Last night my mom, uncle, son (the 5 yr old) and I went to Cleveland to see Charlie Wilson in concert. Every since I was a little girl I have been a huge Gap Band/Uncle Charlie fan. However due to circumstances in his life when I finally got old enough to see him in concert he wasn't doing any. I have seen Maze, Ojays, EWF in concert more than a few times but Uncle Charlie was eluding me. All I can say is BOY was it worth it!! When we walked in the State Theatre, my son saw the huge Charlie Wilson photo backdrop and said look mommy its UNCLE CHARLIE. Everyone in listening range bust out laughing. We of course took a picture in front of Uncle Charlie. 
The opening act was local talent, Britni Elise..that girl can SANG!I had heard a song or two but I had no idea her voice was so powerful. No studio singing there....She did Satisfied, Hello and her rendition of At Your Best that she dedicated to the late Aaliyah.
Next came Ginuwine....oooh boy...I am a HUGE Ginuwine fan and I have to say he looked as good as he ever has. At this point my son began to get animated. These were songs he has heard over and over again. He started clapping and snapping his fingers. Ginuwine sang most of his hits.....dance moves was on point. He closed his show with Pony.
My son started getting a little antsy during the intermission...asking where was Uncle Charlie. I told him he is coming...soon.
Right then the lights dimmed, and out came the Charlie's Angel's, his dancers. He hit the stage...and OWNED it. I dont care how long he has been in business....or how cracked out he was...or how old he is...he gave a hell of a show. I would recommend any fan of his music young or old to see him in concert. I think he outdanced Ginuwine no joke....He was awesome...his voice sounds great...show was exciting without being overwhelming. And my little guy had the TIME of his life. He stood on my legs and grooved with Uncle Charlie. He danced, swayed and sang along to all the songs he knew. After show was over he told me that Uncle Charlie sang some songs that he didn't know the words to. I guess that means I have to play MORE Charlie Wilson....which is not a problem at all!!!
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