(Raleigh, NC) – The nine month long Raleigh Jazz & Blues Concert Series kicks off Thursday, October 30th with the “real deal” blues man himself, Austin “Walkin’ Cane.” Austin has become a fan favorite of the Simply Jazz and Blues Festival here in southern WV and he has made many friends here in the hills. Check out this gifted guitarist and singer who will take you to the Delta with some “damn fine blues.”

Tickets are $12 in advance/ $15 at the door and may be purchased through the Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre at 403 Neville St. in Beckley, WV. For information call 304-763-7059 or 304-222-2536.

This series is brought to you by the Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre and The Simply Jazz and Blues Festival in association with Kid In the Background.

www.theraleighwv.com or www.simplyjazzandblues.com