36th Anniversary Gala Entertainment 

Starlit Ways

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Formed in 2014, Starlit Ways is an acoustic duo made of singer/songwriters Rose
Nkechi Onyeneho (originally from West Africa, specifically Gabon and Nigeria)
and Chris Glover, native of Columbus, Ohio. The duo performs an eclectic range
of music from originals, jazz age classics, and modern tunes from a diverse range
of genres. Rose's truly gifted vocals combined with Chris' guitar abilities and
harmonies create a unique sound that reflects their talents and passion for music.

The Otis Davenport Trio

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Otis Davenport is a jazz pianist who has been performing professionally for nearly
45 years. He performed with legendary Columbus saxophonist Gene Walker as a
young man at My Brother’s Place, which was located on Long and Garfield, down
the street from the King Arts Complex. Other artists Otis has performed with
include Charlie Cook, Mel Stewart and Vince Andrews. He is pleased with his
experience as a jazz pianist based in Columbus. He continues to perform solo, with
the Otis Davenport Trio and the group Positive Energy.

The Deal Breakers 

9 PM - 11 PM

A band that features the collective mind of Columbus’ finest and globally cultural
musicians currently on the scene. With a limitless range of musicianship, The Deal
Breakers will take you on a Go-Go Soul and funk-inspired personal party that you
won’t be able to get out of your mind.

New to Go-Go? Inside its grooves, go-go contains multitudes: the smoothness and
sexiness of soul and jazz; the slap-bass of funk; the powerful rhythm of R&B; the
call-and-response of gospel. It is a music of celebration and participation, as go-go
truly thrives with a crowd dancing to the groove and responding to the singer’s
proclamations.