‘Blues is a Woman’ blurs the boundaries between concert and theater, using storytelling and music to bring to life the colorful history of the bold and singular women who wrote and popularized the blues. Some are well known – Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Janis Joplin – and others should be – Ma Rainey, Ida Cox, Memphis Minnie. The voices of these women are vibrant, challenging, inspirational, and dynamic, and this show seeks to ensure that their histories and their message will be remembered and celebrated. Created by vocalist Pamela Rose, Blues is a Woman debuted in 2017, winning Best Musical Direction by Bay Area Theater Critics Circle. The ensemble members are highly-regarded Bay Area musicians: Pamela Rose (vocals), Jennifer Jolly (piano) Ruth Davies (bass), Kristen Strom (saxophone), Daria Johnson (drums) and Pat Wilder (guitar). Don’t miss this thrilling and soulful performance celebrating the greatest women in Blues history! Tickets are $25 Advance @ www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org, $15 for OCA members. $5 additional at the door (if available). Fine refreshments , art gallery open, wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA .95465.
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Occidental Center for the Arts
3850 Doris Murphy Ct. (Bohemian Hwy @ Graton Rd.)
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