Richie Stephens and his mother 'Mama Carmen' perform during 'Take Me Away'. - photos by Colin Hamilton/Freelance Photographer

The Gleaner brings you highlights of the 'Take Me Away' concert, held at the National Indoor Sports Complex on Sunday. Billed as a top quality singer's extravaganga, the show lived up to expectations. Headliners such as Richie Stephens and his mother, songtress Mama Carmen, led a star-studded line-up which featured Bunny Ruggs, 'Cat' Coore, Diana King, Karen Smith and Dean Fraser.

See the review later this week.

Diana King performs onstage.

Stephen 'Cat' Coore on strings.

Karen Smith in performance.

Dean Fraser with his saxophone.

Eric Donaldson during his set onstage.