Formed
some six and a half decades ago, and respected
as an indisputable musical treasure, The Blind
Boys of Alabama are the Iron Men of the music
industry. They predate Elvis, Little Richard
and Al Green, yet even in their 70s they are
still at the top of the gospel charts and have
won an impressive four consecutive Grammy Awards.
Recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall
of Fame, The Blind Boys have proven themselves
masters of bringing out the most spiritual aspects
of mainstream music, while at the same time
bringing the music of the church house straight
to the roadhouse.
For over 45 years, The Preservation Hall Jazz
Band has maintained the bridge between the present
day and the earliest foundations of New Orleans
jazz, all the while enriching audiences the
world over. Recent recipient of the NEA National
Medal of Arts, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band
performs traditional New Orleans Jazz at Preservation
Hall and tours around the world over 150 days
a year. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall,
The Red Sea Jazz Festival, or for the British
Royal Family, the group embodies the joyful,
timeless spirit of a true American art form.
And whenever the band takes to the stage, no
matter where in the world it may be, the music
draws us back to that storefront at 726 St.
Peter Street, where time holds its breath in
nightly communion with the spirits of New Orleans.
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Down by the Riverside
featuring The Blind Boys of
Alabama and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Sat.,
Mar. 28, 2009
8PM
| TICKET
PRICES: |
Reserved
Seating:
Gold Circle: $42.50
Sections A, B, C: $36.50
Section D: $29.50
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Down
By The Riverside is an unprecedented collaboration
featuring vocal legends The Blind Boys of
Alabama and the ageless music of the Preservation
Hall Jazz Band. THE don’t miss show
of the season!
Sharing the stage for the first time ever
as they carry their proud musical traditions
on into the future, two of America's great
cultural ambassadors bring together the joy
of Gospel with the soul of New Orleans and
promise an unforgettable evening for audiences
everywhere.
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