Toronzo Cannon's blistering guitar and soulful vocals light up Shank Hall.
Toronzo Cannon is set to electrify Shank Hall with his unique blend of contemporary blues. Known for his inventive guitar solos and powerful voice, Cannon draws inspiration from legends like Muddy Waters and Jimi Hendrix. His performances are a mix of serious and humorous storytelling, delivered with passion and authenticity.
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“I want my songs to be heard and experienced, not just listened to,” says cliché-defying, internationally beloved Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon. With his richly detailed, truth-telling original songs, blistering, inventive guitar work and impassioned vocals, Cannon is on the cutting edge of today’s contemporary blues scene and is known as one of the genre’s most creative artists. His sound is inspired by his heroes, including Hound Dog Taylor, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Albert King, Son Seals and Jimi Hendrix. On his third Alligator Records album, Shut Up And Play!, Cannon blazes his own path with 11 emotionally-charged originals. From serious to humorous, his imaginative songs are fueled by his powerful, cathartic guitar solos and his soulfully authoritative voice.
