Keb' Mo'
Performance(s):
Friday, April 2, 2004: 8:00 p.m.
WNED proudly presents Grammy Award-winning Blues guitarist Keb' Mo' in concert. Opening act is Kaki King.
Born Kevin Moore and raised in Compton, California, his parents- from Louisiana and Texas- exposed him to a diverse range of music that
included spirituals from the Baptist church, contemporary R&B, the blues and the rock of the '60's. At the age of 12, Herm Wyatt his uncle gave him
guitar lessons, one of the first steps in a long musical journey that included trumpet and French horn. He recorded his debut album, Rainmaker
as Kevin Moore, which included the songs "Anybody Seen My Girl" that he later re-recorded for his 1994 Keb' Mo' debut and the title track
that was also re-recorded and released on 1998's Slow Down.
Later he portrayed seminal bluesman Robert Johnson in Can't You Hear The Wind Howl, a docu-drama based on Johnson's short, but storied life.
The haunting blues Johnson created was still on Keb' Mo's mind in 1993 when he was signed to Okeh, a label revived by Sony's Michael Caplan, that was
originally founded in 1916.
In 1994 Keb' Mo' released his self-titled debut, which earned critical acclaim and included stunning interpretations of Johnson's "Come On In My Kitchen"
and "Kind Hearted Woman Blues" alongside a number of his original songs.
Two years later he earned his first Grammy in the Best Contemporary Blues record category for Just Like You - a mix of traditional and
contemporary blues. His second Grammy followed two years after that for Slow Down.
He continued to expand his folk-blues foundation with contemporary rhythms and evocative songwriting on the 2000 release The Door.
A year later he shifted gears for Big Wide Grin a collection of family themed songs like The O'Jays "Love Train" and Bill Wither's "Grandma's Hands".
This special project was released on the Sony Wonder label and focused on material that spoke to parents as well as their children. Another special project
was released in 2003 on Sony Legacy for Martin Scorcese Presents The Blues: Keb' Mo'. A 16-song collection of personally chosen songs
harvested from his catalogue plus one newly recorded track, "Peace of Mind".
2003 was a busy year for Keb' Mo' as he participated in several events to celebrate the United States Congress proclaimed "Year of the Blues". He was
selected to narrate and host the 13 segment Public Radio International (PRI) series "The Blues"- a comprehensive chronicle of the blues. Keb' Mo' guides
the listener on a journey that breathes life into blues history and culture with new and archival interviews from prominent artists, historians, record producers
and historic and modern day blues recordings. "The Blues" was acknowledged as the most widely broadcast radio special in the history of PRI.
He also participated in the "Salute to The Blues" concert, which is scheduled for theatrical release in 2004. Martin Scorcese put together an incredible
documentary about the blues that culminated with an all-star show at Radio City Music Hall.
Tickets for Keb' Mo' go on sale Friday, February 6 at 10:00 am through the Rockwell Hall Box Office and also Ticketmaster. For more information about Keb' Mo', check out his website at www.kebmo.com
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Cost:
In Advance: $27.50
Day of Show: $29.50
Tickets on sale February 6. To view the seating chart or find directions, visit our box office.
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