Mr. Jimmy Blues Band-Tribute to the Masters/Record Release

Name: Mr. Jimmy Blues Band-Tribute to the Masters/Record Release
Start: 2025-10-22T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Schedule

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts | Asheville, NC

Red Legged Frog Productions presents in the intimate 78 seat Tina McGuire Theatre the Mr. Jimmy’s Blues Band.
Award winning, Asheville based Blues artist, Mr. Jimmy is pleased to present his “Tribute to the Blues Masters” show. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Jimmy learned his craft performing with many local legends including Buddy Guy, Little Milton, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, and James Cotton.
This special concert will pay homage to Jimmy’s mentors, as well as his influences, the Kings of the Blues, BB, Albert, and Freddie, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Elmore James and Otis Rush.
The Show features Jimmy’s All-Star Band, with “Hollywood” Johnny Cosgrove on guitar, “Captain” Pat Lockett on harmonica, Charlie Wilkinson on bass and Springs Wade on drums.
Mr. Jimmy’s Record Release Show
Mr. Jimmy is pleased to announce the release of his 12th album entitled “From the Root to the Fruit” in October 2025. The record contains 10 original songs written by Jimmy and captures the evolution of his music from lowdown Delta Blues, to Electric Chicago Blues and the music’s natural growth to Jazz, R&B, Soul and Rock & Roll.
Joining Jimmy for this set will be Tom Driessen on bass and Springs Wade on drums with special guests A.G. Hammond on background vocals and Patrick Lockett on harmonica
Cocktail table seating upfront is available as well a bar for refreshments located in the theater.
Tickets on sale now at www.worthamarts.org