In the realm of the blues, there are masters, apprentices and legends. And B.B. King is without a doubt a blues legend. The 87-year-old Mississippi-born bluesman brings his sophisticated yet soulfully gritty blend of the blues to the Stranahan Theater for an electrifying night of music. Don’t be deterred by King’s advanced age — his chops are as good as ever and the energy that he brings to the stage is unrivaled, even compared to his much more youthful players. His unique yet fluid phrasing has influenced everyone from Eric Clapton to George Harrison to Jeff Beck, and is the model for thousands of players around the world. 7:30pm. $78-$201. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851.www.stranahantheater.org —GMK
B.B. King
In the realm of the blues, there are masters, apprentices and legends. And B.B. King is without a doubt a blues legend. The 87-year-old Mississippi-born bluesman brings his sophisticated yet soulfully gritty blend of the blues to the Stranahan Theater for an electrifying night of music. Don’t be deterred by King’s advanced age — his chops are as good as ever and the energy that he brings to the stage is unrivaled, even compared to his much more youthful players. His unique yet fluid phrasing has influenced everyone from Eric Clapton to George Harrison to Jeff Beck, and is the model for thousands of players around the world. 7:30pm. $78-$201. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851.www.stranahantheater.org —GMK
