Keb' Mo' to perform near Cranbury

The McCarter Theater Center will be hosting a performance by contemporary blues artist Keb' Mo' next week.

He and his band will be performing in the Matthew Theater venue of the center, which is located just a few miles from Cranbury in Princeton.

Born Kevin Roosevelt Moore, his 50-year career began as a songwriter and arranger. From there, he began creating his own albums and songs. With these creations, he won five Grammy Awards, topped the Billboard Blues Chart seven times, and was awarded the Americana Music Association's 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Top artists such as Joe Cocker, Robert Palmer, Buddy Guy, and B.B. King have all recorded covers of his songs. He has also worked with Jackson Brown, Little Milton, Bonnie Ratt, Amy Grant, and many other big names. He has composed music for several TV shows such as Memphis Beat and Mike and Molly, and can even include a performance at the White House on his resumé.

Tv appearances have included performances for late night shows such as Colbert, Letterman, and Leno. He has also appeared on nationally televised broadcasts from the Ryman Auditorium and the Kennedy Center.

The show will take place on Monday, February 7, at 7:30 pm. The McCarter Theater Center is located at 91 University Place in Princeton. Promoters for events like this may be interested in flyer printing services to advertise the event.