An Evening with The JoAnne Redding Trifecta

Regardless of the genre-- from jazz to blues and roots rock to country-- JoAnne Redding connects with her audiences with a gut-level honesty. An emotive song stylist, she has shared the bill with major acts including The Mavericks, Asleep at the Wheel, Hank Williams, Jr., and many others, lighting up stages from New Orleans to New England. Redding's How It Is album spent three months in the Top Ten of Roots Music Report's Blues Chart. She has been a guest speaker for the Connecticut Songwriters Association and a guest on radio and TV throughout the U.S. She was honored to perform her poignant song about older child adoption, "A Family to Love," at the Rhode Island State House one National Adoption Day. A veteran performer and songwriter, JoAnne's songs from her three albums were played on over 250 radio stations worldwide back in the pre-internet days, and they've been featured on TV and in film.

Benny "Fingers" Kohn is a Berkshire-based pianist, singer, and composer. Undoubtedly the most sought-after pianist in the region, though he's far too modest to say it, Benny collaborates with and accompanies countless local and regional artists. From jazz to rock, from folk to funk, his versatility and skill is impressive. You can catch Benny playing solo and leading his own combos throughout the Berkshires and beyond. 

Dave Christopolis is an upright and electric bass player who covers a diverse set of musical styles. On any given week, Dave is gigging with bluegrass outfits, backing up singer/songwriters, supporting a blues band, and working with jazz musicians in various combos throughout New England. Dave has recorded bass on over 20 records, including projects for Signature Sounds and Flying Fish/Rounder Records. 

Bring a chair, a picnic, friends or just yourself. Held outdoors on the Becket Arts Center lawn.

Free and open to the public Donations appreciated