Bold City Classics presents a journey through time when music made cities across America come alive. This highly energetic show will have you dancing in the aisles and singing in your seat along with our 3 vocalists, horn and rhythm sections! Featuring hits made famous by artists like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jackson 5, Sly & The Family Stone, James Brown and more!

PERFORMER BIOs

Niki Dawson: Niki Dawson is a soulful and versatile vocalist incorporating R&B, Jazz, & hip hop influences. Her unique sound and talent has been recognized by national television producers in her mainstream appearances including season one of NBC’s ‘The Voice’, ‘MTV’ and ‘American Idol’ Season XV.

Cortnie Frazier: Cortnie Frazier’s smooth, soulful and powerful voice and style has captivated audiences since she started performing across the U.S. as a young teen. She has recorded and toured with internationally acclaimed artist Post Modern Jukebox as the winner of their 2019 talent search.

Jeremy McKinnies is a passionate vocalist, conductor and music creator. Jeremy’s experience as a recording artist and songwriter his led his music to be featured on various television programs/motion pictures. In 2017, his group Stono Echo released the LP, Black Diamonds with recording label Full Plate. Along with Bold City Classics, he continues to perform with bands Stono Echo and Night Crawler under the moniker, Jay Myztroh.

NOTABLE ENGAGEMENTSSept 2021 Bold City Classics performed the halftime show for the Jacksonville JaguarsOctober 2021 Bold City Classics performed the pre-show event for the Michael Buble concert in Jacksonville FLBold City Classics has performed concerts and major events for entities such as the city of Jacksonville, American Cancer Society, United Way, University of North Florida, Daily’s Place and more!

BAND MEMBERSNiki Dawson – VocalistCortnie Frazier – VocalistJeremy McKinnies – VocalistJonah Pierre – KeyboardJarrett Carter – GuitarCody Wheaton – BassJohn Medico – DrumsSteve Strawley – TrumpetSarah Lee – SaxophoneLance Reed – Trombone