Shemekia Copeland to Take the Stage at the Strand-Capitol, 6/14

CapLive and the historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center in downtown York proudly welcome Shemekia Copeland to the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, June 14 at 8:00 p.m. Two-time Grammy Award nominee Shemekia Copeland is the newest addition to CapLive's eclectic 2013-14 season lineup of nationally-known acts and up-and-coming performers. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m.

In a span of less than two decades, Shemekia Copeland has evolved from teenage upstart to one of the most prominent voices in the blues. She's currently the most feted woman in the blues world and actually had a coronation where she was crowned and declared "Queen of the Blues" at the Chicago Blues Festival in 2011. Shemekia earned her crown with a series of high-quality recordings and an unrelenting tour schedule that has taken her to all corners of the globe. She's played all the major festivals and concert dates from Europe to Iraq, to a memorable performance at the White House in front of an audience that included the President of the United States - sharing the bill with Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, B.B. King and other greats. Shemekia's latest release, 33 1/3, was nominated for Best Blues Album at the Grammy Awards in 2013.

Shemekia's passion for singing, matched with her huge, blast-furnace voice, gives her music a timeless power and a heart-pounding urgency. Her music comes from deep within her soul and from the streets of Harlem where she grew up, surrounded by the everyday sounds of the city - street performers, gospel singers, blasting radios, bands in local parks and so much more.

Tickets are $22.00 and go on sale to the general public on Thursday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.StrandCapitol.org, by calling the Strand-Capitol box office at 717-846-1111, or at the door the evening of the show.

About CapLive: CapLive features international recording artists, up-and-comers and regional favorites of every genre in the Capitol Theatre. Soulful, honest and always rocking, CapLive brings you an up-close-and-personal music experience in an intimate setting. The 2013-14 CapLive season is sponsored by Production Express, Inc. For more information about CapLive, visit www.CapLiveMusic.com, Facebook.com/CapLive or on Twitter @CapLiveMusic.

About the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center: The Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center is Central Pa.'s premier venue for dynamic live entertainment, presenting an array of Broadway productions, comedy performances, live music, and family shows. Located in downtown York, the historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center is committed to serving as the cultural center of the community, offering a diverse number of arts and education programs to enrich the quality of life for all area residents. Sponsors for 2013-2014 include Glatfelter Insurance Group; M&T Bank; The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania; Perform Group, LLC.; New Standard Corporation; Moxie; Wells Fargo; Kinsley Construction; PeoplesBank; the Vigilant Social Club; and 12th Ward Independent Democratic Club. For more information about the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, visit www.StrandCapitol.org, Facebook.com/StrandCapitol or on Twitter @StrandCapitol.

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