World-renowned blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Cain will perform live at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz on Friday, August 4, 2023. Cain's latest release is his Alligator Records debut CD, Raisin' Cain. With more than three decades of worldwide touring and 14 acclaimed previous albums, Cain has earned his reputation as both a dynamic live performer and a musician's musician. His jazz-informed blues guitar playing is fiery, emotional and always unpredictable. His vocals - gruff, lived-in and powerful - add fuel to the fire. His indelible original songs keep one foot in the blues tradition and both eyes on the future. Both on stage and on record, the pure joy Cain brings to his playing and singing is palpable, and draws fans even closer in.
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International touring artist Chris Cain is recognized around the world for his distinct brand of blues guitar. Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettable; uniquely his own, while reminiscent of the legendary BB King, Mike Bloomfield and Albert King. He has been nominated as BBM Best Contemporary Blues Album of 2018, BMA Blues Guitarist of the Year and BBM Male Blues Artist of the Year. Chris Cain's brand of blues is unforgettable.
Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!" --B.B. King
"Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King." --The Washington Post
"Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He's an absolute blinder of a guitarist, with the voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King." --Joe Bonamassa
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International touring artist Chris Cain is recognized around the world for his distinct brand of blues guitar. Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettable; uniquely his own, while reminiscent of the legendary BB King, Mike Bloomfield and Albert King. He has been nominated as BBM Best Contemporary Blues Album of 2018, BMA Blues Guitarist of the Year and BBM Male Blues Artist of the Year. Chris Cain's brand of blues is unforgettable.
Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!" --B.B. King
"Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King." --The Washington Post
"Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He's an absolute blinder of a guitarist, with the voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King." --Joe Bonamassa
World-renowned blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Cain will perform live at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz on Friday, August 4, 2023. Cain's latest release is his Alligator Records debut CD, Raisin' Cain. With more than three decades of worldwide touring and 14 acclaimed previous albums, Cain has earned his reputation as both a dynamic live performer and a musician's musician. His jazz-informed blues guitar playing is fiery, emotional and always unpredictable. His vocals - gruff, lived-in and powerful - add fuel to the fire. His indelible original songs keep one foot in the blues tradition and both eyes on the future. Both on stage and on record, the pure joy Cain brings to his playing and singing is palpable, and draws fans even closer in.
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International touring artist Chris Cain is recognized around the world for his distinct brand of blues guitar. Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettable; uniquely his own, while reminiscent of the legendary BB King, Mike Bloomfield and Albert King. He has been nominated as BBM Best Contemporary Blues Album of 2018, BMA Blues Guitarist of the Year and BBM Male Blues Artist of the Year. Chris Cain's brand of blues is unforgettable.
Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!" --B.B. King
"Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King." --The Washington Post
"Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He's an absolute blinder of a guitarist, with the voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King." --Joe Bonamassa
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International touring artist Chris Cain is recognized around the world for his distinct brand of blues guitar. Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettable; uniquely his own, while reminiscent of the legendary BB King, Mike Bloomfield and Albert King. He has been nominated as BBM Best Contemporary Blues Album of 2018, BMA Blues Guitarist of the Year and BBM Male Blues Artist of the Year. Chris Cain's brand of blues is unforgettable.
Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!" --B.B. King
"Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King." --The Washington Post
"Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He's an absolute blinder of a guitarist, with the voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King." --Joe Bonamassa
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320 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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