The 2023-24 Logan Center Blues Series includes three exciting themes: Experimental Blues, First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith, and Mainstage Blues. Explore the Blues Series >>
About the Performance
Experimental Blues pairs artists of juxtaposing styles in intimate concerts to create, highlight, and explore the intersection of Blues with other Black American music and musical genres—such as Negro spirituals, gospel, jazz, R&B, soul, hip hop, and more.
This season’s three Experimental Blues concerts begin with the pairing of two blues powerhouses: Vienna Caroll and Melody Angel. Together, these celebrated women of the blues will escort audiences through a musical journey of catharsis and revitalization that is sure to soothe your soul and energize your body.
Single Tickets: $10 General / $5 Students, Seniors (60+), & children 12 & under.
Blues Bundle: $64 General. The Blues Bundle includes Experimental Blues (February & April) events and both Mainstage Blues events.
About the Artists
Vienna Carroll’s bold voice wends through time from late-19th/early 20th-century Negro Spirituals to contemporary Blues. Honed by her first musical love, the Black Church, Carroll’s rich, soulful sound melds into a style best termed Afro-Future Roots. Carroll is joined by The Folk, who have been with her for over 15 years: Keith Johnston on guitar, Stanley Banks on bass, and Washboard XT/Newman Taylor Bake on washboard and percussion.
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Dynamic blues rock sensation Melody Angel hails from the vibrant music scene of Chicago. With her scorching guitar riffs and soulful vocals, she brings a modern edge to the classic blues rock tradition. Melody’s electrifying performances and heartfelt lyrics have earned her a dedicated following and a reputation as a rising star in the blues world. Her music is a testament to the enduring power of the blues, infused with a rock ‘n’ roll spirit that keeps audiences grooving and coming back for more.
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