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players he has ever encountered. His His all-out performances began
long list of album credits is a testament in the 1960s and continue to this
to the fact that household names you very day. Curtis is a much loved and
know have called upon Doyle Bramhall respected member of the worldwide
II to make their music better. Being Blues community and a fan favorite
around so many musical legends, at every venue he commands. His live
including his father, Bramhall utilizes a performances are a testament to his
lifetime of influences and experiences reputation of being a fire-breathing
in a quest for aural nirvana and drops Blues and soul dynamo that leaves
a sonic landscape that is forever full his audiences excited and hungry for
and vibrant. He is a centered, focused, more. Curtis Salgado is an undisputed,
and spiritually-influenced front-man legendary, and riveting heart and soul
that drives a fiery blues-rock guitar. In entertainer and to his core, the ultimate
perfect contrast lies his low-key vocal Blues entertainer.
delivery that’s intoxicating, hot, and a
sexed-up slice of steamy soul. As one Southern Hospitality
of his songs stresses, when you’re in a with Victor Wainwright,
room with Doyle Bramhall II, your Mama
Can’t Help You. Damon Fowler & JP Soars
This adrenaline fueled outfit is sure to
have its audiences on their feet and
grooving. Their sound is contagiously
entertaining with soaring guitar, a funky
back beat, and sultry, slick, and soulful
vocals. The members, Victor Wainwright,
Damon Fowler, and J.P. Soars all have
very well respected solo careers, but
as a group, they are a throwback to the
days when the band was chock full of
smooth, cool-cat style. Laying down
Eric Gales taut rhythm combined with solid bluesy
Eric Gales released his first album methodology, they are continuously a
at the tender age of 16. This right- Blues crowd favorite. Be sure to wear
handed, self-taught, left-handed your most comfortable shoes, as this
Curtis Salgado guitarist of extraordinary ability has outfit is sure to have the crowd in a full
tilt boogie. Get set for a dynamic, down-
been compared to none other than
Multiple Blues Award winner Curtis Jimi Hendrix. It’s all because of his home, all out good time when Southern
Salgado has the heart of a lion and the unique hybrid blues-rock sound that Hospitality takes the stage.
luck of a lottery winner. Through great is flush with tones of Albert King &
friends, adoring fans, and miracles Eric Johnson. This uncanny amalgam Jimmy Hall
from the unknown, he has been given of styles has mesmerized fans and
a second chance at life. His battles and media alike around the globe. Eric’s with Bender Brass
story of triumph are well documented. music is rooted firmly in the blues, but A true Southern-fried Blues man, Jimmy
The Blues world has been blessed with played with the edge and aggression Hall first set the world ablaze fronting
one of the most creative Blues vocalists of a classic guitar hero. This expressive, the thumping southern rock outfit
the world has ever known. During his Memphis-born artist is known for a Wet Willie. Steeped in the gospel, he
stoic career, he has dominated studios stage show that is deeply personal and molded a unique R&B-infused rock & roll
and stages with Robert Cray, Muddy reflective. His signature performances swagger that has made his audiences
Waters, Albert Collins, Bonnie Raitt, dig in deep, and one can hear and Keep On Smiling for decades. With his
Santana, Steve Miller, the Doobie feel the travels, trials, tribulations, and raw and gritty vocals, sassy saxophone,
Brothers and more. This renowned absolution of his life. After just one set and hounding harmonica, Jimmy Hall
vocalist, songwriter & harmonica icon in front of the transcending Eric Gales, stands tall among the world’s finest
sings and plays with soulful authority audiences are left with thoughts of musicians and songwriters. Favored by
and never gives less than 100 percent. “Wow, what just happened!”
his peers and fans alike, Jimmy Hall has

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