Performance Date: December 6, 2000 Location: Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th Street. Time: 8:00 p.m.
Saffire -- The Uppity Blues Women are redefining the acoustic blues scene. The Chicago Tribune says "these three middle-aged women look more like fugitives from a Tupperware party" but have a "take-no-prisoners approach." W.C. Handy Award winners and Alligator recording artist, Saffire has six recordings: Live and Uppity (1998), Cleaning House (1996), Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue (1994), Broad Casting (1992), Hot Flash (1991), Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women (1990), and Middle Age Blues (1987). These albums coupled with stunning, sassy, and memorable performances has resulted in a dedicated fan following. The New York Times says, "Post feminist traditional blues, sung, and played with gorgeous abandon." Please note: some material may not be suitable for younger audience members.
Saffire -- The Uppity Blues Women are redefining the acoustic blues scene. The Chicago Tribune says "these three middle-aged women look more like fugitives from a Tupperware party" but have a "take-no-prisoners approach." W.C. Handy Award winners and Alligator recording artist, Saffire has six recordings: Live and Uppity (1998), Cleaning House (1996), Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue (1994), Broad Casting (1992), Hot Flash (1991), Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women (1990), and Middle Age Blues (1987). These albums coupled with stunning, sassy, and memorable performances has resulted in a dedicated fan following. The New York Times says, "Post feminist traditional blues, sung, and played with gorgeous abandon." Please note: some material may not be suitable for younger audience members.