Joe Bargar & The Soul Providers feat. Diane Blue

FEATURING DIANE BLUE

The Sanctuary stage is hosting a band of Boston music legends on the first Thursday of the month. In June, Diane Blue is the featured guest performer.

Diane Blue is a “multi-talented performer who’s equally at home belting out a blues standard or cutting loose with a ferocious harmonica solo.” (Providence Journal). Her performances are captivating, charismatic and heartfelt, whether fronting her own world-class band or singing alongside master Bluesman Ronnie Earl. Diane’s reputation has led her to perform throughout the US and Europe. She has shared the stage with many greats including Muddy Waters’ guitarist Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson, Irma Thomas, Toni Lynn Washington and the late Big Jack who called Diane a “monster on the harp.” Diane Blue’s latest solo record made its debut at #10 on the Living Blues Radio Chart and climbed to #8. The album also charted on the international Roots Music Report Top 50 Contemporary Blues Albums of the Year 2019.

Joe Bargar is a veteran of the New England music scene. Having grown up in Providence, RI, Joe had the opportunity to appear with such legendary acts as Roomful of Blues, Scott Hamilton, Duke Robillard, James Montgomery, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Living in New York City for decades, Joe played with performers including Sly &The Family Stone, Robbie Robertson, blues greats Otis Rush, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Son Seals, and John Lee Hooker; and soul masters Percy Sledge, Clarence Carter, and Solomon Burke. He can also be heard on several recordings, including those by Diana Ross and "Late Show" bandleader Paul Shaeffer.

Joe Bargar (vocals, keyboard), Bobby Gus Ledwell (guitar, vocals), Eddie Scheer (drums,vocals), Mark Poniatowski (bass, vocals)

• Doors Open: 7pm • Performance: 7:30pm
• Full bar • You're welcome to bring snacks and/or take-out.
• Tickets: $12/advance, $15/door