… Bonnie Raitt.
The singer/songwriter/ guitarist, with a unique style blending blues, R&B, rock and pop, headlines the Levitt Pavilion’s annual benefit show August 9 (7 p.m.).
The 13-time Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and Rolling Stone selection as one of both the 100 greatest singers and guitarists of all time joins a Who’s Who list of previous gala stars, including Cyndi Lauper, Peter Frampton, Frankie Valli, Smokey Robinson, Willie Nelson, Pat Benatar, Cheryl Crow, Nile Rodgers, Jose Feliciano Michael Bolton, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and many more.
Most recently, Raitt was recognized for her 55-plus-year career as a Kennedy Center Honoree. In 2021 she received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2021).
Bonnie Raitt
Proceeds from the gala support over 50 nights of free concerts, from now through October. This summer’s lineup includes Son Little, Luke Tyler Shelton, Seth Sikes, Chris Pierce, Chaparelle, Joy Clark, King Stingray, Surfing for Daisy, Amelia Day, Jessie Altman, Residual Groove, The String Queens and others.
Tonight (Tuesday, 7 p.m.; free), the West Point Band offers an evening of patriotic music — including marches, Broadway classics, bluegrass and more.
Tickets for Bonnie Raitt go one sale to the public Friday, June 19 (10 a.m.; click here).
Eileen and I were living in Minneapolis in the early 70s when we first heard Bonnie Raitt’s voice. In those days, she was introduced as John Raitt’s daughter. How far she has come. Good for her.
That’s a fantastic get and here manager rep.. is class of 86 Kathy Kane Cody!!