You'll Know Him When You Hear Him!
Memphis soul trailblazer Booker T. Jones makes a rare Calgary appearance this month, joined by a ten-piece band and the Hammond B3 organ, to showcase his greatest hits.
The name Booker T. Jones may or may not be familiar to you, but we guarantee that his music has made you groove on more than one occasion. From pop culture characters to movie soundtracks, Booker T. and the M.G.’s are history-makers.
Test your ear and see how many of these musical moments you remember.
Though Shrek brought this catchy track to the modern animation landscape, you have to hear it performed live to truely appreciate it.
Respect, Green Onions, and Try a Little Tenderness only scratch the surface of the catalogue of hits Booker T. and the M.G.’s have had a hand in over the years. Check out our Spotify playlist to hear Time is Tight, Born Under a Bad Sign and so much more!
Join Arts Commons Presents on Saturday, February 25 to hear these beloved classics live at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Click to learn more and get your tickets today!