Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
BroadStage, Santa Monica
**Curated by The Reverend Shawn Amos** **September 19, 2026** 8:00 PM ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ 75=90 Minutes (No Intermission) GRAMMY Award nominee and four-time Blues Music Award winner **Sugaray Rayford** opens the 2026/27 **blackbox series** with a larger-than-life performance on The Plaza! Known for his powerhouse, gospel-influenced vocals and electrifying stage presence, Rayford blends classic soul melodies, funky R&B grooves, and raw blues power into an unstoppable live experience. This is an on-your-feet show that feels more like a party than a concert, and you’ll leave lifted by pure joy and connection.