Event Scheduled
Toronzo Cannon at Blind Willie’s
Saturday October 19, 2024 09:30 PM EDT
Cost: $10
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CRITIC’S PICK: Toronzo Cannon, Blind Willie’s—Roaring Chicago bluesman Cannon has been burning down stages with his powerful guitar and an attack not far from the great Luther Allison. He has been perfecting his craft since 2007 and recently released the explosive Shut Up & Play! where he gets into some more socio-political lyrics and even channels Hendrix on the psychedelic title track. This’ll blow the dust off the walls of Willie’s so come prepared for searing guitar and Cannon’s larger-than-life stage presence.— Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
“I want my songs to be heard and experienced, not just listened to,” says cliché-defying, internationally beloved Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon. With his richly detailed, truth-telling original songs, blistering, inventive guitar work and impassioned vocals, Cannon is on the cutting edge of today’s contemporary blues scene and is known as one of the genre’s most creative artists. His sound is inspired by his heroes, including Hound Dog Taylor, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Albert King, Son Seals and Jimi Hendrix. On his third Alligator Records album, Shut Up And Play!, Cannon blazes his own path with 11 emotionally-charged originals. From serious to humorous, his imaginative songs are fueled by his powerful, cathartic guitar solos and his soulfully authoritative voice.