Sweetwater Music Hall presents the uplifting music of The Blind Boys of Alabama on their annual Christmas tour on Tuesday, December 12th.
The Blind Boys of Alabama have been celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards, and been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. They have won five Grammy® Awards, attaining the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. The group is known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince, and Tom Waits.
Their latest album, “Echoes Of The South,” has been nominated for three Grammy®s, including Best American Roots Performance, Best Americana Performance, and Best Roots Gospel Album.
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Tickets: $67
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm