This Alicante Blues Ensemble and promoter Slice Test bring the blues back to the Teatro Principal in Alicante with a Wednesday night concert headlined by the American singer and songwriter EC Scott. Keith Dunn’s Blues Band will accompany the performance, continuing a collaboration that last surfaced on stage in Alicante last October. The event is part of the ongoing cycle An Evening with the Blues and doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets priced at 15, 20 and 30 euros are available through Instanticket or the theater’s official site. [Citation: Alicante Blues Society]
The Californian artist will trace a musical journey through the history of the blues, moving from his acoustic roots in the Mississippi Delta to the Chicago scene of the 1940s. On this occasion, EC Scott will salute the great vocalists who defined the era, including legends such as bessie smith, often called the Empress of the Blues, Anne Rainey, known as the Mother of the Blues, and other influential figures who helped shape the sound. [Citation: Blues Archives]
Born in 1951 in Oakland, California, EC Scott is a renowned blues singer and songwriter whose work spans gospel and soul blues. In addition to recording and performing, she has hosted a popular television show for five years, bringing blues to wider audiences. EC’s Jook Partner, a project associated with the Alicante Blues Society, reflects a commitment to presenting American blues bands to diverse crowds. [Citation: Artist Biography]
Like many artists of her generation, EC Scott began singing in the church and moved into nightclubs at a young age. She started a family and continued to pursue music, releasing her first album in 1995 titled Come Get Your Love. Critics praised the release, with Living Blues magazine highlighting EC Scott as among the most promising blues singers of recent years. [Citation: Contemporary Blues Review]
Over her extensive career, EC Scott has performed at numerous festivals and earned multiple nominations, including ten Blues Music Award nominations. She has shared stages with legendary performers such as Ray Charles, Patti LaBelle, Lou Rawls, and John Lee Hooker, among others. The Alicante show will feature her on piano as part of Keith Dunn’s Blues Band performance, with Kristian Rannerberg appearing as a guest artist. [Citation: Music Awards Database]
The upcoming Teatro Principal engagement promises an intimate yet powerful evening where EC Scott showcases her vocal prowess alongside the band. The concert emphasizes the historical arc of blues—from early spirituals and Delta field songs to the electric, urban sounds that defined modern blues. It also highlights collaborative artistry, with Dunn’s ensemble providing a tight, soulful backdrop that allows Scott’s voice to take center stage. [Citation: Concert Program Notes]