Event

Etta James at B.B. King Blues Club


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Monday, May 11, 2009 – Wednesday, May 13, 2009


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About:

Etta James is the greatest of all modern blues singers. Her raw, unharnessed vocals and hot-blooded eroticism has made disciples of singers ranging from Janis Joplin to Bonnie Raitt. James’ pioneering 1950s hits—“The Wallflower” and “Good Rockin’ Daddy”—assure her place in the early history of rock and roll alongside Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Ray Charles. “Tell Mama” from 1967 was a searing slice of upbeat Southern soul that contrasted markedly with another standout from the same sessions, the spine-chilling ballad “I’d Rather Go Blind.” In concert, Etta James is a sassy, no-holds-barred performer. She’s paid her dues many times over as an R&B and soul pioneer; long may she continue to shock the uninitiated.

With The Roots Band, and featuring The Sharks.

Information:

bbkingblues.com

Tickets:

$70.00 – $90.00
Web: ticketmaster.com
Phone: 212-307-7171