Mavis Staples at Cedar

From Chicago, Illinois

First Twin Cities show since since June 22, 2007 • First Cedar show

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From last.fm:

Mavis Staples (born July 11, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American rhythm and blues singer. Most of her career has been as lead singer for The Staple Singers. She first recorded solo for the Stax subsidiary Volt in 1969. Subsequent efforts included a Curtis Mayfield-produced soundtrack on Curtom, a nod to disco for Warner Bros. Records in 1979, a stab at electro-pop with Holland-Dozier-Holland in 1984, and a collaboration with Prince in the late 1980s and early 90s (producing the two solo albums Time Waits for No One in 1989 and The Voice in 1993, and various other collaborations). Read more about Mavis Staples on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since October 2, 2010 • First Cedar show since June 12, 2010 • First show supporting a touring headliner since August 27, 2010 • 53rd show on MN Live's calendar since July 15, 2006

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From last.fm:

Roma di Luna is an acoustic duo whose music recalls early 20th century folk and country set to modern times. As husband and wife, Alexei and Channy Casselle co-write songs that are plaintive, sometimes dark yet “hauntingly soothing” noted for “simple instrumentation along with piercing, emotively beautiful vocals.” The songs are presented in a stark manner, keeping them true to the influence of Americana roots. Lyrics soaked with confessions Read more on Last.fm

Added to bill on Oct 21