Ken McManus opening for Akeylah Simone : Neo Soul / Fusion Artist
July 11, 2026 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center: 605 Main St Middletown, CT 06457 Get Directions
Ken McManus opening for Akeylah Simone : neo-soul fusion artist
THE TOUR
Raw. Radiant. Revolutionary. Akeylah Simone's AS IS | Black First Tour is more than a concert-it's a declaration. With a voice that commands attention and a presence that radiates authenticity, Akeylah delivers a soul-stirring performance that celebrates Black identity, resilience, and artistry in its purest form. This tour is a sonic journey through genres —R&B, soul, jazz, and funk-woven together with unapologetic storytelling and electrifying stagecraft. Each show is a living, breathing canvas where Akeylah paints her truth AS IS: unfiltered, unpolished, and unforgettable.
Venue EPK: https://akeylahsimone.com/epk-for-venues
YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@akeylahsimone?si=VHz4b0q-UYmLAQvq
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AkeylahSimone?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Ken McManus is a Connecticut singer/songwriter. He fuses elements of rock, R&B and, jazz in his music into a sound best described as “Soul-folk.” Ken released his first CD, “Simple Dreams” in December of 2025. His current single, “Ghosts of Savannah,” featuring The Last Rhino, is out now on all streaming platforms.
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