Three-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and contemporary blues artist Keb’ Mo’ will perform live in concert at Gala 2015, Â鶹ƵµÀStage’s major annual fundraiser. The event will take place on Friday, June 19, in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center.
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Tickets for the concert will be available March 1 at the Â鶹ƵµÀStage Box Office, 315-443-3275 and . Seating is general admission in the balcony. Doors will open at 8:45 p.m. and the concert will begin at 9 p.m.
Tickets for the entire gala event include cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and concert, available now at 315-443-2709.
Keb’ Mo’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances. His songs have been recorded by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the Dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker and Robert Palmer, and his playing inspired leading instrument maker Gibson Brands to issue the Keb’ Mo’ Signature Bluesmaster acoustic guitar. He has collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, jazz diva Cassandra Wilson, Buddy Guy, Amy Grant, Solomon Burke and Little Milton. He also performs the theme song for thesitcom “Mike & Molly” and was music director for TV’s “Memphis Beat.” More information about him is available at
Â鶹ƵµÀStage Gala 2015 is presented by the Â鶹ƵµÀStage Board of Trustees and Â鶹ƵµÀStage Guild. Bea González, current trustee, former board chair and dean of University College, will be honored with the 4th Annual Louis G. Marcoccia Award for Exemplary Service to Â鶹ƵµÀStage. Gala honorary chair is Louis G. Marcoccia, president of Â鶹ƵµÀStage’s Board of Trustees. Event co-chairs are Robert Pomfrey, chair, Â鶹ƵµÀStage Board of Trustees, and Jacki Goldberg, Â鶹ƵµÀStage Guild Board. Underwriter for the event is the POMCO Group. All proceeds will benefit Â鶹ƵµÀStage artistic and educational programming.
