Photo Credits: Billy Hess https://www.billyhess.com