“One of the prominent advocates of the blues tradition…”
Bobby Rush has been making records for nearly 70 years and has more than 400 recordings, 75 career releases, and now 27 studio albums to his name. But Rush, who turned 88 in November is not done yet. 2021 marked the 50th Anniversary of his Billboard R&B charting hit “Chicken Heads”. To commemorate the occasion Bobby Rush recorded four new versions in distinctly different styles with an array of prolific collaborators including Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Buddy Guy, Allman Brothers alum Warren Haynes’ jam-rock band Gov’t Mule, and from the new generation of blues stars and current GRAMMY nominee Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, plus Bobby Rush with his band showcasing the Southern Soul style they’ve performed it in their live shows for decades. Rush has become one of the most prominent advocates for the blues tradition, and says “it’s the root of all music, it’s the mother of all music. If you don’t like the blues, you probably don’t like your mama.”
Bobby Rush LIVE at the Ellis Theater on Friday, November 10, 2023.
An electrifying performance by 2x Grammy winning legend, Blues Hall of Famer, six-time Grammy nominee, and 14 -time Blues Music Award winner, BOBBY RUSH!
Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | The Ellis Theater, Philadelphia, MS
All ages