Eli Cook
Eli Cook explodes the Blues horizon. There are no boundaries, no stop signs. With fresh arrangements of classics by Skip James, John Hurt, Elmore James, and Jimi Hendrix, as well as his own critically acclaimed works, Eli opens the door for you to enter a dimension of blues guitar-playing never seen in the musical world.
Eli was born in a Blue Ridge Mountain hollow full of “old cars, chain-saws, and guitars.” Radio still reigned, and telephones and television failed. He began playing gospel at revivals when he was 15, and still never forgets to “take you to church” at some moment in his performance today. Eli’s career was launched when he opened for B.B. King at the Paramount Theatre to a standing ovation and was featured in Guitar Player Magazine.
His adrenalized performances, original compositions, and brilliant guitar playing are revolutionizing the Blues experience. Described as “the best blues singer of his generation” (All Music Guide) and “one of the top three blues soloists worldwide” (Blues Matters Magazine), he is an equal master of slide and twelve-string guitar.
Website:
www.elicook.com
Opening Acts:
Bob Ucman, Lee & G
(+++ ABOUT OUR OPENING ACTS +++)
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. with two opening acts. $15 general admission, $8 members and students with ID; free for ages 12 and younger (become a member before or at the show and $tart $aving right away!).
Tickets are now available for sale both at the door and in advance HERE.
+++ Free, off-street parking is available in the church lot across the street from our hall. +++
Baked goods, coffee, tea, and water are available for purchase in the Community Center.