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Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension: More Concert Dates for ’22! Including Niagara Falls, Atlantic City & Wolf Trap!

Posted on February 9, 2022 | Leave a comment
Don’t miss the vivacious Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension—Patrice, Floyd, Leonard and Sidney for an evening of Champagne Soul! All the hits, the medleys, the dancin’ and special audience participation surprises! Coming to your city or one near you, Florence & The 5th bring family entertainment to sold-out crowds the world over!
*Featuring updates & re-scheduled dates!
Aug 5 (*re-scheduled), Ridgefield, CTRidgefield Playhouse
May 9-10 (*re-scheduled), Niagara Falls, Ontario, CanadaFallsview Casino
March 3, Vienna, VA *SOLD OUT!!The Barns At Wolf Trap
March 4, Atlantic City, NJhttps://www.tropicana.net/event/shows/5th-dimension  
March 6, San Diego, CAPRIVATE PARTY
March 11, Wheeling, WVCapitol Theater
March 12, Lorain, OHLorain Palace
March 24, NEW!, Cohoes, Spindle City, NY
8:00 PM and 10:00 PM shows!
Cohoes Music Hall: https://www.thecohoesmusichall.org/new-events
New Date! Friday, May 20, Hopewell, VABeacon Theater
New Date! Sunday May 22, Greensburg PAPalace Theater

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Florence & The 5th Dimension Tour!

Posted on October 10, 2021 | Leave a comment

While vivacious 6-time Grammy award winning Florence LaRue continues a successful media tour for her new book, “Grace in Your Second Act” (available at Amazon), Florence & The 5th Dimension (Patrice, Floyd, Leonard & Sidney) are booked in concert through 2022…with more dates upcoming! And kudos, their early October Florida tour was a sold-out affair! Check out their itinerary including a cruise ship, Niagara Falls & Atlantic City…and a concert near you! 🙂 Join Florence & The 5th Dimension for an evening (or afternoon!) of Champagne Soul…all the greatest hits, choreography and special surprises, too!

Patrice of The 5th Dimension shares her personal tour sheet…with us! Don’t miss The 5th Dimension feat. Florence LaRue…coming to a city near you!
Florence’s new book, available at Amazon!

For official tour schedule of The 5th Dimension go to this link: http://5thdimensionlive.com/calendar/

Visit Florence at: http://www.florencelarue.com

(Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., all rights reserved, copyright 2008-2021)

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Late Summer Sweet Reflections

Posted on September 4, 2021 | Leave a comment

What a charming & charmed “Champagne Soul” summer of ’21…we could certainly say it was a “Summer of Soul,” literally all the world over! The Original 5th Dimension made the cover of 2 international magazines, “Shindig” out of England, and “Blues & Soul” from Japan in honor of their appearance in this summer’s hit docu-movie, “Summer of Soul.” (Thank you to our friend Ryuji for bringing the latter cover to our attention.)

Forever 5th Dimension celebrated our 14th year and I did so, personally by seeing Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension for my pre-birthday weekend in the quaint town of Sellersville in early August. Right now, I’m wearing the beautiful silver crucifix Florence had so thoughtfully gifted me for the occassion…it truly symbolizes the love and protective essence that The 5th Dimension has provided since I was a young boy. And so many of you have a similar story of feeling that warmth in your early life…all the way to today because of what “The 5th” has meant to you…the stories people have shared with me over the years define fellowship…and I hope to compile them in the near future.

More birthday gifts from LaMonte & Mieko (delectable biscuits & coffee!) and these extra-special words from Marilyn & Billy capped off quite a sweet celebration: “Robert, you are such a blessing in our personal & professional lives. We appreciate the many loving ways you show how much you care. We’re proud to call you our friend. Love, Billy and Marilyn.”

Yes, today, to be in a position to work with and showcase my artistic heroes–Marilyn & Billy, Florence & The 5th Dimension, and LaMonte via various social media and other projects is always a “gotta’ pinch myself” moment–something I never take for granted amid my other media, teaching and humanitarian work. But above all, to have their valued friendship and love re-defines the “Up-Up and Away” lyric: “the world’s a nicer place.”

“Love is waiting there!” Do see The 5th Dimension on tour…it’s family fun, “fresh” nostalgia and Florence, Patrice, Leonard, Floyd and Sidney make sure the harmonies are precise, pristine and exhilarating. ALL the hits…and superlative presentations like the extensive “Rain Medley”…and intimate moments when Florence sits on a stool and talks from the heart to an enraptured audience sharing her life philosophy & cute humor make for a thoroughly memorable experience.

Coming for later September, it’s birthday time for both LaMonte and Marilyn! Then in early October, I’ll be with Marilyn & Billy in New Hope, PA for a special charitable gala & their performance. Stay tuned to Forever 5th for the latest & greatest! For now, I’ll leave you with this indelible Labor Day weekend memory from 50 years ago, yes 50–it truly seems like yesterday!! ~~Robert-Allan Arno

Enjoy The Original 5th Dimension on the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day telethon. LaMonte shares, “We had just completed a major summer tour and were so happy to be there with ‘Light Sings,’ ‘Never My Love,’ and more so, to help an important cause for Muscular Dystrophy. Remember, we are only in this world to help one another.”  

View a live & lively “Light Sings” and “Never My Love” here: https://youtu.be/6FSQpjVddVM

Visit The 5th Dimension official for touring schedule here: http://5thdimensionlive.com/calendar/

Visit Florence LaRue at http://www.florencelarue.com ~Learn about her new inspirational self-help book!

Visit Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. at http://www.mccoodavis.com ~Featuring their critically-acclaimed CD, “Blackbird: Lennon/McCartney Icons”

Visit LaMonte McLemore on Facebook! ~Big News from Mac coming for the holiday season!

Select Photo Credits: Robert w/ The 5th Dimension, and Florence & Patrice courtesy M. Robinson; Marilyn & Billy commissioned artwork by Ephraim David Udoka; Marilyn & LaMonte by Arnie Lee

(Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-2021, Intellectual Property, All Rights Reserved.)

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Florence LaRue’s New Book & Summertime Touring Schedule with The 5th Dimension

Posted on July 10, 2021 | Leave a comment

Did you know our “delightful diva,” the ever-vivacious Florence LaRue has a new book?! It’s called “Grace in Your Second Act: A Guide to Aging Gracefully.” Leave it to the refreshingly innovative Florence to never take the expected route…this is not a memoir, per se, but a much-needed inspirational self-help book on how to age with grace—with dignity, in good health, with lotsa’ style, class, and in God’s smilingly wise vision for us all. Those who have followed Florence with The 5th Dimension for decades now, marvel at her “eternally youthful glow” …and here, in her true “teacher essence” she lays out, carefully with savvy, poignancy and even cute anecdotal (and sometimes celebrity-referenced) evidence, the secrets of her beautiful success…and yours! It is a lifestyle book with focus for women…yet as esteemed reviewer Rev. Kenneth Ulmer notes, “The principles, priorities and practices in this book transcend gender…” Those in the entertainment field will find Florence’s sensible but diligent discipline particularly relevant…then again, Florence welcomes ALL readers to feel like shining stars! ~~Robert-Allan Arno

Forever 5th Dimension congratulates Florence on this latest achievement…go on over to Amazon and order the paperback, hardcover, or Kindle, it’s a smooth summertime read…and a guide for all seasons, at this link:

Grace in Your Second Act: A Guide to Aging Gracefully: LaRue, Florence, Paschall, Jenny: 9781664227088: Amazon.com: Books 

And join Florence and The 5th Dimension on tour this summer…for the best “Champagne Soul” in town, all the tasty greatest hits, and surprises! Check out the latest touring schedule of Florence, Patrice, Floyd, Leonard & Sidney, here:  Calendar – The Official 5TH Dimension (5thdimensionlive.com)

(Forever 5th Dimension, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-2021, Intellectual Property, All Rights Reserved) 

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Florence & The 5th Dimension Bring Delightful New Christmas Video!

Posted on December 18, 2020 | Leave a comment

With the following poignant and timely message, the current 5th Dimension brings this delightfully harmonic Christmas video featuring a charming “Winter Wonderland.” Florence LaRue with Patrice Morris, Floyd Smith, Leonard Tucker and Sidney Jacobs express:

Happy holidays to all of our fans, friends and family. We pray that all of you are healthy and blessed in the company of your loved ones during this difficult time. We wish you a peaceful and prosperous holiday season, and hope you continue to stay safe. Here is a holiday video to keep your spirits lifted. ‘Tis the season! We can’t wait to see you at one of our shows when the time is right in 2021.

Much Love, The 5th Dimension Family

Enjoy “Winter Wonderland” by The 5th Dimension at their official Facebook page, here:

(1) The 5th Dimension | Facebook

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Memorial Day Weekend 2020 — Forever 5th Sunshine

Posted on May 24, 2020 | Leave a comment

Unspecified – 1971: (L-R) Marilyn McCoo, Ronald Townson, Billy Davis, Jr, Florence LaRue, Lamonte McLemore, The Fifth Dimension promotional photo for the ABC tv special ‘The 5th Dimension Traveling Sunshine Show’. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images)

On Memorial Day weekend 2020, when we are moving forward in Grace, trying to find “the sunshine” in an unprecedented time, I want to wish you & yours sustained safety and good health as we also remember the heroic people on the front lines who have saved lives, given comfort, and do their jobs with commitment, putting themselves–selflessly–in harm’s way to help others. And we also remember all who were unfortunately lost during this time.

May the music and inherent uplift of The 5th Dimension continue to bring you a smile, as we always attempt to do at FOREVER 5th DIMENISON….and thus, a few highlights & reflections for your enjoyment:

-*-All this holiday weekend, our good friends at REWOUND RADIO bring you the original airchecks of the 60’s & 70’s…from America’s #1 Top 40 AM radio station complete with commercial jingles, news, and yes, lots of hits by The 5th Dimension in their original context. Savor the memories at http://www.RewoundRadio.com

-*-We’re wrapping up “LaMonte’s Music Mondays” on his Facebook page by June 1! Over the past 2 and a half months we were so pleased to bring you LaMonte McLemore’s take on some of your favorite hits and “turntable hits”…as his biographer, I can attest to the fact that your enthusiastic response to our exclusive Q & A’s, especially during the pandemic, made “Mac & me” very happy…to make you happy! On Monday we feature “Black Patch,” and on June 1st we go “full circle”…you’ll see!  WAIT! JUST IN…by popular request, we’re extending “Music Mondays” thru June!

-*-Many of you have asked about our previous “supersized” interviews & features with/about the ever kind, candid and intriguing Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. I’d like to leave you 3 direct links to particular faves in our FOREVER 5th archives, I think you’ll appreciate either re-visiting them or reading for the first time:

*Visit “Marilyn & Billy’s Living Room” ‘17 at this link: https://forever5thdimension.wordpress.com/2017/09/

*The fans salute MarBill’s greatest hits: https://forever5thdimension.wordpress.com/2017/07/

*”Marilyn & Billy, Singing in the Light” ‘15, exclusive interview—rare tunes discussed!: https://forever5thdimension.wordpress.com/2015/07/

-*-Also, here’s a lively review of the delightful Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension in-concert, ’18 by our guest contributor Brian Medoro. Read “Florence & The 5th Electrify” at: https://forever5thdimension.wordpress.com/2018/09/10/florence-larue-the-5th-dimension-electrify/

We are hoping that Florence & The 5th Dimension and the duo of Marilyn & Billy will be back on world stages, performing their greatest hits again soon. Stay tuned for updates & make sure to go to their official websites. We wish you, the wonderful fans of Florence & The 5th Dimension, Marilyn & Billy, LaMonte aka “Mac,” and The Original 5th Dimension special blessings — always & forever,

AUG HORIZ

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Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension official website: http://5thdimensionlive.com/

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. official website: http://www.mccoodavis.com

LaMonte McLemore’s hit memoir, as told to Robert-Allan Arno — the music, the memories, the magic of “From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension,” available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hobo-Flats-5th-Dimension-Photography/dp/0692307362/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

(Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, copyright 2008-2020, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., all rights reserved)

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A Special Message…

Posted on March 13, 2020 | Leave a comment

It is a true blessing that our favorite legendary musical stars continue to perform to rave reviews, bringing their vast talents and joy to devoted fans and new admirers, alike. The 2020 concert schedules of both “The First Couple of Pop & Soul,” Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., and the “Champagne Soul” magic of Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension are rich and exciting. This month alone, “MarBill” have a lovely tour of Florida punctuated by an early April return to Vegas. And Florence & group have many impressive concert dates all throughout America & Canada. See their complete listings of performance dates, however, due to the current climate of the times, also please check their official pages for up-to-the-minute news on necessary cancelations and/or re-scheduling.

Visit Marilyn & Billy on Facebook (official) or at http://www.mccoodavis.com

Visit Florence & The 5th Dimension on Facebook (official) or at http://5thdimensionlive.com/

Just In: Marilyn & Billy’s Florida tour has been curtailed; their April date at the Orleans in Vegas has been postponed until October.

Just In: Florence & The 5th Dimension’s east coast tour, all March dates have been postponed for a later date. 

Again, please check the stars’ official pages & sites for various re-scheduling.

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Florence & The 5th Dimension bring Hits for the Holidays at Egyptian Theater Residency

Posted on December 3, 2019 | Leave a comment

5th with SidneyThe 5th Dimension–our Delightful Diva, Ms. Florence LaRue along with Patrice, Leonard, Floyd and Sidney we’ll be bringing their myriad Champagne Soul mega hits in a holiday mood, in residency at the historic Egyptian Theater, 328 Main St., Park City, Utah, from December 26 thru December 31. Tickets for The 5th Dimension are sure to sell-out…it’s fun for the entire family with Florence and classy crew and all your favorites.  For tix and more information:

https://holdmyticket.com/event/338465-the-5th-dimension

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Lovely, legendary Florence LaRue (right) with vivacious Patrice Morris (left)…The 5th Dimension will delight fans between Christmas & New Year at the Egyptian Theater, Utah.

With over 20 million records sold worldwide, 22 Top 40 Hits and 6 GRAMMYS, The 5th Dimension continues to awe sold-out audiences with their amazing harmonies and showmanship!

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Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension: Exciting Fall & Winter Tour!

Posted on October 5, 2019 | Leave a comment

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Our “Delightful Diva” Ms. Florence LaRue along with Patrice, Leonard, Floyd and Sidney, The 5th Dimension bring you the “Champagne Soul” hits of a lifetime, effortlessly garnering sold-out crowds wherever they grace the stage! Take a look at their crisp Fall & Winter ’19 Calendar with special east coast dates in October, Wisconsin dates in November, and holiday concerts this December thru New Year’s Eve in Park City, Utah …and in the “Forever 5th” vein, they’re starting to book for 2020, too! Check out The 5th Dimension official site , their in-concert schedule here:

http://5thdimensionlive.com/calendar/

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A Wedding Anniversary, A New Dance-Tune, A Multi-Season Touring Schedule

Posted on July 26, 2018 | Leave a comment

May 18 Banner SqDateline July 26–Welcome to our latest “eclectic” edition of FOREVER 5th DIMENSION. It’s the 49th Wedding Anniversary of our 1st Couple of Pop & Soul, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr…go to their official Facebook page, today, and enter the drawing to win an autographed copy of their 2-volume Live CD! We’ve been having so much fun on Twitter–which I’m so honored to curate for our duo through my company, The Soul of The Voice, Ltd.–counting down to this special day.  We’ll review those Tweets at the close of our blog…but right now, here is MarBill’s heartwarming statement for the occasion:

With one of us originally from St. Louis, the other ‘an LA girl,’ if we had known 49 years ago that God would bless us with a relationship that would reach today’s anniversary, the concept would’ve been so unlikely, we would’ve laughed. (‘Who can stay married 49 years in this day and age–and in this business!?’) But never underestimate the Lord! Thank you, ALL of you for your love & support over all these years. We are so blessed & so thankful to have each of you!! 

Love, Billy & Marilyn 49 ANN COLLAGEMarilyn & Billy will be “in residency” over Labor Day weekend!  They say, “How we love putting together your favorites with new cabaret surprises! Join us at Hollywood’s intimate Catalina Bar & Grill for Jazz, Pop, Torch & Blues…done the ‘MarBill’ way!” That’s Fri Aug 31 – Sun Sept 2. For tickets go to: http://www.catalinajazzclub.com/

Florence and GroupFlorence LaRue & The 5th Dimension are sizzling! Their concerts of Champagne Soul bring classic harmonic hit sounds to today’s stages for multi-generational family entertainment performed for consistently sold-out crowds! Their current summer ’18 tour calendar…their upcoming Christmas residency…their bookings into the 2019 season…are ALL thrilling!fLOR RED BOB BARRY

Go here to see their cross-country touring schedule–tix for Florence & The 5th Dimension always sell out fast!!  Ms. LaRue & the group look forward to seeing YOU!:

http://5thdimensionlive.com/calendar/

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#SnapShot Whether on the road with The 5th Dimension or involved with her solo endeavors, our delightful diva, Florence LaRue is always busy! Last month, she co-hosted with actress Kym Whitley, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival’s “Legends, Movement, And Memories” show.

LaMonte McLemore wants you to meet Ms. Fanny Fine…Fanny Big ArtworkLaMonte’s new dance tune is here, ready for download purchase on CD Baby…here’s the scoop:  “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the baddest of them all?” Introducing “Fanny Fine.” According to 6-time Grammy award winning founder of legends The 5th Dimension, LaMonte McLemore, who wrote & produced the new dance tune, “The lady is an homage to and a montage of ALL the beautiful women I’ve had the honor and pleasure of photographing for top magazines over 5 decades!”mac museum large yellow A touch retro but definitely today, “Fanny” elicits those dance-able club moves amid catchy, “5th Dimension-inspired” harmonic grooves. With music production & arrangement by Lloyd Tolbert and lead vocal by the soulfully dexterous Julio Hanson. “And don’t forget the characterization by Tyrone Fox…his artwork reflects the essence of Fanny!” adds Mr. Mac, who punctuates with his inimitable humor. He chuckles, “Fanny Fine will make ‘Brick House’ look like a shed!”

Order “Fanny Fine” on CD Baby, here:

https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/lamontemclemore3

Twitter Recap! Now, here’s a review of some of the fun & “sweet Tweets” Marilyn & Billy have been featuring as a count-down to today’s anniversary…we leave you with there’s as we anticipate our own 10 year anniversary edition of FOREVER 5th DIMENSION…complete with surprises…coming soon!  –Robert-Allan Arno

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#ThrowbackThursday We’re starting a one-week count-down to our #49thWeddingAnniversary (July 26) featuring fave picture & musical memories! This pose is from the photo shoot of our 1st duet album–you could find it on the LP’s inner sleeve! #IHopeWeGetToLoveInTime

When asked about our fave duet recordings, “My Reason to Be is You” is one of them. Please enjoy this live version that follows our performance of “Sad Eyes”…view it here: https://t.co/6ee9R9CTBm

As we count down to our #49thAnniversary on Thurs, we’re thinking of what we did for our 40th…the #ManyFacesofLove project! From it, “We Can Work It Out”* is perfect for #TuesdayGroove! Listen here: youtu.be/fPrHQS2NeFo

“You are the early mornin’ sun, you bring the light into my day…”
One of our faves from our duet sessions, “My Love for You (Will Always Be the Same)” is also our choice for today’s #SundaySunshine tune as we count down to our #49thWeddingAnniversary. Listen here: https://t.co/FlCFzavEtj

 

Wedding Collage#FashionFriday Which was our “real” wedding attire?! We were styled on the left, to perform “Wedding Bell Blues” on TV. On the right, come July 26, this photo will mark our official 49th! #49WeddingAnniversary

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Special Thanks to Marilyn & Billy, Florence, LaMonte, the worldwide fans, Steve Rosenblum (Sterling/Winters)

(Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., all rights reserved, intellectual property, copyright 2008-2018)

 

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