Mud Morganfield debuts in Collinsville

Bluesman and son of the legendary Muddy Waters, Mud Morganfield, will make his debut concert appearance at Bridge Street Live in Collinsville on Friday, July 13. Multi-award-winning artist Mud Morganfield is an established star in the world of Blues music.

The eldest son of the legendary Muddy Waters, Larry “Mud” Williams was raised by his mother and often heard the nicknames of “Muddy,” “Muddy Jr.,” and “Little Muddy.” But he prefers Mud Morganfield, and it is fitting; it is uncanny how much he looks and sounds like his dad.

Brought up surrounded by many of the finest musicians in the Blues, Mud’s singing is firmly in best of traditions of Chicago Blues, but he is also a writer of great new songs and is backed by some of the best musicians playing today. He is acclaimed by both critics and artists, such as Buddy Guy and Jools Holland, for his own musical ability.

Mud’s award-winning album, “Son of the Seventh Son,” was launched on Severn Records in 2012 to rave reviews. In 2014, Mud’s collaboration with Kim Wilson, the album “For Pops: A Tribute to Muddy Waters,” attracted more critical acclaim and awards, and went on to win a Blues Music Award in the “Traditional Blues Album” category.

Tickets to see Mud at Bridge Street Live are $30 for General Admission and $40 for VIP Reserved Seating. For tickets or for more information on this upcoming show, call 860-6939762 or visit www.41bridgestreet.com

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Lisa Lampanelli - Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket - Feb. 23

Ryan Montbleau - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - Feb. 24

Jim Messina & Poco Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - Feb. 24

Lewis Black - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - Feb. 25

David Archuleta - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford March 1

Pat Metheny - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - March 1

Lyle Lovett & Shawn Colvin - Warner Theater, Torrington - March 2

Weird Al Yankovic - Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket - March 2

Andrew Bird - Garde Arts Center, New London, March 2

Pat Metheny - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford March 2

Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin - Warner Theater, Torrington - March 2

Enter The Haggis - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk March 3

Lyle Lovett & Shawn Colvin - Garde Arts Center, New London, March 3

Brett Dennen - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford March 8

Phil Vassar - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - March 8

Ron White - Palace Theater, Stamford -March 9

David Byrne - Palace Theater, Waterbury - March 9

Steve Winwood - Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket - March 10

Air Supply - Garde Arts Center, New London, March 10

Eric Johnson - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - March 10

Colin Quinn - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford March 10

Dave Mason - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield March 10

Adam Ezra Band - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook March 10

Five For Fighting with a String Quartet - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield March 13

Dixie Dregs - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield March 14

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield March 15

Scotty McCreery - Warner Theatre, Torrington March 15

Lee Ann Womack - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford March 16

Kevin Hart - Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport March 17

John Oates - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook March 19

The English Beat - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield March 21

Mark Farner - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield March 22

Jimmy Webb with The Glen Campbell Years - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford March 22

Contributed photo/Mud Morganfield Bluesman and son of the legendary Muddy Waters, Mud Morganfield, will make his debut concert appearance at Bridge Street Live in Collinsville on Friday, July 13.