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About Bobby Rush in Concert
Bluesman Bobby Rush embodies the idea that you’re only as old as you feel. When he became more popular than ever in his eighties, he was consistently bringing his fans a live show - one as full of vitality as any you’d see from a performer a quarter his age. Rush doesn’t just stand there and sing, he really pulls out the stops for his ever-growing audience. When he’s not throwing emotion into his singing and harmonica playing, he’s cavorting with his female dancers, telling riveting stories and engaging in a give-and-take with the crowd that makes everybody in the room feel part of the evening’s event. With his crack band serving up Rush’s signature blend of funky grooves, soulful tunes and timeless blues, a Bobby Rush show isn’t just a concert, it’s an experience.
Bobby Rush Background
If Bobby Rush’s life were a movie, nobody would believe it was a true story. Born in Louisiana in 1933, he ended up in Arkansas, where he befriended blues icon Elmore James and played with legendary pianist Pinetop Perkins. When he made his way to Chicago during that city’s blues heyday, he was palling around with historic figures like Jimmy Reed and Muddy Waters. The wider world got a taste of Rush’s signature blend of soul, funk and blues (eventually dubbed “soul blues” by the media) with his 1971 hit “Chicken Heads,” which would have a second life decades later in the film Black Snake Moan. Rush’s first album was produced and cowritten by Philly soul godhead Leon Huff. Long after becoming a hero of the soul blues circuit, Rush relocated to Mississippi, and he eventually tapped into the Delta blues tradition with his 2020 album Rawer Than Raw. But before that, he won his first-ever Grammy at age 83 for his funky, retro-soul album Porcupine Meat, proving his appeal is truly timeless.
This show will definitely go down in history for me this was the first time I ever seen him live I have an autographed shirt my aunt t got sighned when he was young lol and she was to and to this day it’s still hanging in my closet he still moves like he 16 but every artist there did a wonderful job it was worth the time & money
the entire show was awesome! Mr. Bobby Rush was presented hundreds and hundreds of flowers. Mr. Rush performance was Awesome! well deserved
Incredible performer, legendary talent. However some unexpected really riske content that was uncomfortable
I attended the show and was greatly surprised that the band was not with him. The show was more Folk-lorish than a natural show. He performed very well alone. The foot stomping along with the rifts from his guitar were fascinating. I enjoyed the show. A lot of story telling in his music. His comedy and interaction with the audience made a good show. This was my third time seeing him in concert. Maybe I'm old fashion and bands don't accompany the artist any more. But, that's not true as I have attended shows before and recently and the bands were there. He didn't say why he was performing alone. Overall, the show was good. No, he didn't have his dancers with him.
We purchased tickets to the Bobby Rush show because my wife loves his music and at his age he may not have many more shows in him before retiring. When we got there we were surprised to see a guitar by itself on stage and we thought it was for an opening act. It wasn't. A gentleman came out and introduced Bobby Rush who slowly walked on stage as if his body hurt. He picked up the guitar and proceeded to strum some chords and talk. Talked about his age, how he was the only original blues singer left, ect. He talked, talked some more and started to sing to his guitar and foot stomping accompaniment. No band, no back-up singers or dancers. Just him, his off-colored jokes and nothing else. Not what we paid $102 for. After waiting for anything or anyone else to join him on stage, we walked out at my wife's insistance and several other audience members followed us. Total waste of money and 2-hr drive. I wish I could get a refund.
We had seen Bobby with his full band, but this was just Bobby with an acoustic guitar, harmonica and 88 years of blues experience. Living History at it's finest!
Loved the show. The time flew by. Bobby Rush tells stories in between his songs and they help the audience get to know him and his history and how it influences his music. Great show. The venue was A+
I love Bobby! I really missed his band as I think that's what makes him who he is. However, I did enjoy his storytelling and acoustic show. The venue was superb!
Bobby was amazing. I didn’t know what to expect…he was so entertaining. He can sing, tell stories & jokes and make you feel like it was a show just for you.
It was our first time seeing Bobby Rush as well as our first time at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club! The performance was awesome! I would highly recommend seeing Bobby Rush if he comes around again! Bobby put on a great show and was available after the show and signed books and CD's! The venue was amazing! Our waiter was great and the food was delicious. The space was clean and inviting and the updates that they have done to the historic building are beautiful. One thing that I would say is that on ticketmaster when purchasing tickets it doesn't show you that there is a wall between the stage and the sky bar, you cannot see the stage at all you are in a closed off separate room, this was very disappointing, there are 2 TV's in that room for you to watch the show. We were able to talk with the manager who was amazing and actually got us seats in the main room! The venue went above and beyond for us and it was appreciated! I would highly recommend Jimmy's!
We wer in POD #12, excellent seating. My fellow podders were 2 of my best friend, 2 sisters and my 76 year old mother. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The temperature was just right for July. The space between each Pod was adequate for this COVID season.
The show was on time all of the featured artist did a great job.
AWESOME! It brought back a LOT of MEMORIES on my 70th Birthday. I love Bobby Rush! Thanks to my GOD Daughter Freddie for coming back into my life and being here for me now.......and ...forever!
The show was amazing...great show...great venue...can't wait for the Blues Bash to return next year...we will definitely be there...thanks for bringing the show to Kalamazoo!
Great evening of blues!!! From the heartfelt opening with Wayne Baker Brooks and Shawn Holt to the rhythm of Joe Louis Walker and onto the amazing harmonica with Bobby Rush, this was not a concert to miss!!
Great show on a snowy night. The performers gave an entertaining and masterful show!
My sister and I had a great time celebrating our birthday...Had great seats
Bobby Rush is still going strong at 81. What a great show. Always good seeing him at the annual Peace and Freedom concert. Drive all the way from Indiana every year.
Sam Town Tunica always puts on real good show i will go every year
Ruby Wilson's voice is awesome. Wish she would have sung a few more songs. Bobby Rush was awesome as always. If you ever see him, you know his show but it is still always entertaining. Now for Sir Charles! Welllllll! He really need to have a set ready, he just make it up as he go and we would really like to see more of him. I would not pay just to see him. Just really need to do better. Has a great voice but need to now how to entertain and stop cursing and playing on stage. IJS
