After the recent release of his first-ever live album, Live In
Williamsburg (available on CD, vinyl and DVD), R&B legend Shuggie Otis is
once again bringing his talents to the stage for a 20+ date, coast-to-coast
tour starting July 5th. Nobody brings as much soul, style, and swagger to a
live performance as Shug with his signature red Gibson SG, and fans who have
followed this multi-talented performer’s tumultuous career know that a Shuggie
Otis concert is not an event to be missed. Whether it be the fabulous grooves
of “Inspiration Information” or the funkdafied rhythm of the all-time classic
“Strawberry Letter 23,” Shuggie’s songs have a magical sway over audiences,
both young and old, guaranteed to get them on their feet and dancing in the
aisles!
The son of
renowned bandleader and musician Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis began his incredible
career at the tender age of 15, playing as a session guitarist alongside Al
Kooper before releasing his first solo album Here Comes Shuggie Otis in 1970.
Already being hailed as a uniquely skillful guitarist, Shuggie proved his
mettle as a songwriter the following year with the hit single “Strawberry
Letter 23” from his second solo album. Now one of the most sampled songs in all
of modern music, “Strawberry Letter 23” became an even bigger smash when The
Brothers Johnson recorded their version in 1977 (produced by Quincy Jones).
After the release of his third album Inspiration Information failed to meet
outsized expectations, Shuggie seemed to retire permanently from music. But,
thankfully, he reemerged in 2013 with a deluxe reissue of Inspiration
Information that included a new album of previously unreleased recordings
called Wings Of Love. Since then, Shuggie has returned to the stage and been
re-embraced by an adoring public who have waited a long time and never lost
faith!
07/05/15
Napa, CA City Winery
07/10/15
Houston, TX Continental Club
07/11/15
Austin, TX Continental Club
07/12/15
Dallas, TX DADA Club
07/15/15
Little Rock, AR Rev Room
07/16/15
Nashville, TN City Winery
07/17/15
Chicago, IL City Winery
07/19/15
Ottawa Ottawa Bluesfest
07/20/15
Toronto, ONT Lee's Palace
07/22/15
Boston, MA The Sinclair
07/23/15
North Hampton, MA Iron Horse
07/24/15
Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Bowl
07/25/15 New
York, NY B.B. King Blues Club
07/26/15
Albany, NY The Egg
07/30/15
Lancaster, PA Ardmore Music Hall
07/31/15
Washington, DC Howard Theater
08/01/15
Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
08/03/15
Atlanta Georgia Terminal West
08/06/15
Pensacola, FL Vinyl
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