The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group has helped to define those traditions in the 20th century and has almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st. More than seven decades after they first joined forces, they’ve proven to be as dynamic and as musically ambitious as ever. 

Touring throughout the South during the Jim Crow era, the Blind Boys flourished thanks to their unique sound, which blended the close harmonies of early jubilee gospel with the more fervent improvisations of hard gospel. In the early 1960s, the band sang at benefits for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and were a part of the soundtrack to the Civil Rights movement. 

Celebrated by the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy Awards, the Blind Boys have attained the highest levels of achievement. These phenoms are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince, and Tom Waits. They have appeared on recordings with many artists, including Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Patty Griffin, Mavis Staples, Taj Mahal, and many more.

Come find your center for the blues with the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama. For tickets, visit https://www.gpacweb.com/event-list/blind-boys-of-alabama.