When Van Hunt released his eponymous debut in 2004, it was appropriately hailed as a return to the r&b roots of folks like Sly Stone, Marvin Gaye, and Prince—singer-songwriters who arrest you with funky-soul-pop music then whisper distinctive but plainspoken sweet somethings into your ears. Now Hunt is doubling down on the lyrics via a solo acoustic reimagining of the disc for its 15th anniversary. Worth the gamble. Prince protégé Andy Allo opens. 7pm —Britt Robson More info here
Van Hunt w/special guest Andy Allo
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