In 2014, some 50 years after moving to Los Angeles to form the band Rising Sons with fellow blues musician Ry Cooder and Jessie Lee Kincaid, Taj Mahal hightailed it to Nashville to receive an honor he called "one of the most powerful and wonderful things that could ever happen in my life."
Celebrating decades of recording and touring that have nearly singlehandedly reshaped the definition and scope of the blues via the infusion of exotic sounds from the Caribbean, Africa and South Pacific, the two-time Grammy winning singer, songwriter, film composer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist was feted with the Lifetime Achievement for Performance Award at the 13th Annual Americana Honors and Awards.
Since the release of 2008's Maestro, his most recent studio recording which received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album, Mahal has been busier than ever touring and recording at a whirlwind pace with old friends and fellow musical sojourners. In 2010, after being nominated for Entertainer of the Year by the Blues Foundation, he joined Jimmy Fallon's Late Night studio band The Roots as a special musical guest on the Rolling Stones classic "Shine a Light." Mahal's career has been full of and defined by colorful twists and turns, unexpected whimsical ventures and a commitment to amuse that has long preferred freewheeling innovation to conformity.
"What inspires me most about my career is that I've been able to make a living playing the music that I always loved and wanted to play since the early 50s," Mahal says. "And the fact that I still am involved in enjoying an exciting career at this point in time is truly priceless. I'm doing this the old-fashioned way and it ain't easy. I work it and I earn it. My relationship with my audience has been fun, with great respect going both ways! I am extremely lucky to have fans who have listened to the music I choose to play and have stayed with me for 50 years. These fans have also introduced their children, grandchildren and in some cases great-grandchildren to this fabulous treasure of music that I am privileged to represent. It's very exciting, to say the least."
Special guest: TBA.
The historic Belle Mehus Auditorium is located at 201 N. 6th St. in the heart of downtown Bismarck, at the corner of 6th Street and Broadway Ave. The Belle's Box Office will open at 6 PM on the Day of Show for ticket sales (if show is not sold out prior to show date) and Etix Will Call pick up. Tickets are available at Etix.com, Etix Customer Service (800) 514-3849, Etix Outlets, and at the Bismarck Event Center. The Bismarck Event Center Box Office is located at 315 S. 5th St., and sells tickets on an in-person basis (M-F, 11:30 AM-5 PM).
All ages are welcome! Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend. Strollers and car seats are not permitted.
Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Camera policy is TBA.
PLEASE NOTE: As the customer, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have received tickets to the event you intended to purchase, for the correct performance date and time, correct quantity, seat location, and price level, if applicable. Please double check your order for accuracy prior to completing the transaction as all sales are final upon completion of the transaction and no refunds or exchanges will be permitted.
About the Jade Presents App
New to Bismarck! The Jade Presents app, powered by Happy Harry's Bottle Shops, puts all information you need for an event right in front of you at the push of a button. The app is available at Apple and Google Play stores for download.
About Jade Presents
Named one of the top 100 promoters in the world, Jade Presents produces concerts, festivals, and live events that connect local audiences with unique experiences. Learn more at www.JadePresents.com.
Celebrating decades of recording and touring that have nearly singlehandedly reshaped the definition and scope of the blues via the infusion of exotic sounds from the Caribbean, Africa and South Pacific, the two-time Grammy winning singer, songwriter, film composer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist was feted with the Lifetime Achievement for Performance Award at the 13th Annual Americana Honors and Awards.
Since the release of 2008's Maestro, his most recent studio recording which received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album, Mahal has been busier than ever touring and recording at a whirlwind pace with old friends and fellow musical sojourners. In 2010, after being nominated for Entertainer of the Year by the Blues Foundation, he joined Jimmy Fallon's Late Night studio band The Roots as a special musical guest on the Rolling Stones classic "Shine a Light." Mahal's career has been full of and defined by colorful twists and turns, unexpected whimsical ventures and a commitment to amuse that has long preferred freewheeling innovation to conformity.
"What inspires me most about my career is that I've been able to make a living playing the music that I always loved and wanted to play since the early 50s," Mahal says. "And the fact that I still am involved in enjoying an exciting career at this point in time is truly priceless. I'm doing this the old-fashioned way and it ain't easy. I work it and I earn it. My relationship with my audience has been fun, with great respect going both ways! I am extremely lucky to have fans who have listened to the music I choose to play and have stayed with me for 50 years. These fans have also introduced their children, grandchildren and in some cases great-grandchildren to this fabulous treasure of music that I am privileged to represent. It's very exciting, to say the least."
Special guest: TBA.
The historic Belle Mehus Auditorium is located at 201 N. 6th St. in the heart of downtown Bismarck, at the corner of 6th Street and Broadway Ave. The Belle's Box Office will open at 6 PM on the Day of Show for ticket sales (if show is not sold out prior to show date) and Etix Will Call pick up. Tickets are available at Etix.com, Etix Customer Service (800) 514-3849, Etix Outlets, and at the Bismarck Event Center. The Bismarck Event Center Box Office is located at 315 S. 5th St., and sells tickets on an in-person basis (M-F, 11:30 AM-5 PM).
All ages are welcome! Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend. Strollers and car seats are not permitted.
Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Camera policy is TBA.
PLEASE NOTE: As the customer, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have received tickets to the event you intended to purchase, for the correct performance date and time, correct quantity, seat location, and price level, if applicable. Please double check your order for accuracy prior to completing the transaction as all sales are final upon completion of the transaction and no refunds or exchanges will be permitted.
About the Jade Presents App
New to Bismarck! The Jade Presents app, powered by Happy Harry's Bottle Shops, puts all information you need for an event right in front of you at the push of a button. The app is available at Apple and Google Play stores for download.
About Jade Presents
Named one of the top 100 promoters in the world, Jade Presents produces concerts, festivals, and live events that connect local audiences with unique experiences. Learn more at www.JadePresents.com.
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