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Posted in music | tour dates on August 1, 2007
movie star Sharon Jones to play the Apollo & other 2007 Tour Dates
100 Days, 100 Nights is out October 2nd
Sharon Jones herself just completed filming the role of "Lila" in the upcoming film The Great Debaters. Denzel Washington both directed and stars in the film along with Forest Whitaker. Sharon plays a "Juke Joint" singer named "Lila" and has both a speaking part and is featured singing the Lucille Bogan classic "That's what my Baby Likes". She also recorded additional songs which will be included in the official soundtrack to the film. The movie is a Weinstein Co release and is due out on Christmas Day. Denzel Washington hand-picked Sharon from a quickly made DVDo of her live performances and applauded her on-screen talents.Tickets for Sharon's next NYC show at the Apollo Theater (October 6) go on sale Friday. Her last NYC show was a free one at Castle Clinton. New song on MySpace. All tour dates below....
Sharon Jones - 2007 Tour Dates
10/06 - New York, NY Apollo Theater
11/9 - Boston, MA Middle East
11/11 - Montreal, QC La Tulipe
11/13 - Toronto, ON Lee's Palace
11/14 - Detroit, MI Magic Stick
11/15 - Chicago, IL Park West
11/16 - Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
11/17 - Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall
11/20 - Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom
12/01 - San Diego, CA Belly Up Tavern
12/04 - Los Angeles, CA Venue: To Be Confirmed
12/05 - San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club
12/07 - Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
12/08 - Seattle, WA Neumo's
12/09 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
12/10 - Bellingham, WA The Nightlight
Previously
* SHARON JONES & the Dap Kings tonight, BUDOS BAND, Citysol pics, 2007 Tour Dates (Joe's Pub)
* more Sharon Jones
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Posted on August 1, 2007 2:15 PM
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Comments (3)
Anyone have pics from last thurs. Castle Clinton show?
Was totally off the hook.
She was on fire.
Posted by nothipenoughtopost | August 1, 2007 4:54 PM
I'm a fan and will be there...she is on fire...
Posted by Carne de Grande y Mal | August 1, 2007 6:07 PM
Sharon and the Dap Kings are playing my wedding next year--I can't wait!!
Posted by ROSIE | August 2, 2007 2:16 PM