The Moody Blues, Mavis Staples and The Darrell Scott Band - On Sale Now!

The Moody Blues – March 26 – Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Mavis Staples – March 30 – McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
An Evening with the Darrell Scott Band – April 1 – McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
Charlotte, NC – Blumenthal Performing Arts announced three shows going on sale to the public on Friday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m.  From the modern country sounds of The Darrell Scott Band to the timeless hits of The Moody Blues to the classic sounds of Mavis Staples, the Blumenthal presents a variety of concerts this spring.
Tickets are available at BlumenthalArts.org, 704-372-1000 or from the box office in the Belk Theater lobby, 130 N. Tryon St. 
The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues, whose legacy spans four decades of hit-making and sell-out tours, will continue to entertain audiences with their timeless music. Says the New York Post of their live show: ”The rockers played a set that reminded the sold-out Music Hall why (The Moody Blues are) one of the most important rock acts to ever come out of the U.K…the trio looked remarkably sound and sounded untouched by time…” Echoes USA Weekend: “Fans were on their feet applauding great music from a great rock n’ roll band with staying power beyond anybody’s ‘wildest dreams.’” Says the St. Louis Post Dispatch: “The Moodies depend on nostalgic memories of their fans' youth, but they also know that in the present, these songs can still move the listener.”
The Moody Blues incredible roster of hits includes: “Nights In White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” “Ride My See Saw,” “The Story In Your Eyes,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” “Question,” “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band),” “Your Wildest Dreams,” and “I Know You’re Out There Somewhere,” to name a few.
Mavis Staples
In a career spanning over sixty years, Mavis Staples began singing with the family gospel group The Staple Singers (I’ll Take You There”, “Respect Yourself”). Mavis has been nominated for multiple Grammy awards in five different genres and won the 2011 Grammy for Best Americana Album for her album You Are Not Alone for which she collaborated with producer Jeff Tweedy from the alternative rock band Wilco. Mavis is responsible for blazing a rhythm and blues trail while never relinquishing her gospel roots.
An Evening with the Darrell Scott Band
Darrell Scott is a songwriter, an in-demand instrumentalist and an acclaimed performer and recording artist - all achievements earned while burning his own path instead of playing by the accepted rules of the music industry. Scott's long since proven that his songs deserve recognition. As a songwriter, he's contributed a string of hits that reads like a list of the best modern country music has to offer. There's the Grammy Award winning "Long Time Gone" and "Heartbreak Town," both top hits for the Dixie Chicks. "Great Day to be Alive" helped Travis Tritt complete his comeback; "Born to Fly" was a No. 1 hit for Sara Evans, while "Family Tree" was successful for Darryl Worley and "When No One's Around" extended Garth Brooks' run. "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" was cut in the same year by both Patty Loveless and Brad Paisley. In 2004, Scott had songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Keb Mo, Mountain Heart, Julie Roberts, Kathy Mattea, Andy Griggs, Faith Hill, and others. In all, Scott has had more than 45 cuts by other artists.