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DON'T MISS THIS EXCITING SHOW AT THE ELKS CRYSTAL ROOM NEXT MONTH! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!https://ci.ovationtix.com/36295/production/1291002...
The Northern Arizona Blues Alliance (NAZBA) is proud to partner with the Elks Theatre Crystal Room, presenting the “Ladies Sing the Blues”, on November 14, starting 7PM, featuring three outstanding Blues singers, all with very accomplished Blues backgrounds.
Opening the show is Chicago-born vocalist Carla Denise, who commands the stage with powerhouse vocals, infectious energy, and a sound steeped in Blues, Soul, R&B, and Jazz. From Chicago blues stages to international festivals across the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Europe, Carla Denise has built a reputation for performances that don’t just entertain—they connect. She has shared stages with legendary artists including Otis Clay and Delbert McClinton and has performed alongside acclaimed blues artists including Bob Corritore, Jimi “Primetime” Smith, and Mississippi Heat. Her recording work with Bob Corritore includes Doin’ the Shout! And Ernestine Blues, while her growing presence in the blues world earned her a feature—and her name on the cover—of the July/August 2026 issue of Living Blues Magazine. Whether delivering a gritty Chicago blues number, a soul-drenched ballad, or an electrifying crowd favorite, Carla Denise brings the kind of voice, presence, and personality audiences remember.
Next up is Betty Jo Vachon, delivering Blues to the audience with power and finesse like no other. She is a charismatic vocalist hailed by fans as a "Passionate…Powerful… and Soulful vocalist that connects with people." Betty Jo takes her Chicago roots music and mixes it with Blues and Motown to give soulful and engaging shows. She brought her music to Arizona in 2009, joining The BluesHounds as the lead vocalist, participating in shows all over Phoenix including The Phoenix Blues Society Blues Showdown in 2010 and 2012 as well as performing at hot spots including The Rhythm Room. In 2025, she was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame® (Arizona). Currently, she is collaborating with Big Daddy D & The Dynamites joining them on gigs all over the Phoenix area. Betty Jo also spends time writing and recording her original music with her sites on releasing a single sometime this year.
Closing the show is Sedona's own renowned singer, Renee Rice, continues to wow audiences with her vocal talent and stage presence, with a wide selection of songs, ranging from jazz standards to contemporary Pop, Blues, and R&B. She has performed with many great artists such as, Ray Charles, The Temptations, Sheila E. and Aretha Franklin and was honored to sing the national anthem for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and the Arizona Rattlers. Renee is classically trained and attended college with a full music scholarship at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Sterling Heights, Michigan where she had the honor to perform for former President Ronald Reagan. She performs regularly in Phoenix at select venues during the year and received standing ovations at the Greater Prescott Valley Blues Festival in 2021 and Elks Theater Performance in 2022. Renee has been a semi finalist at the 2017 Memphis International Blues Competition (IBC) and was a 2025 Blues Hall of Fame® (Arizona) Inductee.
Backing up these great singers is a stellar band consisting of Big Daddy D, Darryl Porras on Guitar, 2022 Memphis IBC Finalist Runner Up, 2025 Blues Hall of Fame® (Arizona) Inductee, and 2026 Arizona Blues Hall of Fame Inductee. On drums is the Northern Arizona Blues Alliance Founder and current President, Dr. Bob Sellani is a 2017 Memphis IBC Semifinalist and a 2019 Blues Hall of Fame® (Arizona) Inductee. On keys, is Rick Mutter, a 2022 Memphis IBC Finalist Runner Up, 2026 Blues Hall of Fame® (Arizona) Inductee and member of Big Daddy D and the Dynamites. Rounding out the back-line on bass is Roger Smith, a talented bassist, and 2024 Arizona Blues Hall of Fame Inductee.
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Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center, 117 E Gurley St ,Prescott,AZ,United States
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