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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...

Featuring former members of Broadway's Beatlemania, Strawberry Fields is a Beatles tribute dedicated to bringing you as close to a real Beatles concert as you can get, complete with costumes. The show takes you on a Magical Mystery Tour starting in 1964, then to 1967's "Sergeant Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band, all the way to "White Album," "Abbey Road" and "Let It Be." Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club hosts a tribute to Jimi Hendrix on the 67th anniversary of his birth. The concert features the electrifying guitar heroics of the Lance Lopez Band, founding Vanilla Fudge guitarist Vince Martell, long-running Hendrix tribute band Voodoo Child, and more. 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...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. Formed by the seven sons of renowned Chicago trumpeter Phil Cohran, a former member of the Sun Ra Arkestra, they've been blazing new trails in brass-based jazz for over a decade. Bajah & The Dry Eye Crew open the show. 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...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes The Soft Parade, revered worldwide as the premier Doors tribute show. They recreate, with stunning accuracy, the primal, poetic atmosphere of a vintage Doors concert. The Soft Parade has toured 20 countries, been joined onstage by original Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and has performed hundreds of concerts worldwide. Learn more...

Whitley and the Hard Times Band present Forever Ray, a Ray Charles tribute concert. The eleven-piece ensemble features a number of veteran musicians, including former Raelette Toni Washington. They'll play all of "Brother Ray"'s legendary hits. 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...

B.B. King Blues Club presents Darlene Love in her annual Christmas show. One of the top singers of the girl group era, Love sang such hits as "Da Doo Ron Ron," "He's a Rebel" and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)." A 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame finalist, she also sang backup for Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley. Learn more...

Love the timeless classics of The Rat Pack? These three outstanding performers will transport you back to a time of smoky Vegas lounges, capturing the sound--as well as the charisma, charm and chemistry--of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. The show features Rat Pack favorites like "That's Amore," "New York, New York," "Mr. Bojangles," "My Way" and much more. Learn more...

Best known as the lead singer of the legendary Ronettes, Ronnie Spector has performed for over four decades, and was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In an annual tradition, she performs in a special Christmas show, in which she'll sing her classic hits, an assortment of holiday-themed songs, and more! Learn more...

Regina Belle sings at B.B. King Blues Club. The R&B singer is best known for "A Whole New World," her chart-topping duet with Peabo Bryson, which earned her one of her four Grammy Awards. She's also recorded such hits as "If I Could," "Please Be Mine" and "Ooh Boy," as well as successful jazz and gospel albums. Learn more...

You saw the Jack Black movie, now see the real thing! Before there ever was a School of Rock movie, Paul Green operated The Paul Green School of Rock Music, a performance-based, interactive music school in Philadelphia for kids 8 to 18 years old. This is the school's seventh annual holiday show at BB's. Rock out with your kids as the All-Stars play some of the best classic rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Learn more...

The six-piece band Big Shot plays "The Piano Man's" hit songs in a tribute so spot-on that Billy Joel himself said, "They had a hard time convincing me that it wasn't me." Big Shot is comprised of musicians who have worked for Billy Joel and his band, or have appeared in Joel's Broadway musical, Movin' Out. Learn more...

B.B. King's welcomes The Mighty Sparrow. The "Calypso King", a native of Trinidad, has been performing for over fifty years, gaining worldwide fame for his blend of catchy rhythms, often-ribald humor, and commitment to social justice. Don't miss this consummate showman live in concert. Learn more...

The Harlem Gospel Choir, one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs in the world, brings the music of Harlem and the Black Church to Times Square in a foot stomping, hand clapping show. The Choir's joyous songs of gospel and inspiration will touch the depths of your soul and raise your spirits to angelic heights. Learn more...

B.B. King is proud to present legendary singer Roberta Flack. Her hits include "Killing Me Softly with His Song", "Feel Like Makin' Love", and "Tonight I Celebrate My Love". She'll be singing some of her greatest romantic ballads in this special Valentine's Day performance. Learn more...

The Heat Is On, an explosive theatre piece based on the life of Rita Hayworth, examines the career and personal life of Hollywood's most electrifying screen siren. Backed by an 11-piece big band, Quinn Lemley brings Rita's glamour, wit and vulnerability to life. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes the legendary musician Solomon Burke. Known as "The King of Rock and Soul" for his pioneering '60s recordings, Burke was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. His career has seen a resurgence of late; 2002's Don't Give Up On Me won a Grammy, while 2005's Make Do With What You Got and 2006's Nashville were also nominated. Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club welcomes Eddie Money. With hits like "Two Tickets To Paradise", "Baby Hold On", "Walk On Water", "Think I'm In Love" and "Shakin", Eddie continues to be one of the hardest working men in rock and roll. His tunes dominated both the radio and MTV airwaves and helped him to sell over 11 million records. Learn more...

Critically acclaimed New York folk-rock duo Aztec Two-Step, a college-radio staple who have been performing together for 35 years, pay tribute to one of their greatest influences with The Simon and Garfunkel Songbook Show. They'll be performing "The Boxer", "The Sounds of Silence", and many of Simon and Garfunkel's other songs. Learn more...

Head down to B.B. King's for a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring the soulful sounds of Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens. Shelton's acclaimed soul-gospel vocal group is backed by a band featuring members of Sharon Jones' Dap-Kings. Learn more...

Isaac Hayes was one of the most influential and successful artists of the late 1960s and early '70s, known for such top-selling albums as 1969's "Hot Buttered Soul." He is an inductee to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, winner of an Oscar for Best Musical Score and the voice of Chef on Comedy Central's South Park. Learn more...

B.B. King's presents a night of stand-up comedy featuring Jim Breuer, best known for his time on TV's Saturday Night Live, and George Wallace, who has had his own HBO special and co-hosted a popular radio show with Isaac Hayes. Also on the bill: the Kims of Comedy, Gerry McCambridge, Learn more...

After the ball drops on January 1, head out to B.B. King's for a an after-midnight New Year's celebration featuring live music by New Orleans' renowned ReBirth Brass Band. Learn more...

Enjoy a little a Southern rock this New Year's Eve at B.B. King's with Dickey Betts and Great Southern. Betts joined the Allman Brothers Band as second lead guitarist and singer in the late 1960s. In addition to matching bandleader Duane Allman lick for lick, Betts also wrote such memorable songs as "Revival" and the instrumental hit "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed." Learn more...

As its name implies, the music of this new band is something of a revelation. The brainchild of two Israeli Yemenite brothers, Yahav and Yaniv Tsaidi, Heedoosh performs deeply personal, spiritual Jewish rock music that pulls no punches. Heedoosh's original music appeals to secular and religious audiences, young and old, American and Israeli. Learn more...

With the release of her latest album, Vivian, contemporary R&B singer/songwriter Vivian Green broadens the promise of her critically acclaimed debut CD, A Love Story. Her music has been praised by the New York Times and People, and Vibe said of a recent live performance: "her rapport with the audience is both engaging and intimate." Learn more...

Rapper Ja Rule has released six albums and has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. He's best known for the hits "Put It On Me," "Between Me and You" and "Wonderful," and for being associated with Jay-Z as a part of The Murderers. Ja Rule has beefed with rappers DMX, 50 Cent, The Game, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre and Eminem. Learn more...

The famed Blind Boys of Alabama, spreading the spirit of gospel music for more than 60 years, take the stage at B.B. King Blues Club for Go Tell It On the Mountain: The Christmas Show. Founding members Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter and George Scott are joined by more recent arrivals Joey Williams, Ricky McKinnie, Bobby Butler, and Tracy Pierce on a mission to expand the audience for traditional soul-gospel singing by incorporating contemporary songs and innovative arrangements. Learn more...

Tony Award-winner, dancer, choreographer, actor, director and producer Savion Glover is celebrating his 27th year as a hoofer in show business. Broadway and film credits include The Tap Dance Kid, Black & Blue, Jelly's Last Jam, Bring in 'da Noise Bring in 'da Funk and the movie "Tap" with Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr. Learn more...

Sly Stone and family return for their first New York City appearance together in more than 32 years! Along with James Brown, the Family Stone virtually invented '70s funk, fusing black rhythms and a psychedelic sensibility into a new pop/soul/rock hybrid. Learn more...

The Ventures are the biggest selling instrumental rock group of all time. They created albums rather than just collections of songs and were able to adapt their "surf guitar" sound to a wide range of styles. With 14 Singles Chart songs--including "Walk, Don't Run"--and a solid lineup, The Ventures' sound is more pure and powerful than ever. Learn more...

This evening showcases two of the most dynamic acts in U.S. reggae. The Easy Star All-Stars return home for their only NY appearance in 2007, after spending the past year performing overseas. The nine-piece band will be playing their usual dubbed-out, trippy takes on Pink Floyd and Radiohead, along with original songs from their upcoming release. To start the show, Ticklah will play a set showcasing his latest album, Ticklah vs. Axelrod. Learn more...

A member of Jamaica's legendary Marley family, Ky-mani Marley follows in the footsteps of his father Bob. He's worked with Pras of the Fugees and released songs like "I Pray" and "Fist Full of Dollars"; he recently signed with Vox Music Group, and is preparing a new album. See him at B.B. King's. Learn more...

With primary influences of Prince and Sly Stone, Van Hunt's music is an assemblage of funk, rock and soul. His songs put sophisticated melodies and hot lyrics to an insistent groove. Opening for Van Hunt will be special guest Danielia Cotton. Learn more...

Billy Ocean holds the prestigious title of being the biggest selling British black artists of all time. During a career spanning over 25 years, he has sold in excess of 30 million singles and albums worldwide. Ocean is best known for the hit singles "Caribbean Queen" and "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car." Learn more...

B.B. King's welcomes the legendary Charlie Daniels Band. One of the pioneers of Southern rock, Daniels has sold over 18 million albums, and his hits include "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" and "Uneasy Rider". Learn more...

B.B. King Blues Club presents Rust Never Sleeps - A Live Neil Young Retrospective. Rust Never Sleeps is a unique, live rock show that celebrates the music and musical career of Neil Young, stretching from Buffalo Springfield to CSNY to Crazy Horse. Rust Never Sleeps pays "tribute" to Neil Young and his music the best way they know how: with integrity. Learn more...

The missing link between Motown soul and Detroit rock, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels' manic energy made them one of the top live bands of the '60s. They had hits with "Jenny Take A Ride", "Devil With A Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly", and more. See them at B.B. King Blues Club. Learn more...

Combining the best of folk music and rock and roll with a touch of country thrown in, The Lovin' Spoonful turned out such hits as "Do You Believe in Magic," "Daydream," "You Didn't Have to be So Nice," "Nashville Cats" and "Summer in the City." Their music topped the charts and established them among the great bands of the mid-'60s. Learn more...

Stephanie Mills has one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music, an ultra soulful songstress whose on-stage energy and power inspires standing ovations wherever she performs. She is a legendary Grammy and American Music Award-winning recording artist with five best-selling albums and ten Billboard #1 singles. Learn more...

Orleans, the band that produced hits including "Dance With Me," "Still the One" and "Love Takes Time," will take the stage at B.B. King's. From their earliest days as a college and club favorite to studio and live collaborations with industry greats like Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne to Top 10 success, Orleans is now celebrating their 35th year of making music. Learn more...

Jay and the Americans were a major force in the early years of rock and roll, with such classic hits as "Tonight," "She Cried" and "This Magic Moment." You will hear all of those songs and more in the new Jay and the Americans show. In 2002, Jay and the Americans were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, placing them among the greatest vocal groups in rock and roll history. Learn more...

B.B. King's presents a one-night-only concert featuring Odetta and the Eric Bibb Trio, with special guests Leon Bibb, Amiri Baraka and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. This evening of soulful jazz and blues music will benefit The Dance Theatre of Harlem. Learn more...

Dr. John proudly stands alongside of Louis Armstrong and Fats Domino as one of New Orleans' all-time distinctive voices. Not only is the Good Doctor's dry, gravel cackle one of the most infectious sounds in both jazz and popular music, but he is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage exclusive to the Crescent City. Learn more...

While Monte remains a huge enigma in the guitar universe, his legendary reputation has spread like wildfire since he appeared on Austin City Limits. In 2004 Monte was named on Guitar Player Magazine's list of "Top 50 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time" and in 2005 he was featured the Covers of Frets and Acoustic Guitar magazines. A musician's musician. Learn more...

Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 standup comedians of all time, Sinbad has built a loyal following by taking audiences' painful trials or embarassing tribulations of day-by-day life, throwing them back in their faces, and causing an uproar of comedic hysteria. Sinbad has starred in the movies "Jingle All the Way," "Houseguest," and "Necessary Roughness," and was a star of TVs A Different World, as well as The Sinbad Show. Learn more...

Celebrate Madonna's birthday with some of NYC's most talented singers, dancers and musicians--collaborating to bring you the very best of Madonna's huge repetoire. From the popular hits to the sweet rarities, the evening will celebrate not only Madonna, but also her epic and life changing music. Learn more...

The original Blasters were one of the defining sounds of L.A.'s music scene in the early 1980s, and they helped keep American roots music alive during what was otherwise the genre's dark age. Today, their sound is still vital and energetic, the lyrics are still relevant, and the music is as primal and timeless as when they first devised their unique blend of blues and rock 'n' roll. Learn more...

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Bob Dylan & The Band's landmark "Basement Tapes" work--and, in turn, its 40th anniversary, impresario Michael Gaiman will stage the Million Dollar Bash. Gaiman is longtime manager of Jefferson Starship, former Grateful Dead agent and the individual responsible for creating Jazz Is Dead, Blue Floyd, this year's "Summer of Love" 40th Anniversary Tour, as well as The Band's 1983 reunion tour. Learn more...

The Manhattans, featuring Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett, along with Troy May and David Tyson, bring stellar legacy to the stage. With all-time hits such as "Kiss and Say Goodbye" and "Shining Star," along with numerous others, there is no doubt that The Manhattans are a group for the ages. Learn more...

A delicious all-you-can-eat buffet accompanies the classic R&B-Motown sounds of blues band Groove Buffet at the world-famous B.B. King's! Soul food and soulful music make for a lovely, lazy Saturday afternoon at New York's own temple of blues. Ticket price includes food, so eat up--and soak up the music! Learn more...

Enjoy some of the best live entertainment in New York City at B.B. King Blues Club, located in the heart of Times Square. See top blues and rock performers. Stars who've taken the stage at B.B. King's include Macy Gray, Peter Frampton, Brian Wilson, Little Richard, the Neville Brothers, the Beach Boys, and many more. Learn more...

Ian "Mac" McLagan was a member of the Small Faces, played piano and organ on classic songs like Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" and the Rolling Stones' "Miss You", and has worked with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Ringo Starr. McLagan now lives in Austin, Texas, and he's bringing his backing group the Bump Band to B.B. King's for a night of rock and roll. Learn more...

Dave Wakeling, a rock icon as frontman for ska pioneers the English Beat, brings an amazing all-star ska backing band to B.B. King's to play the hits of The English Beat, General Public, and his new songs. It's a rock-steady night with the ever-changing King of Ska! Learn more...

Allan Holdsworth is widely regarded by fans and contemporary musicians as one of the 20th century's most prominent guitarists. He is one of a handful of musicians who has consistently proven himself as an innovator in between and within the worlds of rock and jazz music. There will also be an opening set with The Mahavishnu Project performing the music of The Mahavishnu Orchesta. Learn more...

Guitarist Tommy Castro brings his band and their blend of blues, soul, and rock music to B.B. King's Blues Club. Castro, who has toured with King himself as well as Carlos Santana, has been compared to such musicians as Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, and Duane Allman. Featuring special guest Roy Book Binder. Learn more...

B.B. King is proud to welcome acclaimed folk musician Jonathan Edwards, who had a huge hit in 1971 with "Sunshine", and has performed with musicians ranging from Emmylou Harris to Jimmy Buffett. Special guest Kate Taylor also has a strong musical legacy, both in her own right and as the sister of the legendary James Taylor. Learn more...

With a unique musical perspective, intimate voice and treasure-trove of songs, singer-songwriter Brenda Russell proves that a truly glowing talent only deepens with time. She is the writer of such classics as "Get Here," "If Only For One Nigh," and the Grammy-nominated "Piano In The Dark," along with the Tony Award-winning hit Broadway musical The Color Purple. Learn more...

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Rhonda Vincent, one of the most acclaimed artists in modern bluegrass music, is touring with her band The Rage in support of her new album, All-American Bluegrass Girl. See her at B.B. King's. Learn more...

For over forty years, Brian Auger has been a musician's musician. Jazz pianist, bandleader, session man, Hammond B3 innovator and key player in the rise of jazz/rock fusion, Auger has done it all. With one of the most varied careers in music, he has incorporated jazz, British pop, R&B, soul and rock into an incredible catalog that has won him legions of fans all over the world. Learn more...

Highway 61 Revisited, the world's only Bob Dylan Tribute Band, announces their "Rolling Thunder Revisited Show." This look alike/sound alike Bob Dylan Tribute show will feature three former Dylan band members: violinist Scarlet Rivera and bassist Rob Stoner from Bob Dylan's Desire album, and drummer Winston Watson from Dylan's 1992-1996 Never Ending Tour band. The poetry, symbolism, and power of Bob Dylan's greatest performances still resonate today, thanks to Highway 61 Revisited. Learn more...

Legendary guitarist Dick Dale is credited with inventing the "surf guitar" sound. An innovator and true virtuoso of the instrument, Dale may be best known to modern audiences for his song "Miserlou", used as the opening theme in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction. Opening act: Children of the Unicorn. Learn more...

Catch three great musicians in this benefit concert for JazzReach. Bruce Hornsby's debut album generated three Top 20 hits, including "The Way It Is"; he has sold more than 10 million albums. Christian McBride is one of the best acoustic and electric bassists to emerge from the jazz world in the 1990s. Jack DeJohnette is one of jazz's greatest drummers and has collaborated with most major figures in jazz history. Learn more...