Romance the Blues “With Love From Judy and Freddie” at the Quarry Ballroom on Valentine’s Day, dance and party to the soulful sounds of the Freddie Dixon Blues Band, Tuesday, February 14, from 7-10pm, with half-off everything — food and drinks. 121 S. Williams St. Info: (708) 564-5154 or visit www.thequarryThornton.com. Check out a recent interview with Freddie in JazzBluesNews. […]
Acclaimed soulful blues singer/saxophonist, Vanessa Collier, makes her triumphant return to The Hamilton, 600 14th St., Saturday, January 22. Doors: 6:30pm. Showtime: 8:00pm. All ages. Tickets: $35. (Gold Seated); $20. (Seated); $10. (Standing). Info: (202) 787-1000 or visit https://www.seetickets.us/event/Vanessa-Collier/458525 to buy tickets in advance. “Vanessa Collier was an absolute stand out at the 2021 New York State Blues Festival grand return […]
“It has been a great year for independent artists around the globe… I delight in how many people are enjoying, playing, writing, and making music. I give thanks for that. I hope 2023 will be even better and hope your musical journey will be a rewarding one: “May your inner and outer travels combine in […]
Catch the first live concert performance of 2022 by much-loved and respected blues guitarist Tab Benoit, who performs at the Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St., Friday, January 21. Showtime: 8pm. Tickets: $35.-$45. Info: (865) 522-0832 or visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B005B37C70E3B0D?brand=bijouthtr. Opening for Benoit is Whiskey Bayou Records label-mate and fine guitarist in his own right, Alastair Greene, supporting his most recent […]
Global country music superstar Keith Urban has announced five new performance dates for “Keith Urban Live – Las Vegas” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in March and April. The shows will be March 25, 26 and 30, and April 1 and 2, 2022. These new dates will take place ahead of the previously announced Memorial Day Weekend shows May 27-29. Keith Urban astounds audiences with […]
As SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS are in the midst of their 28 city nationwide “The River Is Rising” U.S. tour. The acclaimed new studio album 4 from SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS marks SLASH’s fifth solo album and fourth overall with his band featuring MYLES KENNEDY (Vocals), BRENT FITZ (Drums), TODD […]
Shania Twain, the top-selling female country artist of all-time, has announced the final 16 dates for her residency show, Shania Twain “Let’s Go!” The Las Vegas Residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The shows will be held June 3 – 18 and Aug. 26 – Sept. 10, 2022. Since opening in December of 2019, Shania, who serves as creative director of the show, has […]
Rising area Blues guitarist-vocalist Jeff Fetterman spreads some much-needed Holiday Cheer in the form of his high-energy live blues show, when his Jeff Fetterman Band perform at American Legion Post, 412 Pennsylvania Ave. W, Thursday, December 23. Showtime: 8pm. Free. Info: (814) 723-8380 or visit http://www.legion.org/. The Pennsylvania-based Fetterman and band recently embarked on their long-awaited “Southern Son” Tour, […]
What better way to ring in the New Year than spending New Year’s Eve with much-loved and respected blues guitarist Tab Benoit’s Swampland Jam, performing at the venerable House of Blues, Foundation Room, Friday, December 31. Show: 10pm. Tickets: $45.-$110. Must be 18 and over. 225 Decatur St. Info: (504) 310-1971 or visit https://www.houseofblues.com/neworleans/EventDetail?tmeventid=0&offerid=135922. Also performing: Whiskey Bayou Records recording […]
Blues-Rock Bosses Head Honchos recently won the Blue Steel Blues Society IBC (International Blues Challenge), and will represent them at the IBC in Memphis, TN from January 18 through January 22 (venues and set times to be announced). A Fundraiser (and Blue Steel Blues Society Members Christmas Party) benefitting the Head Honchos’ trip to Memphis happens this Sunday, December […]