Johnny Rawls — LIVE at the Empress Marquee Club

Wednesday, March 18
Doors 5:30 PM • Music 6:30 PM
 Empress Marquee Club — Vallejo

Straight out of Mississippi and carrying the deep Southern soul tradition with him,
Johnny Rawls brings his unmistakable voice, blues-soaked guitar feel,
and decades of hard-earned musical authority to the Empress Marquee Club.

Before stepping into a celebrated solo career, Rawls spent years as bandleader and guitarist
for the legendary O.V. Wright, absorbing the grit, groove, and emotional honesty
that defined one of soul music’s most powerful eras.

Since then, Johnny Rawls has earned multiple Blues Music Awards,
Grammy recognition and international respect as one of the most authentic
soul-blues artists working today. His performances are smooth when they need to be,
raw when the song demands it, and always deeply human.

Expect a night of Southern soul, blues, and deep groove storytelling —
music that doesn’t rush, doesn’t fake it, and doesn’t let go once it gets hold of you.

Come early, grab dinner and drinks, and settle in for a performance that reminds you

Why live soul music still matters.