Eric Benet plays his old neighborhood today.

By Jeff Sherman OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer Photography by ericbenet.com E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Jeff Sherman

Published July 2, 2008 at 5:21 a.m.

2 comments about this article. Post a comment / write a review.

Recent Talkbacks ...

Posted by goodgrief on July 3, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. (report)

He played in that neighborhood because he was giving homage to the place where he grew up. Not everyone who lives in a low-income urban area is "bad". I got news for you. Violence takes place EVERYWHERE. Even in the most impeccable neighborhoods. The only thing is you won't hear it on the news. They tend to save those reports for the "bad" neighborhoods. And I'm not saying crime is not happening there, I'm just saying don't think that crime isn't happening in the finest of areas. But getting back to the block party. It was a wonderful thing that Eric did for his community. I attended the event and he did a great job and it was well-received by all who attended. There were lot of kids and families there enjoying the concert. And now those same kids can see that it's okay to dream big. Because now they have witnessed someone from their neighborhood who dreamt big and worked hard who is now making a living from doing something he truly loves. Kudos to you Eric!

Posted by diesel1976 on July 2, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (report)

Why is he performing in that neighborhood of all places. I would love to go see him but not if its over there. That is very bad area. I hope there is no violence.

Recent blogs/briefs by Jeff Sherman

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival kicks off tonight Thursday The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival lights Downtown for the 11th season during its ceremonial ...

Mark Cuban talks business, life and basketball in Milwaukee Tuesday Mark Cuban opened the new "Bucks Speakers Series" Monday night at Historic Turner Hall. ...

Wanted: student artists with ugly Christmas sweater skills Monday Ugly Christmas sweaters are coming to the East Side and local student artists are being ...

Keb Mo was "Live & Mo'" Saturday in Milwaukee Nov. 15, 2009 Keb Mo smiled and sang through a wonderful set Saturday night at the intimate Northern ...