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Godfather of British Blues John Mayall Coming to Peekskill's Paramount Theater

By: Mar. 31, 2017
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English blues singer, pianist, harmonica player, guitarist, and songwriter John Mayall has an impressive musical career that spans over 50 years. Mayall, dubbed "The Godfather of British Blues," is coming to Peekskill's Paramount Theater on Saturday, June 10 at 8pm.

He founded the band John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers in the 1960s-a band whose members included many celebrated blues and blues rock guitarists, such as: Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, Mick Taylor, Walter Trout, Coco Montoya, and Buddy Whittington.

Attracted by the West Coast climate and culture, Mayall then made his permanent move from England to Los Angeles in 1968 and began forming bands with American musicians. Throughout the next three decades, Mayall became further revered for his many jazz/rock/blues innovations featuring such notable performers as Blue Mitchell, Red Holloway, Larry Taylor, and Harvey Mandel. Mayall's popularity continued with a succession of dynamic albums, including the Grammy-nominated Wake Up Call that featured guest artists Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Albert Collins. and Mick Taylor.

In 2008 Mayall made the decision to permanently retire the Bluesbreakers name and in 2009 started a new era of touring. His latest album is Talk About That. Mayall has also recently released never-heard before live albums from 1967 featuring Peter Green, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood, which along with the new studio albums have been enthusiastically received by critics and fans alike.

Follow the link and get your tickets to see a living Blues legend! Paramount Hudson Valley is operated by Red House Entertainment LLC. Box Office Hours: Tues - Fri & Sunday: 1pm - 6pm • Saturday 12pm - 6pm. The theater is located at 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill NY 10566. Cal 914 739 0039, email Boxoffice@paramounthudsonvalley.com, or visit www.paramounthudsonvalley.com for general inquiries.




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