(Cabaret reserved for Theater Members until 3/8/12) Award-winning blues and RnB singer Janiva Magness
is a charismatic performer known for her electrifying live shows.
She’s a gutsy and dynamic musical powerhouse whose voice possesses an
earthy, raw honesty and beauty born from her life experience. The
Detroit born Magness received the coveted Blues Music Awards for B.B.
King Entertainer Of The Year (she’s only the second woman to win this
award, Koko Taylor being the first) and for Contemporary Blues Female
Artist Of The Year.
“Magness sings superb, potent soul-blues with a scorching intensity.” - Philadelphia Inquirer
"Stunningly sung...Magness is a blues star" – USA Today
David Jacobs-Strain
is a slide guitarist & modern roots singer-songwriter whose musical
journey begins in the wellspring of Delta blues but ranges far afield.
In his mid-twenties, David already channels age-old wisdom and heartache
with such dexterity, energy & passion that you feel good, even
about feeling bad.
“[David] is just one of these guys who is in his own class. A great singer and guitar player.” - Jorma Kaukonen