07/21 Sat 8:30 ~ SUGAR RAY & The Bluetones ~ $20 +$2 processing
Towne Crier Cafe Pawling, NY
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07/21 Sat 8:30 ~ SUGAR RAY & The Bluetones ~ $20 +$2 processing
SUGAR RAY & The Bluetones
Singer, harp man, Sugar Ray Norcia's career kicked into high gear in 1979 when he formed the original Sugar Ray & The Bluetones with guitar giant Ronnie Earl ...and it has stayed in high gear ever since. Norcia has appeared on nearly 50 albums, including discs with the Bluetones, Ronnie Earl, Otis Grand, Ann Peebles, Michelle Willson, Sax Gordon, Duke Robillard and Sugar Ray's 1999 "Best Traditional Blues" Grammy nominated collaboration ("SuperharpS") with fellow harmonica virtuosos James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite and Billy Branch. In the '90s, Norcia spent seven high-profile years with the legendary Roomful Of Blues. He cut five albums with the group, including 1996's Turn IT On, Turn IT Up, which also received a "Best Traditional Blues" Grammy nod.
Today, Norcia's élan and robust tone makes his voice one of the most distinctive, well-defined and recognizable instruments in modern blues. Sugar Ray continues to tour the world with his durable Bluetones, and make acclaimed albums like My LIfe, My frIendS, My MuSIc -- which drew Blues Music Award nominations for Album of the Year, Instrumentalist (Harmonica), Instrumentalist (Bass) and Song Of The Year (Last Words Of A Fool).
"His approach to the harp is straight from the heart of Chicago Blues, but he's not just recycling Little Walter licks. Ray is clever and innovative and he knows how to be flashy without overdoing it." -Daily Hampshire Gazzett
"Sugar Ray has great tone and great phrasing, singing and playing the harp. One of my favorites!" -Charlie Musselwhite
"Sugar Ray is the real deal. There is nobody better to represent this music." -Kim Wilson, The Fabulous Thunderbirds
* We do not reserve specific tables except for TCC members, when possible (see membership benefits). * Tables closest to the stage are held for dinner guests. * The earlier you arrive, the greater the selection. The Towne Crier Cafe is an intimate room, and there are no bad seats. * "Show Only" tables are assigned after those reserved for "Dinner & Show" parties. * Recommended time for an enjoyable, relaxed dining experience: Party of 2: One hour before show time Party of 3 or 4: Two hours before show time Party of 5 or more: At least two and one half hours before show time. * $2 handling & processing charge per ticket. * All sales are final. No refunds. No exchanges.
