Chris_APA Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 The Blind Boys of AlabamaThe Lemon Tree LoungeFriday 13 November, doors 7.30pm18/16 + bfThe word legendary is often bandied about, but in The Blind Boys of Alabama we truly are talking about legends of American music. They have been recording and performing together since the mid-1930s, blending gospel and blues standards. Pre-dating Elvis, Little Richard and Al Green to name but three, their influence has spread far and wide throughout the music industry.In recent years they have been sweeping up Grammy Awards, had their tunes remixed for Moby's Play, performed and recorded with everyone from Peter Gabriel to Ben Harper and covered tunes by everyone from Prince to Tom Waits in their own inimitable style.Oh, and they performed the theme tune to season one of The Wire! If that isn't kudos I don't know what is!Tickets available from Aberdeen Box Office, 01224 6471122. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_APA Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Tickets are going fast for this show - come down to The Lemon Tree to see a truly iconic band.Taking the work hat off I honestly can't wait for this gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 AMAZING!!!! I must get a ticket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_APA Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Nae comps, Mr Austin! But this is a must.Oh, and a wee bit more kudos for The Blind Boys - in the Coen Brother's comedy, O' Brother, Where Art Thou?, three of the original members are the grave diggers who turn up at the cottage towards the end of the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Nae comps, Mr Austin! But this is a must.Oh, and a wee bit more kudos for The Blind Boys - in the Coen Brother's comedy, O' Brother, Where Art Thou?, three of the original members are the grave diggers who turn up at the cottage towards the end of the film.WOW! Their live show are or certainly used to be mighty impressive. They were pretty old when I last saw them, the surviving members must be getting on a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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