Mark Hummel's Blues Blowout with Special Guests

About the Event

Five incredible blues artists, one night! This epic Blues Blowout is being helmed by Grammy nominee and Bay Area blues harpist extraordinaire Mark Hummel. Hummel is considered one of the premier blues harmonica players of his generation. Known for his Blues Harmonica Blowout which has featured every major harp legend, Hummel has toured or recorded with Charles Brown, Charlie Musselwhite, Lowell Fulson, and earned high praise from Curtis Salgado and Chris Cain. He will be joined by:

Oscar Wilson - With a powerful voice that "harkens back to the golden age of Chicago blues" (Blues Music Magazine), Oscar Wilson is a natural-born entertainer. He grew up in the company of many famous blues artists: Junior Wells, Elmore James, Big Smokey Smothers and David "Honeyboy" Edwards. Wilson has been honored with many blues industry awards and nominations, and in 2007, he joined the acclaimed group Cash Box Kings.

Anson Funderburgh - One of contemporary blues music's most influential guitar players, Anson Funderburgh has been an unstoppable force since his debut album with The Rockets launched the Black Top label in 1981. For 20 years Anson & The Rockets toured continuously all over the world and went on to win ten Blues Music Awards. Over the years, Anson has caught the attention of some of the most influential musicians in the business, performing with Snooks Eaglin, Delbert McClinton, and Boz Scaggs. He's been touring since 2010 with Mark Hummel in the Golden State-Lone Star Revue.

Diunna Greenleaf - Influenced by the soul and gospel styles of Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, and Sam Cooke, Diunna Greenleaf and her band Blue Mercy have opened for and performed with Keb Mo, James Cotton, Anson Funderburg, Bernard Allison, and numerous others. Diunna has been nominated for and won several Blues Music Awards over the years, and she was named Living Blues Magazine's 2015 Female Artist of the Year. Her latest album reached #1 on several US and international Blues charts.

Junior Watson - With his diverse influences and uninhibited energy, Junior Watson has reached cult status with his unique and original guitar voice. Besides his mastery of blues and swing, he often adds his own cartoon-like twist to everything he plays. He played with both The Mighty Flyers and Canned Heat for ten years, and he has backed up and recorded with the who's-who of the blues including Big Mama Thorton, Jimmy Rogers, Charlie Musselwhite and many more.

21+ Bar opens one hour before showtime. Show starts at 7 pm, with three 30-minute sets.

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