Mon Jan 27
Join singer songwriters Kevin Rose and Justina Beth-El for an evening of soulful r&b and adult contemporary songs.
Kevin Rose
Washington DC-based singer songwriter Kevin Rose has sung alongside Patti LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Dionne Warwick, Leslie Jordan, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Norm Lewis, Laura Osnes, Rayshun Lamarr, Morgan James, and Nova Payton. Kevin has a performed as a soloist with the National Phil Harmonic Orchestra (Strathmore), the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and you can catch him in several PBS specials with The American Pops Orchestra (One Voice, Wicked In Concert, Ella’s Swinging Christmas, We Are Family.)
Kevin's first solo release How Many Times was released to critical acclaim. "This song, like a warm breeze, fills the air with freshness, “How Many Times” captivates attention with its harmonious blend of smooth guitar rhythms and drums, which provides a solid musical foundation for the main element – KEVIN ROSE’s vocals. His velvety voice gives the song a special charm." - VoxWave Magazine
In 2018 Kevin toured with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines in over 20 countries with his headliner Feelin’ Good. He has performed all over the east coast in venues such as The Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, The Warner Theater, Lincoln Center, Mr Henry’s, The Strathmore, Carnegie Hall, The Town Hall, the 92nd St Y, Merkin Concert Hall, and was invited to bring his Cabaret series “If Not Now When?” To the historic Metropolitan Room.
Kevin is on the voice faculty at Howard University.
Justina Beth-El
Justina Beth-El had a passion for writing raw, uncensored lyrics and emotive melodies from an early age. She followed her passion through any musical outlet available to her leading her to launch her professional music career in 2015 as the lead singer, songwriter and arranger for the DC area band, L.A.T.O.
After a variety of successes with L.A.T.O. in the DC area - performing at The Kennedy Center, winning the Mid-Atlantic Battle of the Bands, touring the east coast, and recording her first album - Justina Beth-El relocated to Los Angeles. Leaving her band behind, she was forced to pick up her guitar again and return to her roots as a singer/songwriter, ultimately transforming her music into a more open and vulnerable experience.
After performing at some of the most acclaimed venues in the LA area for up-and-coming artists - The Hotel Cafe, The Viper Room, The Mint, and several others - she returned to the DC area to continue making waves in the DC music scene.
One of the most notable elements of Justina Beth-El's performances is how heavily she leans into her audience. She believes that every performance is an intimate conversation with a group of mostly strangers. For that reason, every performance is a new experience that cannot be replicated and an opportunity to really connect with people in an unconventional way. This is what she lives for, and she invites you to join the conversation.