BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:442@townecrier.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T203000 DTSTAMP:20250918T104929Z URL:https://townecrier.com/events/robert-hill-band-with-simone-ayers-also- dave-keyes-w-mike-merritt-and-james-wormworth/ SUMMARY:Robert Hill Band with Simone Ayers\; also Dave Keyes w/Mike Merritt and James Wormworth DESCRIPTION:\nThe Robert Hill Band with Simone Ayers regularly tears it up at the Towne Crier\, and we’re thrilled to have them back! Robert Hill\, originally from North Little Rock Arkansas\, has been living in the New Y ork area for the past 30 years. He was inducted into the New York Blues Ha ll of Fame in 2014. His latest release\, “Revelation\,” made the recen t Grammy ballot\, for Best Traditional Blues Album\, and has been charting on the RMR\, NACC\, UK IBBA\, and Australian Blues &\; Roots charts si nce its release in September 2022.\nAn award-winning artist\, not only for his slide guitar work\, but also for his songwriting\, winning in numerou s songwriting competitions including Billboard\, Unisong\, and the ISC\, R obert has shared the stage with Jaimoe\, (Allman Bros.)\, Duane Betts\, (A llman Betts Band)\, Levon Helm\, (The Band)\, John McEuen\, (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)\, Kim Simmonds\, (Savoy Brown)\, Rick Danko\, (The Band)\, Rory Block\, Debbie Davies\, and numerous others. He has played national festi vals\, including\, The King Biscuit Blues and Mother’s Best Festivals in Helena\, AR. The King Biscuit attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the banks of the Mississippi River each October. The name stems from King Biscuit Time\, the longest-running daily radio show in the country\, and based in Helena.\nSimone Ayers brings a background rooted in Blues\, Motow n\, Jazz\, R&\;B and Soul\, with Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles as maj or influences. Her vocals have been featured in Rolling Stone article\,Wee d Mike\, a conversation with Mike Tyson. Her single\, “All I’ve Got\, ” has been receiving critical acclaim since its release in 2022. Her dee ply soulful voice\, presence\, and delivery have that undeniable star qual ity. She is a rising star in every sense.\nPiano man\, singer and songwrit er Dave Keyes\, a 40-year veteran of blues stages from around the world\, is celebrating the release his 8th CD\, “Two Trains\,” distributed by MomoJo Records. The New York City native and four-time BMA nominee for bes t piano player\, Keyes will be joined by Mike Merritt and James Wormworth (formerly of Conan O’Brien/Jimmy Vivino band). Keyes’ musical bio incl udes leading his band as well as doing solo concerts worldwide\, in additi on to lengthy sideman stints with such iconic artists as Ronnie Spector\, Bo Diddley\, Odetta\, David Johansen\, Sleepy LaBeef\, Marie Knight\, and Popa Chubby.\nTickets $25 advance\, $30 door\n\n\n\nALL SALES ARE FINAL\nD INNER RESERVATIONS REQUIRE 1 ENTREE PER PERSON\nSHOW ONLY TICKETS ADMITTED 15 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME\nADVANCE SALE PRICE ENDS 1 HOUR BEFORE DOORS\n  \;\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://townecrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/0 9/RHB-Dave-Keyes-final2.jpg CATEGORIES:Main Stage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR