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Johnny Nicholas & Hell Bent
January 4, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, January 26:
Johnny Nicholas & Hell Bent. Texas songwriting and Blues Roots music at its best,
with opening set by The Dragon Jazz Band. Johnny and his band are no strangers to the Islands, having done several tours under their own name as well as backing up Delbert McClinton and Marcia Ball. Johnny has been described as one of the premier blues and roots music interpreters and artists alive today. His storied career has spanned decades and is well documented from his early days performing with blues legends such as BB King, Big Walter Horton and Johnny Shines to his stint with Asleep At the Wheel. He was one of the lead singers, writers and multi -instrumentalists in the band when they won their first of many Grammy Awards. Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo. Door opens at 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or over the phone with a credit card. All ticket prices increase by $5 day of show. For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 M-F, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or visit www.hilopalace.com.