SHK Music Presents: Toni Lynn Washington and Sax Gordon with the White Owls at Boston Harbor Distillery
Toni Lynn Washington returns to the Boston Harbor Distillery with Special Guest Sax Gordon and the White Owls. Last year, they sold out the place and put on one of the most memorable shows at this venue.
For decades, Toni Lynn Washington, Boston’s Queen of Soul and Blues, has been a beloved figure in the city’s music scene. Her commanding stage presence and four decades of experience have earned her numerous accolades, including seven Blues Music Award nominations and a Boston Blues Festival Lifetime Achievement Award. A true performer, Toni has captivated audiences from Boston to Paris, leaving an indelible mark on every stage she graces.
From her humble beginnings in Southern Pines, North Carolina, to her rise as a national treasure, Toni’s journey has been driven by a deep love for music. She grew up listening to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, dreaming of becoming an entertainer. Her dream became a reality as she honed her craft, eventually releasing four critically acclaimed albums and earning a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. In 2023, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu honored her legacy by proclaiming December 6th as "Toni Lynn Washington Day."
https://www.nemrf.org/musician-feature/toni-lynn-washington
Sax Gordon - Gordon "Sax Gordon" Beadle stands as a dynamic force in the world of blues and R&B saxophone. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Gordon's musical journey began in Northern California, where he honed his craft in garage bands, church ensembles, jazz combos, and big bands. His distinctive, high-energy style draws from a rich blend of blues, soul, jazz, and rock & roll traditions.
Throughout his illustrious career, Sax Gordon has collaborated with a veritable who's who of the music industry. He has toured and recorded with legends such as Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, Duke Robillard, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, and Solomon Burke. His saxophone prowess has also graced the works of icons like Champion Jack Dupree, Jimmy McGriff, Pinetop Perkins, and Charles Brown. Beyond his collaborations, Gordon leads his own ensembles, captivating audiences worldwide with performances that embody the spirited tradition of rockin' American saxophone.
saxgordon.com
For her October 27th performance at the Boston Harbor Distillery, Toni and Sax Gordon will be backed by The White Owls, one of New England’s finest raunchy Chicago blues-style bands. With Dennis Brennan on vocals and blues harp, Tim Gearan on guitar, Stephen Sadler on lap steel, Jim Haggerty on bass, and Andrew Plaisted on drums, the night promises to be an unforgettable celebration of soul, blues, and exceptional musical talent.
https://www.facebook.com/people/The-White-Owls/100063563981862/
$20 in advance.
This is a 21+ Show
Doors are at 7pm. Showtime is 8pm.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
This event is being presented by SHK Music at the Boston Harbor Distillery - a wonderfully unique and intimate setting to take in great music with its 1850's architecture, great acoustics, comfortable seating and fantastic selection of made-on-the-premises liquors and liqueurs. More info at https://www.shkmusic.com/faq
For decades, Toni Lynn Washington, Boston’s Queen of Soul and Blues, has been a beloved figure in the city’s music scene. Her commanding stage presence and four decades of experience have earned her numerous accolades, including seven Blues Music Award nominations and a Boston Blues Festival Lifetime Achievement Award. A true performer, Toni has captivated audiences from Boston to Paris, leaving an indelible mark on every stage she graces.
From her humble beginnings in Southern Pines, North Carolina, to her rise as a national treasure, Toni’s journey has been driven by a deep love for music. She grew up listening to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, dreaming of becoming an entertainer. Her dream became a reality as she honed her craft, eventually releasing four critically acclaimed albums and earning a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. In 2023, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu honored her legacy by proclaiming December 6th as "Toni Lynn Washington Day."
https://www.nemrf.org/musician-feature/toni-lynn-washington
Sax Gordon - Gordon "Sax Gordon" Beadle stands as a dynamic force in the world of blues and R&B saxophone. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Gordon's musical journey began in Northern California, where he honed his craft in garage bands, church ensembles, jazz combos, and big bands. His distinctive, high-energy style draws from a rich blend of blues, soul, jazz, and rock & roll traditions.
Throughout his illustrious career, Sax Gordon has collaborated with a veritable who's who of the music industry. He has toured and recorded with legends such as Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, Duke Robillard, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, and Solomon Burke. His saxophone prowess has also graced the works of icons like Champion Jack Dupree, Jimmy McGriff, Pinetop Perkins, and Charles Brown. Beyond his collaborations, Gordon leads his own ensembles, captivating audiences worldwide with performances that embody the spirited tradition of rockin' American saxophone.
saxgordon.com
For her October 27th performance at the Boston Harbor Distillery, Toni and Sax Gordon will be backed by The White Owls, one of New England’s finest raunchy Chicago blues-style bands. With Dennis Brennan on vocals and blues harp, Tim Gearan on guitar, Stephen Sadler on lap steel, Jim Haggerty on bass, and Andrew Plaisted on drums, the night promises to be an unforgettable celebration of soul, blues, and exceptional musical talent.
https://www.facebook.com/people/The-White-Owls/100063563981862/
$20 in advance.
This is a 21+ Show
Doors are at 7pm. Showtime is 8pm.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
This event is being presented by SHK Music at the Boston Harbor Distillery - a wonderfully unique and intimate setting to take in great music with its 1850's architecture, great acoustics, comfortable seating and fantastic selection of made-on-the-premises liquors and liqueurs. More info at https://www.shkmusic.com/faq
