Blues & Beyond: The Lady Nikki/Ed Robinson Situation

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A night of blues with old school RnB in the mix Lady Nikki – Lead Vocalist, is a powerhouse blues vocalist whose roots lie in the church and are shaped by the influence of Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Bonnie Raitt, Koko Taylor, and Etta James. She has opened for Clarence Carter, Dorothy Moore, and Kenny Neal, and performed alongside greats like Johnny Taylor, Tyrone Davis, and Little Milton. Her voice has carried across states, seas, and cruise-ship stages around the world. She has been lead vocalist for The Inner-City Blues Band for three decades and a standout on numerous recordings, including Linda Dachtyl’s acclaimed album “For Hep Cats”. Nikki delivers a gripping, soulful presence. Her bold, heartfelt style creates an immediate connection, commanding the stage and leaving her audiences stirred long after her last note. Ed Robinson – Saxophonist & Lead Vocalist, a saxophonist who loves the Old School R&Bs, yet his gospel influences are hard to miss. Essentially self-taught, a graduate of the U.S. Military School of Music, but unmistakably, his style was shaped by his early years playing in church, leading choirs and worship bands, earning the nickname “The Gospel Sax.” Ed shared stages with Shirley Caesar, James Cleveland, Dottie Peoples, and many other Gospel icons. Enlisting in the U.S. Navy and later re-enlisting into the Army Band, he performed for Presidents Ford, Reagan, Carter, and Bush. Ed is a decorated Gulf War Veteran with 34 years of service. He was awarded the Army’s Bronze Star. He has performed with such celebrated artists as Don Hales, James Elliott, Mark Hampton, Melvin Stewart, Teeny Tucker, Robert Hughes, Gene Walker, Bobby Floyd, and The Baccus Brothers. Ken Weaver – Guitarist, Ken Weaver, a Wilmington, Ohio native, is a self-taught guitarist whose lifelong passion spans R&B, funk, blues, and ultimately the smooth and straight-ahead jazz he loves most. Over the years, he has performed with many top musicians, including Hank Marr,…

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