B.B. King Blues Club Announces May Schedule Of Upcoming Events
By: BWW News Desk Mar. 29, 2010
UPCOMING SHOWS ON SALE THIS WEEK
HUDSON INSTITUTE FILM FESTIVAL
Mon. May 31
GARY U.S. BONDS - Birthday Show
Wed. June 9
REFLECTIONS + LEAD HEADS
Sun. Aug. 8COCO MONTOYA
Tue. June 15
* Tix on sale March 30 @ 10AM
THE ORIGINAL WAILERS: The Music Of Bob Marley
Mon. June 7
* Tix on sale March 31 @ 10AM
NILS LOFGREN + Friends: Acoustic Show
Thur. Sept. 9
* Tix on sale April 1 @ 10AM
THE SONGS OF BAD BLAKE
Tue. June 1
* Tix on sale April 2 @ 10AMTHE OUTLAWS
Fri. July 9
* Tix on sale April 3 @ 10AM
NEW SHOWS JUST ADDED EPMD
Fri. May 7HSBC Jazz Festival
Patti Austin
Wed. May 12Original SANTANA/JOURNEY Singer
GREGG ROLIE BAND
Fri. June 18Boyz II Men: 20th Anniversary
Sat. June 26 + Sun. June 27WANG CHUNG + NAKED EYES
Wed. July 7THE COWSILLS
Mon. July 19EDDIE PALMIERI
Thur. Aug. 19TAINTED LOVE: 80's Tribute
Fri. Sept. 24
THIS WEEK AT B.B.KINGS
Dru Hill - Mar 29
WHISKEY ROCKS! BAD-ASS ROCK N' ROLL DRINKIN' SONGS - Mar 30
BROADWAY BOXING - Mar 31
Eric Clapton BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE - April 1
WHO'S BAD - Michael Jackson TRIBUTE - EARLY SHOW - April 2
YACHT ROCK TRIBUTE - LATE SHOW - April 2
SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES - April 3
HAY JUDE - ROCKABILLY BEATLES TRIBUTE - April 4
FREE LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY - 8PM - AT LUCILLE'S BAR & GRILL
(Located right next door inside BB King's)
JON PARIS -MONDAYS
Chris Phillips -TUESDAYS
GUITAR PETE - WEDNESDAYS
LIVE SALSA BANDS - THURSDAYS
We have a great rotating cast of live bands performing on Fridays, Saturdays + Sundays. For the complete Lucille's schedule:
http://www.bbkingblues.com/lucilles/index.shtml
For the Complete Schedule to Date, please visit:
http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/index.shtml
Complete Schedule to Date
EVERY SATURDAY: BEATLES BRUNCH
STRAWBERRY FIELDS
EVERY SUNDAY:
GOSPEL BRUNCH
Mar 29 Dru Hill
Mar 30 Whiskey Rocks!
Mar 31 Broadway Boxing
Apr 1 Eric Clapton Tribute
Apr 2 Michael Jackson Tribute: Who's Bad (Early)
Apr 2 Playboys of the Western World (Late)
Apr 3 Southside Johnny + The Asbury Jukes
Apr 4 Hay Jude - Rockabilly Beatles Tribute
Apr 5 Popa Chubby
Apr 6 John Cowan
Apr 7 Tommy Castro's Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue
Apr 9 George Clinton + P-Funk
Apr 10 Cactus
Apr 11 Jon Anderson - The Voice Of YES
Apr 12 Alexis P. Suter Band
Apr 13 The Skatalites + Eek-A-Mouse
Apr 14 Cornell Dupree
Apr 15 Christopher Cross
Apr 16 The Good Rats
Apr 17 Gary Wright
Apr 18 Rock Around The Clock: Perform The Top 50 Songs Of The 1950's
Apr 19 Mark Hummel's Blues Harp Blowout: Magic Dick, Sugar Ray Norcia
Apr 20 Neil Innes Of Monty Python + The Rutles
April 21 Strawberry Fields 12pm Matinee
April 21 Rick Derringer + Pat Travers
Apr 22 Dan Hicks + The Hot Licks
Apr 23 NY Ska Festival
Apr 24 Walter Trout
Apr 25 Beatlestock
Apr 27 Guitar Evolution ShredFest: Rob Balducci, Joe Stump + Mike Balducci
April 28 Strawberry Fields 12PM Matinee
Apr 28 Fozzy
Apr 29 Our Latin Thing Fania All-Stars Tribute
Apr 30 Delbert McClinton
May 1 David Knopfler
May 2 The Blue Meanies: British Invasion Top 40
May 4 MAC Awards
May 5 Mick Taylor of The Rolling Stones
May 6 Eddie Santiago
May 7 Ottmar Liebert (Early)
May 7 EPMD (Late)
May 8 Sublime Tribute: Badfish
May 9 Nancy Wilson - Mother's Day Show
May 10 ELP Tribute Project
May 12 HSBC Jazz Festival: Patti Austin
May 13 Hubert Sumlin
May 14 Vonda Shepard (Early)
May 14 Radiohead Tribute: The Karma Police (Late)
May 15 Springsteen Tribute: Tramps Like Us
May 16 James Taylor Tribute: Dave Binder
May 17 Lovin' Spoonful
May 18 Joe Louis Walker + Watermelon Slim + Janiva Magness
May 19 Jimmie Vaughan
May 20 Shemekia Copeland + Sonny Landreth
May 21 Jefferson Starship
May 22 The Mighty Sparrow
May 23 Jimmy Scott Tribute
May 26 The Yardbirds
May 27 Commander Cody Band
May 28 Maccathon: Paul McCartney Tribute
May 29 A Tribute To Ray Charles + Frank Sinatra
May 30 Rolling Stones Tribute: Satisfaction
May 31 Hudson Institute Film Festival (Early)
May 31 Bob Dylan Tribute: Highway 61 Revisited (Late)
June 1 The Music of Crazy Heart: The Songs Of Bad Blake
June 3 Patti LaBelle
June 4 Los Autenticos Decadentes
June 5 Southside Johnny
June 6 Foreign Exchange
June 7 The Original Wailers: The Music Of Bob Marley
June 9 Gary U.S. Bonds
June 10 Lance Lopez + Larry McCray
June 11 Melba Moore & Phil Perry (Early)
June 11 Bleeding Deacons & Little Mikey from Howard Stern Show (Late)
June 12 Jerry Rivera
June 13 SWV
June 14 Almost Queen
June 15 Coco Montoya
June 18 Gregg Rolie Band (Early)
June 18 Cage (Late)
June 19 AlBert Lee
June 20 Winger
June 22 Uriah Heep
June 23 Johnny Winter
June 24 En Vogue
June 25 Chuck Berry
June 26 Boyz II Men
June 27 Boyz II Men
June 28 Atlanta Rhythm Section
July 2 Tribute Wars xxVI: GNR, Judas Priest, Metal Days, Metallica + Sabbath
July 4 Strawberry Fields
July 7 Wang Chung & Naked Eyes
July 8 Albita
July 9 The Outlaws
July 19 The Cowsills
July 23 The Association (Early)
July 23 Guns N' Roses Tribute: Appetite For Destruction (Late)
Aug 5 The Persuasions
Aug 7 Y & T
Aug 8 Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Tribute: Reflections + Lead Heads
Aug 13 John Mayall
Aug 14 Memories of Elvis Live: Elvis Presley Tribute
Aug 19 Eddie Palmieri + La Perfecta II
Aug 20 Babyface
Aug 21 Iris Dement
Aug 27 Maxi Priest
Aug 28 Beatles Brunch: Bubble Do Beatles (Early)
Aug 28 Led Zep Tribute: Black Dog (Late)
Sept 3 Billy Joel Tribute: Big Shot
Sept 9 Nils Lofgren &F riends
Sept 16 Martha Reeves + The Vandellas
Sept 23 Springsteen Tribute: The B-Street Band
Sept 24 Tainted Love - 80s Tribute
Sept 25 Southside Johnny
Oct 15 Dionne Warwick
Nov 20 Southside Johnn
EVERY SATURDAY AFTERNOON, join us for BEATLES BRUNCH
NYC's Longest Running Beatles Show
STRAWBERRY FIELDS
featuring former members of Broadway's BEATLEMANIA
Doors: 11am - Show: 12pm
Ticket includes All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet, Show, Tax and Tip
$40 adv, $42.50 door
STRAWBERRY FIELDS is a look-a-like, sound-a-like Beatles tribute,
dedicated to bringing you as close to a real Beatles concert as you can get.
They take you on a Magical Mystery Tour beginning in 1964 complete with
mop top hair, black suits with thin ties & the 1st four albums of music. Next
stop, 1967, features the psychedelic era of "Sergeant Pepper Lonely Hearts
Club Band" album with all the costumes & jackets on the album cover. The
last stop includes: "White Album", "Abbey Road" & "Let It Be".
BUFFET MENU: http://www.bbkingblues.com/brunch/index.shtml
EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON, join us for GOSPEL BRUNCH
THE WORLD FAMOUS Harlem Gospel Choir
Get your dose of the Holy Ghost!
Ticket includes All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet, Show, Tax and Tip
Doors: 12:30pm - Show: 1:30pm
$40 adv, $42.50 door
Every Sunday, for the past 9 years, the world famous Harlem Gospel Choir has brought their experience of Harlem & the Black Church to BB King's in a foot-stomping, hand-clapping, joyous gospel brunch-buffet show. The homestyle "all you can eat" southern buffet is guaranteed to fill the hole in your soul, and the Choir's joyous performance will have you dancing on the stage.
BUFFET MENU: http://www.bbkingblues.com/brunch/index.shtml
The following are the complete and current upcoming event listings for
MAY 1, 2010 - MAY 31, 2010
at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, NYC.
PLEASE NOTE - I will be Out of the Office until Monday, April 5th.
Please direct all show & Guestlist requests to Liz Perantinides at liz@bbkingblues.com
MAY ‘10
Saturday, May 1
DAVID KNOPFLER of DIRE STRAITS
File Under: Rock, Classic Rock
General Admission Seated - First Come, First Seated
Previously scheduled for 10/7/9 - All 10/7 tix valid
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$25 adv, $30 door
Founder of Rock group Dire Straits, David has subsequently faithfully pursued his own musical vision, writing and producing his own compositions on ten solo CDs to date. Knopfler has been fortunate enough to reach a wide audience without compromising his art and while he's enjoyed the respect and admiration of his musical peers, widespread critical acclaim, international awards and worldwide chart successes, has managed, in his own country, Britain, to keep a profile so low as to be nearly invisible. He lives quietly in the English countryside, notching up an impressive list of writing credits. A regular panelist at music conventions and lifelong member of organizations like Amnesty International and Adopt a Minefield, David has always made uncompromising life choices: "I don't regard what I do as remotely glamorous. I write, record and perform my music because I completely love doing it and despite any so called celebrity status that sometimes comes with the job."
Sunday, May 2
THE BLUE MEANIES
A Marathon 3-Hour Set Of The Top 40 British Invasion Songs Of All-Time!
File Under: Rock, Classic Rock, Tribute
General Admission Seated - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
$12 adv, $15 door
The Blue Meanies take listeners on a fun musical tour of the 1960s British Invasion, injecting new life into songs from popular music's best decade. Their set list features music by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, The Yardbirds, The Animals, The Kinks, Moody Blues, The Searchers, Dave Clark Five + many more. The Blue Meanies have performed at International Beatles Week in Liverpool, England. They are fan favorites at the annual Abbey Road on the River festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Closer to home, The Blue Meanies host the late-night jam session at the annual Festival for Beatles Fans in Secaucus, New Jersey. The band, a fixture at the NY/NJ Fest for 25-plus years, has also hosted jam sessions at Fests in Chicago and Boston. They made their BB King's debut this past January with a 50-song Monkees set in honor of the bands 44th anniversary.
Tuesday, May 4
The 24th ANNUAL MAC AWARDS
File Under: Broadway, Cabaret, Theater
Doors 6pm, Show 7:30pm
http://www.macnyc.com/
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.
THE MAC AWARDS honor the best in cabaret, jazz and stand-up comedy live and recorded performances. The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs is NYC's only organization dedicated to advancing the art of NYC nightclubs and live entertainment. MAC's mission is to advance the art and business of live entertainment. A trade association, its activities are designed to heighten public awareness of the field's contributions and vitality, to honor its creativity, to build its current and future audiences, and to speak out as an influential voice on behalf of MAC members and the industry at large. Members of MAC include cabaret, comedy and jazz artists, directors, musical directors, technical directors, musicians, club owners, booking managers, composers, lyricists, journalists, publicists, artists' managers, agents, and friends and supporters of live entertainment. The organization was created in 1983. www.MACNYC.com.
Wednesday, May 5
MICK TAYLOR - Legendary Former Rolling Stones/Bluesbreakers Guitarist
File Under: Rock, Classic Rock
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$26 adv, $30 door
VIP Booth for 4: $180 // VIP Booth for six: $270
Taylor toured the United States with the Bluesbreakers and appeared on such albums as Bare Wires and Blues From Laurel Canyon (both 1968). In 1969, he accepted the Rolling Stones' offer to replace the departing Brian Jones, who died later that year. The Stones had already established their reputation as one of rock's greatest bands and had just issued one of their best LPs, Beggar's Banquet (1968). But Taylor quickly added his imprint on the Stones' style and was present for the legendary concert tours, during their 1969-1974 heyday. He played on some of Let It Bleed (1969) and all of the live disc Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out (1970).
Thursday, May 6
EDDIE SANTIAGO - Salsa romántica sensation
File Under: Salsa, Latin
General Admission - Open Dance Floor
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$25 adv, $30 door
VIP reserved tables in the front row of balcony available for 4 people -
Must buy entire table for 4 - VIP tickets are $48 each
Eddie Santiago is a salsa singer from Puerto Rico. At a young age, Eddie demonstrated great love and talent for salsa music. He performed with several groups, including Generación 2000, Orquesta La Potente, Orquesta Opus, and the Orquesta Saragüey.
Santiago's career took off in 1986 in Puerto Rico and Latin America as a soloist, formimg his own band, and recording songs including: "Tú me quemas" (You Burn Me), "Qué Locura Enamorarme de Ti" (What Madness To Fall in Love With You), "Me Fallaste" (You Failed Me), Antidoto y Veneno (Antidote and Venom), "Tu Me Haces Falta" (I Need You) and his best known hit "Lluvia" (Rain, not to be confused with Menudo's hit of the same name), and many others with his fame eventually spreading to Europe and the United States making him one of the most popular Salsa singer in the late 80's and early 90's. He was one of the main singers singing what was called "Salsa romántica", romantic salsa, due to the romanticism present in the lyrics.
Friday, May 7 (Early Show)
OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA
File Under: Salsa, Latin
General Admission Seated- First Come, First Seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$32 adv, $37 show
VIP Booth for 4: $200 // VIP Booth for 6: $300
Ottmar Liebert harnesses the emotional fire and mournful tonalities of traditional Flamenco music, updates it with the subtle rhythms of Jazz and makes it widely accessible with the melodic song structures of Pop. The acoustic guitarist summed it up with the apt comment that Nouveau Flamenco is to the traditional variety what Bossa Nova is to Samba. But even the cleverest formulas are worthless without the animating spark of genius, a quality for which there is no formula, only serendipity.
Friday, May 7 (Late Show)
EPMD - Hip Hop Legends
File Under: Hip Hop
Standing Room Only
Doors 11pm, Show 11:30pm
$18 adv, $22 show
On the surface, the sample-reliant productions and monotone rapping styles of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith had little to recommend them, but the duo's recordings as EPMD were among the best in hip-hop's underground during the late '80s and early '90s. Over the course of four albums (from the 1988 classic Strictly Business to 1992's Business Never Personal), the group rarely varied from two themes: dissing sucker MCs and recounting sexual exploits. A closer look, however, revealed that the duo's rhymes were nothing less than incredible, simply undervalued due to their lack of intonation during delivery. EPMD also had a feel for a good groove, and created numerous hip-hop classics, including "It's My Thing," "You Gots to Chill," "Get the Bozack," "Strictly Business," and "Rampage."
Saturday, May 8
BADFISH - A Tribute to SUBLIME
Featuring: Scotty Don't,The Tru Statement Cypher, and Maui Waui
File Under: Ska, Tribute, Rock
Standing Room Only
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
Tickets: $25
The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the death of lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime's music, Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime seem to be channeling the spirit of their predecessors with a fury not felt for some time. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime's essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts.
Sunday, May 9
MOTHER'S DAY Sunday Gospel Brunch
Featuring: The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir
File Under: Gospel, Brunch, Holiday
Early Show: Doors 10am, Show 11am
Late Show: Doors 1:30am, 2:30am
Standing Room Only
$40 adv, $42.50 door
* Ticket price includes show, brunch, tax + tip.
Every Sunday, for the past 8 years, the Harlem Gospel Choir has brought their experience of Harlem & the Black Church to New York's Times Square in a foot-stomping, hand-clapping, joyous gospel show.
The home-style "all you can eat" soul-food buffet is continuously refilled, & the Choir's uplifting performance will have you dancing on the stage. It's a wonderful way to experience the joy of the Black Church without trekking all the way to Harlem!
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is the most famous gospel choir in America and a pre-eminent gospel choir world-wide. It travels the globe, sharing its joy of faith through its music, & raising funds for children's charities. The Choir was founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Cotton Club in Harlem. The Choir presents the finest singers & musicians from Harlem's Black Churches & the New York/Tri-State area.
Sunday, May 9
Nancy Wilson - Mother's Day Show
File Under: Jazz, Soul, Cabaret, Pop
General Admission Seated - First come, First seated
$75
VIP Booth for 4: $500 // VIP Booth for 6: $750
Doors 6:30pm, Show 8pm
Nancy Wilson is an American singer with more than 70 albums, and three Grammy Awards. She has been labeled a singer of blues, jazz, cabaret and pop; a "consummate actress"; and "the complete entertainer." The title she prefers, however, is song stylist. She has received many nicknames including "Sweet Nancy", "The Baby", "Fancy Miss Nancy" and "The Girl With the Honey-Coated Voice".
Monday, May 10
ELP TRIBUTE PROJECT: A CELEBRATION OF EMERSON, LAKE + PALMER MUSIC
File Under: Classic Rock
General Admission Seated - First come, First seated
Doors 6:00pm, Show 8:00pm
$12 adv, $17 door
VIP Booth for 4: $187 // VIP Booth for 6: $222
The band is a powerful trio recreating the famous aggressive wall of sound of the 70's years and capturing the magic atmosphere of the ELP music. Using original vintage 70's instruments (Hammond organ, Leslie, Mini Moog, Fender Jazz Bass, Gibson Bass, Guild 12 strings acoustic guitar, Gretsch Drums, bell and Chinese Gongs!)
Wednesday, May 12
HSBC JAZZ FESTIVALwith 2008 Grammy Winner for Best Jazz Vocal Patti Austin
Details: New York Observer, HSBC, and Fuel Outdoor are teaming up to present the HSBC Jazz Festival, produced by Marquee Concerts.
File Under: Blues, Jazz, Pop, Cabaret
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6:00pm, Show 8pm
Tickets: $45
VIP Booth for 4: $260 // VIP Booth for 6: $390
Native New Yorker Patti Austin made her professional debut at the Apollo Theater when she was 5 years old. Quincy Jones and Dinah Washington have proclaimed themselves her Godparents. She's had over twenty songs on the Billboard charts. She has sung duets with George Benson, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, and in 2008 won the GRAMMY for Best Jazz Vocal Performance.
Thursday, May 13
HUBERT SUMLIN
Featuring Special Guests: Jimmy Vivino and More TBA
File Under: Rock, Guitar
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$32 adv, $35 door
VIP Booth for 4: $220 // VIP Booth for 6: $330
Where do Blues and Rock legends go to get inspired? To Hubert Sumlin, who lacks their fame but has their love and admiration. That continues today - The Rolling Stones invited Hubert to sit in with them at one of their Madison Square Garden shows in January '03.
Hubert Sumlin is an electric guitar pioneer, largely responsible for the sound of many modern guitar players. Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, Bob Weir, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana and many other critically acclaimed musicians consider Sumlin a major influence on their playing. Clapton proved his respect by refusing to do the Chess Records London Howlin' Wolf Sessions unless Hubert was present. "The Red Rooster", "Backdoor Man", "Shake For Me", "Killing Floor", "Smokestack Lightnin" and "Sittin' On Top of the World" are songs you may recognize from cover versions by Cream, The Doors, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, or The Rolling Stones. Hubert Sumlin formulated the original music to these classics.
Friday, May 14 (Early Show)
VONDA SHEPARD
File Under: R&B,
General Admission Seated - First come, First Seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$28 adv, $32 at door
Vonda's newest release From the Sun (producted by Mitchell Froom) leans toward a stripped-down, R&B vibe...ballads and rollicking good times. As the voice of Ally McBeal, Vonda sold more than 12 million records worldwide throughout the span of the hit TV show. From the Sun finds her indie roots firmly planted. Infusing her deep and melodic songwriting style with splashes of powerful vocals, From the Sun is also Vonda's first studio release since 2003 and her fourth collaboration with legendary producer Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, Elvis Costello, Randy Newman). From describes the album as "modern-day soul" with Vonda's solid piano playing and soulful, blues-inspired voice driving the tracks.
Friday, May 14 (Late Show)
A Tribute to RADIOHEAD with THE KARMA POLICE
File Under: Tribute, Rock
Standing Room Only - All Ages
Doors 11pm, Show 11:30pm
$5 adv, $10 door
From PABLO HONEY right on up to the new IN RAINBOWS album, and everything in between - peppered with a healthy portion of B-sides, alternate live versions, and rarities. Formed in 2005, The Karma Police are dedicated to recreating the music of Radiohead for packed houses everywhere. Thom Yorke's ethereal vocals, Ed O' Brien's tasty guitar, Phil Selway and Colin Greenwood's backbone and Johnny Greenwood's everything - all painstakingly re-created for even the most discerning fan.
Saturday, May 15
Bruce Springsteen TRIBUTE - Tramps Like Us
MARATHON SHOW featuring a performance of the classic 8/15/75 Bottom Line show in its entirety!
File Under: Rock, Classic Rock, Tribute
Doors 6pm, Show 7:30pm
$26 adv, $30 door
VIP Reserved Seats on floor: $37.50 each
Bruce Springsteen's music has spanned four decades and is loved by millions of fans. Formed in 1990, with a repertoire of more than 60 songs, Tramps Like Us has been dedicated to enjoying and sharing Bruce's music in a live setting. The group aims to capture the Springsteen sound, and remain true to the spirit and energy of the songs, as well as to deliver them with the passion and conviction of the Boss. Formed in 1990, Tramps Like Us has been fortunate to play with many distinguished musicians during their live performances. Among them have been E Street drummer Vini "Mad Dog "Lopez, The Cruisers' (Gary U.S. Bonds' Band) sax player "Screamin" Steve, and Southside Johnny's drummer Louie Appel. Each one has complimented that Tramps Like Us is the best-sounding, most authentic Springsteen tribute they have ever heard.
Sunday, May 16
Fire and Rain: An Evening of James Taylor featuring DAVE BINDER
Produced by Peter Abraham Presents
File Under: Classic Rock, Tribute
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
Tickets: $25
VIP Booth for 4: $140 // VIP Booth for 6: $210
The music of James Taylor continues to be part of the fiber of pop music culture. This program is an annual event on many campuses and is the show that has made Dave a legend on the college circuit.
The "Fire & Rain" program will shed new light on the words and music of this timeless performer. Close your eyes and you're sure James is in the room. Open your ears and learn about the life and times of Taylor. Sit back and enjoy watching a packed house of students, parents, and friends singing along to some classic tunes.
Monday, May 17
THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL
File Under: Classic Rock, Tribute
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$25 adv, $30 door
VIP Booth for 4: $180 // VIP Booth for 6: $270
In early 1965 as the "British invasion" dominated the American music scene, two rockers from Long Island, Steve Boone and Joe Butler, teamed up with two folkies from Greenwich Village, John Sebastian and Zal Yanovsky, to form the Lovin' Spoonful and go on to record and perform some of the songs that would dominate the charts and establish them among the greats of the mid-sixties era.
Combining the best of folk music and rock and roll, with a touch of country thrown in, they gave us such hits as "Do You Believe in Magic," "Daydream," "You Didn't Have to be So Nice," "Nashville Cats" and the anthem for a hot July evening, "Summer in the City." All this in the span of 4 years and 5 albums. They toured almost constantly during this period and were one of the first rock bands to perform on college campuses almost as much as for teenage concert goers.
Tuesday, May 18
JOE LOUIS WALKER
Featuring Special Guest Openers: WATERMELON SLIM + JANIVA MAGNESS
File Under: Blues, Rock
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 7:30pm
$25 adv, $30 door
VIP Booth for 4: $180 // VIP Booth for 6: $270
Multiple Grammy & WC Handy Award winner, Joe Louis Walker is one of the most heralded blues artists of our time. JLW is a true powerhouse guitar virtuoso, unique singer & prolific songwriter who has toured the world religiously throughout his career and earned himself a legion of dedicated fans around the globe. He has recorded with the likes of BB King, James Cotton, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Huey Lewis, Branford Marsalis, Steve Cropper, Shemekia Copeland & Ike Turner, with a discography that counts 19 solo albums, 2 live DVD's, and countless compilations and guest appearances.
Wednesday, May 19
JIMMIE VAUGHAN
Featuring Special Guest Openers: Moreland + Arbuckle
File Under: Rock, Guitar
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$27.50 adv, $30 door
VIP Booth for 4: $190 // VIP Booth for 6: $285
Jimmie Vaughan is far more than just one of the greatest and most respected guitarists in the world of popular music. As Guitar Player Magazine notes, "He is a virtual deity--a living legend." After all, Vaughan provides a vital link between contemporary music and its proud heritage, as well as being a longtime avatar of retro cool.
Thursday, May 20
SHEMEKIA COPELAND + SONNY LANDRETH
File Under: Classic Rock, Tribute
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$25 adv, $30 door
VIP Booth for 4: $180 // VIP Booth for 6: $270
At a young age, SHEMEKIA COPELAND is already a force to be reckoned with in the blues. While still in her 20s, she's opened for the Rolling Stones, headlined at the Chicago Blues Festival and numerous festivals around the world, scored critics choice awards on both sides of the Atlantic (The New York Times and The Times of London) and shared the stage with such luminaries as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Taj Mahal and John Mayer. Heir to the rich tradition of soul-drenched divas like Ruth Brown, Etta James and koko Taylor, Copeland's shot at the eventual title of Queen of the Blues is pretty clear. By some standards, she may already be there.
Legendary slide-guitarist SONNY LANDRETH has been working steadily for decades, amassing a devoted following among his fans and peers. Eric Clapton said he is "probably the most underestimated musician on the planet and also probably one of the most advanced." Indeed, as Landreth's way of playing is unmistakably his own - his method combines the bottleneck slide, palm and finger-picking techniques that produce a sound that is often said to resemble many instruments playing at once.
Friday, May 21
JEFFERSON STARSHIP - 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
File Under: Classic Rock, Tribute
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
$35 adv, $40 door
VIP Booth for 4: $220 // VIP Booth for 6: $330
JEFFERSON STARSHIP, a collaboration of celebrated musicians that plays from the rich songbook of its legendary forefathers JEFFERSON AIRPLANE and the original incarnation of JEFFERSON STARSHIP, prevails as one of the most critically acclaimed touring acts today. Steeped in the fantastic realms of science fiction and the contemporary American shadow land, JEFFERSON STARSHIP features a stellar cast of old and new players, including songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Paul Kantner, vocalist David Freiberg both of whom founded JEFFERSON STARSHIP and were crucial in developing the renowned "San Francisco Sound" that changed the course of pop music forever.
Saturday, May 22
THE MIGHTY SPARROW - The Calypso King of the World!
Featuring: THE TNT TROUBADOURS
File Under: Calypso, World
Standing Room Only - Open Dance Floor
Limited GA Seating - First come, First Seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
Tickets: $25
The Mighty Sparrow is the unrivaled Calypso King of the World, with a career that spans over 40 years and counting. This artist par excellence has earned his rightful place as "King of the Calypso World" by defeating every other competitor/pretender to his throne. He has entertained audiences across the globe, including, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, to name but a few.
Sunday, May 23
A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY Jimmy Scott
Featuring: Jimmy Scott, ?uestlove (The Roots), Black Thought (The Roots), Bilal, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Gary Bartz, Patmore Lewis, and others TBA
*Tickets go on Sale April 1st!*
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
Wednesday, May 26
THE YARDBIRDS
Featuring Special Guest Openers: THE DOUGHBOYS
File Under: Classic Rock, Tribute
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$28.50 adv, $32 door
VIP Booth for 4: $192 // VIP Booth for 6: $288
The Yardbirds are more than a Rock band...they are an institution...which, in the brief period from 1963 to 1968, made an indelible mark on the "Shapes of Things" to come.
To the casual music fan, The Yardbirds are best known as the band that honed the skills of future "guitar gods" Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page; and for their slew of chart hits, including "For Your Love," "Heart Full of Soul", "I'm A Man", and "Over Under Sideways Down". However, led by core members and songwriters Jim McCarty (drums), Chris Dreja (rhythm guitar/bass) and the late Keith Relf (vocals/harmonica), the band's experimental explorations also provided the crucial link between British R&B, Psychedelic Rock, and Heavy Metal, while pioneering the use of innovations like fuzz tone, feedback and distortion. Even their 1968 break-up set the stage for Rock ‘n' Roll's future...leading Jimmy Page to form the New Yardbirds, later re-christened Led Zeppelin.
Thursday, May 27
THE COMMANDER CODY BAND
Featuring Special Guest Openers: Patrick Stanfield Jones & McMule
File Under: Rock, Blues, Swing, Jazz
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
$20 adv, $25 door
The Commander Cody Band represents the essence of American roots music - from old time rock and roll, redneck country, boogie-woogie, Cajun, swing/jazz plus their runaway hit HOT ROD LINCOLN, which reached top ten in 1972.
Friday, May 28
RAM ON THE RUN - A Complete Performance of Paul McCartney's classic albums "Ram & Band on the Run"
Featuring: Wondrous Stories, Arno Hecht, & Special Guests TBA
File Under: Classic Rock, Tribute
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 7:30pm
$25 adv, $30 door
VIP Tickets: $37.50
In May 2009 the amazing Wonderous Stories and friends performed a stunning multi-media version of The Who's Rock Opera "Tommy" at BB's and in November 2009 they did a massive recreation of George Harrison's "Concert for Bangladesh". This year the 5 original members of Wonderous Stories plus a cast of friends and video will perform McCartney's "Ram" and "Band on the Run".
In 1971, Beatles fans were desperate for Beatles music of any kind and Paul did not disappoint with "Ram". Although it was not an actual Beatles album, songs like "Dear Boy" "Back Seat of My Car" and "Ram On" clearly had very sweet Beatle-like melodies. "Uncle Albert" and "Smile Away" showed Paul's whimsical side. By the time "Band on the Run" was released Wings had become a household name. The rest as they say is history but on this night at BB's these two important Macca albums will be played with careful detail. Paying attention to the heavily layered harmonies is essential to the ear-pleasing melodies. There will be fun moments of audience participation and singing. Come on down and get ready to hear classic albums done right and maybe you'll get a chance to warm up your own vocal chords!!!
Saturday, May 29
FIRST TIME EVER LIVE ON ONE STAGE......"FOREVER RAY" + "MY SINATRA"
A TRIBUTE TO Ray Charles + Frank Sinatra
File Under: Classic Rock, Tribute
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$25 adv, $30 show
VIP Booth for 4: $140 // VIP Booth for 6: $210
Whitley and the Hard Times Band perform the exciting and uplifting music of Ray Charles, which include a wonderful blend of musical styles which range from Jazz and Blues, to Country and R&B. The band features a stellar line-up of musicians whose performing credits include: Ben E. King, Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, George Clinton, Prince, Liza Minnelli, Jimmy Vivino, Rod Stewart, Celia Cruz, Aretha Franklin, Tito Puente, The O'Jays, Donna Summers, Temptations, Four Tops, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Hampton + Vocalist Angela Workman was a Raelette in Ray Charles' band.
Cary Hoffman is New York's premier Sinatra interpreter, garnering incredible critic response. 'My Sinatra' is not a Vegas-like impersonation, but rather a sincere artistic interpretation of the brilliant songs Frank Sinatra turned into American pop standards in his classic period from 1953 to the early '60s. Strung together with compelling stories about the songs, their composers, and Sinatra, this show is accompanied by a full orchestra masterfully playing transcriptions from the original Sinatra arrangers, Nelson Riddle and Billie May.
Sunday, May 30
SATISFACTION - THE ROLLING STONES SHOW
A Rolling Stones Experience Dedicated To The World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band
File Under: Classic Rock, Tribute
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 6pm, Show 8pm
$12 adv, $15 door
VIP Booth for 4: $100 // VIP Booth for 6: $150
"Satisfaction/A Rolling Stones Experience" is the international touring tribute production dedicated to the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band. Now in it's sixth year of production and over 1000 performances, this highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast & costuming of it's kind. The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and cast bring a colorful performance to over 40 years of classic hits. Featured in Rolling Stone, People, Las Vegas Today, CBS Sunday Morning news and hundreds of national newspapers, magazines, television & radio. Internationally recognized as the world's greatest show honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy.
In 2005 the show joined the cast of Legends in Concert as the first Rolling Stones act ever on the Las Vegas strip and in 2007 Satisfaction was featured in a CBS Sunday Morning News segment proclaiming the group as the next best thing to The Rolling Stones.
Monday, May 31
HUDSON INSTITUTE FILM FESTIVAL
File Under: Film
General Admission - First come, first seated
Doors 10:30am, Show 11:00am
$15
After a review of dozens of worthy films that came out in the past year, our selection committee has chosen three films to showcase at the first annual Hudson Institute Film Festival. These films highlight the Iranian nuclear threat ("The Last 600 Meters: The Battles of Najaf and Fallujah"), the battle of Fallujah ("Atomic Jihad: Ahmadinejad's Coming War and Obama's Politics of Defeat"), and anti-Semitism at American universities ("Crossing the Line: The Intifada Comes to Campus"). The film directors will attend the screenings and engage in a Q & A session after each film.
Monday, May 31
A Birthday Tribute to Bob Dylan with HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED
Featuring Violinist Scarlet Rivera (Desire Album, Rolling Thunder Revue Tour), bassist Rob Stoner (Desire & Street Legal, At Budokan Albums, Rolling Thunder, 1978 World Tour) and drummer Winston Watson (MTV Unplugged, Time Out of Mind album, 1992-1996 Never Ending Tour)
File Under: Classic Rock, Tribute
General Admission Seated - First come, First seated
Doors at 6:00pm, Show at 8:00pm
Tickets: $25
Highway 61 Revisited recreates Bob Dylan's greatest music and stage shows, featuring the songs that made Bob Dylan a cultural icon and legend: "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," "Like A Rolling Stone," "Hurricane," "Tangled Up in Blue" and "All Along the Watchtower" as well as new hits like "Things Have Changed." For this tour, Highway 61 Revisited will especially feature songs from the 1975-1976 Bob Dylan Rolling Thunder Revue tour, including "Isis", "One More Cup of Coffee," "Joey", and many more. With an acoustic and an electric set, fans of all ages revel in experiencing Bob Dylan again, or for the first time! The poetry, symbolism, and power of Bob Dylan's greatest performances still resonate today, thanks to Highway 61 Revisited.
GENERAL POLICIES:
- B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.
- Tickets may be purchased via Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.com /212-307-7171 or at the B.B. King's Box Office: 10:30am - Midnight ($2 per ticket service charge)
- We are a full-scale restaurant. Our menu is American Continental with a Southern flair. We also have a full bar with all premier liquors and domestic and international cold beer. You can have the option of eating in Lucille's Grill next door, or you can eat while watching a show. We serve a full menu at all of our concerts. A $10 food and/or beverage minimum is standard for table seating during shows.
- Unless otherwise noted, all shows are suitable for all ages and offer general admission seating. Seating for all shows is first come, first seated; we do not take advance table reservations, except where noted as a condition of a VIP ticket. Standing room for all shows is available at our bar.
- For further show information, directions to the venue and for the latest updates visit us on the web at www.bbkingblues.com or call 212-997-4144.
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