Bonnie Raitt

The 2012 tour coincides with the release of her 19th album, Slipstream (release date April 10). The album got its start by Bonnie’s initial collaborations with long-time admirer, producer Joe Henry. Though many songs were actually recorded at that time, four have been included on Slipstream, with the remainder to be released on later recordings. The balance of the Album comes from subsequent sessions with her much lauded “touring band” including George Marinelli (guitar), James “Hutch” Hutchinson (bass), Ricky Fatar (drums) and long-time friend Mike Finnigan on keyboards. Songs by great writers like Paul Brady, Joe Henry, Bob Dylan, Gerry Rafferty and Al Anderson (NRBQ) are featured on the album. Expect to hear a number of these new songs along with many favourites from Bonnie’s celebrated career of nearly 40 years.

Opening the show will be singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, best-known for his massive hit from the early 90s, “Walking in Memphis.”