Grammy Award-winning artist Bobby Rush, a true legend of blues tradition and innovation, comes to The Appel Room for the first time on Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27 for two sets at 7 PM and 9:30 PM. Grammy-nominated vocalist Shemekia Copeland delivers a 30-minute opening set with her band before each performance.
At 90 years old, the singer, guitarist and blues harp master communicates his unique, personal experiences through live performance. From introspective to animated, wistful to celebratory, he takes listeners on a journey of virtuosic finger picking, serious grooves, and plenty of unscripted humor. Winning his first Grammy at 83, Bobby Rush has gone on to receive a total of two Grammy Awards (and six nominations), and has been recognized as a Blues Hall of Fame inductee, a 16-time Blues Music Award winner. Rush is also a burgeoning showtune writer, with a musical currently in development called Slippin’ Through the Cracks, co-written by playwright Stephen Lloyd Helper.
Ticket prices for The Blues with Bobby Rush and Shemekia Copeland performances in The Appel Room begin at $95.50. The 9:30pm shows can be purchased as part of the 9:30 in The Appel Room series. Purchase any seat in the house for 3 different 9:30 Appel Room shows for only $99 (includes all fees).
All single tickets for The Appel Room can be purchased through jazz.org 24 hours a day or through CenterCharge at 212-721-6500, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office.
Jazz at Lincoln Center, located on Broadway at 60th Street in New York, NY.
