For anyone else, 68 could seem an odd age for a comeback, but iconic soul survivor Bobby Womack has been far from idle. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, he was invited by Damon Albarn, a longtime fan, to join Gorillaz on tour the following year. Albarn and XL Recordings label Richard Russel coproduced 2012's The Bravest Man in the Universe, Womack's first album of original material in nearly two decades. Having canceled local shows meant to support that LP last year, Womack finally gets to celebrate in earnest here.
If your New Year's resolution is to see more live music in 2014, this guide is going to come in super handy. Here, we run down the sweetest shows of the season, including our favorite annual jazz festival, the return of local R&B hero Sharon Jones, a triumphant NYE appearance from the Piano Man himself and, of course, a high-profile string of Hova gigs. Snap up tix now, folks, and we'll see you out and about!
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