Look forward to an evening filled with powerful vocals and heartwarming music as American artist Sharon Lewis takes the stage.
Blues Revue describes her voice as "powerful" and highlights her ability to inject a strong gospel vibe into her original songs. And it's no coincidence. Sharon Lewis was born in Fort Worth, Texas, where she began her musical journey as a member of a gospel choir. In 1975, she moved to Chicago, where she became active in the local blues scene in the 1990s. Later, she formed her own band, Texas Fire, which released the acclaimed album 'The Real Deal,' featuring original tracks and fantastic cover versions of well-known songs such as Van Morrison's "Crazy Love" and Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine."
The overall character of the music is as festive as Sharon Lewis' live performances, and many consider her the heir to the throne of the late Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor. To that, Sharon Lewis responds: "I'm not the queen of anything....
Look forward to an evening filled with powerful vocals and heartwarming music as American artist Sharon Lewis takes the stage.
Blues Revue describes her voice as "powerful" and highlights her ability to inject a strong gospel vibe into her original songs. And it's no coincidence. Sharon Lewis was born in Fort Worth, Texas, where she began her musical journey as a member of a gospel choir. In 1975, she moved to Chicago, where she became active in the local blues scene in the 1990s. Later, she formed her own band, Texas Fire, which released the acclaimed album 'The Real Deal,' featuring original tracks and fantastic cover versions of well-known songs such as Van Morrison's "Crazy Love" and Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine."
The overall character of the music is as festive as Sharon Lewis' live performances, and many consider her the heir to the throne of the late Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor. To that, Sharon Lewis responds: "I'm not the queen of anything. I'm the real deal."
If you haven't heard of Sharon Lewis before but love blues, trust us. An unforgettable evening is truly in store at Fermaten....
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