MEDIA ADVISORY UPDATE
Big LLou Johnson The Golden Voice Of BB King’s Bluesville Joins Chicago Blues Royalty as Co-Host of Chicago Blues Mamas For Obama Concert: One Night, One Stage, 10 Blues Divas, One Voice
CHICAGO, November 5 – Big LLou Johnson will join Chicago’s Blues Royalty on election night as co-host adding a sultry spice to The Chicago Blues Mamas for Obama show at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse, Chicago. Cookie Taylor (Koko Tayylor’s daughter) will co-host this historic concert when for the first time ever, 10 of the city’s most noted Blues Mamas will join in solidarity for one night on one stage with one voice for America and women’s rights and issues. Calling the election night play by plays is NFL Alum Mike Jennings. Featuring the Chicago Blues Mamas For Obama: Deitra Farr, Shirley King (daughter of the blues), Sharon Lewis, Shirley Johnson, Katherine Davis, Nellie ‘Tiger’ Travis, Holle “Thee” Maxwell, Liz Mandeville, Ellen Miller and Peaches Staten and special guests. The golden voice of BB King’s Bluesville, Big Llou promises to sing one for the First Ladies of the Blues and First Lady Michelle Obama. Johnson’s sultry bass voice has been compared to the likes of Barry White and Isaac Hayes. Born and raised on the rough and tumble west side of Chicago, Big Llou is a sought after emcee, hosting some of the biggest events in blues including The Blues Music Awards in Memphis, The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise as well as festivals across the US. As the beloved voice of BB King’s Bluesville on Sirius XM satellite radio, Big LLou credits that long-time association as the reason he fell in love with the blues all over again!
WHAT: CHICAGO BLUES MAMAS FOR OBAMA 2012 CONCERT!
Chicago’s Blues Royalty add a l’il sugar and a whole lot of spice to “Sweet Home Chicago” — President Obama’s hometown when, for the first time ever, 10 Chicago Blues Mamas take the same stage to sing the blues for Obama and women’s rights and issues.
Spend Election Night with Chicago’s Blues Royalty, Cookie Taylor, Big Llou Johnson and NFL Alum Mike Jennings. Featuring 10 Chicago Blues Mamas: Deitra Farr, Shirley King (daughter of the blues), Sharon Lewis, Shirley Johnson, Katherine Davis, Nellie ‘Tiger’ Travis, Holle “Thee” Maxwell, Liz Mandeville, Ellen Miller and Peaches Staten and special guests.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 6, 2012; 7:00pm (ELECTION NIGHT)
WHERE: Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Avenue, Chicago
TICKETS:$13 online (includes $3 service fee), $10 cash only at Door CALL: 773.381.4587 or VISIT: BOX OFFICE
$ 5 valet parking
LINKS : http://chicagobluesmamas.com
http://youtu.be/LWVNKTnSxaQ (Shirley King singing a message to President Obama)
https://www.facebook.com/events/436083149789850/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWVNKTnSxaQ&feature=youtu.be
PHOTO OPP: Chicago Blues Mamas Royalty: Deitra Farr, Shirley King (BB King’s daughter), Sharon Lewis, Shirley Johnson, Katherine Davis, Nellie ‘Tiger’ Travis, Holle “Thee” Maxwell, Liz Mandeville, Ellen Miller and Faye Peaches Staten; Joyce Threatt (Cookie Taylor), Big Llou Johnson and Mike Jennings, NFL Alumni. INTERVIEWS: upon request
CONTACT: Lynn Orman Weiss @ ormanmusic@gmail.com 847.452.6469
Abbe Sparks @ abbe@abbesparksmediarelations.com 224.567.9166
