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BLAIR CLARK & THE BACKING CREW: The Soul of the Blues - Blues

Friday, 4/17/2026 at 7:30 PM

BLAIR CLARK & THE BACKING CREW: The Soul of the Blues - Blues

Friday, 4/17/2026
at 7:30 PM

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Volkshaus Franckviertel
Franckstraße 68
4020 Linz

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€ 27.00 to € 30.00

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When Frank Folgmann's Backing Crew meets the charismatic US singer Blair Clark, an electrifying mix of soul, funk, jazz and modern blues emerges – an evening full of energy, emotion and musical depth.
The singer and entertainer Blair Clark, hailing from Indianapolis (USA), has been captivating international audiences for years. With his powerful voice, natural charisma, and sense of groove, he has made stages in clubs, festivals, and concert halls in the USA, Canada, and Europe come alive. He has collaborated with greats like Henry Butler, Najee, Ron Tyson (The Temptations), and Evelyn “Champagne” King. As a songwriter and producer, he worked with Grammy winner Narada Michael Walden, BMI Award winner Preston Glass, and composer Michael Whittaker – from Los Angeles to Nashville to Germany.
Frank Folgmann, guitarist, producer, and cultural creator from Linz, has been a mainstay in the Upper Austrian blues and jazz scene for many years. With his Backing Crew, he unites an ensemble of outstanding musicians who delight with their joy of playing, groove, and emotional virtuosity. Together, they create handcrafted, authentic music with depth, style, and an international sound – always characterized by passion and a fine sense of musical atmosphere.
Under the motto “The Soul of the Blues,” Blair Clark & Frank Folgmann's Backing Crew bring the sound of the American South to Linz – captivating, soulful, and irresistibly grooving. An evening that celebrates blues & soul music – as vibrant as one rarely hears today.

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