Pencil This In: The Blind Boys Of Alabama Christmas Show At City Winery

By Chuck Sudo in Arts & Entertainment on Dec 10, 2014 6:40PM

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As of post time there are limited seats still available for The Blind Boys of Alabama's Christmas show Thursday, Dec. 11 at City Winery Chicago. Why should you go? Because it's The Blind Boys of Alabama, first and foremost. If you've never seen them live, you should. They would make an atheist rise to his feet and believe in a god.

Second, they're touring in support of their new album Talkin’ Christmas! so expect a lot of new songs along with standards. Third, have we ever mentioned how pristine the acoustics at City Winery are? You can hear a pin drop in that space if it's mic'ed well. (1200 W. Randolph St.)

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