Today is a real occasion here Birmingham. Here's why:
Admission: $12
Zero Hour: 9 p.m.
I know a lot of people are going to shake their mugs at me in confusion when I point them in the direction of Bottletree tonight. After all, Diana Krall is playing elsewhere in the city. Well, for all you naysayers out there I’ve provided info for her show in the honorable mention section. For my part, I’d rather bask in the golden glow of some old soul. Ralph “Soul” Jackson was known for some great but obscure singles back in soul’s heyday, but he’s still got it, and I want some.
Roscoe Robinson was performing gospel for twenty years before he even recorded his first soul single, and has a celebrated and lengthy career since then. He’s recorded over 20 singles and 7 albums in that time and performed with the likes of Sam Cooke and The Blind Boys Of Alabama. This guy is a legend, and you should take the opportunity to see him NOW.
Herbert Wiley quit playing music after a dozen years on the road in the 60’s, but was inspired by a local punk band in 2002 to reform his band Wiley and the Checkmates. Since then, they’ve been storming around the Southeast to great acclaim.
Honorable Mention:
Diana Krall @ Alys Stephens Center
Zero Hour: 9 p.m.
I know a lot of people are going to shake their mugs at me in confusion when I point them in the direction of Bottletree tonight. After all, Diana Krall is playing elsewhere in the city. Well, for all you naysayers out there I’ve provided info for her show in the honorable mention section. For my part, I’d rather bask in the golden glow of some old soul. Ralph “Soul” Jackson was known for some great but obscure singles back in soul’s heyday, but he’s still got it, and I want some.
Roscoe Robinson was performing gospel for twenty years before he even recorded his first soul single, and has a celebrated and lengthy career since then. He’s recorded over 20 singles and 7 albums in that time and performed with the likes of Sam Cooke and The Blind Boys Of Alabama. This guy is a legend, and you should take the opportunity to see him NOW.
Herbert Wiley quit playing music after a dozen years on the road in the 60’s, but was inspired by a local punk band in 2002 to reform his band Wiley and the Checkmates. Since then, they’ve been storming around the Southeast to great acclaim.
Honorable Mention:
Diana Krall @ Alys Stephens Center
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