Tab Benoit is a 4x Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built aremarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues,acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way, as well as5 Blues Music Awards, including BBKing Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.After a 13-year hiatus, Tab is back with his latest effort,I Hear Thunder, on his own label,Whiskey Bayou Records. The newalbum was his first #1 in the Billboard charts in over 30 years.Read more about it in Billboardhere..Benoit's 2013 release,Medicine, was co-produced withAnders Osborne for Concord International, and garnered three Blues Music Awards. Followingthis notable success, Benoit took a step away from music, taking a 13-year sabbatical fromrecording and entering a period of creative exile.Tab's accomplishments as a musician are matched only by his devotion to the environmentalhealth of his native Louisiana wetlands. The notoriety achieved by his success provided him witha mouthpiece to promote his growing concern for the LouisianaWetlands and coastal erosionfrom the region he calls home. Benoit is the founder and driving force behind Voice of theWetlands, an organization working to preserve the coastal waters of his home state. In 2010, hereceived the Governor's Award for Conservationist of the Year from the Louisiana WildlifeFederation. Benoit has also starred in the iMax motion pictureHurricane on the Bayou, adocumentary of Hurricane Katrina's effects and a call to protect and restore the Wetlands.Benoithas recorded and/or performed with Junior Wells, George Porter Jr, Dr. John, WillieNelson, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Billy Joe Shaver, Maria Muldaur, James Cotton, Cyril Neville,Kenny Aronoff, Allen Toussaint, Kim Wilson, Jimmy Thackery, Charlie Musslewhite, Kenny Neal,Chris Layton, Ivan Neville, Jimmy Hall, Jim Lauderdale, Anders Osborne, and Alvin YoungbloodHart to name a few.
Age Requirement
All shows at The Venice West are 21+ only, unless otherwise stated. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests who cannot provide proof of age will not be admitted and no refunds will be issued.
Parking
Please note that residential/street parking is the only parking available near the venue. We strongly encourage rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) for a safe and convenient experience.
Accessibility (ADA)
We strive to make The Venice West welcoming and accessible to all guests. If you or someone in your party requires ADA seating or other special accommodations, please reach out to us in advance at info@venicemusicgroup.com so we can best prepare for your needs.
Ticket Policy
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In the event of a cancellation without a rescheduled date, a full refund will be automatically issued to the original form of payment.
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