Celebrate Blues at Its Best with Keb' Mo' in Park City Tonight

Iconic bluesman Keb' Mo' sweeps into Park City in the wake of his chart-topping 12th album, BLUESAmericana. Hailed by NPR as a "modern ambassador for the blues," the Grammy Award-winner delivers his rich, soulful music to Eccles Center fans tonight, January 3. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 435-655-3114 or online at EcclesCenter.org.

As his three Grammys indicate, singer-songwriter-guitarist, Kevin Moore (a.k.a. Keb' Mo'), has mastered roots music. His most recent album BLUESAmericana -- released first via streaming, then as a disc, and last in vinyl -- is a testament to his ability to blend old-school and cutting edge.

His authentic, yet forward-leaning style is peppered with Americana in all its forms - from blues to country (yes, Keb' Mo' is based in Nashville). Rolling Stone describes his music as "somewhere between the soul of Delta Blues and the melodic feel of contemporary folk bundled in story-like framework." From subtle acoustic tunes to his wailing version of "America the Beautiful," Keb' Mo' manages to conjure up the best of traditional blues as well as contemporary originals. And his guitar playing is so dazzling that Gibson and Martin guitars both signature models in his honor.

In the two decades since is eponymous album rocked the blues world, he's collaborated with a host of artists - from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Brown to Amy Grant and Buddy Guy. His television-related gigs have included the theme song for the sit-com, Mike & Molly (which he wrote and performed); playing Robert Johnson in the 1998 documentary "Can't You Hear The Wind Howl;" appearances on "Touched By an Angel;" and the role as ghostly bluesman Possum in John Sayles' 2007 movie, "Honeydripper." Most recently, Keb' Mo' joined the Playing For Change movement, which was created to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music.

Park City Institute presents bluesman Keb' Mo' on Saturday, January 3 at The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts (1750 Kearns Blvd., Park City). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $69* (20-percent discount for seniors, ½ price tickets for children ages 16 and under; $5 seats are available in the Copper Section for Summit County students (K-12). Tickets and information are available at The Eccles Center box office, 435-655-3114 or www.ecclescenter.org.

Park City Institute (formerly Park City Performing Arts Foundation) is a non-profit organization, dedicated to bringing world-class performances and new ideas to the community. Founded in 1994, PCI presents internationally renowned and cutting edge musicians, actors, authors, comedians, dancers, speakers and film at The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts (a joint-use facility with the Park City School District). PCI is dedicated to introducing young people to the arts through free student outreach workshops, shows and demonstrations. The institute proudly launched the Mega Genius Supply Store and IQ HQ -- a free, after school literacy program and very thinky retail store - in January 2010. And the organization continues to illuminate with TEDx events, Curiosities evenings and The Park City Institute / Strategic News Service "Future in Review" Speaker Series. The organization recently wrapped up its11th season of summer concerts at Deer Valley Resort.