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Lavay Smith Sings The Etta James Song Book: Double Show!
January 10, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$15 – $20
Lavay Smith celebrates the legacy of blues legend Etta James. With a staggering career that spanned six decades, James lived the blues both on and off the stage. From the mid-fifties until her death in 2012, she remained an icon of popular music, leaving a rich catalog of unforgettable songs including “Tell Mama,” “All I Could Do Was Cry,” “I’d Rather Go Blind,” and her signature song, “At Last.” Join us for a delightful romp through the history of song from the 1920s on.
Joining Lavay are…
Jules Broussard – Alto. Jules has played with many of Etta’s musical peers, such as Esther Phillips, Cleanhead Vinson, Big Mama Thorton and Ray Charles
Danny Armstrong – Trombone, Everyone’s favorite musician, has played with Archie Bell and The Drells, Johnny Otis and Jackie Wilson
Ron Belcher – Bass
Learn more about Lavay here.
Admission: $15-20
First show: 7:00pm – 8:15pm (doors at 6:30pm)
Second Show: 8:30pm – 9:45pm.
All ages welcome. Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.
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