In his three decades as a performer, Draher has played sideman to the likes of Etta James and Alan Toussaint and has been named the New York Blues Jazz Society's "Best Artist." By the age of 14, Draher was performing with local bands and began his professional life as a guitarist with Otis Rush and Buddy Guy at the Checkerboard Lounge. In 2005 he released his debut solo album, "Big Fun Tonight," featuring a guest appearance by New Orleans legend Dr.
John, among others. Draher will perform a solo show tonight, 7 p.m.
, at the Vivo Bar and Grill, located in the Maron Hotel, 42 Lake Avenue Extension, Mill Plain Road in Danbury. Performing classic blues, soul and rock and roll, the band boasts members from Redding, Ridgefield, Danbury, Norwalk and Wilton. Catfish performs tonight at Greenwoods Restaurant, 186 Greenwood Avenue in Bethel.
Known for his humor and quick wit, Rogers has been called a "master musical storyteller" by Dirty Linen magazine. Opening for Rogers is multi-instrumentalist Joe Crookston performing a blend of folk, country and bluegrass. Rogers and Crookston perform this Sunday, 7 p.
m., at the Acoustic Celebration. The concert will take place in the newly renovated library at Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable Street in Ridgefield.
Advance tickets are $15 and are available at Ridgefield Music, 19 Governor Street in Ridgefield. Tickets will also be available at the door for $20 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
on the day of the show. For more information, visit www.acousticcelebration.
org or call (203) 431-6501. On Sunday, Mountain takes the stage. Featuring the guitar of Leslie West, Corky Laing on drums and Richie Scarlet on bass, Mountain is best know for their tune "Mississippi Queen.
" The self-proclaimed "Greek chorus, the moral conscience" of the '60s, his Vietnam War novelty song "Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag" spent two years on the Billboard charts. Mountain and Country Joe McDonald perform this Sunday, 8 p.m.
, at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Tickets are $50. On Wednesday, the Robert Cray Band will perform.
Raised in Georgia on a steady diet of gospel, jazz and soul, Cray has become one of the most well-respected blues guitarists currently playing, which has led to collaborations with artists like B.B. King, Keb' Mo', Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, Tina Turner and Keith Richards.
With 31 years and more than 16 albums under their belt -- not to mention 11 Grammy nominations and five wins -- the band is currently touring in support of his latest release "Twenty." The Robert Cray Band performs this coming Wednesday, Jan. 17, 8 p.
m., at The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge in Ridgefield. Want your show to be considered for Backstage Pass?
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