Gail Houston's ‘Songs From the Soul' at the Kilmer Mansion
Gail Houston is presenting 'Songs From The Soul' on Sunday May 10th at the Kilmer Mansion in Binghamton. Houston was an accomplished recording artist in the 1960's who founded the girl group The Percells and performed at the legendary Apollo Theatre and on Dick Clark's American Bandstand TV show.
Last year, she started working with Binghamton University's Small Business Development Center to create a business that combines education and entertainment. Houston says Morsecode Edutainment's mission is to inspire and educate through dynamic performances and interactive events.
'I'm looking for people to experience things outside of their normal things, to blend and to come together for one purpose, and that is to have some fun,' Houston said.
The gospel, blues, and jazz brunch takes place from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10th at the Kilmer Mansion. Houston will be accompanied by keyboardist Mike Melnyk as well as a bassist and a violinist. There will also be a brunch spread.
Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at KilmerMansion.org.
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