Portrait of a Queen

Aretha Franklin tribute with Piano Accompaniment

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, taught her listeners how to Think and demand Respect–while riding down the Freeway!

In this production, award-winning songstress Cece Teneal takes music lovers on a trip down memory lane with stellar hits from Aretha Franklin’s 50-year musical entertainment legacy like: “Chain of Fools,” “Natural Woman,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

This musical experience created by Ms. Teneal will have attendees on the edge of their seats from start-to-finish, energized about the many life lessons imparted through Aretha Franklin’s music.

“A tribute to Aretha Franklin, done right and righteously!” – Charlie Boyer, Jazz & Blues FL

“Real soul music is coming back and this show will be amazing.” – Etienne J Porte, DQ Events

Program Highlights

• Think

• (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone

• I Never Loved A Man the Way I Loved You

• Spanish Harlem – Stand By Me Medley

• Bridge over Troubled Water

• Freeway of Love

• Baby I Love You

• (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

• Day Dreaming

• I Say a Little Prayer

• Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)

• Chain of Fools

• Rock Steady

• Respect

Tech Overview

• Sound: House Sound + some ACS equipment w/ local tech to run sound 
• Piano: Grand piano tuned the day of the performance​
• Lights: Best available w/ local tech to run lights
• Hospitality: Light Hospitality