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Lose Yer Blues & Praise the LordGet ready for an uplifting night of blues and gospel benefiting The Market on Tierra Blanca, a nonprofit food pantry serving Canyon and the surrounding community.
Amarillo favorite Dean Yates joins The Hood Mass Choir for a spirited concert filled with soulful music, inspiring performances and plenty of reasons to celebrate. The evening will also feature special guest performers Cathleen Tyson-Day, Vic Richardson and Miranda Pjesky.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets available through PanhandleTickets.com
This special benefit also celebrates Center City of Amarillo and Amarillo’s designation as a Texas Music Friendly Community. Come lose your blues, raise your voice and help provide food and hope to neighbors in need.
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Dean Yates
Dean Yates has been a consummate performer in the Amarillo area for many years. After graduating from college, he successfully auditioned to become a lead guitarist for Dennis Yost of Classics IV fame. Dean traveled across the country performing the group’s million-selling hits, including “Spooky,” “Stormy,” “Every Day with You Girl” and “Traces,” appearing at concerts, club engagements and even the White House.
His talents extend beyond music. Dean has also appeared in theatrical productions and performed improvisational comedy as a member of the acting troupe Merely Players. Today, he continues to entertain audiences with shows such as Diamond and Gold: A Tribute to Neil Diamond and Big G and Dean Cover Queen, as well as through his solo act and performances as a founding member of the band Insufficient Funds.
The Hood Mass Choir
Founded in Amarillo in 1993 by a group of local ministers’ wives and director Donnell Hill, The Hood Mass Choir brings together singers from historically Black and diverse churches throughout the community. The intergenerational choir is especially known for its annual “Christmas in the Hood” concert, a beloved Amarillo tradition featuring gospel music, Christmas carols and spiritual selections. Through its joyful performances, the choir celebrates faith, fellowship and the unifying power of music.
Also appearing
The concert will also showcase the talents of Cathleen Tyson-Day, Vic Richardson and Miranda Pjesky. Together, these special guest performers will add their voices and individual musical styles to an unforgettable evening benefiting The Market on Tierra Blanca.
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Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, Amarillo, Texas, United States
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