Charles Bradley and the Menahan Street Band with Beans and DJ Todd-O-Phonic Todd at Greene Music on the Main Stage

Raised in Brooklyn, Charles Bradley spent the better part of his childhood living on the streets. After seeing James Brown perform, Charles Bradley was inspired to make something of himself and get off the streets and saw music as an avenue. Bradley has traveled the country and lived through hardships, and now, he tells his story in its raw, gritty truth. His work is the product of a life committed to music and a powerful, open window into Mr. Bradley's soul.

Earlier this year, Charles Bradley collaborated with guitarist/producer Thomas Brenneck and the Menhan Street Band. The result was the captivating, raw, and honest soul record, "No Time for Dreaming" through Dunham/Daptone Records. ...

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Raised in Brooklyn, Charles Bradley spent the better part of his childhood living on the streets. After seeing James Brown perform, Charles Bradley was inspired to make something of himself and get off the streets and saw music as an avenue. Bradley has traveled the country and lived through hardships, and now, he tells his story in its raw, gritty truth. His work is the product of a life committed to music and a powerful, open window into Mr. Bradley's soul.

Earlier this year, Charles Bradley collaborated with guitarist/producer Thomas Brenneck and the Menhan Street Band. The result was the captivating, raw, and honest soul record, "No Time for Dreaming" through Dunham/Daptone Records.


Playing alongside Charles Bradley will be Beans, the accomplished abstract poet, early architect of electronic-infused beatscapes, and founding member of legendary left-field rap act Anti-Pop Consortium. A New York native raised in the suburb of White Plains, Beans came of age alongside hip-hop. In 2010, he released his Anticon debut, End it All.

Please note there will be bicycle parking!

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