Russell Thompkins JR & the New Stylistics

That was the best show I have ever gone to lately we my lady friend and myself had a ball

All of the artists need to have "LIVE" bands behind them. We don't pay to see them sing over a pre-recorded track. "LIVE" means "LIVE".

The entire show was fantastic. It brought back a lot of memories when hubby and I were dating. I almost forgot what real singing sounded like. All the groups still had their moves, the Intruders, Harold Melvin Blue Notes, Dramatics and the Stylistics. If they came again I would be there.

I enjoyed all three groups but overall the last two were crowd pleasers!!! Make sure to do something of this nature again and very soon. OLD SKOOL forever! It's when LOVE SONGS meant something!

Overall I enjoy the show,Chi Lites were a little dreary, Gerald Alston was even better than expected,great! And of course the Stylistics were superb, I was happy to see Russell Thompson.

great show four acts Intruders, Harold Melvin's Bluenotes, The Dramatics, and Russell The New Stylistics. Each group gave an outstanding performance. The show was almost three wonderful hours long. The house was packed with their fans who still listen to their hit songs. Would not hesitate to see them again and again. They still sound just as good as they sounded in the sixties and seventies!

Amazing It was like walking down memory lane with all the songs back in the day. The lineup was great more specially at the last with the Russell Thompkins and the New Stylistics. I love the show and wish that I could see it again.

I wish the Intruders an Blue notes had done more songs they were great but, to short. The Dramatics and New Stylistics were really good . They did all their hits and then some.

Other then looking around people standing in front of me lol I had a great time

THE SHOW WAS GREAT FROM START 2 FINISH. EACH GROUP WAS VERY GOOD!

All of the acts were great, but the New Stylistics were the most enjoyable. No one had to try to remember who they were, or their hit songs. They were smooth, classy and Russell's voice was as clear as a bell. His two backups were great as well.

The show was superb!! Each group took us back in time! Loved it!!

It truly was a old school jam talk about GETTING it in boy did we get it in and some

Everyone sounds great! I would do it again and again and again!

The Delphonics were a big disappointment! Thank God they played "La la la means I love you," the only hit they played. They only played for 20 minutes, 4 songs, 1 hit. They did not sing "Didn't I blow your mind"!! The Chi-Lites were a little better, but not much. They played about a half hour, a couple of hits, they did sing, "Have you seen her" and a couple of other hits but mostly B sides and a cover hit from Soul Generation. Coincidently, one of their replacement singers used to sing with Soul Generation. The Stylistics were great! They played over an hour I think, lots of hits! And you left the concert with a good feeling!

Entertainment was good old school memories. Entertainers were not totally on their game. I realize they are old, but they seem to be struggling with the notes.

The show was excellent. The Stylistics by far took the cake#

Russell Thompkins jr brought the Philadelphia sound to Connecticut. The sound and the choreography was awesome. Russell Thompkins jr has an incredible voice and the band was awesome as well especially the woman on keyboards, my boyfriend grew up around the time of their hits and had an awesome time singing along, they made phiiladelphia proud. Having seen steve augeri with and without journey I expected a different and longer set. He was admittingly tired after doing 2 previous shows, we were sitting near the speakers and the sound was not good, my boyfriend stated this a few times as well. we paid $45 a ticket for front row on day of sale. while I realize this was a benefit I felt the show he had given for free in the state in 2012 was better. Security did nothing about people standing during the show so we couldn't see and during encore to help with those with no manners or common courtesy. we asked security afterwards about the meet and greet and they didn't have any idea what was going on. the set seemed hurried and not the usual professionalism. not sure how long the sets were in his 2 previous shows. we ran into him after the show by accident and he seemed hurried and wanting to get things overwith. similar to the show. all and all Russell thompkins jr was awesome cant wait to tell my Philadelphia friends about the show. would love to see him again,

Steve Augeri admittedly was (and sounded) tired but performed for what he also stated was a great cause (Reach Foundation). Total class to say such things! Stylistics was great as well - but the pairing of such two differing styles of music may have not been the best choice. Many Steve fans showed up late and Stylistics fans left early. So both acts had to perform to a minimal audience. The sound for both acts was fantastic. Nice show!!

The Stylistics have the sound from the 70's right into today - R Tompkins Jr's falsetto voice is exactly the same and his band compliments the whole show! The singers have the choreograpy down pat - and the hits just kept on coming for 1.5 hours without a break! Augueri & his band rocked & rolled the crowd even though his voice was wearing out after three straight performances - he did a good job & people were totally into the sound. Augeri's encore with Led Zepplin's Whole Lotta Love had the crowd going crazy with energy. This was a fantastic show for the very reasonable price!!

Steve Augeri still has it! Concert with the New Stylistics was great. RTJ is in the Hall of Fame and he still can put on a show. A concert that was up close and people friendly.

This was a benefit concert for the REACH Foundation which is such an admirable cause... please take the time to look that up. The New Stylistics opened the show with style and a very smooth sound. There were a lot of songs that I have never heard before but it all sounded so fantastic, I would definitely go to another one of their shows. The last song they played was probably one of their most famous ones that just brought me right back to my younger years. It was a great concert to just grove to. Steve Augeri followed that show and it was great. There was a whole lot of feedback during that show and his voice kept giving out as he was fighting against laryngitis. But even with that it was just so fantastic to sing along to all those old Journey songs... a really great time. He ended the show by jumping into some Led Zeplin and then the Who. That was FANTASTIC and oh so unexpected. All in all... a fantastic show.

Steve Augeri and his band gave a wonderful concert. I wish there had been more people there. He gave it is best energy (and throat) along with his band members. A class act. Stylistics were also a class act. Their opening (1 hour and a half) was too long. An hour would have been fine. They were precise, professional, and polished, as always.

Things are not good when people are leaving while the Stylistics are performing. They were uninspired, seemed bored. Main Ingredient was a waste of time. Enchantment was not enchanting. Blue Magic stole the show and they were not at their best.

The Stylistics gave a great show. The other acts (Main Ingredient, Blue Magic etc.) were very good as well. We also had incredible seat.

This was a very good show. Cuba Gooding Jr. got jokes. Blue Magic was awesome and to end it all Mr Russell Thompkins and the New Stylistics shut it down. Awesome show.

The venue is great for old school concert.. The sitting was roomy and comfortable. The audience was great.... It was a good show Blue magic was the best. It was good hearing a live band with the Stylistics.

Overall great night, started on time. Herb Kent was Ok. I will attend again.

This show was so amazing. It took be back to a time when music was great and people were in love and didnt mind exploring it. It makes me also feel good to know as artrists age if they live a healhty life style they could continue in the music business. Keep up the Good work!

I had no idea that the roster of stars would be performing. The show started with Cuba Gooding-Main Ingredient and he got the party started. Then we had Enchantment from Detroit and it was on. Blue Magic mellowed the mood and really brought it. By the time Russell Thompkins JR and the New Stylistics started, the crowd was rocking and ready. He did not disappoint, maintaining the mellow, quality falsetto and backup singers that sounded like harmonizing angels. The band was kicking it and so in synch that it took me back to MFSB days.

Russell Thompkins & The New Stylistic did an out standing performance. However, I would like to know the story behind the original Stylistics break-up.

The show while good seemed hurried because of the time constraints put on the artists especially Stylistics The artists could not perform the way they wanted to,and capable of doing

All four groups were great, and Russell was on top of his game tonight. His band was excellent. Blue Magic was just that, magic.

Russell Thompkins still silky smooth voice. New Stylistics are also perfectly smooth(both visually and audio. They are a perfect new fit!!!!!

The Stylistically could've done a better show! They didn't totally sing the " Hits", the songs they r famous for. People started walking out before the set was finished! Enchantments, blue magic were the stars!

I grew up listening to this music. I play their songs in my car everyday but this was the first time I ever seen them in concert. Russell Thompkins Jr sound exactly like his old recording. He's still got it. I see why they called themselves the STYLISTICS because that's exactly what he had...STYLE! Cuba Gooding was OK. Enchantment is my favorite group but unfortunately their performance was terrible. The lead singer didn't sound anything like the original recording and I we all kept asking is he the original lead singer. He clarified that he was. Their outfits were comical but not as hilarious as their choreography. It was like a performance at Shady Pines Retirement Home. I kept screaming bring back Blue Magic! Thankfully Russell brought back the magic.

Show was okay. Most boring act of the night was Russell Thompkins. Spent most of the time they were singing yawning. Lots of people were leaving because he was singing songs nobody ever heard. Main Ingredient had good energy, but Cuba Gooding was hard to understand some of the times, and a few times he couldn't remember the words! Blue Magic was great and Enchantment was good to watch too.

The show started on time with The Main Ingredient as the opening. Cuba Gooding Sr. sung some "unity" song as an opener, but drew it out too long with his yakking and starting the song over for "late" arrivals. Mr. Gooding, although humorous, did one too many "Stop the music", forgot the words to too many songs and even had the lead vocal on one of the sound tracks. On the plus side, his vocals are still strong, their harmony is still tight and Mr. Gooding loves to entertain. Blue Magic was the second act and they made the show exciting in song selections, dress, and flawless vocals! They were the best act and worth seeing again. (Note: Both Sawyer brothers have their own group.) Enchantment also did an excellent performance, sung all their hits, BUT, yes there is a "but"...the group apparently has a younger "new" member, who was dressed and looked ready to go, but he wasn't. They stood him to the left and we could sense his struggles with nervousness. He kept his eyes on the other members, didn't know the dance routines and could not project his personality into a surprising lead vocal. He was too distracting, in my opinion. Oh my goodness, do we have to see Herb Kent again between acts? He is the epitome of boring masters of ceremonies...repeated the same questions all night, made the same statements and is never prepared to grab the attention of the crowd. This is every show...He's great for radio, but that's it! The New Stylistics had a slew of issues also. This was the only group that had a band and half of them were in another place in time. No emotion, no rocking, no smiles on 4 of the 8 band members. This group was better off with the sound tracks, too. Russell Thompkins and his two singers didn't get much better because they sung two unknown songs, an Eddie Kendricks song, wore drab colored suits, had terrible sound on the background microphones and just was lacking the energy to move audience members like myself. I wish them luck, but that will be my last paid show to see the New Stylistics.

The show was pretty nice. Russell Thompson still has it. His voice is back. I'm glad that he had a live band because the other acts didn't sound as good with recorded soundtracks.

Im a young girl,I took my mom out to see them because she absolutely loves them. I grew up listening to everyone who performed. Its so amazing to know THAT their voices still spund exactly like it does on radio OR cd. Thats true talent. My generation music is totally different. It sounds ok on radio but as soon as you here it love they suck. But I actually enjoyed myself and found myself downloading some of the music when I got home. My mom really loved the concert.

Overall it was an awesome event Stylitics could have gotten into their bestselling music sooner

this took me back everyone did great. Herb Kent was a surprise to me I didn't know that he was gonna emcee

With style, class and sophistication Russell & The New Stylistics didn't miss a beat! The Creator has Blessed Russell with singing pipes still. The group looked good and sound great. Steps tight, music right...lol... I was impressed! The Enchantment, and Blue Magic didn't disappoint either. I enjoyed the show and will go again!!!

Wonderful event!!! Will attend every year!! Perhaps next year add on The Whispers, Main Ingredient, The Delfonics or Ojays

I was a little concerned at first because this concert had general seating, however, seating was prompt and orderly. There were seven acts on the show beginning with a group called Soul Generation. They had a semi hit called 'Body & Soul', good performance. They were followed by Force MD, Peaches & Herb, The Floaters, Blue Magic, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, and Russell Tompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics All acts were great. The Stylistics are a fan favorite. but in my opinion, Blue Magic stole the show. I also want to give kudos to the band. They backed each act with the exception of the Stylistics. THE BAND WAS AWESOME.

Fantastic show! Seven great performances. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Blue Magic and Russell Thompkins and the New Stylistics put on an awesome show! Definitely a show to remember. Have seen the other Stylistics perform at Westbury and they were really good but Russell Thompkins is the undisputed original lead singer of the Stylistics and he was fabulous. Will definitely see him and the new Stylistics again! Always great to see Blue Magic whenever they perform in the area. Their voices still sound the same! Loved it all!!!

One of the best concerts I've ever been too! The fact that you could dance during the performance was a great ideal! Both groups vocals were on point, and I would go back again!!!! Loved it!!!

The focus was primarily on the lead singer, mikes were turned down very low on the background singers, Cameras were constantly on lead singer, it seem awkward watching the stage with three men performing and the screens only showed one person. We really enjoyed The Enchantments' performance, the lead singer was a slight hoarse but he did great under circumstances. We walked out after the third song of the Stylistics because we couldn't take it no more and vow to never pay to see them again. We should have been reimbursed half of our money because we received half of a concert. I told everybody how disappointed my husband and I felt. We purchased the tickets because of the Stylistics, never again!

The Stylistics delivery seems so effortless mesmerizing.love it, beautiful voice, true Pro's. But the Enchantment was some what unhappy with, they have so many songs why are do the Temptations songs, the voice of the lead singer has gone wow. And the have people waking in the back of them as they sing was so worng.

Mr. Thompkins has not lost his beautiful voice over the years. His delivery seems so effortless that I found it mesmerizing. It was my first time seeing him and the New Stylistics and I truly enjoyed it. In addition, even though I did not go to the stage area to shake their hands, it was refreshing to see that they were receptive to shaking hands, taking photos and just being so friendly. Great job! In addition, the Howard Theater looks like a throw back to New York's supper clubs. Kudos to the architects -

Russell sounded Sensational! the Brother has not lost a Thing God bless Him the band was tight and the fellas really looked like they enjoyed ,Being there the energy and the Vibe was contagious Russ and the Guy's are true Pro's The crowd was pumped We had a great time! Hurry up this way again Russell!

Great from the beginning to the end, Russell's voice was sharp and crystal clear just like in the 70's it's nothing like the real thing and Russell is the real thing!

What an excellent show.Mr. Thompkins is truly a legend with a capitol L. The show was unbelieveable, his voice will go down in history as one of the greatest voices of all times. Anyone that go and see the show will not be disappointed. I will go again and again when they come to the Rrazz room, because of the intimacy of the show and being able to enjoy the show, wherever you sit. The seating is great also. Truly a great show.

Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylisitcs are truly amazing. Russell's voice is just as original as it was when I first heard them in 1976. This is a show you don't want to miss!

The New stylystics don't compare with the Stylistics, I hope the Stylistics come back to Westbury the way they have been for the last five or six yeaars.

I took my brother for this 51 birthday it was a show he will never forget . He took picture with the manhattan and the chilites. The show was great we had a good time. It was well worth the money. I would see them again .

I really enjoyed the concert. my seats were great and the old school groups still got it! The stylistics lead singers falsetto voice was flawless. Gerald albright was also on point with that smooth voice. These guys can still do their thang!

The show was great the Manhattens performance was off the chain. You don't get to see many great shows like this one.

Let's begin with the negative...Star Plaza, in my opinion, did terrible advertisement on the line-up for this show. I purchased my tickets just on the fact of seeing that Russell Thompkins was going to be there and wanted to pay my respect to this gentleman. There were too many empty seats in the theater. I asked the couple to my left, who else was going to be there and was told that the Chi-Lites and the Manhattans were also going to be there. Of course, that was a pleasant surprise and was glad that I'd carried an extra battery for my camera. The Chi-Lites did their thang. Marshall finally added some extra female voices, still refusing to audition me for those bad ass bass parts that are never covered, and also added some new material. Marshall showcased himself for a change while performing two Temptation songs in excellent form. Gerald Alston, "Blue" Lovett and the Manhattans...is there anything else that needs to be said? They jammed, they danced and Gerald begged and preached! You can't say anything negative about their shows and they never throw in any of those, "I don't remember this song" fillers. Russell Thompkins and the New Stylistics are not to be confused with The Stylistics, who are getting most of the publicity. I've slow danced, made out and sung with the voice of this brother, but had only seen him once with the original group, but never with his new group. Russell is a very humble gentleman, who took us back on a musical journey to the days when the music messages spoke of love for our women, even if we were having problems. Russell spent a lot of time shaking hands with his fans at the conclusion of the show...none of that weak, limp hand shaking either. Got a few extra dollars and a good partner? Go to these type of shows!

It was a wonderful ride down memory lane...Starting with the Chi-lites, followed by the Manhattans w/ Gerald Alston, who was incredible and ending up with Russell Thompkins and the New Stylistics. Russel's voice has not changed a bit as he effortly guided the crowd thru a medley of tunes that brought back fond memories of Saturday nites of fun.

The old classics are just perfect for the event. Quick changes between groups helped.

The Stylistics by far were the best group. The only way that I will ever pay to see the Chi-Lites or Manhattans is when they are performing for a head-lining group. The comedian was also very funny. I would pay to see him again.

The Stylistics, Manhattans, and Chi-lites put on an excellent show. Especially the Manhattans and the Stylistics they tore up the show. I would love to see these groups again. I didn't know that another member of the Chi-lites had died. But Mr. Marshall Thompson did an good job of handling the group too.

I so enjoy old school music. My friend and I travel wherever we can to catch a show. But Gerald Alston and the Manhattans -- THE BEST BY FAR!

Great concert last saturday night with the Chi-lites, Manhattan's and the Stylistics All 3 groups were on top of their craft with smooth soulful songs that took the audience back to the late 60's and skillfully took us on a memory lane of hits after hits. I walked away completely satisfied with the performances and glad that I drove from Indianapolis to attend