New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) The Iridium's got the blues this fall with some of the genre's towering legends, as John Mayall, Shemekia Copeland,
Sonny Landreth, and Matt Schofield take the stage, along with a very intimate run by iconic drummer Ginger Baker. See below for highlights:
Sept 18-21: Shemekia Copeland - Grammy-nominated blues belter and Iridium favorite Shemekia Copeland has opened for the
Rolling Stones and shared the stage with such luminaries as
Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Taj Mahal and John Mayer.
Oct 4-5: John Mayall and
Friends 80th Birthday Celebration - As founder of the legendary John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, pioneering British guitarist/songwriter John Mayall has been influential in the careers of countless musicians, from
Eric Clapton and
Peter Green to Mick Fleetwood and Jack Bruce.
Oct 9-13:
Ginger Baker - Described as "the most influential percussionist of the 1960s" (AllMusic) for his work with Cream,
Ginger Baker has a longstanding love for jazz and world music, and has collaborated across genres with everyone from Bill Frisell to Fela Kuti. He'll make his Iridium debut with a 5-night run.
Oct 25:
Sonny Landreth - Blues guitarist
Sonny Landreth's unique style of playing, which incorporates fretting notes behind the slide, has earned him spots performing with everyone from John Hiatt and
Mark Knopfler to Eric Johnson and Jimmy Buffett, along with multiple appearances at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival.
Oct 26-27: Matt Schofield - Two-time Guitarist of the Year winner at the British Blues Awards Matt Schofield has earned a slew of honors for his playing, a powerful mix of blues, rock, and New Orleans funk. His latest album was rated #1 Blues Album of the Year by MOJO.
For a complete calendar of events at the Iridium, visit:
https://www.theiridium.com/calendar
The Iridium on the Web:
https://www.theiridium.com
https://www.facebook.com/theiridium
https://twitter.com/iridiumjazzclub
Watch Live Online at:
https://www.iridiumlive.com
The Les Paul Foundation:
https://www.lespaulfoundation.org/
