The Everett Smithson Band Live at The Historic Auditorium

You’re invited to take a matinee musical trip down the mighty Mississippi with Minnesota Blues Society hall of fame member Everett Smithson and his band. This impressive band is fluent in several styles of music and features Everett on lead vocals, diatonic and chromatic harmonica, rub-wood, washboard, and mouth harp. Kathleen Smithson—The Zydeco Queen on lead vocals, accordian, guitar, and mandolin. Jeremy Johnson is an amazing lead guitarist, and the rockin’ rhythm section is Bill Black on bass and Victor Span on drums. Their authentic blend of blues, Cajun, soul, Zydeco, and Louisiana style sets them apart and pleases audiences everywhere they go. This event is for all ages and family-friendly. Kids under 16 accompanied by an adult receive free admission.

Their “Music of the Mississippi” program often includes audience participation, where they hand out shakers and rhythm instruments for fans to play along. Everett is holding a blues harmonica workshop for all ages in Pepper’s Library Lounge at noon. This educational program is sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society and includes free instruments and lessons.