Dynamic septet, The Big Takeover Band, headlined at Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute in Utica on Monday, August 8. The show was a Levitt Amp Utica Music Series segment funded by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation.
The Big Takeover Band is rooted in the Hudson Valley. The group is led by charismatic Jamaican-born singer-songwriter Nee Nee Rushie. They play an extraordinary blend of Jamaican pop and reggae, with a touch of retro soul and Motown. The band is touring throughout August to the middle of September.
Aug. 11 – Ithaca, NY @ Downtown Ithaca
Aug. 12 – West Stockbridge, MA @ The Foundry West Stockbridge
Aug. 13 – Killington, VT @ Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series
Aug. 15 – Tupper Lake, NY @ Monday Summer Sunset Stage Series
Aug. 20 – Weston, CT @ Music in The Meadow
Aug. 26 – New York, NY @ Sunset on The Hudson
Sept. 04 – Saranac Lake, NY – Northern Current Music Festival 2022
Sept. 10 – Bozrah, CT – Camp Creek 2022
The Big Takeover Band conducted an upbeat performance compelling the audience to dance and clap along throughout the show. They commenced with an original instrumental piece. At the beginning of the second set, stage lights followed as Rushie walked out with a captivating smile and she began to sing. Her powerful voice matched with the spectacular sound of the band promoted excitement for most in the crowd.
Closing the show, The Big Takeover Band played a Jamaican pop original song. The crowd appeared joyful and cheered as if they didn’t want the show to end.
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