Bettye LaVette at Ridgefield Playhouse

Bettye LaVette

Thu, 11/07/2013 - 8:00pm

xfinity Rock Series

Fifty years in show business deserves celebration! With a voice as powerful as Etta James’ and a story as compelling as Tina Turner’s, Grammy-nominee and veteran jazz artist Bettye LaVette is finally gaining the superstar status that has eluded her since the 1960s. Accompanied by bass, guitar, drums and keyboard, this Grammy Award nominee has earned superstar accolades for her new album, Thankful and Thoughtful. This soul sensation and 2012 Blues Music Award winner has The New York Times raving that LaVette “now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation’s most vital soul singer,” and her velvet-rich voice and gospel-based blues have earned the admiration of everyone from Paul McCartney, to Bonnie Raitt, to Elvis Costello....

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Bettye LaVette

Thu, 11/07/2013 - 8:00pm

xfinity Rock Series

Fifty years in show business deserves celebration! With a voice as powerful as Etta James’ and a story as compelling as Tina Turner’s, Grammy-nominee and veteran jazz artist Bettye LaVette is finally gaining the superstar status that has eluded her since the 1960s. Accompanied by bass, guitar, drums and keyboard, this Grammy Award nominee has earned superstar accolades for her new album, Thankful and Thoughtful. This soul sensation and 2012 Blues Music Award winner has The New York Times raving that LaVette “now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation’s most vital soul singer,” and her velvet-rich voice and gospel-based blues have earned the admiration of everyone from Paul McCartney, to Bonnie Raitt, to Elvis Costello.

Ticket Price $40.00

Visit Piccolo's Jazzeria for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a FREE glass of wine with your ticket stub!

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