Sly & The Family Stone – Diff’RENT FolkZ

Diff’RENT FolkZ – a Neo Sly Stone Experience (formerly Everyday People) is a crossover, multi-genre blast from the past, that takes its audience on a 90-minute retrospective of the hits from legendary singer, songwriter, record producer Sly Stone and all he has influenced! The musicianship is STELLAR, and the show itself is RED HOT! This exiting tribute show has cemented their status as the most exhilarating and comprehensive tribute to Sly and the Family Stone while also emphasizing just how influential Sly Stone has been on Janet Jackson,Michael Jackson, Prince, John Legend, LL Cool J, Musiq Soul Child, Nikka Costa and countless others… it’s all in the show! The grooves are undeniable; thumping bass lines, syncopated rhythms and a flair for blending genres’ (funk, soul, rock and jazz) into an irresistible emotion-inducing mix are evident!

Diff’RENT FolkZ is the creative vision of Robin Rountree, a multifaceted performer hailing from Chicago, IL. With a background in Business Management and a minor in Music Performance from Chicago State University, Robin has displayed her talents on the global stage. She have recorded and performed with a host of renowned artists, including Randy Hall (Artist, Producer and composer of “The Man with the Horn” for Miles Davis), the late Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Klymaxx, Skee-Lo (“I Wish” I was a little bit taller…) Tone Loc, Pamela Williams “The Saxtress,” Nadirah Shakoor (featured artist with Jimmy Buffett), and P!NK. Whether as a bassist, vocalist, or both, Robin’s versatility shines through!

Diff’RENT FolkZ – a Neo Sly Stone Experience (formerly Everyday People) has built a solid reputation for professional, world class, quality entertainment highlighted by club and corporate performances at Herb Alperts Vibrato Grill Jazz, ETC. – Bel Air, CA, Yoshi’s – Oakland, CA,Pala Casino – Pala, CA, Old Town Theatre – Temecula, CA the Federal NoHo – North Hollywood, CA, the Whiskey a Go Go – Hollywood, CA, The Viper Room – West Hollywood, CA , Catalina Jazz Club, Los Angeles, CA House of Blues – Sunset Strip, Aldabella Winery – Westlake Village, CA, San Manuel Casino – Highland, CA, Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, CA, Harrah’s AK-Chen Casino – Phoenix, AZ,State Theatre Friendship Shell – Bay City, MI, OZCAT Radio Winter Fest – Vallejo, CA, State Senator Holly Michell’s End of Year Celebration – Los Angeles and MCCS [Marine Corps] Performances in Tokyo & Okinawa, Japan.