Ruthie Foster January 12, 2008

The Texas singer/songwriters blend of gospel, blues, folk and soul has drawn comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald as well as Tracy Chapman and Joan Armatrading. Her new album, The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster, is out now on Blue Corn Music. Phenomenal is no idle boast raved the Boston Herald, and according to the Washington Post Ruthie demanded attention with the sheer power of her mezzo-soprano at her performance at the 2007 South by Southwest Music Conference last March. She has become a festival favorite who sells hundreds of her CDs after each powerful set. We have been trying to bring her in concert for years based on her reputation for captivating live shows; this is her first time playing in Florida and you should not miss her.

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