Taj Mahal and Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band

7pm - Bernard Allison

7:45 -Jimmie Vaughan

9:15 - Taj Mahal

*The Stiefel show will be the final evening of the Acoustic Sounds 40th Anniversary Vinyl Summit Oct. 15, 16 and 17 in Salina. For more information or to get tickets to the three-day Vinyl Summit go to: https://www.vinylsummit.com

Blues legend Taj Mahal has spent more than five decades expanding the boundaries of American roots music. A singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, Taj Mahal is celebrated for blending traditional blues with influences from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the South Pacific. Since emerging in the 1960s alongside Ry Cooder in the influential band Rising Sons, he has become one of the most innovative and respected artists in modern blues. A two-time Grammy winner and recipient of the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Taj Mahal has recorded more than 30 albums and inspired generations of musicians with his adventurous spirit, powerful storytelling, and unmistakable sound.

Four-time Grammy winner Jimmie Vaughan remains one of the most influential guitarists in American blues. Best known as the founder of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Vaughan helped ignite the blues revival of the 1980s with hits like “Tuff Enuff” and a guitar style rooted deeply in Texas blues tradition. Brother of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie has built a celebrated career spanning nearly six decades, earning acclaim for his soulful playing, understated vocals, and lifelong dedication to preserving the spirit of classic blues. Whether performing with longtime collaborators or leading his Tilt-A-Whirl Band, Vaughan continues to bring authenticity, warmth, and masterful musicianship to every stage he plays.

Acclaimed blues-rock guitarist Bernard Allison carries forward the legacy of his legendary father, Luther Allison, while forging his own fiery and modern blues sound. Known for his explosive live performances, soulful vocals, and powerful guitar work, Allison blends Chicago blues traditions with rock, funk, and contemporary blues influences. His latest projects continue to earn international praise while introducing new audiences to the enduring power of blues music.

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