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PICK: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram was born in 1999, the same year that northern Mississippi’s area code changed to 662. Ingram spent his first 22 years mastering blues guitar, and his debut album, Kingfish, earned him a Grammy nod, as his face graced multiple music magazines including Rolling Stone, which compared him to B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince. His follow-up, 662, is a reflective homage to his birthplace, and  it showcases his masterful guitar work and a voice that evokes wisdom beyond its years.

Friday 8/13, 25-28, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com.

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ARTS Pick: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

Breakout blues: At 20 years old, blues artist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram wanted to do what no one else was doing. While most of his music-making peers turned to rap, Ingram embraced the rich tradition of the Mississippi Delta where he was raised. His crossover appeal is apparent in the range of musicians who consider themselves fans—from funk legend Bootsy Collins and rock star Dave Grohl to rapper The Game and blues forebearer Buddy Guy. While known for his covers, his debut album, Kingfish, features many originals.

Saturday, August 31. $12-15, 8:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. 977-5590.