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City Winery Philadelphia presents Mister Mann & LD Music Group Presents…Taral Hicks-Dawson’s 50th Birthday Jam Session live on September 21st at 7pm
Star of stage and screen Taral Hicks-Dawson returns to City Winery Philadelphia for what promises to be a soul stirring live music presentation.
For her milestone birthday, the veteran stage performer is slated to deliver classic 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s hits along with a lineup of special friends.
Over the last few decades Hicks-Dawson has earned the respect of music and film fans far and wide. The New York native is widely known for portraying Kisha in the Hype Williams’ directed cult classic “Belly” in addition to her star turn as Jane in the Robert DeNiro helmed ‘Bronx Tale’.
Known for her impressive range, Hicks-Dawson has made a reputation for herself by skillfully covering such icons as Mahalia Jackson, Deniece Williams. Her debut Album This Time Features songs with Missy Elliott and production by Teddy Riley, Narada Micheal Warren The Neptunes to name a few.
Platinum Music Producer and director Loren Dawson along with vocal arranger Stephanie Fisher of Stephy Bloom Music has curated a fire lineup of R&B, Soul, Pop, and Gospel hits for the occasion with some of the baddest vocalists and musicians from the Tri-State area.
The evening will be hosted by Mister Mann Frisby, creator of the wildly popular ‘Mister Mann’s Jam Session’ live music series.
Grab your tickets and prepare yourself to be inspired and entertained.
$25 Per Person Minimum

Kindly note there is a $25 per person food & beverage minimum in the concert venue. Food and beverages ordered in the restaurant also count towards the minimum. For more information, visit our FAQ page.
Dine At Your Show

We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, we recommend arriving early and enjoying a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. Want a carafe of wine waiting at your table in the venue? Reserve one during checkout.
Have Wine Waiting at Your Table

Want a carafe of wine waiting at your table? Reserve one during checkout. The price of the wine will be added to your in venue check. This option is available for pick-your-seat events only. Kindly note it is not available for General Admission events. Carafes are 750 ml, the size of a standard wine bottle.
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