Blues Singer Son Little at Wagner Park
Son Little captivates audiences with a mix of acoustic and electric guitar that crosses genres yet remains deeply rooted in the blues. Drawing from collaborations with artists such as RJD2, The Roots and Mavis Staples, Son Little’s sound shines through on his second full length release, 2018’s New Magic. Son Little is tender, gritty, always genuine in his powerful performance.
WHERE: Wagner Park
WHEN: July 11, 7:00 pm
Free
The rest of the River & Blues line-up:
THURSDAY, JULY 18 – LOW CUT CONNIE
Performing songs from five studio albums, including their latest release Dirty Pictures (Part 2), which Rolling Stone describes as “a stand-alone triumph of missionary zeal.”
THURSDAY, JULY 25 – THE WAR & TREATY
Tanya and Michael Trotter, the powerhouse duo better known as The War and Treaty, are rising acts on the Americana and roots music scene. Healing Tide, their latest album, showcases the depth of their musical and personal pasts.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 – AMYTHYST KIAH
Kiah’s Tennessee-influenced Americana roots music showcases her deliciously fluid and powerful voice reminiscent of greats such as Odetta and Tracy Chapman. Her adept banjo and guitar picking skills create unique takes on classics while exhibiting a style all her own.
Prior to each performance, from 6:00-7:00 PM, DJ Susan Z. Anthony will spin an eclectic mix to set the scene for the show to come.