Roosevelt Collier, with Yella P. at Crosstown Arts

1350 Concourse Avenue,Memphis TN 38104

31 January, 2023

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The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Doors at 7 pm | Show at 7:30 pm Tickets: $20 advance | $25 day of the show Pedal and lap steel guitar ace Roosevelt Collier, so proficient he’s affectionately known as “The Dr,” released his solo debut, Exit 16, on GroundUP Music. It’s a potent mix of blues, gospel, rock, and, in his words, “dirty funk swampy grime,” as overseen by producer and Bokanté bandmate Michael League (from the Grammy-winning Snarky Puppy). Brought up in the House of God Church in Perrine, Florida, Roosevelt built his “sacred steel” guitar prowess alongside his uncles and cousins in The Lee Boys, known for their spirited, soul-shaking live performances. On his own, Collier’s become a sought-after talent both on record and on stage; at festivals, he is a regular “Artist at Large,” performing alongside musical luminaries in the fields of rock, blues and pop, including the Allman Brothers, The String Cheese Incident, Buddy Guy, Umphrey’s McGee, Los Lobos, Robert Randolph, the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, and the Del McCoury Band. Damion Kereem Pearson, aka Yella P., is a multifaceted artist from Memphis creating a sound rooted in the Delta blues with shades of soul, gospel, and hip-hop. Mostly self-taught, Damion began playing harmonica at age 13, saving up his lunch money for a month to purchase the instrument. Adding to his arsenal, Damion later learned to play the guitar, saxophone, trombone, and piano. He got his start on Beale Street playing with “Big” Jerry Parnell. Refund policy: Tickets may be refunded up to 72 hours in advance. Tickets for shows that are cancelled will be refunded. In the case of a postponed show, tickets will be refunded upon request, otherwise tickets will automatically be transferred to the new date.