Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

New Tradition

Johnny Rawls was born on the Mississippi Delta and steeped in its steamy blues and soul traditions from the moment he could hold a guitar and unleash a heartsick howl. He has played alongside the titans of genre, and is now widely regarded as one himself. This week Rawls plays three Vermont dates: Thursday, May 3, at the Black Door in Montpelier; Saturday, May 5, at the Stone Church in Bellows Falls; and Sunday, May 6, at Club Metronome in Burlington. Local soul and blues monster, and Rawls’ good friend, Dave Keller opens each show.