Henri Herbert
at World Cafe Live
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Doors: 6pm. Show: 8:30pm
3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Boogie & Blues Piano Concert
All shows in The Lounge are General Admission and seating is not guaranteed. To make a reservation and guarantee a seat, call our Box Office at 215-222-1400.
Photo: Sean Murphy
About Henri Herbert
★ 100+ Million Video Views ★
★ Global Boogie Piano Powerhouse ★
“Like Jools Holland possessed by Jerry Lee Lewis and The Devil Himself” – Jon Aizlewood, London Evening Standard
“His bar-room boogie piano manages to be, variously, celebratory, rolling, turbulent, manic and even - delicate and moving.” -Jude Clarke, BBC Music
“Very few pianists on the planet can put as much sheer emotion or adrenaline-fueled virtuosity into their performances.” -Matt Frost, The Blues Magazine
Boogie Till I Die Tour
Boogie piano phenom makes his Philadelphia debut at The Lounge at World Cafe Live on his “Boogie Till I Die Tour.”
On Thursday, September 29, Henri Herbert brings his electrifying show to town for one night only.
It's a rare opportunity to witness first-hand the music that birthed rock n’ roll and inspired so many of today’s rock legends. In concert, Henri makes clear that this rollicking sound remains as invigorating today as it did 100 years ago when boogie and blues began its takeover of barrooms and juke joints across America.
With over 100 million video views and concerts around the world, Henri Herbert is one of the most popular boogie and blues piano players in the world. Originally from the UK, Henri has called Austin, TX home for the past three years.
This show is Henri’s only concert in the Philadelphia region.
Great night of rockin’ music ahead - a world-class artist performing in The Lounge at World Cafe Live, a room where you see, feel and hear every note with fine fare and premium beverages on offer.
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New Album
Boogie Till I Die, the new solo piano album from Henri Herbert, is an intoxicating ode to a truly original American art form.
Always thinking and experimenting with the form, Henri is not content standing still. "I like trying to push it forward," he notes. "For me, it's mainly about the groove, trying to find new ways to play that beat, new rhythms that are still exciting, finding elements that have not been pushed forward and bringing them out."
Combining new originals with re-imaginations of songs by everyone from Duke Ellington to Oscar Peterson to Muddy Waters and more (including a duet with keyboard legend Chuck Leavell), Herbert’s musical galaxy is ever-expanding while orbiting around a boogie-rooted sun.
"You look at guys like John Lee Hooker and Lightnin' Hopkins; they took boogie and explored it and took it somewhere else; it's that rhythmic pulse that I find exciting. I want to take it back to its roots but keep exploring."
Across its 11 tracks, the album taps into an array of moods from a barrelhouse stomp to straight-up blues, and cinematic jazz to the very roots of rock and roll. Herbert's soul and passion for the music are evident in every song. With an ear to the past and an eye to the future, Boogie Till I Die is a reaffirmation of the lasting power of boogie-woogie and a bold statement that the music has many uncharted waters to still conquer.
VIDEO: “GETTIN’ ON DOWN”
Over 60 million views!
VIDEO: “NEW YORK SKYLINE BLUES”
Henri Herbert
at World Cafe Live
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Doors: 6pm. Show: 8:30pm
3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
All shows in The Lounge are General Admission and seating is not guaranteed. To make a reservation and guarantee a seat, call our Box Office at 215-222-1400.