Highlands Center Presents Acoustic Blues in the Round

On Friday, September 24th the Highlands Center presents Acoustic Blues in the Round with Arizona Blues Icon, Hans Olson, guitarist and luthier Mike Eldred, and 2x Blues Showdown winner Eric Ramsey, for a “concert in the round,” with each artist sharing the stage. The Center’s beautiful outdoor Amphitheater hosts 2 shows at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 and are available at https://hcbluesintheround9-24.eventbrite.com. Seating is limited.

“Olson managed a delicate blend of the grim boogie blues of John Lee Hooker, the wistful introspection of Bob Seger, and the raw urgency of early Bob Dylan…” Joel Selvin-San Francisco CHRONICLE

AZ Blues Hall of Fame legend, Hans Olson, founder of AZ Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, is a veteran performing musician with over 50 years in the music business. He is known as one of the best “harp-in-a-rack” players in the world. He has recorded over 100 of his songs on his 17 record releases.

A native of Arizona, Mike Eldred is an American guitarist and luthier. Eldred originally came to national attention while backing Lee Rocker in the mid-1990s. He has put out four albums as leader of the Mike Eldred Trio.

Eric Ramsey is the two-time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society’s Blues Showdown. He has filmed for PBS distribution the prestigious Songwriter’s Showcase produced by Tempe Center for the Arts, and he’s a favorite on the Folk and Blues Festival

The Highlands Center offers a wide array of programs and includes an inviting venue for community events. Visit www.highlandscenter.org for more information.