Larry McCray
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club, 135 Congress Street, 03801 Portsmouth Kort
sun. 09.08.2026 19:30
Larry McCray, inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame (2024), is a leading modern blues artist known for his soul-soaked voice and commanding guitar work. His latest release, Heartbreak City, produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, marks a direct and personal new chapter. The album highlights McCray's expressive vocals and guitar, with material ranging from soul-infused ballads to driving blues. Tracks like 'Bye Bye Blues' reflect his early influences, while 'Bright Side' showcases his balance of emotion and subtle humor. The release follows Blues Without You (2022), which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Blues chart. Born in Smackover, Arkansas, and raised in Michigan, McCray built his career through decades of touring and recording, working alongside artists such as B.B. King and Buddy Guy.
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Larry McCray
Rust Belt blues guitarist and singer Larry has played with such blues greats as BB King, Buddy Guy, Albert King, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, Robert Cray, Keb Mo, Jimmie Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa, and countless others.