Acclaimed Southern roots-rock vocalist and percussionist Melody Trucks teams up with noted guitarist and vocalist Bobby Lee Rodgers for a special seven-date Summer "Listening Room Tour." The tour kicks off in Melody’s hometown of Jacksonville, FL, on Wednesday, August 21, at the intimate Blue Jay Listening Room, 2457 S. Third St. The show starts at 8:00 PM, with tickets priced at $30. For more information, call (914) 318-3020 or visit www.bluejayjx.com.
The tour will visit key cities including Tallahassee, Marietta (two nights), Richmond, Lewes, Delaware (with a special Fitzkee Brothers Band Single Release Party), and Ocean City, MD.
Tour Dates:
- Wednesday, August 21 - Blue Jay Listening Room - Jacksonville, FL
- Thursday, August 22 - House of Music - Tallahassee, FL
- Saturday, August 24 - The Hunt House - Marietta, GA
- Sunday, August 25 - The Hunt House - Marietta, GA
- Monday, August 26 - Reveler - Richmond, VA
- Wednesday, August 28 - The Room at Cedar Grove - Lewes, DE (Fitzkee Brothers Band Single Release Party)
- Friday, August 30 - Fast Eddies - Ocean City, MD
Melody Trucks, the daughter of the late Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers Band, is a dynamic vocalist and percussionist who has graced stages at major music festivals such as Peach Fest, Suwannee Rising, and Hulaween. Her performances captivate audiences, thanks to her lifelong exposure to music and her collaborations with artists like George Porter Jr., Oteil Burbridge, and John Medeski.
Bobby Lee Rodgers, a gifted guitarist, singer, and songwriter, brings his unique blend of rock, funk, jazz, and blues to the tour. A founding member of The Codetalkers with Col. Bruce Hampton, Bobby is known for his distinctive sound, achieved by playing through a combination of a Leslie cabinet and a vintage guitar amp. This innovative approach gives his performances a rich, organ-like quality, paired with his skillful guitar work. Bobby’s impressive career includes collaborations with Vassar Clements, Warren Haynes, and Widespread Panic. Currently, he is celebrating the 20th anniversary tour of Jazz is Dead.
This tour promises to be an unforgettable experience as Melody Trucks and Bobby Lee Rodgers share their musical talents in intimate settings. Don’t miss the opportunity to see these two renowned artists up close on their "Listening Room Tour."
