Arts & Entertainment

Ringside Cafe to Host Blues Artist Janiva Magness

She is expected to perform her 11th studio album, "Original," during the Aug. 23 appearance.

Award-winning singer and songwriter Janiva Magness will bring her special brand of blues to St. Petersburg next week.

Magness is set to appear at the Ringside CafΓ©, 16 2nd St. N., at 9 p.m. Aug. 23. Her show is being presented by Tampa’s Suncoast Blues Society.

Magness’ β€œI Won’t Cry” won Song of the Year honors in 2013 from The Blues Foundation in Memphis. Her new 11-song album, β€œOriginal” debuted at No. 5 on Billboard’s blues charts.

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Popshifter.com says her latest album is a β€œbrave, vulnerable record. The lyrics are honest and open, and a triumph.”

Advanced tickets for the show are now on sale for $12 at the cafΓ©. The price at the door is $15 on the day of the show. For more information, call 727-894-8465 or visit the Ringside CafΓ© online.

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