Maria Muldaur & her Red Hot Bluesiana Band

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The blues has been the foundation of Maria Muldaur's music since her teen years in New York City's Greenwich Village clubs where she learned at the feet of greats from Mississippi John Hurt and Son House to Sippie Wallace. Coming to national prominence in the original Jim Kweskin Jug Band, where her first recorded vocal was "I'm a Woman" (which years later became one of her solo hits), she went on to a short duo career with then-husband Geoff Muldaur, and has since issued dozens of solo albums with a who's who of backing and accompanying musicians. Her early '70s international hit, "Midnight at the Oasis," remains a radio staple. A long association with Dr. John resulted in developing her "bluesiana sound," dipping into Louisiana blues and soul. Her recordings have included appearances by the likes of Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt, Ann Peebles, Charles Brown, Odetta, Aaron and Ivan Neville... the list goes on and on. Her new CD, "Good Time Music for Hard Times," by Maria Muldaur and Her Garden of Joy, reunites her with Taj Mahal and her old jug band compatriots including John Sebastian, David Grisman, Dan Hicks and Fritz Richmond.

Maria Muldaur & her Red Hot Bluesiana Band perform at the launch of the Sweet & Low-Down Wednesdays Series on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., Blues dance lesson starts at 8:00 p.m., and showtime is at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 or just $15 for students with valid ID. Advance tickets are also $15 and can be purchased through http://www.ticketweb.com, or at Ashkenaz during shows. All ages are welcome at all shows, and children age 12 and under enter for free unless otherwise noted.