Blind Boys of Alabama

One of the world’s most influential and decorated roots music groups, The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st. 

The Blind Boys’ live shows are roof-raising musical events that appeal to audiences of all cultures, as evidenced by an international itinerary that has taken them to virtually every continent.  The six-time Grammy award winning ensemble has attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 75 years and shows no signs of diminishing. More at blindboys.com.

With opening act Kelly Bell Band: the award-winning, Maryland based blues band, originally formed as the back-up band for rock and roll pioneer, Bo Diddley, combines elements of hip-hop, funk, and blues-electrified. More at kellybellband.com.