1933 – Prohibition Ends! Long Live Bessie Smith and the Blues Queens
Music (blues, jazz)
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Venue 45theSpace @ Venue45 - theSpace @ Venue 45
- 20:20
- Aug 11-20
- 55 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: Ali Affleck and The Gin Mill Genies
- Warnings and additional info: -
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- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
Bye bye Gatsby! It's 1933 and Ali is throwing a party with her pals. Award-winning vocalist, an all-star band and full dance troupe! Celebrate the bold and bawdy blues queens who reigned in the prohibition era. The music was wild – the women even more so! 'Masterclass in grassroots jazz/blues' ***** (Edinburgh49.org). 'Not a household name yet – she soon will be' (BBC Jazzhouse). ‘Musical storyteller’ (Scotsman). 'Astounding vocals' ***** (San Diego Union-Tribune). ‘Vivacious’ (Herald). Six-time nominee for Best Jazz Vocalist (Scottish Jazz Awards). Early booking advised!Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
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