Joe’s Café started as an open mic showcase where young artists were given a platform to perform and display their talents in music, poetry, song, dance and more. Our ﬁrst Café was held in Westampton, NJ in January 2019 in honor and in celebration of Joseph’s birthday on January 14.

This year's Café will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Tabbris, in Charlotte, North Carolina. To date, scheduled to perform is Ray Singleton, an entrepreneur, singer, songwriter, musician, and public speaker. In early 2020, a video of Ray serenading his beautiful wife, Roslyn, before her 2nd surgery to remove a brain tumor went viral and stole the hearts of millions, including Ellen DeGeneres!! Ray has been singing and performing all of his life with one of his biggest performances being on Season 16 of America's Got Talent where he received a YES from all four judges! On November 15, 2022, Ray's beautiful wife Roslyn passed away after a 12 year battle with brain cancer. Ray has devoted his life to continuing the memory and legacy of his wife and spreading her message of positivity around the world. Through his music and speaking engagements, he continues to promote positivity, fun, and love!

Joe's Cafe is an evening of live entertainment, food, drinks and so much more!!! Joining Ray on the roster as host of the event once again will be Comedian Gari Funk Fields. Also joining him is up and coming spoken word artist, Elijah Kelly, "The Original Poet" and songstress Re' Lxuise. Platinum on the Sax will once again serenade the guests during the cocktail hour.

With a cozy atmosphere, cool vibe, good food and terriﬁc entertainment, Joe’s Café is the perfect place to have a great time while supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds from the Café will support talented youth through the Foundation’s scholarship and grant programs, talent competitions and other programs and activities.

Joe's Cafe 2024

By JOSEPH M FANNELL MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC

Joe's Cafe 2024

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