About this Event
An Evening with Héctor Anchondo: Raw, Unfiltered Blues
Experience an intimate and captivating performance with International Blues Challenge Winner Héctor Anchondo in a solo show in The Backroom Bar.
Anchondo brings his virtuosic guitar work, soulful vocals, and storytelling directly to the audience. Raised on a Missouri farm soaking up classic country, Latino rhythms, and roots music before immersing himself in the blues, his unique sound bridges traditional blues purity with heartfelt acoustic power.
What to Expect:
- Virtuosic Guitar Crafting: From intricate fingerpicking to raw, searing slide work, experience the full scope of Anchondo’s craft.
- Award-Winning Songwriting: Hear stripped-down renditions of fan favorites, acclaimed tracks from Roll the Dice, and personal stories behind the music.
- An Intimate Connection: A solo show offers a rare, up-close look at an artist living and breathing his craft—no tricks, no safety nets, just pure passion and authentic blues.
Don't miss this opportunity to catch one of the blues world's finest talents in his most authentic element.
Friday November 13th
Doors at 6
Music 7-10
Full Bar and Food Truck TBD
THINGS TO KNOW
There is limited seating available in The Backroom Bar. You can purchase tickets online or in person at Compass Point during any event.
The Backroom Bar at Compass Point, home of Dirty Girl Adventures, is an intimate setting for live music, allowing every person in the space to see, hear, and interact with the performers. We have many offerings at the bar, from event drink specials to mocktails and soda. We have something you'll want.
Compass Point is part of the NOTO Common Consumption Area. This allows you to purchase an alcoholic beverage from a licensed CCA vendor and walk through the Common Consumption Area. All drinks within the CCA MUST be in a branded cup from one of the licensed CCA vendors within the NOTO Arts District.
Event venue & nearby stays
Compass Point home of Dirty Girl Adventures, 800 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka, United States
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