The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)

Kravitz tour coming to Foxwoods

- By John Atashian

Musician Lenny Kravitz is set to perform at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantuck­et Aug. 25.

He is on tour in support of his 11th studio album, “Raise Vibration,” available now on CD and two LPs in multiple standard and deluxe formats. The record promises to be one of Kravitz’s most eclectic.

“Low,” the song that got the whole process started, developed into a smooth funk showcase. The title track is lean powertrio rock, while the ballad “Here to Love” features Kravitz backed only by his piano and a string section.

“Johnny Cash,” inspired by an encounter with the late legend, is what Kravitz jokingly calls “psychedeli­c funk meets country.”

As usual, Kravitz plays most of the instrument­s himself, with longtime guitarist Craig Ross.

Lenny Kravitz has transcende­d genre, style, race and class into a 20year musical career, one which revels in the rich influences of ‘60s and ‘70s soul, rock and funk.

Kravitz’s talents as a writer, producer and multiinstr­umentalist have resonated now through 11 studio albums into a timeless catalog. He has also won four consecutiv­e Grammy Awards, setting a record for the most wins in the “Best Male Rock Vocal Performanc­e” category.

To reserve tickets, call 8002002882 or visit foxwoods.com.

Shawn Colvin — Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook — Aug. 13

Tab Benoit — Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk — Aug. 14

Janis Ian and Livingston Taylor — Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield — Aug. 14

Walter Trout — Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk — Aug. 15

Dierks Bentley — Xfinity Theatre, Hartford — Aug. 15

Counting Crows and Live — Xfinity Theatre, Hartford — Aug. 15

Common — Foxwoods Resort Casino, Uncasville — Aug. 15

Mark Knopfler — Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantuck­et — Aug. 16

Delbert McClinton Infinity Music Hall, Hartford — Aug. 17

The O’Jay’s and Kool & The Gang — Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantuck­et — Aug. 17

The Beach Boys — Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, Simsbury — Aug. 17

John Mayall — Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk — Aug. 18

The Beach Boys — Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield — Aug. 18

Hot Tuna and Dave Mason — College Street Music Hall, New Haven — Aug. 20

Janis Ian — Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook — Aug. 21 & 22

Carlos Santana and The Doobie Brothers — Xfinity Theatre, Hartford — Aug. 21

The Zombies — Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield — Aug. 21

Jonas Brothers — Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville — Aug. 21

Mo Rocca — Stage One, Fairfield — Aug. 22

Jill Scott Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantuck­et Aug. 22

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