Details
Two-time Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Rush is, at 90, one of the last living master blues practitioners of his generation. A singer, harmonicist, and guitarist, he brings his soulful storytelling, gritty vocals, and finger-picking guitar sound—rooted in the down-home blues—to the Appel Room. Opening for and joining Bobby will be multi-Grammy nominated vocalist Shemekia Copeland.
Item details
Date
Friday, January 26, 2024 7:00PM
Location
The Appel Room
Name
The Blues with Bobby Rush and Shemekia Copeland
Description
Join two-time Grammy Award winner and Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Rush alongside multi-Grammy-nominated vocalist Shemekia Copeland in The Appel Room for an evening with a living legend of down-home blues.
A singer, harmonicist, and guitarist, Rush brings his soulful storytelling, gritty vocals, and finger-picking guitar sound to The House of Swing, with the revelatory vocalist and 2021 B.B. King Entertainer of The Year leading her band to open the show.
PERFORMER LINEUP
Main band
- Bobby Rush: Lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Bruce Howard: Drums
- Arthur Cooper: Bass
- Kenny Kights: Guitar
- Robert Williams: Keyboards
Opening band
- Shemekia Copeland: Vocals
- Ken “Willie” Scandlyn: Guitar
- Arthur Neilson: Guitar
- Kevin Jenkins: Bass
- Dan Hickey: Drums
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Rush's first show at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
- Stories and songs from a legendary act who spent more than a half-century touring.
- Featuring acclaimed vocalist Shemekia Copeland.
The 9:30pm shows can be purchased as part of the 9:30 in the Appel Room series. Purchase any seat in the house for 3 different 9:30 Appel Room shows for only $99 (includes all fees).
Keep the party going after the show by taking your ticket stub to Dizzy's Club for a complimentary cover to that evening's Late Night Session at 11:00pm.
This performance is currently sold out, please select another date from the above list to check availability for this performance.