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Lakeport >> Blues artist from two states come together in the Golden State Lone Star Revue playing at the Soper Reese Theatre on Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.
Chief among the ‘Revue’ players is lead guitarist Little Charlie Baty, former leader of Oakland’s “Little Charlie & the Nightcats.” Guitar World magazine puts him in the same class as Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy for his fast and fluent style, and remarkable solos. Baty has recorded 12 albums and toured the globe for more than 25 years.
On the harmonica is Grammy nominee, Mark Hummel, a West Coast blues scene regular. He recently won best album of the year at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis. New Yorker magazine says he’s “a seasoned showman who knows more than a thing or two about how to please an audience.”
Also starring is guitarist Anson Funderburgh, a native Texan who has played with Delbert McClinton, Boz Scaggs, Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughan and Ronnie Earl. He has won several W.C. Handy awards and is known for his classic Stratocaster tone as defined by Otis Rush in the ‘50s.
Rounding out the Revue are R.W. Grigsby on bass and famed Texas drummer Wes Starr. Together, they’ve played with a who’s who of noted blues musicians including Omar & the Howlers, Jr. Brown, Asleep at the Wheel and Carlene Carter.
Reserved seating tickets cost $25 and $20. Dance floor will be open. The concert is a benefit for Valley Fire relief.
Tickets are now available at: soperreesetheatre.com; at the theater box office on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; or at The Travel Center, 1265 S. Main St. in Lakeport, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The theater is located at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport. For more information call (707) 263-0577.
