Concerts
A Tribute to T-Bone Walker feat. Sue Foley, Vanessa Collier and more
Atlantis
Atlantis
,
Klosterberg
13, 4051 Basel
The Very Best Of Texas Blues Musicians Play The Music Of A Texas Blues Legend
Event details
Another exclusive that only Groove Now offers: A tribute show honoring the great T-Bone Walker. There probably isn't a serious blues guitarist in the world who doesn't reference T-Bone Walker. Not only did T-Bone make blues history, but he lives on after his death. The tribute features Texas greats who represent the 'who's who' of current Texas blues. Featuring the best blues guitarist in the world Sue Foley, the most promising young star, saxophonist and vocalist Vanessa Collier, Texas guitar legend Anson Funderburgh, perhaps eternal insider Rusty Zinn, keyboardist Deyquan Bowens and the great rhythm section with Jon Penner and Corey Keller (Sue Foley Band). A great hour of blues is guaranteed.
Aaron "T-Bone" Walker was born on May 28, 1910 or 1913 in Linden, Texas. We don't know for sure, and he probably didn't know for sure either. He was one of the first to popularize the electric guitar in the blues, although he was not the first to use it in the blues. Long before Jimi Hendrix caused a sensation with his string acrobatics, he was already playing the guitar behind his head, between his legs and also performed Chuck Berry's Duck Walk. He is therefore also considered the forefather of these innovators of rock music and was also a role model for most Texas blues guitarists because of his wealth of ideas.
His stage name dates back to his childhood, because most children called him Tibou. The self-taught guitarist accompanied stars like Ida Cox, Ma Rainey and Blind Lemon Jefferson in his youth. In 1929, together with pianist Douglas Fernell, he made his first recordings for Columbia.
In 1934 he moved to California. In 1940 he recorded his famous "T-Bone Blues", in which the typical rhythm and blues of the postwar period was already hinted at. Well-known pieces are "I Got A Break Baby", "My Baby Left Me" and "Mean Old World", which he played again and again until his death.
He recorded numerous records: First for Capitol, then for Imperial and Atlantic. He was always a welcome guest at various festivals and visited Europe with the American Folk Blues Festival. In 1970 he won a Grammy. New Year's Eve 1974, however, he suffered a severe stroke and died in Los Angeles on March 16, 1975.
Now, at the request of Groove Now, an all-star troupe is reviving him. Although his music has long outlived him and has lost nothing of the relevance of that time.
Vanessa Collier is certainly one of the most talented young voices in soul, blues and R'n'B. The Berklee graduate not only plays the saxophone superbly, but also has a great voice and writes great songs. After graduating from Berklee School iof Music, she goes on tour with blues legend Joe Louis Walker. Shortly after, Vanessa launches her impressive solo career. In 2019 and 2020, she is already recognized as the best saxophonist with the US Blues Music Awards. In 2022, she is named Contemporary Female Artist of the Year.
Sue Foley is perhaps the best female blues guitarist in the world, along with Laura Chavez. Sue plays regularly with greats like ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons or Jimmie Vaughan. She has just won two US Blues Music Awards again: Tradtitional Female Blues Artist of the Year and Traditional Blues Album of the Year (with her latest album Pinky's Blues).
Anson Funderburgh is certainly the best blues guitarist from Texas besides Jimmie Vaughan (we would classify Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top as a blues-rock guitarist) and already a blues legend. Born in 1954, this guitarist and bandleader is highly praised by international blues stars. His tasteful guitar playing, in which no note is too much, is a wonderful counterpoint to many of today's blues guitarists who feel that it must be played fast, loud and gimmicky. Anson is the opposite. Every note makes sense. Meanwhile, Anson is also a much sought-after producer. For example, he produced "Magic Touch" by John Németh or the debut album by Jonn Del Toro Richardson. The latter was awarded the best debut album of a blues musician.
Rusty Zinn doesn't play great guitar, he is also a very good singer. He will be featured on this project primarily with his voice as well. Rusty released a few records many years ago, all of which are worth listening to. After that, he was involved with other styles of music for a while before returning to the blues. With Sue Foley, Anson Funderburgh and Rusty Zinn, three of the best blues guitarists in the world are on stage together.
The all-star troupe is complemented by keyboardist Deyquan Bowens (Vanessa Collier Band). The somnambulistically sure rhythm section Jon Penner and Corey Keller, who also provide the right rhythm and groove for Sue Foley, will lay the carpet for this tribute.
Groove Now brings the unforgettable T-Bone Walker to new life. A world premiere not to be missed!
Lineup:
Sue Foley - Guitar, Vocals
Vanessa Collier - Saxophone, Vocals
Anson Funderburgh - Guitar
Rusty Zinn - Guitars, Vocals
Deyquan Bowens - Keyboards
Jon Penner - Bass
Corey Keller - Drums
Concert details:
Friday, June 23, 2023
Atlantis, Klosterberg 13, Basel
Door opening: 20 h
Concert start: 20.30 h
Tickets: CHF 69
no seat guarantee!
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
Aaron "T-Bone" Walker was born on May 28, 1910 or 1913 in Linden, Texas. We don't know for sure, and he probably didn't know for sure either. He was one of the first to popularize the electric guitar in the blues, although he was not the first to use it in the blues. Long before Jimi Hendrix caused a sensation with his string acrobatics, he was already playing the guitar behind his head, between his legs and also performed Chuck Berry's Duck Walk. He is therefore also considered the forefather of these innovators of rock music and was also a role model for most Texas blues guitarists because of his wealth of ideas.
His stage name dates back to his childhood, because most children called him Tibou. The self-taught guitarist accompanied stars like Ida Cox, Ma Rainey and Blind Lemon Jefferson in his youth. In 1929, together with pianist Douglas Fernell, he made his first recordings for Columbia.
In 1934 he moved to California. In 1940 he recorded his famous "T-Bone Blues", in which the typical rhythm and blues of the postwar period was already hinted at. Well-known pieces are "I Got A Break Baby", "My Baby Left Me" and "Mean Old World", which he played again and again until his death.
He recorded numerous records: First for Capitol, then for Imperial and Atlantic. He was always a welcome guest at various festivals and visited Europe with the American Folk Blues Festival. In 1970 he won a Grammy. New Year's Eve 1974, however, he suffered a severe stroke and died in Los Angeles on March 16, 1975.
Now, at the request of Groove Now, an all-star troupe is reviving him. Although his music has long outlived him and has lost nothing of the relevance of that time.
Vanessa Collier is certainly one of the most talented young voices in soul, blues and R'n'B. The Berklee graduate not only plays the saxophone superbly, but also has a great voice and writes great songs. After graduating from Berklee School iof Music, she goes on tour with blues legend Joe Louis Walker. Shortly after, Vanessa launches her impressive solo career. In 2019 and 2020, she is already recognized as the best saxophonist with the US Blues Music Awards. In 2022, she is named Contemporary Female Artist of the Year.
Sue Foley is perhaps the best female blues guitarist in the world, along with Laura Chavez. Sue plays regularly with greats like ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons or Jimmie Vaughan. She has just won two US Blues Music Awards again: Tradtitional Female Blues Artist of the Year and Traditional Blues Album of the Year (with her latest album Pinky's Blues).
Anson Funderburgh is certainly the best blues guitarist from Texas besides Jimmie Vaughan (we would classify Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top as a blues-rock guitarist) and already a blues legend. Born in 1954, this guitarist and bandleader is highly praised by international blues stars. His tasteful guitar playing, in which no note is too much, is a wonderful counterpoint to many of today's blues guitarists who feel that it must be played fast, loud and gimmicky. Anson is the opposite. Every note makes sense. Meanwhile, Anson is also a much sought-after producer. For example, he produced "Magic Touch" by John Németh or the debut album by Jonn Del Toro Richardson. The latter was awarded the best debut album of a blues musician.
Rusty Zinn doesn't play great guitar, he is also a very good singer. He will be featured on this project primarily with his voice as well. Rusty released a few records many years ago, all of which are worth listening to. After that, he was involved with other styles of music for a while before returning to the blues. With Sue Foley, Anson Funderburgh and Rusty Zinn, three of the best blues guitarists in the world are on stage together.
The all-star troupe is complemented by keyboardist Deyquan Bowens (Vanessa Collier Band). The somnambulistically sure rhythm section Jon Penner and Corey Keller, who also provide the right rhythm and groove for Sue Foley, will lay the carpet for this tribute.
Groove Now brings the unforgettable T-Bone Walker to new life. A world premiere not to be missed!
Lineup:
Sue Foley - Guitar, Vocals
Vanessa Collier - Saxophone, Vocals
Anson Funderburgh - Guitar
Rusty Zinn - Guitars, Vocals
Deyquan Bowens - Keyboards
Jon Penner - Bass
Corey Keller - Drums
Concert details:
Friday, June 23, 2023
Atlantis, Klosterberg 13, Basel
Door opening: 20 h
Concert start: 20.30 h
Tickets: CHF 69
no seat guarantee!
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
Further information
www.groovenow.ch/de/programm?id=95Q59JOK
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