Devils at the Crossroads - Christchurch Show

Celtic soul blues icon Isabella (Izzy) Miller Bell Aka Ma Bell brings together a superb line up of independent South Island Urban Folk & Country Blues legends for a mid-winter celebration of the blues in its many forms. From the deep Mississippi Delta through New Orleans, Chicago and Nashville Ma Bell & Guests leave no stone unturned in what promises to be a sizzling hot night of blues in fifty deadly nightshades.

Devils at the Crossroads is a cabaret / dance style event woven in with elements of Vaudeville and Music Hall Theatre featuring John Sanchez-Lloyd, Phil Doublet, Geoff Farmar, Alan Cattermole, Jimmy Taylor, Blair Allchurch, Penny Cain, Jon Maxim Hooker and Billy Vallance sharing the stage in a variety of collaborations to include The Ranchsliders, The Penny Blacks & Los Tres Bastardos.

Ma Bell who is in the country for another month struts her stuff accompanied by Jon Maxim Hooker & Billy Vallance in a programme of self- penned works from her latest album Madame Tradedie, covering material from Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Josh White, Skip James, and other legendary blues greats who have left behind a rich musical legacy to soothe the souls, entertain and inspire future generations.

If Blue is your shade you won't want to miss out on this event. A Rolling Stone is a licensed Christchurch venue serving food. Tables can be booked for groups. Tickets via Eventfinda (fees apply) or www.millerbellmusic.com - Door sales if available are cash only.

There are 2 shows in the Devils at the Crossroads Series. The second show is at the Historic Ohoka Hall North Canterbury on the 27th July and features a differrent line up of guests. Keep checking Eventfinda - www.facebook.com/chchpopup or www.millerbellmusic.com as details are released. Ph: 021 178 1107 for more info.

NOTE: Due to an unavoidable hiccup the event details won't be posted on www.millerbellmusic.com/ whats cooking page until the 5th July. Tickets can still be booked now via the web site as well as Eventfinda.