NEW Lonnie Lester Web Store!

Artist Series Productions is pleased to announce to all R&B/Soul/Motown music enthusiasts and especially to the many Fans of Lonnie Lester that The One & Only Lonnie Lester Web Site STORE is now open for business. You may purchase all Lonnie Lester merchandise in complete comfort and security by means of PayPal. Lonnie Lester’s latest CD’s and Clothing Apparel are available in THE STORE as well as news of upcoming releases.

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IN TOUCH

Artist Series Productions has announced the release of a new, to the public, Lonnie Lester CD. The CD is called “In Touch” and is a release from the music archives of Lonnie Lester originally recorded LIVE in January, 1986. This recording was recently recovered and re-mastered for this new release at the request of many of the members of the Lonnie Lester Fan Club. This CD is an opportunity to both re-visit the past as well as be a continuum that personifies The One & Only Lonnie Lester his many Fans have loved over the 50 years, and counting, he has been performing America’s Soul! Be sure and be among the first to check out the Song File and add it to your collection.

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August 1, 2007 Release

The Third of The Lonnie Lester’s 2007 “Concerts For Charity” Series – “Let’s Get Together” to benefit The Riley Children’s Foundation was held July 27 & July 28, 2007 at The Murat Theatre in downtown Indianapolis during Brickyard 400 Race weekend much to the delight of very enthusiastic and appreciative crowds who gave at least four-five standing ovations throughout each of the performances.The Concerts also provided a special opportunity to acknowledge the contributions that are made by a number of wonderful people and organizations in addition to Riley include:



At the after Concert Receptions the word by all was “what an outstanding and memorable performance!” as a long line formed to have their picture with Mr. Lester and to offer their praise and congratulations to him. Mr. Lester and Artist Series Productions would like to thank everyone for getting together to help, assist, and support the success of Lonnie Lester’s 2007 “Concerts For Charity” Series – “Let’s Get Together” to benefit the wonderful organizations they were held for and would like to remind everyone to at every opportunity possible PLEASE … always do your best to “get together to help others”!

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July 17, 2007 LONNIE LESTER ON YOUTUBE

The One & Only Lonnie Lester is now on YouTube with a number of videos you are sure to enjoy. See why Lonnie Lester, who has been performing for over 50 years, is considered by many to be the premiere Singer and Performer of R&B, Soul, and Motown today. You may also find Lonnie Lester on MySpace as well. Links to the sites are on the Lonnie Lester web site in the Links section or you may go to YouTube and MySpace and enter Lonnie Lester under Music.

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June 9, 2007 Release

Mr. Lonnie Lester is pleased to accept the invitation of Mr. Jeff Gordon and The Jeff Gordon Foundation to join their Celebrity Bowling Tournament Event Presented by Dupont Motorsports to benefit The Riley Hospital For Children on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at The Western Bowl which is the evening proceeding Mr. Lester’s Concerts and his own efforts to benefit The Riley Hospital For Children at 7:30 PM on Friday & Saturday, July 27 & July 28, 2007 at The Murat Theatre. Mr. Lester and Artist Series Productions will also be providing great Lonnie Lester items for both the Live and Silent Auctions at the Event to assist the Foundation’s Charity goal for Hospital this year. The Jeff Gordon Foundation is a major benefactor for the Hospital. In addition, Mr. Gordon has also opened his own Children’s Hospital in North Carolina to continue his compassionate efforts on behalf of Children. Mr. Lester is also known for his compassion for others and is very happy to add to his own efforts for the Hospital through his participation in this very worthy Event.

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June 2, 2007 Release

The Second of the Lonnie Lester’s 2007 “Concerts For Charity” Series – “Let’s Get Together” to benefit The National Rhythm & Blues Foundation was held on June 15 & June 16, 2007 at The Hilbert Circle Theatre on Monument Circle in the center of downtown Indianapolis during the U.S. Grand Prix Race weekend. Ms. Deborah Johnson, Development Director Honored Lonnie Lester with the Foundation’s “Unsung Hero Award” for Mr. Lester’s contributions to the mission of the Foundation …”Preserving America’s Soul”. Ms. Johnson also proclaimed Lonnie Lester and the Concerts to be “as good if not better than any Performer or Concert I have ever seen”! These same comments were heard throughout the evening at the after Concert Receptions by all in attendance. For those who were unable to make either the First or Second Charity Concert Series you won’t want to miss the Third Series of Mr. Lester’s Charity Concerts which will be held at 7:30 PM on Friday & Saturday, July 27 & July 28, 2007 at The Murat Theatre to benefit The Riley Hospital For Children Foundation prior to the Brickyard 400 Race on Sunday, July 29, 2007.

In Memory of Mr. Russell Taylor, June 30, 2007

Mr. Lester, Artist Series Productions, The Souled Out Band, The Rhythms of Life Dancers, and all who knew and loved him are mourning and would like to let others know of the passing of Mr. Russell Taylor on June 30, 2007. His 54th Birthday had just been celebrated by all in attendance at the Reception after the June 15, 2007 Concert. Mr. Russell was a Singer/Performer and major contributor in the Concert including performing two solo vocal numbers (which will be seen this fall on PBS TV with a Broadcast Program of the Concert). He was a friend of Mr. Lester for over 30 years, a marvelous Singer and Musician, a very accomplished Professional Golfer, the Music and Choir Director for his Church, and loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all. The Prayers of all who are a part of the “Let’s Get Together” Concerts Family go out to the Family of Mr. Taylor. “Russell, we love you and miss you dearly, and we will always have our fond memories of you”.

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June 1, 2007 Release

The May 25 & May 26, 2007 Lonnie Lester’s 2007 “Concerts For Charity” Series – “Let’s Get Together” to benefit WFYI Public Broadcasting were acclaimed as a “knock your socks off” performance according to comments made by attendees after the Concerts announced Artist Series Productions. As Lynn St. James said, “It was unbelievable, as good as I have ever seen”! Many others joined in the chorus of praise for Mr. Lester. Comments such as “what a Performer!”; “Lonnie’s ballads were so beautiful I found myself crying”; “How can anyone possibly have so much energy, there is no way he is 70 years old”; and many more accolades filled conversations at the Reception held at the Theatre after the Concerts.

Lonnie Lester’s new songs, premiered for the first time were also drawing raves. They included “Changes” a song about Changes in life for a husband and wife; “When True Love Comes”, an outstanding Salsa rhythm song that rocked the house, and “I’m A Soul Singer” a song Mr. Lester wrote to tell others just who he is … A Soul Singer.

If you were unable to make the First Series you don’t want to miss the upcoming Second Series on June 15 & June 16, 2007 on U.S. Grand Prix Weekend at the Hilbert Circle Theatre at 7:30 PM to benefit The National Rhythm & Blues Foundation.

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April 16, 2007 Release

Artist Series Productions is pleased to announce that WFYI Public Broadcasting will video record the first of Lonnie Lester’s 2007 “Concerts For Charity” Series, “Let’s Get Together” – Celebrating 50 Years with The One & Only Lonnie Lester on Friday evening May 25, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at The Hilbert Circle Theatre.

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March 7, 2007 Release

Artist Series Productions has announced that Lonnie Lester has elected to include a “Tribute to ‘The Godfather of Soul’ - James Brown” in his 2007 “Concerts For Charity” Series. “Mr. James Brown will be missed dearly as he was so important to all music. I would feel remiss if I did not pay my due homage to ‘The Man’ with music,” stated Mr. Lester.

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March 2, 2007 Release.

Artist Series Productions has announced that Mr. Lonnie Lester has selected The Souled Out Band and The Rhythms of Life Dancers to accompany him for his Lonnie Lester’s 2007 “Concerts For Charity” Series, “Let’s Get Together” - Celebrating 50 Years with The One & Only Lonnie Lester. Mr. Lester has stated that “he is delighted to have the participation of such talented artists and performers to help insure the high quality of his Concerts that both he and his fans expect and that he is already enjoying working with them.”

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January 26, 2007 Release.
Lonnie Lester’s Concerts to Benefit The National Rhythm & Blues Foundation.

Artist Series Productions and The Rhythm & Blues Foundation are pleased to announce that Lonnie Lester’s 2007 “Concerts for Charity” on June 15-16, 2007 at The Historic “Hilbert Circle Theatre”, Indianapolis, IN will provide financial assistance to The Rhythm & Blues Foundation. The Concerts “Let’s Get Together – Celebrating 50 Years with The One & Only Lonnie Lester” will be held on the two evenings immediately proceeding the running of The United State Grand Prix Race in Indianapolis.

The Rhythm & Blues Foundation, headquartered in Philadelphia, was founded by Singing Legend Ruth Brown, Ahmet Ertegun, Head of Atlantic Records, and Music Industry Attorney Howell Begle to provide financial and legal assistance to R&B/Soul, and Motown music legends and others mostly from the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s who did not receive the financial rewards they were do from their Record Labels, Managers, and others. Mr. Lester, who personally performed with and knew many of these artists, is proud to be a part of helping these performers who were so important to the music and culture of our Country. Ms. Deborah Johnson, Director of Development, expresses her gratitude on behalf of the Foundation for Mr. Lester commitment and generosity to The Foundation and The Music Industry, and that she and other Directors of the Foundation are anxiously awaiting their attending Mr. Lester’s Concerts this Summer. Some of the past and present Directors of the Foundation have included Jerry Butler, Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, Ruth Brown, and Ed Bradley among many notable others. For more information on The Rhythm & Blues Foundation go to their website www.rhythm-n-blues.org.

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Lonnie Lester, Songwriter

For interest in Mr. Lester’s songs please go to the contact list.

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COMING SOON! Release of New "Live Recording" Lonnie Lester DVD and CD

Lonnie Lester will soon be releasing his much anticipated The Great American R&B/Soul/Motown Collection. They will include his first DVD “You’re Invited” and two new CD’s, Volume I “Talk To Me”, a collection of all Ballads, and Volume II “Let’s Do It”, a collection of all Up Tempo numbers. Please check the Lonnie Lester web site for availability.

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Lonnie Lester Working On New Book!

Mr. Lester is currently working on his new book “Let’s Get Together” in collaboration with noted author, Dick Wolfsie. Further updates will be provided on the website as they occur.

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Lonnie Lester's 2007 "Concerts for Charity" Series

Mr. Lester will be performing a Series of Concerts, “Let’s Get Together – Celebrating 50 Years with The One & Only Lonnie Lester”, this summer to benefit numerous charitable organizations.

May 25-26, 2007, Historic Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN Benefit Organization - WFYI Public Broadcasting

June 15-16, 2007, Historic Hilbert circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN Benefit Organization - The Rhythm & Blues Foundation

July 27-28, 2007, The Murat Theatre, Indianapolis, IN Benefit Organization - The Riley Hospital For Children.

Please continue to check the Lonnie Lester web site for more information.

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January 10, 2007 Release
Lonnie Lester and WFYI Public Broadcasting

Artists Series Productions and WFYI Public Broadcasting have announced that Lonnie Lester’s 2007 “Concerts for Charity” on May 25-26, 2007 will benefit WFYI, Central Indiana’s public television and radio provider. The concerts, “Let’s Get Together –Celebrating 50 Years with the One & Only Lonnie Lester,” will be held on two evenings at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre in the very center of downtown Indianapolis.

Mr. Lester is a big fan of public broadcasting. He greatly appreciates the importance of the high quality, educational programs, and diversity of programming available on public broadcasting for all ages and encourages everyone to do their best for its support. Visit www.wfyi.org for more information about WFYI.

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