375 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04101
USA
HIGHER GROUND ~ a tribute to Stevie Wonder ~ a benefit for Sweetser ~ Saturday October 21. Doors at 7, show at 8, $15 advance, $20 at the door. Additional donations are greatly appreciated and can be made at the event or at the Eventbrite event page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/higher-ground-a-tribute-to-stevie-wonder-a-benefit-for-sweetser-tickets-666880807447 (links work from screenshots!) or visit suntikistudios.com (link in bio baby!)
The incredible Stevie Wonder, had his first hit record at the age of 13, has gone on to have over 30 top ten hits and has won 25 Grammys. He has sold more than 10 million records and songs like Sir Duke, Superstition, You are the Sunshine of My Life and many others are iconic treasures in the American songbook. Stevie has been a champion of black rights and ran a very successful campaign in the early 80’s to have Dr Martin Luther King’s birthday celebrated as a national holiday.
Higher Ground, a Tribute to Stevie Wonder, a benefit for Sweetser, features eighteen of Portland’s most accomplished musicians, performing 24 of Stevie Wonder songs. The musicians hail from stellar Maine bands and collectives such as Hambone, Akela Moon, BOBA FUNK, DJ vs Rapper, Papa Tim and the Whisky Throttle Band, Wake Up Mama, Ragtime Rebellion, Jason Spooner Band, Bad Combo, Jumpin’ Willy’s, Biddo Honeys and the XYZ Factor.
Produced by Marc Kaplan whose previous productions included sold out tributes to Tom Petty, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, the Allman Brother Band and Chicago. Collectively, these productions have raised thousands of dollars for Preble Street, Full Plates Full Potential and Sweetser.
Sweetser is a behavioral health nonprofit that provides evidence-based treatment, support & hope through a statewide network of community-based mental health, recovery, and educational services. Sweetser served over 15,000 children, adults, and families just last year alone. Visit https://www.sweetser.org to learn more.
S�un Tiki Studios is located across from Oakhurst Dairy at 375 Forest Avenue in Portland Maine.