Forever Muscle Shoals: Chrissi Poland and Friends

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Soul singer Chrissi Poland is an acclaimed vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for electrifying live performances. She has performed at some of the most iconic venues in the world, including The Hollywood Bowl, The Acropolis, Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, Madison Square Garden and The Beacon Theatre in New York and has recorded with Hozier, Lady Gaga, Bette Midler, Nile Rodgers, Mavis Staples, Chaka Khan, Michael Bolton, Chris Botti, Sting, Moby, Scissor Sisters, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Toto, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald, Dave Matthews, and the legendary Stax "Soul Man" Sam Moore (Sam & Dave). On her new album *Forever Muscle Shoals*, Chrissi shines a light on the music recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in the late 60’s/early 70’s including the songs of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Bob Dylan, The Rollings Stones, Cher and more. Having working with many of the icons that recorded during this era in Muscle Shoals, her captivating stories of how this music has influenced Chrissi add another intoxicating layer to her live performance. She will be joined by an all-star band featuring Tash Neal - guitar (Robert Randolph); Etienne Stadwijk - keys (Bettye LaVette); Mike Merritt - bass and Tony Leone - drums (Little Feat) **“Sheer ferocity…” NY Times** **VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXOWewpxi18&list=RDdXOWewpxi18&start_radio=1** If you require ADA access, please let us know 24 hours in advance by emailing: [email protected] \--- FAQ on tickets, seating, students, photography/video, parking, ADA and more can be found at TheLocalSaugerties.com