An update…

Today marks exactly 6 months since I had the health scare of my life. On this date the 19th day of Feb 2025, I went to the emergency room cause I thought I had bad indigestion. I thought I’d have a strong burp and would solve the problem. I was sorely mistaken. After test were ran and they were about to let me go. Sidenote: So thankful for the black nurse who said your levels are off and something doesn’t feel right and we gone run one more test. Then she put me thru that MRI machine. If not for her things could’ve been real different.

For those who’ve never been thru an mri, Once inside you can’t move, but you can hear everything as they are talking to you. suddenly I heard voices from the heavens as all hell begin to break loose, but it was actually the nurses over the intercom. As I lay in the machine all I heard was a chorus of “oh no’s & that’s not good.” The the nurse calmly slid out the machine and proceeded to tell me, that I have a major blockage in my artery and showed me such blockage and they. Need to send me straight to surgery. I had an hour before the surgery happened. So I gave my keys to Melissa & called my mama and that’s the last thing I remember; until I woke up around March 5th or 6th. This were the story gets hazy, I remember seeing certain people but don’t know who really visited. If you did visit thank you. Please forgive if I don’t remember and let me know you stopped by!

All I remember is waking up and the tube in my mouth was getting on my last good nerve. All I knew was had open heart surgery and from what Ive been told, I had two strokes during/after the surgery. It was real touch and go. While ya was freaking out, I was having the best sleep of my life lol. I’m still piecing everything together but I know one thing and this I know for sure, without my community’s outpouring of love, support and prayers, I would not be here. Much love to everyone that has sent monies, Gifts, called & text and keeping me lifted during this time. And special s/o to my family for holding it down, especially my Mama & my sister for helping me recover and get back on track. I feel about 90 percent back to myself. And slowly but surely creeping more and more outside

Again Thanks to those who have donated thus far to the medical fund (cause I had insurance but we in America with dumbass Donnie at the helm but I digress. Le sigh)

– All that said I’m a proud of my progress & I’ve come a long way. My only major problems have been my scar itches and I get tongue tied super easy. Other than that I don’t feel like a heart attack or stroke survivor but here I Am!. God is amazing cause they were scared I was going to be permanently damaged from the stroke. But Im still here with most of my facilities in tact!! My docs have been happy thus far and my check ups have been going great as well. im truly as starting over from scratch. I’m still at home in SC for the time being. But travel and getting back outside. There have been changes all around. I No longer have a job at the Hayti in Durham but it was fun while it lasted. It was great 6 years but all good things must come to an end. Now, I’m back as a full time artist. even tho I never ever really left. Thank you to the artist that have embraced me before and especially during and after this whole ordeal and put me onto the gigs I’ve had so far. It means the world, as I get back on my feet. I love being on stage, around the stage, behhnd the stage plus everything in between. Ie Director, actor, arts consultant, priducer, organizer, community liaison, poet, band, a song stylist, etc So if you need any or all the above if ya need me my calendars wide open. Let’s work, side note I’ve been itching to do a play sooon! I’ll keep ya posted.

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In the meantime, I’m taking my time and I’m figuring this thing out one step at a time. While I’m doing , if you’d be so gracious and do the following it’d be greatly appreciated and most helpful!

1, if you haven’t already, please consider donating to my go fund me page

2. please buy a ticket to the benefit show on Aug. 27th at evening muse I’ll be there an so will a host of dope artist hosted by my brother and 3 time Emmy award winner Bluz! show on Aug. 27th at evening muse

3. Last but not least, tickets are now on sale for Charlotte’s favorite holiday tradition! Soulful Noel Dec. 22nd & 23rd at booth playhouse.

With all that said. Just gobsmacked that 6month ago I almost gained my wings, now today I’m in the clouds flying back from nyc. Spreading my wings. Really grateful & overwhelmed at how merciful God is/ was/ and can be.

Love yall.

I’m back outside, outside

& hope to See ya soon

Quentin Talley has been a staple in the Charlotte Community. After suffering a major medical emergency, this show is a benefit fundraiser to support Q and help him get back on his feet. The show will include some of Q’s favorite local artists and will be hosted by 3-time Emmy winning poet, Boris Bluz Rogers.

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You can buy a ticket and come see the show and/or donate to Q’s go fund me https://gofund.me/fa479f75

Featuring:

Lovell Bradford

Curt Keyz

Adrian Crutchfield

Harvey Cummings

Plus More!

My Home, NC shares the heartwarming stories of the people, culture, food and music of our state. Hosted by Heather Burgiss, the show uncovers and celebrates the hidden gems and histories that make life in North Carolina so unique and enthralling. Check Out more from My Home NC here

Get to know Charlotte artist Quentin Talley, whose work in poetry, theater and music reflects and celebrates the Black Southern experience. As founder of the theater company OnQ Productions and leader of the musical group the Soul Providers, Talley fuses art, history and performance to spark creativity and deepen our understanding of Black culture and resilience.

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Soulful Noel

Tuesday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 22
Booth Playhouse
Presented by On Q Productions

After a tumultuous & unprecedented year for the arts & the world in 2020, we are excited to say: We’re back in the theater! In its 9th year OnQ presents, Charlotte’s favorite Holiday Tradition, Soulful Noel, directed by Quentin Talley with musical direction by Tim Scott Jr.. This original musical revue tells the age-old story of the reason for the season. The cast of OnQ creatives re-frame tradition in a contemporary way with classics such as, Christmas Time is Here, Little Drummer Boy, and What Do the Lonely Do. Fill your cup of eggnog with some R&B, Funk, Gospel, Soul, a dash of Noel, and a lot of OnQ!

*GROUP RATE AVAILABLE – GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE – $20
*ONLY BY CALL/TEXT 704-629-8485 OR EMAILING ONQPERFORMINGARTSINC@GMAIL.COM

P.S. Don’t forget to put OnQ on your wish-list to Santa! The gift of music makes great stocking stuffers or as present to yourself, any time of the year! Our Studio Album Recording, OnQ presents A Soulful Noel has been remixed & remastered is available for download & streaming on all major digital outlets, including Apple Music, iTunes and Spotify.

JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual live music series is excited to present Quentin Talley & The Soul Providers, performing their original mix of jazz, funk and soul.

Featuring: Courtney Gibson, bass Curtis Hayes, keys Stefan Kallander, guitar Jesse Williams, drums

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Quentin Talley, acclaimed for multiple talents, is an accomplished actor, director, poet, and producer. “An Artist & A Gentleman.” We’ve featured Quentin in the JAZZ ROOM, Conversations with Curtis, and our recent regional premiere of “We Insist!”. Quentin Talley & The Soul Providers is known for layering Q’s signature spoken word style over a live band seaming together jazz, funk, and soul effortlessly.

Join us from your favorite seat in the house – go to JazzArts Charlottes Facebook or YouTube page at the top of the hour.
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