HUNTINGTON W.V. – West Virginia’s First Lady of Soul – Lady D – just returned from representing West Virginia in the 2023 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. She will bring the blues to Huntington with a night of film and music at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at 6:30 P.M.
The night kicks off with the first episode of her documentary series “Those who Came Before,” celebrating the history and culture of black music in WV. The documentary includes notables such as Bob Thompson, Crystal Good, Aristotle Jones, Rodney Boyden and W.I. “Bill” Hairston. After the short screening, audience members will indulge in a sizzling night of soulful music by the Queen herself.
Lady D has performed up and down the eastern seaboard with artists such as blues greats, Johnny Rawls and monster blues organist, Bruce Katz. Like many other black artists, her singing background is rooted from gospel and has evolved to a soulful R&B sound. She has 6 CDs to her credit; including her latest “Disturbing My Peace,” – a studio album reflection on the events and collective emotional trauma she faced in 2020. Lady D’s original song, “Go Higher” won the national competition for the Best Obama Inaugural Song in 2008. As a result, she and her band MI$$ION performed at the Obama for Change Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C. in 2009.
An Evening with WV’s Own Lady D is sponsored by Marshall Orthopedics, Dr. Chris & Mrs. Tammy Hugh, Community Trust Bank, WV Division of Culture & History, WV Department of Education, Anonymous iHeart Radio, WSAZ and The Herald Dispatch.
Tickets for An Evening with Lady D are $49.07, $43.58 and $32.62. Tickets may be purchased by calling 304.696.6656 or at The Marshall Artists Series Box Office located in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse on 5th Avenue on the campus of Marshall University. Box Office hours are Mon. – Fri. 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.