Chicago Blues: An Urban Experience
Katherine Davis: Diva of Chicago Blues
presented by: Old Town School of Folk Music
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| Date: | Sun, Nov 18, 2012 - at 6:30 p.m. |
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| Price: | $20 | |
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Old Town School - Szold Music & Dance Hall 4545 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (click map for more details) (773) 728-6000 
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Chicago Blues: An Urban Experience ...is a six-concert series focusing on Chicago Blues, curated by Barry Dolins. All concerts are on Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in the The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall at 4545 N. Lincoln Ave. (acoss the street from the "school"). Sun. Oct. 28: Lurrie Bell: Roots of the Gospel Blues Sun. Nov. 04: Roosevelt “Hatter” Purifoy - Keyboard Praise & Song Sun. Nov. 11: Jimmy Burns Band: Chicago Blues Veteran Sun. Nov. 18: Katherine Davis: Diva of Chicago Blues Sun. Nov. 25: Erwin Helfer and Barrelhouse Chuck: Boogie Woogie Celebration Sun. Dec. 02: Jamiah Rogers & The Red Machine: The Future of the Blues Sun. Nov. 18 - 6:30 p.m. Katherine Davis: Diva of Chicago Blues Singer, songwriter, actress, and teacher, Katherine Davis was raised on the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Pearl Bailey,Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Mahalia Jackson, and Aretha Franklin. “Her respect for and knowledge of the classic blues singers coupled with her swinging sense of time and comfortable vocal range give her the pickings of a century of great blues music for her wonderful repertoire.” - Justin O'Brien |
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