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Tue. December 15th 2015 The Farquhar at UVic Victoria BC $36-$52

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Victoria Jazz Society Presents a Christmas Show with: The Blind Boys of Alabama, Maureen Washington

Five-time Grammy Award winners, the Blind Boys of Alabama return to Victoria aft...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Music Funk / R&B Jazz / Blues Theatre
Tue. December 15th 2015 + Add to Calendar The Farquhar at UVic (All Ages)
7:30pm  Doors at: 7:00pm $52/44/36 (plus service charges)

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The Blind Boys of Alabama
Maureen Washington
from Victoria BC
Available for Shows/Gigs

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Victoria Jazz Society
FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS, PLEASE EMAIL TO: submissions@jaz...
975A Alston St Victoria BC
Open / Operational

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Physical tickets at: University of Victoria Box Office

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Five-time Grammy Award winners, the Blind Boys of Alabama return to Victoria after an eight year absence for a spectacular holiday show, performing songs from 2014’s Talkin’ Christmas! album as well as the band’s previous Grammy-winning Christmas recording Go Tell it on the Mountain along with Blind Boys’ Gospel classics.

Over the past 76 years, the Blind Boys of Alabama have established themselves as an American institution and living legends of gospel music, winning a Grammy “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2009. They were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2003. Known for crossing musical boundaries, the Blind Boys create remarkable interpretations of traditional gospel favourites while collaborating with diverse contemporary artists such as Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Ben Harper, Peter Gabriel, and Prince.

The current band lineup includes founding member Jimmy Carter, and Eric McKinnie, Joey William, Ben Moore, and Paul Beasley.

Opening act Maureen Washington is a powerhouse vocalist who consistently charms audiences at the TD Victoria International JazzFest. Last year, she won “Best Jazz and Soul Artist” at the Black Canadian Awards, and she was named “Jazz and Blues Artist of the Year” by Monday Magazine in 2013 and 2014.

Tickets available from the University of Victoria Box Office: tickets.uvic.ca or 250-721-8480

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The Farquhar at UVic
University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road
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Capacity1051
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Victoria Jazz Society Presents a Christmas Show with: The Blind Boys of Alabama, Maureen Washington @ The Farquhar at UVic Dec 15 2015 - Dec 21st @ The Farquhar at UVic

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