From Staff Reports

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.—  The Robert Cray Band will perform sing and play the blues at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Niswonger Center for Performing Arts, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, here.

Regarding Cray, the group’s guitarist and lead vocalist, the website www.robertcray.com stated, “Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of soul, R&B (rhythm and blues), gospel, blues and rock ‘n ‘roll. 

“The five-time Grammy-winner has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and earned the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance.”

Meanwhile, an NPAC promotion added, “Cray is touring in support of his band’s most recent release, ‘That’s What I Heard,’ which was issued in February 2020, just before the pandemic brought touring to a halt. 

“The album’s opening track, ‘Anything You Want,’ is said to be classic Cray, presenting the soul so often found in his blues-style and providing a pop-savvy melody.”

For tickets,which are $35-$45, visit online npacgreeneville.com.