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B.B. King Blues Club is proud to welcome the Harlem Gospel Choir in a special Martin Luther King Day performance. The legendary ensemble, which features New York's finest gospel singers, will present a joyous and inspirational show in honor of the great civil rights leader. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes The Jumpers Orchestra. This ten-piece band plays classic swing, rock, and pop tunes in a high-energy style reminiscent of the golden age of Las Vegas. Their repertoire ranges from Sinatra to the Rolling Stones. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes the duo of Strunz and Farah. Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah, originally from Costa Rica and Iran respectively, have pioneered new directions in the art of the acoustic guitar since 1979. Their Grammy-nominated music fuses jazz with flamenco, Latin, and Middle Eastern influences. Learn more...

After gaining mainstream popularity with a breakthrough performance in the film "Swingers," swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has become one of the most popular touring bands on the road today. BBVD now carries on the tradition of the legendary big bands and orchestras by touring nonstop, performing more than 100 concerts each year around the world. Learn more...

The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra is 18 singers and 7 musicians performing the music of the Beatles, The Who, David Bowie and Queen, as well as selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, and an all-original mini-opera. The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra plays music the proper way: in anthemic waves of fist-clenched bombast, replete with tight leather pants, epilepsy-inducing stage lighting and a set list that favors Bowie, Queen and more. Learn more...

Ziggy Starlet and the Spiders From Venus celebrate David Bowie's birthday with a tribute concert. The all-girl Bowie tribute band has performed the glam rock legend's music throughout New York City and beyond. Learn more...

Robert Gordon, a major contributor to the early-'80s rockabilly revival movement whose hists included "Fire" and "Someday, Someway", and veteran guitarist Chris Spedding perform a concert paying tribute to Elvis Presley's birthday. The pair recently recorded It's Now or Never -- an album of Elvis covers featuring the Jordanaires, the King himself's backup singers. Learn more...

Paying homage to the R&B, Motown and Soul legends, Groove Buffet plays from an extensive library of songs by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Otis Redding and James Brown. The band is quickly on the rise and has become one of the best classic R&B/Motown Soul acts in the New York Tri-State area. Learn more...

B.B. King's welcomes Twelve Twenty-Four. This group of accomplished musicians performs the orchestral-rock works of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Like their forebears, Twelve Twenty-Four specialize in holiday music, and this atmospheric concert celebrates the Christmas season in spectacular style. Learn more...

B.B. King's hosts a late-night Friday show with the Airwaves Band, which plays the hits of the 1980s. From Duran Duran and Billy Idol to Blondie and Pat Benatar, plus many more, the group performs a wide array of awesome songs from the '80s. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes the David Benoit Quartet for A Charlie Brown Christmas. A five-time Grammy nominee, Benoit will lead his group in renditions of Vince Guaraldi's classic tunes from the legendary holiday special. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes Beatles tribute Strawberry Fields for a special Thanksgiving Day concert. The group plays songs from every phase of the Beatles' legendary career, with precise sound and multiple costume changes. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club presents a concert featuring songs from the hit rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The show features 2008 Backstage Bistro and MAC award winner Jonathan Whitton and Louise Stewart, both of whom have toured nationally in productions of the show. Learn more...

Singer Stephanie Mills performs at B.B. King Blues Club. Known for her powerful voice, Mills is a Grammy-winning recording artist and Broadway star who has recorded ten Billboard #1 singles. Learn more...

R&B singer Kenny Lattimore performs at B.B. King's. One of the most acclaimed vocalists in modern rhythm and blues music, Kenny is known for his strong yet sensitive love songs. He's won an NAACP Image Award, and his self-titled album went gold. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes Tower of Power. Formed 40 years ago, the group was one of the first multi-ethnic bands in pop, gaining fame for their fantastically complex yet grooving funk, mighty horn section, and soulful vocals. Learn more...

Natacha Atlas was born in Belgium to Middle Eastern parents, and has had a top-ten hit in France. A former member of London's Transglobal Underground, she combines dance-pop with world music from the Middle East and around the globe. She performs at New York's B.B. King Blues Club. Learn more...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family gospel group, The Staple Singers, to her storied solo recordings, Mavis Staples is an inspirational force in modern popular culture and music. Learn more...

Evolution gives you all of the subtle nuances, inflections and visual gratification of seeing an early Journey show. Lead singer Hugo, a dead ringer for Steve Perry both visually and vocally, fronts the band of veteran musicians from NYC. This is the closest you'll get to seeing the early-to-mid-'80s line-up of Journey live, ever. Learn more...

Los Angeles funk-rock legends War, known for such hits as "Low Rider", "Spill the Wine", and "Why Can't We Be Friends?", perform at B.B. King's. The band's diverse musical influences have made them an enduring influence, and they've sold over 25 million records to date. Learn more...

Sam Eaton's Off-Broadway spectacle The Quantum Eye -- Magic Deceptions is an amazing evening of intimate parlor magic and mind-reading brought into the 21st century. The long-running Off-Broadway show makes a special guest appearance at Learn more...

One of the top R&B vocal groups of the '70s and '80s, the Whispers had many hits, including "And The Beat Goes On" and "Rocksteady". Still featuring all four original members after over three decades of touring and recording, the Whispers perform at B.B. King Blues Club. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club presents tributes to two of Britain's most successful rock acts. The Bell Bottom Blues play the music of Eric Clapton, from his early days in Cream through his illustrious solo career. They'll be joined by Bad Company tribute Straight Shooter. Learn more...

Maysa presents a release party for her new CD Metamorphosis. The Baltimore native has consistently topped Billboard's smooth jazz charts. Starting her career as a backup singer for Stevie Wonder, she's released 7 solo albums, and also been a member of British R&B band Incognito. Learn more...

The late Peter "Steppin' Razor" Tosh was the original guitarist for Bob marley's Wailers, and one of the most respected and successful reggae musicians in history. The Cannabis Cup Band, along with some of New York's best reggae musicians, gather together to play his greatest hits in tribute to him on his birthday. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes the Quarrymen. In the late 1950s, a young John Lennon formed this British skiffle group with friends; Paul McCartney and George Harrison later joined. Four members of the original Quarrymen re-formed the group in 1997, and have toured the world ever since. Show up early for a pre-show screening of the classic film A Hard Day's Night. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club presents Grammy Award-winning hip-hop trio Digable Planets. The group's ambitious fusion of hip-hop and jazz was met with critical praise and commercial success; their 1993 album Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) was certified gold, and Grammy-winning single "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" was a crossover hit. Learn more...

In a career spanning four decades, blues musician Taj Mahal has sold millions of albums, won two Grammy Awards, and earned the respect of his peers as one of the genre's greatest performers. The legendary bluesman performs live at B.B. King's, touring in support of his new album Maestro. Learn more...

Rock and roll's first great "wild man", the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis was renowned for his uncontrollable energy and unbridled passion, recording hits like "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire". Fifty years later, he's still tearing up stages, as fans can witness at B.B. King Blues Club. Learn more...

George Porter Jr., Russell Batiste Jr., and Brian Stoltz bring the rich musical traditions of New Orleans into the 21st century, with funk and jam band influences. Celebrating the recent release of live album MOODOO, they'll play B.B. King Blues Club, with special guest Page McConnell of Phish. Learn more...

Multi-platinum R&B star Avant plays B.B. King's. Known for such singles as "Separated" and "My First Love", he's worked with stars ranging from Snoop Dogg to Kelly Rowland. His last album, 2006's Director, hit #4 on Billboard's charts; his self-titled fifth album is scheduled for release in October. Opening act: Shire. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club presents the Down by the Riverside tour, featuring two of Southern music's greatest institutions sharing the stage for the first time. The Blind Boys of Alabama have been singing together for 65 years, and are members of the Gospel Hall of Fame. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has brought New Orleans jazz to the world for almost half a century. Learn more...

The BStreet Band is the world's longest-running tribute band, having been the top Bruce Springsteen tribute for over two decades. Originally known as Backstreets, The BStreet Band was formed in Asbury Park, New Jersey in 1980. Since that time, they have performed for well over 3 million people, appearing alongside such artists as Clarence Clemons, Max Weinberg and Vinnie "Mad Dog" Lopez from the E Street Band. They have also appeared on the Conan O'Brien Show and Howard Stern. Learn more...

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers play B.B. King's. The former frontman of the Refreshments, Clyne has gone on to a successful solo career, recording tuneful, impassioned rock with country and Tex-Mex influences. The Arizona band's underground success is epitomized by their standing as the only independent act to have six consecutive albums debut in the top ten on Billboard's Internet Sales chart. Learn more...

Rapper Foxy Brown performs at B.B. King Blues Club. Brown, a pioneering female artist in the hip-hop business, has released multiple platinum albums, recorded with Jay-Z and LL Cool J, and was a part of Nas' rap supergroup The Firm. Scheduled guests include Big Daddy Kane, Roxanne Shante, and Spragga Benz Learn more...

Legendary drummer Carmine Appice, who's worked with musicians ranging from Ozzy Osbourne to Rod Stewart, presents SLAMM. In this dynamic show, Appice and four young drum wizards hit drums, buckets, drain pipes, oil cans, and more, creating an exhilarating musical show. Learn more...

Versatile star Wayne Brady will perform at B.B. King Blues Club, singing songs from his upcoming debut album, A Long Time Coming. Brady has earned fame as the host of TV's talk show The Wayne Brady Show and Don't Forget the Lyrics, and a cast member on Whose Line Is It Anyway?. His album features original compositions alongside covers of tunes by such artists as Sam Cooke and the Beatles. Learn more...

Tony Clifton makes a rare appearance at B.B. King's. The late, great comedian Andy Kaufman created the famous lounge singer character in 1969. He made numerous live and TV appearances over the years, sometimes portrayed by Kaufman, sometimes by others. Since Kaufman's untimely death, Clifton has made occasional public appearances, and now tours the nation in The Return Of Tony Clifton, a benefit show for Gulf Coast musicians, dancers, and singers affected by Hurricane Katrina. Learn more...

Tributes to two of the last twenty year's most popular bands play at B.B. King's. The Joshua Tree, a Boston-based group, plays the greatest hits of U2. New York's Nick Swan leads The X&Y project, which performs the works of Coldplay. Learn more...

Singer Bonnie Tyler plays B.B. King Blues Club. Her hits include the #1 single "Total Eclipse of the Heart", plus "It's a Heartache" and "Holding Out For a Hero", which appeared on the Footloose soundtrack. Learn more...

B.B. King's hosts a concert by Steely Dan tribute band Show Biz Kids. With over 150 years of combined experience, the seven members of Show Biz Kids are qualified to re-create Steely Dan's blend of intricate arrangements and satirical, world-weary lyrics. They'll play such hits as "Peg", "Kid Charlemagne", and "Reelin' in the Years". Learn more...

The world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir takes the stage at B.B. King's. The Choir has been presenting their joyous music since 1986. In this concert, they'll be singing the music of the great Stevie Wonder. Learn more...

B.B. King's welcomes Elton John tribute band Bennie and the Jets. Led by Greg Ransom, whose mastery of John's voice and on-stage mannerisms is uncanny, they'll be playing the greatest hits of one of rock's most popular and prolific artists. Special guests: Storm Front, a promising new Billy Joel tribute band from Albany. Learn more...

B.B. King's welcomes Bobby "Blue" Bland, one of the main creators of the modern soul-blues sound. Bland's #1 hits included "I Pity the Fool," "That's the Way Love Is," and "Two Steps from the Blues." Bland was inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame in 1981 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes reggae singer Anthony B. Influenced by the legendary Peter Tosh, Anthony B is known for his spiritual, socially conscious lyrics, his high-energy live performances, and his ever-present robe and staff. His hits include "Fire Pon Rome" and "Repentance Time", and his ten albums have included guest appearances by such stars as Wyclef Jean and Snoop Dogg. Learn more...