Shemekia Copeland Performs at Thunderbird Cafe (Sat., 5/10/25)

Harlem-born blues singer Shemekia Copeland gained a lot of notice with “Never Going Back to Memphis,”  which featured her resonant blues/soul vocals, storytelling lyrics, and fantastic guitar and drum playing. Copeland—the daughter of Texas blues guitarist and singer Johnny Copeland—started out singing professionally as her dad’s opening act while still in high school. An eight-time Grammy nominee, she’s performed with such notables as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Mick Jagger, and Eric Clapton. Copeland has also performed for President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the White House. Her latest album release, Blame It On Eve, dropped last August. 8 p.m. Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall, 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville.

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