A residency started at The Mint in September 2018 has turned into a night of funk and R&B music featuring a rotating cast of Nikki’s homies, who have played and performed with artists Earth,Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Chaka Kahn, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, The Neville Brothers, Meghan Trainor, Brian McKnight, Jay-Z, Kanye West, The Jackson’s, Whitesnake, Living Colour, Melonie Fiona, Alicia Keys, Ledisi, Christina Aguilara, DJ Quik, Cee-Lo & The list goes on…
“The idea behind the night is to provide a place for my friends to play and play with cats that I’ve always wanted to play with. It’s working…. My hero Verdine White showed up and crushed Shining Star!!!” – Nikki Glaspie
The past two shows have garnered press attention from Live For Live Music, as well as the attendance of Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire, Craig Robinson of The Office, Andy Dick and others.
“Remember when music was fun? I’m trying to bring it back. As working musicians we tend to get swamped with “work”. The point is to play with no hand cuffs and play for those who can’t play. Play for the people in the world that need help and love “- Nikki Glaspie
