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Enjoy an evening of reggae with a varied lineup of artists. Capleton spearheaded dancehall's return to reggae tradition, tackling Rastafarian spiritual themes and using classic roots reggae as a musical foundation. Cocoa Tea was one of the few early dancehall stars to carve out a consistent, productive career as the genre evolved over the years. And Anthony B embodies all that is spiritual and proactive about Reggae music. Also performing: Bajah & The Dry Eye Crew and Jah Thunder. Learn more...

Grammy-nominated singer Joan Osborne performs at B.B. King's. Osborne's single "One of Us" was a #1 hit, propelling her 1995 album Relish to triple-platinum status, and her tuneful and thoughtful songs have earned her a loyal following. The evening also features the Holmes Brothers, known for their blend of blues and bluegrass, and Mississippi heartland singer Paul Thorn. Learn more...

Veteran rock band Jefferson Starship celebrates the ill-fated 1969 concert festival at Altamont (chronicled in the documentary Gimme Shelter) with their own "Alternate Reality Altamont" festival at B.B. King's. The band will perform songs played at the original festival by artists like the Rolling Stones and Grateful Dead. Quicksilver Messenger Service and former Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten also perform. Learn more...

The Outlaws were one of the top Southern rock bands of the '70s, with hits like "Green Grass and High Tides" and "There Goes Another Love Song". Known for their three-part harmonies, the Tampa band is still led by original singer Henry Paul. September Hase opens the show. Learn more...

The dance floor will be open for business when B.B. King's Blues Club welcomes the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. One of the leading forces in the mid-'90s swing music revival, the Daddies may be best known for their hit song "Zoot Suit Riot". Learn more...

Musician, author, and former Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman makes a rare full-scale East Coast concert appearance at B.B. King Blues Club. He's written best-selling books, toured with Bob Dylan, befriended presidents ranging from Bill Clinton to George W. Bush, and led his band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys for decades. Joining Kinky are original Texas Jewboy, Little Jewford, and long-time Village Irregular, Washington Ratso, doing the show that just got rave reviews in Europe. Learn more...

Texas country supergroup The Flatlanders play at B.B. King's. Long-time friends Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Butch Hancock have performed together off and on for almost 40 years, in addition to their successful solo careers. They recently released their fourth album, Hills and Valleys, and perform at B.B. King's with opening act Ryan Bingham. Learn more...

Greek acoustic guitarist Pavlo is one of the most acclaimed guitarists in the world, known around the globe for his stirring music. His signature sound is a unique blend of Mediterranean, Latin, Greek and Spanish flamenco music. Learn more...

Jeffrey Osborne sings at B.B. King Blues Club. He began his career 40 years ago as the lead singer for soul group L.T.D. before launching a wildly successful solo career, which has also included hit collaborations with Dionne Warwick and James Ingram. His hits include "On the Wings of Love" and "Love Power." Learn more...

Blues-rockers Coco Montoya and the Tommy Castro Band perform at B.B. King's. Montoya's 30-year career has seen him become one of the top guitarists and singers on the blues-rock scene. Tommy Castro was named B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year at the 2008 Blues Music Awards. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club presents Howlin' For Hubert, a concert featuring legendary bluesman Hubert Sumlin. The pioneering electric guitarist wrote such blues classics as "The Red Rooster", "Killing Floor", and "Smokestack Lightnin'", inspiring legions of blues and rock superstars, including the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. He takes the stage alongside an array of special guests. Learn more...

The Ramsey Lewis Trio performs at B.B. King's. Three-time Grammy-winning pianist Lewis has gone from the composer of such '60s crossover hits as "The In Crowd" and "Wade in the Water" to a revered elder statesman of jazz. His latest album, Songs from the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey, features twelve refined yet joyful original compositions. Learn more...

One of the biggest stars of the new jack swing era, Keith Sweat has recorded seven platinum albums. His 14 top-10 R&B hits include "I Want Her," "I'll Give All My Love to You," "Twisted" and "Nobody." He performs life at B.B. King's. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience, This internationally touring Rolling Stones tribute show is now in its sixth year. Satisfaction is recognized as the world's greatest show honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy; it was the first Rolling Stones tribute to perform on the Las Vegas strip. Learn more...

The Grammy-nominated Scottish funk and R&B legends, Average White Band, bring their anything-but-average rock and roll sound to B.B. King's. Best known for such hits as "Pick Up The Pieces" and "Your Love is a Miracle," AWB will present a rollicking night of funk and soul. Learn more...

The Celtic Tenors present a Christmas show, featuring warm renditions of classic holiday music from Ireland and beyond. The chart-topping trio of Daryl Simpson, James Nelson and Matthew Gilsenan hail from Ireland, and have performed across Europe and North America. They've sold over a million albums, and their special Celebrate with The Celtic Tenors was a hit on PBS. Learn more...

In the spring of 1975, Southside formed the Asbury Jukes with old friend Miami Steve Van Zandt (Little Steven), who later Joined Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. The late-seventies saw the Jukes grow in stature from a highly competent R&B-styled bar band into a competitive horn-driven mainstream rock band with a series of original albums to their credit. Learn more...

Ever since the release of his platinum-selling 2004 debut Lyfe 268-192, Lyfe Jennings has been one of the R&B world's most acclaimed artists. Praised for his conscious lyrics and a soulful voice reminiscent of Sam Cooke or Al Green, he headlines B.B. King's. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes Gil Scott-Heron. The legendary poet, musician, and activist is best known for "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," and his works were a major influence on the development of hip-hop and spoken word poetry. His blend of relentless social commentary and music remains powerful today. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club hosts Beatlestock, a Beatles tribute sing-along. Beatlestock was created by Larry Russell, who rose to fame as Billy Joel's bassist, and the talented band features Joe Pecorino of Broadway's Beatlemania. Learn more...

The Machine, one of the world's premier Pink Floyd tribute acts, performs at B.B. King's. Spin Magazine says that they "sound exactly like Pink Floyd", while The Village Voice declares that "The Machine is dead-on." Bob Ezrin, the co-producer of Pink Floyd's seminal album The Wall, writes, "these guys are great!" Learn more...

The Hooters are an American rock band from Philadelphia. By combining a mix of rock and roll, ska and folk music, The Hooters first gained major commercial success in the U.S. in the mid-80s due to heavy radio and MTV airplay of songs like "Day By Day," "And We Danced" and "Where Do The Children Go." The band reunited in 2001 and is back on the road and in the studio. Learn more...

British Invasion-era folk rock duo Chad & Jeremy perform at B.B. King Blues Club. The duo had seven Top 40 hits during the 1960s, including "A Summer Song," "Willow Weep for Me" and "Before and After," and they also appeared on television programs from Batman to The Dick Van Dyke Show. They have been touring since reuniting in 2003. Learn more...

Songwriting legend Guy Clark doesn't merely compose songs; he projects images and characters with the kind of hands-on care and respect of a literary master. Clark works slowly and with strict attention to detail, and has produced an impressive collection of timeless gems, leaving very little waste behind. Learn more...

In the spring of 1975, Southside formed the Asbury Jukes with old friend Miami Steve Van Zandt (Little Steven), who later joined Bruce's E Street Band. The late seventies saw the Jukes grow in stature from a highly competent R&B-styled bar band into a competitive horn-driven mainstream rock band with a series of original albums to their credit. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club presents Grammy Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Bobby Brown. Brown began his career in pop group New Edition, and later enjoyed a string of solo hits including "My Prerogative" and "Every Little Step." Learn more...

Leon Russell played on, produced, arranged, and wrote some of rock and roll's most successful and important records. A session musician until his solo career in the 1960s, Russell played with such music legends as Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, The Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra, The Rolling Stones and many, many more. Learn more...

Julian Marley and The Uprising take the stage at B.B. King Blues Club, along with Stephen Marley and special guests Javaughn. Since recording his first song at age five at the Marley family home in Kingston, Julian has become a skillful, self-taught musician, mastering the bass, drums and keyboards. In 1989 he released his first album, titled Uprising, which is also the name of his new band. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes Al Green. Known for such timeless songs as "Let's Stay Together" and "Tired of Being Alone," Green's 2008 album Lay it Down reached the Billboard Top 10. Comedian James Smith opens the show. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club presents the Cannabis Cup Reggae Band's annual tribute to the late, great Peter Tosh. For over a decade, the popular band has performed such reggae classics as "Legalize It," "Bush Doctor" and "Stepping Razor" on Tosh's birthday; this year's concert features a guest appearance by Bushman. Learn more...

Actor Kevin Bacon (Footloose, A Few Good Men) and brother Michael Bacon formed The Bacon Brothers over a decade ago, writing and playing songs with bare self-expression and humor. They play 50 to 60 shows each year in New York, L.A., Nashville, Chicago, San Francisco and more, and have released four CDs. Learn more...

Tanya Tucker sings at B.B. King's. She recorded her first hit, 1972's Delta Dawn, at the age of 13, and has gone on to have 40 top-10 country hits. Known for her full-throated voice and compelling stage presence, she's one of the most revered singers in country music. Country-rockers LoCash Cowboys open the show. Learn more...

British contemporary instrumental and smooth jazz band Acoustic Alchemy formed in England in the early-1980s. By the late-1990s, their albums consistently charted number one on the adult contemporary charts; several of their albums have been nominated for Grammy Awards. Learn more...

Legendary slide guitarist Sonny Landreth has been working steadily for decades, amassing a devoted following among his fans and peers. Warm vocals and soaring, spirited guitar fireworks have earned Indigenous, the group from South Dakota's Nakota Nation, a place among roots rock's elite. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes Indian Ocean. They've become one of India's most famous bands with their unique blend of East Indian folk music and Western-style rock influences, and their cult following spans around the globe. Their breakthrough album, 200's Kandisa, is one of the most acclaimed albums in modern Indian music. Learn more...

Over the last few years Tainted Love has been in popular demand for their highly stylized, nonstop 80s show. Tainted Love offer a refreshing change from the usual party bands and brings all of the energy and excitement of their live show. Learn more...

Singer-songwriter and guitarist David Knopfler is best known as a founding member of Dire Straits. Since leaving the band, he's pursued a critically acclaimed solo career, recording ten solo albums to date. See him in concert at B.B. King Blues Club. Learn more...

Storm Front plays B.B. King's. This veteran band offers note-for-note versions of Joel hits like "Movin' Out," "My Life," "It's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me" and "Piano Man," plus classic album tracks and rarities -- all performed by a full band and horn section. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. One of the first great country-rock bands, they've often been compared to the Byrds. Their 1972 album Will the Circle Be Unbroken, recorded with a host of legendary bluegrass and country musicians, was one of that decade's most acclaimed works. Learn more...

Mark Hummel presents his annual Blues Harp Blowout tour, a showcase of today greatest harmonica players. Lee Oskar received unprecedented acclaim for his work with rock legends War, and went on to found the world's second-largest harmonica company. Chicago bluesman Willie "Big Eyes" Smith has performed with Muddy Waters, the Legendary Blues Band, and many more. Billy branch and Dennis Gruenling round out a top-notch lineup. Learn more...

As a member of the Monkees, Davy Jones was one of the '60s' biggest pop stars. He sang lead vocals on many of the band's hits, including "Daydream Believer" and "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You." He'll perform his classic hits at B.B. King Blues Club. Learn more...

Since his 1988 debut, Maxi Priest has enjoyed tremendous success as a singer with popularity and recognition around the world. Over the course of 10 albums and countless live performances all over the globe, he has unleashed a one-world music that heals, rejuvenates and uplifts. In fact, he's the most successful reggae solo artist in the world, second only to legend Bob Marley. Learn more...

When singing sensation Shemekia Copeland first appeared on the scene in 1997 with her groundbreaking debut CD, she quickly became, at 18 years old, a roots music superstar. Just a decade later, Shemekia has already had a lifetime's worth of career highlights, including performances on national television, appearances in films and sharing stages with some of the biggest names in the music world. Learn more...

Laurie Krauz and the Daryl Kojak Octet bring their acclaimed Tapestry Rewoven, a jazz re-imagining of the Carole King classic, to B.B. King Blues Club. Known for her powerful voice and fluid improvisation, Laurie is the 2007 and 2008 MAC Award winner for Best Female Jazz Vocalist. Learn more...

Marcy Playground emerged into the mainstream with the success of the single "Sex and Candy." Nine Days scored two hits with "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" and "If I Am." Jimmie's Chicken Shack emerged through MTV as one of the first Post-Grunge bands of the era. Learn more...

The Whispers are among the few that remain at the forefront of the "soul survivors" in this decade. These four men have been singing together as The Whispers for over three decades and they also are among the few stand-up vocal groups still actively recording and performing in the 2000s. Learn more...

The Subdudes are back and are about to make their 429 Records debut with a their first new recording in five years, Flower Petals. From their charmed beginning as the Tipitina's bar band in 1987, the group has built upon the instant musical chemistry they encountered all those years back and remained a much loved musical entity despite a roller coaster ride of fortunes both good and bad. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club presents The B Street Band. The world's top Bruce Springsteen tribute, they've toured all over the country for almost 30 years; they've performed with several members of the original E Street band, and been seen by over 3 million people. Learn more...

Pioneers of folk-rock, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever, taking it from small clubs into the world of gold discs and international tours. Members have come and gone over the years, with past and present lineups virtually a who's who of the British folk scene, but Steeleye Span has always remained an institution, at the forefront of the genre they helped define. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes legendary guitarist Johnny Winter. Hailing from Texas, this veteran blues-rocker has recorded awe-inspiring blues and Southern rock albums for over forty years. He's still going strong; his most recent album, I'm a Bluesman, was nominated for a Grammy. Special guest Debbie Davies opens the show. Learn more...

Alexis P. Suter is a rising star on the roots, blues and soul scene. Her powerful bass/baritone voice, seasoned with raw emotion and a wide streak of attitude, has won the praise of greats from B.B. King to Levon Helm. Her latest album, Just Another Fool, is getting strong reviews and airplay around the country. Learn more...

Bronx singer/guitarist Popa Chubby's music combines the raw soulfulness of the blues with modern hip-hop and rock influences. In this concert, he'll be playing music from his recent double album Electric Chubbyland, featuring his renditions of songs by the legendary Jimi Hendrix. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club presents the Harlem Gospel Choir in a musical tribute to Michael Jackson. America's foremost gospel choir, featuring top singers from throughout the Tri-State area, presents joyous renditions of the King of Pop's classic hits. Learn more...

For over forty years, Tom Rush has been one of the world's most acclaimed folk singers. His warm, expressive voice and wry, melancholy lyrics influenced performers ranging from James Taylor and Joni Mitchell to Jackson Browne and Emmylou Harris. He Learn more...

B.B. King's welcomes Sanjaya. A finalist on the sixth season of TV's American Idol, Sanjaya's eccentric performances made him a controversial figure among the show's fans. Also appearing: The Peaceniks, Shyamali. Learn more...

Tribute band Days of Wild performs at B.B. King's. For over a decade, the band has been playing the songs of music legend Prince, and were even invited to perform at Prince's Paisley Park Studio. For this night of booty-shaking funk, Days of Wild will also throw in hits by Sly Stone and James Brown. Learn more...

The Harlem Gospel Choir performs at B.B. King Blues Club. One of the world's top gospel ensembles, they'll be singing the music of R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire. They draw members from the top church choirs in Harlem and throughout the New York area. Learn more...

Jerry Rivera sings at B.B. King Blues Club in New York. One of the biggest stars in modern salsa music, he's won mutliple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, and sold over 10 million albums worldwide. He's had 17 #1 hits, and recorded 19 gold and platinum albums. Learn more...

Yellow Brick Road plays B.B. King's. One of the Northeast's top tribute acts, Gerald Brann and Yellow Brick Road replicate the classic tunes of Elton John, in a concert complete with light show. They've been officially endorsed by the International Elton John Fan Club. Opening act: Rod Stewart tribute Forever Young. Learn more...

Together since the mid-'60s, the Persuasions continue to sing as if that's what they do instead of breathing. The Persuasions have released 18 albums, and have recorded or performed with artists including Liza Minelli, Bette Midler, Stevie Wonder, Lou Reed, Van Morrison, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, The Neville Brothers, Country Joe McDonald and B.B. King. Learn more...

Hothouse Flowers' sound combines bombastic rock with Irish folk and American gospel influences. Discovered by U2 in the late '80s, they've been a chart-topping band in their native Ireland ever since, led by the powerful voice of lead singer Liam O Maonlai. Learn more...

Asleep at the Wheel plays B.B. King Blues Club. Carrying the torch of Western swing music -- an exciting, improvisational style influenced by country and big-band jazz -- for almost four decades, the Texas band has won nine Grammy awards, and the admiration of legendary musicians ranging from Willie Nelson to Bob Dylan. Special guest opener: Claire Small. Learn more...

The Cowfast Bellboys play the music of Van Morrison at B.B. King Blues Club. For almost a decade, they've been playing the hits of the Irish rock legend, from "Moondance" and "Wild Night" to little-known album tracks. Mike Rocket opens the show. Learn more...

Innovative rock guitarist Adrian Belew performs with his band, the Adrian Belew Power Trio, at B.B. King's. A member of King Crimson and The Bears, he also produced and recorded with artists including Frank Zappa, The Talking Heads, and David Bowie. His latest solo album, Side One, featured Primus bassist Les Claypool and Tool drummer Danny Carey. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes tributes to two of the biggest rock acts of the '70s and '80s. Rockin' the Paradise replicates the vocal harmonies and dual-guitar assault of Styx's greatest hits, while Invisible Sun is New York's premier tribute to The Police. The The Paul Green School of Rock All-Stars open the show, playing '80s rock hits. Learn more...

B.B. King's welcomes Tarrus Riley. A rising star in his native Jamaica, Tarrus is known for his soulful voice and intense respect for roots reggae's traditions. His father, Jimmy Riley, was also a successful reggae singer. Special guest: DJ Lumumba aka Revolution. Learn more...