A Legendary Start

Now and again the stars line up. And when the decision to reach out and see if by chance the Anthill approach would appeal to John Legend, it set into motion a series of positive negotiations, shared visions, mutual respect, the introduction to a great new designer and a person whose friendly disposition has endeared him to all of the Ant @ 126 5th.

So congrats to John Legend and thanks to his brother Ron for steering us to a cool range of products that appealed to all elements of the 4500+ sold out opening crowd @UC Irvine. But it is more than merch they loved. A throwback soul revue with the tightest of bands, hippest production, and diversified set list including a duet with very special guest opener Corrine Bailey Rae was beyond what the doctor ordered. John Legend's interaction with the audience and his visible love of performing were front and center.

The message was clear. This was the next generation staking claim. And deservedly.