Cedric Burnside
Grammy and National Heritage Fellowship-winning blues artist Burnside will play a night of sizzling Hill Country blues, influenced by artists like his grandfather RL Burnside (for whom he started drumming at age 13). Doors at 6:00, show at 7:00 for this great night of blues! Get your tickets HERE!
Ronnie Baker Brooks
Chicago blues royalty Ronnie Brooks is the son of legendary Blues Hall Of Famer Lonnie Brooks. He learned his craft directly from icons like Albert Collins, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Koko Taylor, and, of course, his father. Come check out a legend in the making as he celebrates the release of his 5th album, Blues In […]
Blues Night on Civic Plaza ft. Shemekia Copeland
Don’t miss this FREE night of the blues starring the great Shemekia Copeland! Called “the greatest blues singer of her generation” in the Washington Post, Harlem-born Copeland has won nine Blues Music Awards. Joining Shemekia will be harmonica player and singer-songwriter Russ Green will and blues stalwarts The Pleasure Pilots, a rockin’ rhythm and blues band specializing […]
Hillary Smith and Chillhouse free outdoor concert
Hobbs NM native Hillary Smith’s rollicking blues-funk has been popular in the Land of Enchantment for almost 40 years. The Winrock Park open space is brand new. Enjoy them together at this FREE concert, part of AMP Concerts’ series every Friday in May and June. Feel free to bring chairs, but no glass. Food trucks […]
Ronnie Baker Brooks
“In Ronnie Baker Brooks’ powerhouse hands, blues-rock never sounded so outrageous. Soul never sounded so delicious. And the blues never sounded so profound…one of today’s top live performers.” – BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE Don’t miss this incerdible Chicago blues artist who learned his craft from the best: Albert Collins, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Koko Taylor and […]
BIPOC, the Blues, and a History of Shared Traditional Expression
An intimate, free event with Levi Platero and Jacob Shije, hosted by Lamont Pearley. Through dialog and musical performance, the three will highlight the connections and influences of Black and Indigenous musical expression in the blues. Register HERE for more info, and to receive updates and changes to the program.
Blues Night on Civic Plaza
Enjoy a beautiful, free night of blues featuring local favorite Zenobia, “green chile gumbo” sounds from Felix y Los Gatos, and the music of Canadian-born singer-songwriter guitarist Sue Foley with the Texas Horns. Doors at 5:00, music at 6:00. Part of the New Mexico Jazz Festival. See the Lensic’s Jazz Festival page for more info!
Ladies Sing the Blues: Old School Blues Classics
Don’t miss this hit show, now in its 16th year! This year’s show focuses on classic blues standards, sung by Hillary Smith, Wendy Beach and Rachel Ross. Tickets are $25 for this show under the stars in the Albuquerque Museum amphitheater. Get yours HERE!
Women’s Voices: A Celebration
Knockout talent Toni Morgan has curated this fantastic jazz and blues show featuring Tracey Whitney, Casey Lafferty, and Abby Maxwell. Buy your tickets HERE ($25) before this great show gets sold out! The singers will be backed by a fantastic band featuring John Funkhouser on Keys; Artha Meadors on Bass; Dimi DiSanti on Guitar; […]
Afriquerque: Casey Lafferty
Prepare to tap your toes and sing along at an evening of the blues! Kansas-born Albuquerque singer Casey Lafferty will be joined by a four-part ensemble for this FREE night of music and fun. RSVP HERE!