Roanoke’s favorite jazz queen, René Marie is coming home this January and she’s bringing her fiery attitude with her. The introductory lyrics to her most recent album, “I Wanna Be Evil“, a tribute to Eartha Kitt which earned Marie a 2015 Grammy nomination, perhaps put it best: “They say that I’m a witch and that I weave a spell. Well… I’d rather be burned as a witch than never to burn at all.” With a cackle of mischief and a voice that slides from silken shimmer to mellow croon, Marie has built an international career on guts, creative vision, and a rare talent that delights and, yes, burns. Don’t miss the date and get your ticket here.
