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LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS: Red, Hot & Blues

Red Poppy Art House
San Francisco, CA

Lavay Smith is vocalist and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, one of the top jazz/blues bands in the world. Lavay grew up in Southern California and the Philippines and has become an internationally recognized diva of both jazz and blues, with a singing style influenced by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith, and Little Esther Phillips. Whether singing her own compositions or drawing on a large repertoire of classics, Lavay and her all-star band provide the recipe for dancing and good times!

Lavay Smith: vocals
Jules Broussard: alto and tenor saxophone
Chris Siebert: piano
Marcus Shelby: bass
Howard Wiley: drums

Lavay approaches her material from the standpoint of an independent woman, combining world-class singing and musicianship with hilarious, provocative lyrics. Her musical stance is echoed in her real-life role as the owner of her own record label, Fat Note Records. Her debut album, One Hour Mama, received widespread critical acclaim and her second CD, Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing! garnered a prestigious 4½-star review from Downbeat magazine. With a brand new CD titled Miss Smith To You, Lavay's red-hot stage presence and world-class musical standards ensure that this sexy diva will continue to light up stages.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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