SummerStage Benefit Concert

Carrying on the glorious blues and boogie-based tradition of the Rolling Stones and The Faces, Black Crowes have been making raunchy rock and roll for the last 17 years. Front man Chris Robinson soulful shout evokes Rod Stewart and Steve Marriot, while the musicians—led by Robinson’s guitarist brother Rich— tear it up like it’s 1969. In true rock fashion, the band has had its share of “musical differences,” solo career attempts and tabloid drama (such as Robinson’s recent divorce from actress Kate Hudson), but at the end of the day Black Crowes still create one of the most exciting live shows in all pop music. The band is currently working on their first set of new material in six years.

Founded in 1996, a musically and culturally rich time for modern Mississippi country blues, the North Mississippi Allstars are well known for their hill country blues-infused rock & roll sound. After touring all over the world and releasing six full-length albums, the Allstars have gained a loyal fan base and have earned three Grammy nominations. The Dickinson brothers, Luther (guitar and vocals) and Cody (drums and vocals), founded the group and teamed up with bassist Chris Chew to form the core of the band. Deeply influenced by the music of the Dickinson’s father, Jim, and generations of other Mississippi Blues men, including RL Burnside, Jr. Kimbrough and Otha Turner, the Allstars have pioneered their own blues-infused rock and roll and continue to do so.

Tickets $45 Purchase via Ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster by phone: 212-307-7171 OR at the Irving Plaza box office with no service charge 17 Irving Place between 15th & 16th Sts.