Dr. Izzy Set To Perform “Night of Blues” at Toad Tavern

Tim Wenger | February 27, 2015

(LITTLETON, CO) – Denver area-based Dr. Izzy Band perform at a three-group “Night Of Blues” at The Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle, in Littleton, Friday, March 6. Showtime: 8:30 p.m. Tickets $8.00. Info:(303) 795-6877 or http://toadtavern.ticketfly.com/. Also appearing: Eef and the Blues Express and Soulshine.

THE STORY BEHIND THE ALBUM “BLIND AND BLUES BOUND”

Dr. Izzy Band’s 2013 album Blind & Blues Bound is aptly named for their female lead singer/band frontperson Dr. Izzy, who is legally blind. “I always tell people ‘there are so many ways too see’, says Dr. Izzy, who was born with full vision but began to go blind at the age of nine. “You can feel peoples’ energy, discern their mood, through their voices and through the touch of their hand”. Dr. Izzy adds, “I love to go up into the mountains here in Colorado. I can’t see them, but I can smell them! I think I remember what things actually look like, but there’s no way for me to really know at this point. I think I remember what colors look like, but who knows if I’m correct. I know what my minds eye tells me, so that’s what I have to go by”.

Blind and Blues Bound features the vocals of legendary bluesman, James Cotton, on the opening track, “Matches Don’t Burn Memories.” The well-received disc was produced by noted Colorado Kenny Passarelli, who co-wrote the hit “Rocky Mountain Way” and has played with Joe Walsh, Elton John and Stephen Stills, among others. Passarelli also plays bass, Hammond organ, and piano on the album, which also features band co-leader Robert Morrison (guitar/vocals); Larry Thompson (drums); and guest musician, Otis Taylor, on banjo.

DR. IZZY BAND – UPCOMING SHOWS & SPECIAL EVENTS ITINERARY

March 6 (Fri.) THE TOAD TAVERN Littleton, CO

March 26 ((Thur.) NISSI’S Lafayette, CO

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