Tab Benoit To Headline Triple Bill at The Star Theater
One of the most beloved bluesmen of his generation, Tab Benoit returns to Portland after a couple years absence to headline a show at The Star Theater on Thursday, May 15th. Tab Benoit, hailing from the Louisiana wetlands in the early 90s has been a much in demand performer for his outstanding guitar work, songwriting skills, deep velvet smooth voice and his Southern charm. The recipient of the Blues Music Awards BB King Entertainer of the Year recognition in 2007, he has also receive a Grammy Award and released seventeen recordings over his career including his work with Voice of the Wetlands and his latest Medicine. Always an over the top performer, Tab Benoit alone is worth the price of admission.
Tab Benoit (photo by Jerry Moran)
But he is not alone for this night full of entertainment. Also on the bill will be Northwest root-rockers Cody Beebe & The Crooks, known for their high-charged, energetic on-stage delivery. Portland’s own powerhouse blues band Woodbrain will also fill out the bill, with the crafty songwriting and guitar work of Joe McMurrian, the frenetic harmonica of David Lipking, bass man Jason Hnol and multi-Blues Music Award nominee Jimi Bott on drums.
The Star Theater is located at 13 NW 6th Avenue in Portland. Showtime is 8:00 pm. This is a 21 and over only concert. Tickets can be purchased in advance through Ticketbiscuit.com for $25.00.
