Talking Old Soldiers is by far the best song from her latest album The Scene of the Crime; I didn’t realize it was an Elton John cover. Filmed by Lex Halaby (The Frames, Atmosphere) in her hometown of Detroit.
Lavette is also on tour:
August 13, 2008 - Plaza Major - Gijon SPAIN
August 15, 2008 - Blues in Chedigny - Chedigny FRANCE
August 16, 2008 - Oslo Jazz Festival - Oslo NORWAY
August 22, 2008 - Century of Song - Bochum GERMANY
August 24, 2008 - Century of Song - Bochum GERMANY
August 30, 2008 - On The Waterfront Festival - Rockford IL
August 31, 2008 - Big Muddy Blues Festival - St. Louis MO
September 7, 2008 - Wachusett Mountain Blues Festival - Wachusett MA
September 20, 2008 - Great Atlantic Blues and Beyond Festival - Halifax NS CANADA
September 25, 2008 - Ho Chunk Casino and Convention Center - Baraboo WI
September 28, 2008 - Bluebird Blues Festival - Largo MD
October 4, 2008 - Roots, Blues and BBQ Festival - Columbia MO
October 18, 2008 - Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) - Black Mountain NC
November 14, 2008 - Lucerne Blues Festival - Lucerne SWITZERLAND
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