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Free night of R&B set for Saturday at Island MetroPark

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By Kim Margolis, Staff Writer 4:43 PM Thursday, August 13, 2009

Island MetroPark will host a free night of R&B on Saturday, Aug. 15.

The concert will feature The Deele, Shaunie Maque and TOUCH.

It will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. and is sponsored by WROU 92.1, Gilly’s and Five Rivers MetroParks, said MetroParks spokesperson Valerie Hunt.

Headlining the evening will be a group originally from Cincinnati, The Deele. The group had success in the 1980s with hit singles “Body Talk” and “Two Occasions.”

Early members included Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Antonio “L.A.” Reid, who have gone on to be major producers and in Edmonds’ case, a successful solo performer. The rest of the group include Carlos “Satin” Greene, Darnell “Dee” Bristol, Stanley Burke, and Kevin “Kayo” Roberson.

Opening the evening will be Dayton-born, soulful singer Shaunie Maque, Hunt said. Maque has performed with The Deele and other groups and has recorded an album.

TOUCH will also perform a set of old-school Motown with songs originally by The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and The Jackson 5, Hunt said.

Food vendors will be on site. Bring blankets or chairs for seating. No coolers or pets permitted.

How to go

What: An evening of R&B with The Deele, Shaunie Maque and TOUCH

Where: Island MetroPark, 101 E. Helena St.

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15

Cost: Free

For more information: For details, call (937) 274-0126 or visit www.metroparks.org

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