The Colonial Theatre will present Guitar Blues12:58PM / Friday, January 09, 2009
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Colonial Theatre will present Guitar Blues on January 30 at 8PM. Tickets for the performance range from $25-$45 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2, by calling (413) 997-4444 or 24/7 online at www.TheColonialTheatre.org.
Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen is coming to the Colonial for Guitar Blues with acclaimed guitarists Robben Ford and Ruthie Foster. The evening is a unique opportunity to see three of the top guitar players in the country on one stage.
In a career that has already spanned nearly a half century, Jorma Kaukonen has been the leading practitioner and teacher of fingerstyle guitar, one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and Americana, and at the forefront of popular rock and roll. He was a founding member of two legendary bands, The Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna, and a Grammy nominee for his highly acclaimed album “Blue Country Heart.” Along with the other members of The Jefferson Airplane, Jorma was a 1996 inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Robben Ford is one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. A four-time Grammy nominee, he is founder of the legendary group the Yellowjackets. Chosen by George Harrison for his Dark Horse tour (Harrison’s only solo tour), Robben has also toured or recorded with numerous music greats including Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, Jimmy Witherspoon, Phil Lesh, Little Feat, Claus Ogerman, Michael McDonald and Kiss. “Blues guitarist Robben Ford leaves most of the competition sucking dust.” said Mike Joyce of the Washington Post.
Ruthie Foster is a Texas singer/songwriter whose blend of gospel, blues, folk and soul has drawn comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald as well as Tracy Chapman and Joan Armatrading. Her latest CD, The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster, charted in the top 15 albums on Billboard’s Blues chart. “‘Phenomenal’ is no idle boast” wrote the Boston Herald, and according to the Washington Post Ruthie “demanded attention with the sheer power of her mezzo-soprano” at her performance at the 2007 South by Southwest Music Conference.
To Purchase Tickets for Guitar Blues on January 30th at 8PM
Tickets for the performance range from $25-$45 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2, by calling (413) 997-4444 or 24/7 online at www.TheColonialTheatre.org. |
