Alvon Johnson will be joined by a star-studded lineup of incredible artists in celebration of the life of Karen Richards, his late wife. This exciting event will raise funds for a music scholarship dedicated in her name. These are the award-winning performers who will be appearing:

Kevin Roosevelt Moore – Five-time Grammy winner, singer, guitarist, and songwriter is known as Keb’ Mo’, is an American blues musician and five-time Grammy Award-winner. Tommy Castro – Has performed all over the world, earning countless fans with his legendary, sweat-drenched, exhilarating live shows. Lenny Williams – Lead singer for Tower of Power is rightfully regarded as one of R & B music’s most influential soul men. Terrie Odabi – 2020 Blues Music Award Nominee for Best Soul Blues Female Artist has made her a crucial contributor to today’s Blues scene. Tony Lindsay – Grammy Winner and former Santana vocalist has earned four top-ten songs on the Internet Broadcasters’ Alliance’s Indie Soul Chart. Stabe Wilson – Passionate, soul-stirring, and eclectic are all adjectives describing the musical styling of jazz saxophonist Stabe Wilson. A limited number of seats available for in-theatre viewing of the recorded performance on our big movie screen, or buy the streaming option and watch it at home. Get your tickets now! Thursday, April 1st at 7:30 pm. In-theatre viewing of streaming performance on the big screen, live auction for a “Sea Ranch Weekend Escape”, and a meet and greet with Alvon – Tickets $28.00 Watch the Live Stream at home – Tickets $18.00

WE WILL BE ACCEPTING DONATIONS DURING THIS EVENT. ANY DONATION YOU MAKE WILL HELP KEEP THE EMPRESS THEATRE GOING. IT TAKES SO MUCH TO KEEP OUR HISTORIC THEATER ALIVE; AND IN ORDER TO KEEP BRINGING YOU QUALITY CONTENT, WE APPRECIATE ANYTHING YOU CAN GIVE! The name of everyone who makes a contribution will be entered in a drawing to win CDs of the performing artists.https://empresstheatre.org/donate/