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Dr. John and The Blind Boys of Alabama at State Theatre, New Brunswick
Courtesy of Kelly Blithe | Posted on July 31, 2012
Where
State Theatre, New Brunswick
15 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ
Map
732-246-7469
When
Sun, November 11, 2012
6 pm
Save the date
Musicians
Dr. John
pianoAbout
“Spirituals to Funk” features Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John with a 4-piece band and 5-time Grammy® Award-winners, The Blind Boys of Alabama. Under Dr. John’s musical direction, the world premiere of “Spirituals to Funk” represents the first-ever touring partnership between two icons of American music. Based on the legendary Carnegie Hall “From Spirituals to Swing” concerts produced by John Hammond in the 1930s, “Spirituals to Funk” features an integrated show that explores the connections between jazz, blues, and gospel. Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama's partnership builds on a legacy that began with Dr...