Howard Wiley Featuring Powerhouse Vocalist Martin Luther Mccoy! at Black Cat

Howard Wiley has toured internationally, recorded and performed with artists including Lauryn Hill, Sheila E, Cory Henry, Christian McBride, Chester Thompson & more. Born in Berkeley, California, Howard Wiley displayed a unique musical talent from a very young age, while performing at his local Gospel church. “The first time I picked up the saxophone, it became a part of me. I knew I had found my purpose.”

Music found featured vocalist Martin Luther McCoy at a young age, too. Steeped in gospel music from his childhood in the church, San Francisco native McCoy began songwriting at six, influenced by a mighty collection of iconic artists including Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, and Parliament/Funkadelic. Martin’s gorgeous tenor voice has captivated the hearts of audiences worldwide: rising to international attention for his work with The Roots, Cody ChesnuTT, Dave Matthews, Jill Scott, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Zion I, McCoy is perhaps best known for his on-screen role as the Jimi Hendrix inspired character “Jo-Jo” and his iconic cover of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” in director Julie Taymor’s Oscar-nominated 2007 Beatles tribute film Across the Universe. He's got an unwavering & unbelievable voice that can bring you to tears AND get you on the dance floor- or both!...

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Howard Wiley has toured internationally, recorded and performed with artists including Lauryn Hill, Sheila E, Cory Henry, Christian McBride, Chester Thompson & more. Born in Berkeley, California, Howard Wiley displayed a unique musical talent from a very young age, while performing at his local Gospel church. “The first time I picked up the saxophone, it became a part of me. I knew I had found my purpose.”

Music found featured vocalist Martin Luther McCoy at a young age, too. Steeped in gospel music from his childhood in the church, San Francisco native McCoy began songwriting at six, influenced by a mighty collection of iconic artists including Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, and Parliament/Funkadelic. Martin’s gorgeous tenor voice has captivated the hearts of audiences worldwide: rising to international attention for his work with The Roots, Cody ChesnuTT, Dave Matthews, Jill Scott, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Zion I, McCoy is perhaps best known for his on-screen role as the Jimi Hendrix inspired character “Jo-Jo” and his iconic cover of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” in director Julie Taymor’s Oscar-nominated 2007 Beatles tribute film Across the Universe. He's got an unwavering & unbelievable voice that can bring you to tears AND get you on the dance floor- or both!

This is what Bay Area music is all about!

Band Members:
Howard Wiley – saxophone/leader
Martin Luther McCoy – vocals
LJ Holoman – piano/organ
Dante “Taz” Roberson – drums
Eric Smith – bass

Friday, December 23, ONE NIGHT ONLY:
Set 1 seating times: 630 / 645 / 7
Set 2 seating times: 830 / 845 / 9

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