--- title: "Movin' Melvin Brown: Hit The Road Jack! The Music and Story of Ray Charles | Assembly Festival" meta: "og:description": "Ray Charles changed music forever. Now internationally acclaimed entertainer Movin' Melvin Brown brings the genius of Ray Charles to life, blending soulful vocals, electrifying tap dancing and captivating storytelling. An unforgettable journey through rhythm, blues and soul. From Georgia on My Mind to Hit the Road Jack, experience the music and legacy of a legend whose influence resonates today. From Vegas to Edinburgh, Brown has audiences on their feet with his high-energy live show. ***** 'Exceptional' (Scotsman). ***** 'Spectacular... Electrifying performance!' (ArtsHub.com.au)." "og:title": "Movin' Melvin Brown: Hit The Road Jack! The Music and Story of Ray Charles" "twitter:description": "Ray Charles changed music forever. Now internationally acclaimed entertainer Movin' Melvin Brown brings the genius of Ray Charles to life, blending soulful vocals, electrifying tap dancing and captivating storytelling. An unforgettable journey through rhythm, blues and soul. From Georgia on My Mind to Hit the Road Jack, experience the music and legacy of a legend whose influence resonates today. From Vegas to Edinburgh, Brown has audiences on their feet with his high-energy live show. ***** 'Exceptional' (Scotsman). ***** 'Spectacular... Electrifying performance!' (ArtsHub.com.au)." "twitter:title": "Movin' Melvin Brown: Hit The Road Jack! The Music and Story of Ray Charles" description: "Ray Charles changed music forever. Now internationally acclaimed entertainer Movin' Melvin Brown brings the genius of Ray Charles to life, blending soulful vocals, electrifying tap dancing and captivating storytelling. An unforgettable journey through rhythm, blues and soul. From Georgia on My Mind to Hit the Road Jack, experience the music and legacy of a legend whose influence resonates today. From Vegas to Edinburgh, Brown has audiences on their feet with his high-energy live show. ***** 'Exceptional' (Scotsman). ***** 'Spectacular... Electrifying performance!' (ArtsHub.com.au)." --- # Movin' Melvin Brown: Hit The Road Jack! The Music and Story of Ray Charles [**← **Back to What's On](https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on) [ ![Movin' Melvin Brown: Hit The Road Jack! The Music and Story of Ray Charles](https://assemblyfestival.com/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fassemblyfestival.pazaz.studio%2Fassets%2F890e1830-9258-46f4-aa40-a33188d5d544?width=360%26height=360%26format=webp&w=1536&q=100) # Movin' Melvin Brown: Hit The Road Jack! The Music and Story of Ray Charles Ray Charles changed music forever. Now internationally acclaimed entertainer Movin' Melvin Brown brings the genius of Ray Charles to life, blending soulful vocals, electrifying tap dancing and captivating storytelling. An unforgettable journey through rhythm, blues and soul. From Georgia on My Mind to Hit the Road Jack, experience the music and legacy of a legend whose influence resonates today. From Vegas to Edinburgh, Brown has audiences on their feet with his high-energy live show. ***** 'Exceptional' (Scotsman). ***** 'Spectacular... Electrifying performance!' (ArtsHub.com.au). 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