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Tonight
Bessie Smith Hall Stage 6 p.m. Deacon Bluz 7:30 p.m. Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials 9 p.m. Theodis Ealey Champy’s Chicken Stage 5:45 p.m. Davina & the Vagabonds 7:15 p.m. Jarekus Singleton 8:45 p.m. DieDra & the Ruff Pro Band
When Clark White, aka Deacon Bluz, takes the stage tonight at the Bessie Smith Strut, his first order of business will be to honor a legend – while also laying down the grooves.
White and his nine-piece band will start their 6 p.m. show on the Bessie Smith Stage by paying a tribute to the late B.B. King, who died May 14 at the age of 89. But don’t expect a somber, funereal vibe.
“We’re going to open the show by getting people up and dancing,” White says.