Blues is a Woman

Join us as six bodacious women tear up the stage in a celebration of Blues and Blueswomen!

Created by vocalist Pamela Rose, Blues is a Woman debuted as a theatrical concert in 2017, winning Best Musical Direction by Bay Area Theater Critics Circle, and selling out an entire month of performances.

Now - they continue to present their work in theaters, concert stages and schools all over the country. All of the ensemble members are highly-regarded Bay Area musicians: Tammy Hall (piano), Jennifer Jolly (piano) Ruth Davies (bass), Kristen Strom (saxophone), Daria Johnson (drums) and Pat Wilder (guitar). The Creative Director is Jayne Wenger.

Don't miss this thrilling and soulful performance celebrating the greatest women in Blues history!

Tickets are $25 advance, $15 for OCA members. $5 additional at the door (if available). Limited space - get tickets today! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Refreshments available.

blurs the boundaries between concert and theater, using storytelling and music to bring to life the colorful history of the bold and singular women who wrote and popularized the blues. Some of the names are well known – Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin – and others should be – Ma Rainey, Ida Cox, Memphis Minnie, and so many more. The voices of these women are vibrant, challenging, inspirational, and dynamic, and BLUES IS A WOMAN seeks to ensure that these women, their histories, and their message will be remembered and celebrated.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Occidental Center For the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental, United States