About this Event
Big Al. & the Heavyweights are opening for Margeaux & The Cat's Meow. This is a double-header Sunday-Funday in the Garden that will begin at 2PM.
Big Al and the Heavyweights originally formed in 1996 as the Unknown Blues Band, with founding members Al Lauro, Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule), and pianist Rick Gergen (Sweethearts of the Rodeo). Of course, Warren is no longer in the band but Big Al has formed a solid array of musicians that features guitarist vocalist extraordinaire Marcel Anton, Dennis "the menace" Cedeno from Brooklyn NY, and harp player, vocalist from Detroit Dangerous Dale Robinson
The latest recording "Love One Another" (Vizztone Label Group) includes special musical guests Luther Dickinson of the North MS Allstars and former Heavyweight and harmonica virtuoso, Jason Ricci.
"Love One Another" was recorded at famed Suite Mix Studios in Slidell, LA with George Curreau Jr engineering and producing who is noted for Funky Meters guitarist Brian Stoltz's numerous recording projects. The album charted at # 19 on the Living Blues Charts and #15 on The North American College & Community Radio Chart and # 8 on the Roots Music Blues Chart .
Big Al and the Heavyweights' live performances are family oriented, energetic and most of all fun. This is a show you don't want to miss!
Margeaux & The Cat's Mew is a local Swing, Funk, Groove, Jazz Dance Band here in The Magic City of Birmingham. They play a wildly eclectic mix of old and new tunes from Minnie the Moocher to Uptown Funk and bunches more and are available for Public and Private Events for your delight!
Elysian Garfdens is a whimsical sculpture park and event center that is complete with garden bar, restaurants as well as live-music and located in Birmingham's Avondale entertainment district.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Elysian Gardens, 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA, United States
USD 15.00
