About me:
Bonnie Lynn Raitt was born on November 8th,1949 in Burbank California.She is the daughter of Broadway legend John Raitt.His music as well as blues singers such as Fred McDowell and folk singers such as Joan Baez had a major influence on Bonnie.She went on to Harvard after graduating from Oakwood Friends School.She met Dick Waterman and was introduced to blues legends such as Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters.Bonnie signed with Warner Brothers in 1971.She went on to record 12 albums under the label.She lost her deal with them in 1986.She also ended a long struggle with alcohol abuse.She got sober and signed with Capitol Records in 1989.Nick Of Time went on to win 4 Grammys and sell 4 million copies.Bonnie's newest album is Souls Alike.She is also very active in several political and charity organizations such as The Rhythm and Blues Foundation and The Green Highway.
Visit the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.
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Bonnie is on tour with Taj Mahal this summer.
For more information
www.bontaj.com
Thu Aug 6 - Williamsport, PA - Community Arts Center
Sat Aug 8 - Philadelphia, PA - Mann Center
Sun Aug 9 - Wallingford, CT - Chevrolet Theatre
Tue Aug 11 - Newark, NJ - NJPAC
Wed Aug 12 - Brooklyn, NY - Prospect Park Bandshell
Fri Aug 14 - Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent
Sat Aug 15 - Boston, MA - Bank of America Pavilion
Sun Aug 16 - Vienna, VA - Filene Center at Wolf Trap
Tue Aug 18 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Wed Aug 19 - Louisville, KY - The Louisville Palace
Fri Aug 21 - Highland Park, IL - Ravinia Festival
Sat Aug 22 - Highland Park, IL - Ravinia Festival
Sun Aug 23 - Grand Rapids, MI - Meijer Gardens
Tue Aug 25 - Indianapolis, IN - The Lawn at White River State Park
Thu Aug 27 - St. Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair
Fri Aug 28 - Council Bluffs, IA - Stir Cove at Harrah's Casino
Sun Aug 30 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Tue Sep 1 - Salt Lake City, UT - Red Butte Amphitiheatre
Wed Sep 2 - Boise, ID - Idaho Botanical Gardens
Thu Sep 3 - Troutdale, OR - Edgefield Winery
Sat Sep 5 - Bend, OR - Les Schwab Amphitheatre
Sun Sep 6 - Woodinville, WA - Chateau Ste. Michelle
Mon Sep 7 - Eugene, OR - Cuthbert Amphitheatre
Wed Sep 9 - Friant, CA - Table Mountain Casino
Fri Sep 11 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
Sat Sep 12 - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
Sun Sep 13 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery
Wed Sep 16 - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theatre
Thu Sep 17 - San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
Fri Sep 18 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
Sun Sep 20 - Telluride, CO - Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Wed Sep 23 - Albuquerque, NM - Sandia Casino
Thu Sep 24 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
Fri Sep 25 - Rancho Mirage, CA - Agua Caliente Casino
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Who I'd like to meet:
Everyone who wants to pay tribute to Bonnie and support her.
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