The Robert Cray Band November 19, 2011

Recently inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and a mainstay in the Billboard Blues chart, five-time Grammy Award winning guitarist Robert Cray has been called a "modern blues poet." Cray developed a passion for guitar early, establishing a unique style that helped reshape and bring new life to the world of blues in the 1980s. With his signature blend of rock, rhythm and blues, combined with smooth, seductive vocals that speak of love and loss, Cray's music electrifies the heartstrings and captures the soul.

In addition to a high-energy performance by the legendary Robert Cray, the evening includes a luxurious reception with complimentary world-class wine and champagne, sumptuous desserts, plus tea and coffee, served in the theater lobby immediately following the concert.

Cray's third album, Strong Persuader, earned him his first Grammy Award and contained the crossover hit single "Smokin' Gun," which introduced Cray and his music to an even broader audience.

In the 25 years since, Cray has released 17 albums and massed four additional Grammy Awards with his street-smart vocals and searing guitar licks. He has earned the respect of such giants as Eric Clapton, B. B. King, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker, and cemented his own place among the greatest of bluesmen. Whether he's easing into a soulful ballad or bemoaning heartbreak with a rocking beat, Cray is an inspired songwriter, singer and musician with a creative, universally appealing take on the blues.

This unforgettable evening with The Robert Cray Band is an event not to be missed - the centerpiece of LVPAC's 5th Anniversary Gala to raise funds in support of artistic programming, educational outreach and operations. Join us at the 500-seat Bankhead Theater to experience The Robert Cray Band in an intimate setting while supporting and celebrating the local arts scene.

Official Website: http://www.livermoreperformingarts.org/supportus/onstagegala.asp