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Bonnie Raitt with Special Guest Mavis Staples

Presented by ACG Presents at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

August 22, 2012

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Bonnie Raitt with Special Guest Mavis Staples

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More than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt has become an institution in American music. Born to a musical family, the nine-time Grammy winner, who Rolling Stone named one of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time," is the daughter of celebrated Broadway singer John Raitt (Carousel, Oklahoma!, The Pajama Game) and accomplished pianist/singer Marge Goddard. She was raised in Los Angeles in a climate of respect for the arts, Quaker traditions, and a commitment to social activism. A Stella guitar given to her as a Christmas present launched Bonnie on her creative journey at the age of eight. While growing up, though passionate about music from the start, she never considered that it would play a greater role than as one of her many growing interests.

With Special Guest Mavis Staples! With the groundbreaking family gospel group The Staple Singers ("I'll Take You There", "Respect Yourself") and on her own, Mavis is responsible for blazing a rhythm & blues trail while never relinquishing her gospel roots. Rolling Stone named Staple Singers' "I'll Take You There" and "Respect Yourself" among Top 500 Songs of All Time.

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Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

929 N. Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Admission Info:

$56-$101 (fees may apply)

General Day and Time Info:

7:30 pm

Phone: 414-273-7206

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