Blues is Alright Oakland Tickets - Paramount Theatre Oakland

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Blues is Alright

1 concert

"Blues is Alright" is a celebrated touring concert series showcasing Southern soul, blues, and R&B. It's renowned for its authentic musical storytelling, transforming adversity into a cathartic experience. The series features a rotating lineup of influential artists, blending gospel, blues, R&B, and classic soul for a deeply engaging and mature audience.

Pokey Bear

5 concerts

Baton Rouge bluesman Pokey Bear brings R&B-infused bayou soul with James Brown influence. One-third of Louisiana Blue Brothas (Love on the Bayou, 2014), he released Josephine Son Pokey (2014) and Mr. It Ain't Fair (2016).

King George

10 concerts

Based in Hopkins, South Carolina, King George blends vintage rhythm and blues with modern Southern soul. Celebrated for hit anthems like "Keep On Rollin" and "Too Long" from his album "Juke Joint Music," the soulful crooner crafts smooth, feel-good party grooves tailored for cookouts.

Tucka

7 concerts

Louisiana-born Southern Soul singer Tucka, dubbed the “King of Swing,” blends classic soul, blues, R&B, and contemporary influences. Known for smooth vocals and heartfelt storytelling, he’s built a loyal U.S. fan base with chart-topping singles and live shows.

Nellie "Tiger" Travis

Theodis Ealey

Born in Natchez, Mississippi, blues singer and guitarist Theodis Ealey is known for his ribald R&B tunes and blues collaborations with legends like Little Milton. Nicknamed "the Bluesman Lover," his hit "Stand Up in It" topped the R&B/Hip-Hop charts. He's won awards like the Male Vocalist Top Star and Mo' Better Blues Male Artist of the Year, and he founded IFGAM Records.

Lenny Williams

Oakland, California R&B/soul singer Lenny Williams is known for the hit “Cause I Love You” and for singing “So Very Hard To Go” with Tower of Power. He received a BMI Songwriter’s Award with Kanye West for Twista’s “Over Night Celebrity.”