Maria Muldaur at Caffe Lena - 09/22/2011

Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band

So much more than the seductive singer of the '70s pop classic "Midnight at the Oasis," Maria Muldaur is an acclaimed interpreter of just about every stripe of American roots music: blues, early jazz, gospel, folk, country, R&B. Born in Greenwich Village, Maria grew up exploring blues, bluegrass, and Appalachian old-time music and began her music career applying her magnificent voice and alluring persona to the Even Dozen and Kweskin Jug Bands. Her passion for an eclectic range of musical genres is reflected in her 35 solo recordings, which include children's albums and her 2001 Grammy Award nominated Richland Woman Blues. At long last she is making her Caffè Lena debut in conjunction with the release of her brand-new album, Steady Love. It's a wonderful collection of funky, blues-and-gospel-based tunes, all with uplifting, positive messages. She's touring the nation with her Red Hot Bluesiana Band to promote it's release, stopping in Saratoga Springs on her way to New Orleans, where the project was born.