Martini's Live "Sweet Thing," a Chaka Khan Experience with Kim Black, June 30, 2024
BlackRain Band Cover of "Just Be Good To Me" (SOS Band)
Kim Black's Cover of "Everlasting Love" by Chaka Khan
Your Name (original by Kim Black)
Kim Black with The Terry Koger Quintet at the Debut of "Jazz Flow Productions" (May 22, 2022)
Ray Tapscott, Band Leader, Keyboard
David Tapscott, BlackRain Guitarist
David Tapscott, Guitarist
Mike White, Percussionist
Robert Wood, Drummer
Leon Wilson, BlackRain Vocalist
Kim Black, Vocalist
Kim Black, BlackRain Vocalist
Gregg Johnson (bass)
BlackRain Band brings classic Funk and R&B like no other, known for our unique style of making cover songs our own.
Our repertoire includes a wide range from Earth, Wind & Fire, Parliament Funkadelic, Rufus & Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye to the Time Band, Cameo, Lakeside, the Gap Band, Go-Go, and more!
We perform at a variety of venues such as festivals, lounges, cabarets, birthday parties, house parties, and more!
BRB is located in the DMV area (Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia), but we are willing to travel.
Reach out to us to make your event special!
4 reviews
Christopher M.
April 30, 2023Kim was awesome, very engaging, she arrived on time,very perfessional, she connected with the audience. We danced while she performed, we joined in on some of the song. She was a great addition to an intimate 60th birthday party.
Hired as: R&B Vocalist
Kim Black ReacherLife
Sunzraye,
Thank you for the review!
So glad everyone had a great time. The party was for you, your family, and friends. I was honored to be part of it!
Karol H.
May 24, 2022Kim Black gave an amazing performance being backed up by the Terry Koger Quintet. She performed many jazz standards along with her original song "Your Name" which was so well received.
Thanks goes to Kim for being part of the event.
Karol
Hired as: R&B Vocalist
Kim Black ReacherLife
Hi Karol,
Congratulations on the debut of your dream and vision for Jazz Flow Productions! So honored to be invited to be part of it. The Terry Koger Quintet, a jazz phenomena, your team, and the jazz lovers in attendance really overwhelmed my heart. Everything about it is part of my dream. I am really loving jazz! More to come!
Sherry G.
February 15, 2021I hired Kim to perform at my launch of my virtual party planning services. She performed three songs and the guests loved them. Kim’s background was beautiful and she was very engaging with the crowd. I loved Kim’s energy and stage presence.
Thank you Kim for making my event a success.
Hired as: R&B Vocalist
Kim Black ReacherLife
Hello Sherry,
Thanks so much. It was a great event. I'm encouraged that people were pleased.
Sherry is an event planner. She's very professional and gracious which made my participation quite enjoyable and worry-free. Please consider hiring her for your virtual event!
Peace!
David W.
July 28, 2017She lent her voice talents to Midwest Model for a video promo.
Also is one of the voice actors for an intro. (STC The Falkenhorst Chronicles)
(Along with the voice of the computer) in this audio drama (Star Trek Voyager the Lost Episodes)
Kim is a pro. She provides content on time and with great sound.
Hired as: Voice Actor
Kim Black ReacherLife
David,
Thanks so much for the opportunity. I really enjoyed working on your projects.
Price range: $1000 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 90 - 120 minutes
BlackRain Band gets the party started! We will have you dancing and singing your favorite songs with us. We engage with your guests, the reason we are there to perform.
Our performance includes some choreography that is visually appealing to audiences. We coordinate our attire as well so that there is unity in presentation.
We know that your event is special! We come on time for a sound check so that everything is right sound-wise for your event. We begin our performance on time.
We can accommodate some song requests agreed upon by the client and band.
BlackRain Band brings classic Funk and R&B covers that you love. We specialize in these genres from the 1970s to 80s including a few newer songs. We're known for making covers our own.
We perform for all types of events such as festivals, lounges, cabarets, and private parties.
We're located in the DMV (Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia).
We have our own instruments, sound system, and wireless microphones.
If your event venue has backline equipment and a sound system, we will use that.
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 9:30pm
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Bowie, MD
Sunday
Launch Party
4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Odenton, MD
Sunday
Surprise
9:30am - 10:00am
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Baltimore, MD
Saturday
Virtual Event
8:00pm - 8:15pm
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Suitland, MD
Sun Is Here
That's the Way of the World
Ain't Nobody
Sweet Thing
Something about That Woman
All the Way Live
Fantastic Voyage
Cosmic Slop
Flashlight
Inner City Blues
Your Game Baby
You Got the Love
Baby Love
Earth, Wind & Fire
Rufus & Chaka Khan
Parliament Funkadelic
Marvin Gaye
Barry White
Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle
Cameo
Lakeside
The Gap Band
DC GoGo
Jill Scott
Stevie Wonder
Doobie Brothers
And more ...
Funk Band