“Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!” –B.B. King
“Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King.” –The Washington Post
“Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He’s an absolute blinder of a guitarist, with the voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King.” –Joe Bonamassa
World-renowned blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Cain will perform live at 1852 on Austin in Jefferson on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Cain’s latest release is his Alligator Records debut CD, Raisin’ Cain. With more than three decades of worldwide touring and 14 acclaimed previous albums, Cain has earned his reputation as both a dynamic live performer and a musician’s musician.
His jazz-informed blues guitar playing is fiery, emotional and always unpredictable. His vocals – gruff, lived-in and powerful – add fuel to the fire. His indelible original songs keep one foot in the blues tradition and both eyes on the future. Both on stage and on record, the pure joy Cain brings to his playing and singing is palpable, and draws fans even closer in.
Cain recently received four 2022 Blues Music Award nominations. His nominations include Album Of The Year (for Raisin’ Cain), Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year (for Raisin’ Cain), Contemporary Blues Male Artist Of The Year and Best Instrumentalist — Guitar.
Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Venue: 1852 on Austin
Address: 124 E. Austin St.
City: Jefferson, TX
Phone: 903-601-4457
Showtime: 8:00pm
Ticket price: $45
Website: www.1852onaustin.com
*See website for complete performance information