The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will present iconic blues legend B.B. King on January 5, 2014. As part of the center's Live at Knight concert series, B.B. King, known as the "King of Blues", will perform his classic hits like "Three O'Clock Blues" and "The Thrill is Gone" at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. At 88 years old, B.B. King continues to inspire musicians around the world and draw sold-out crowds with his passionate performances and guitar playing.

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
Presents
B.B. KING
Iconic, multi-Grammy Award winning “King of Blues” returns to the Arsht Center
“No. 3 of the 10 best electric guitarists of all time!” – TIME Magazine
Part of the 2013-2014 Live at Knight Series
Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $49.50 - $99.50*
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
MIAMI, FL November 25, 2013 – The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-
Dade County is thrilled to announce the return of American blues legend B.B. KING. As a notable
new addition to the Center’s 2013-2014 Live at Knight Series, the renowned “King of Blues” will
once again captivate fans with a performance showcasing classic favorites on January 5, 2014 at
8 p.m. inside John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall.
Tickets to B.B. KING are $49.50, $59.50, $79.50 and $ 99.50*. Tickets are available to Arsht
Center Members beginning October 6 and to the general public on October 14. Tickets may be
purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at
www.arshtcenter.org.
“We are incredibly honored to have one of America’s most prolific artists and the world’s long-
reigning ‘King of Blues’ back on our stage,” said John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne
Arsht Center. “B.B. KING’s signature mix of expressive singing, graceful riffs and distinctive guitar
sound will undoubtedly leave South Florida audiences in awe. This concert is not to be missed!”
Riley B. King, affectionately known as B.B. KING, has dominated and redefined the musical genre
of blues for more than 65 years with multiple hits such as “Three O’clock Blues,” “The Thrill is
Gone” and “How Blue Can You Get.” As a gifted artist, he is praised for combining traditional
blues, jazz, swing, and mainstream pop into a unique sound. He is also beloved around the world

2. for his crowd-pleasing showmanship and effortless ability to create an intimate concert experience
at every show.
At 88 years young, B.B. KING’s burning passion for blues remains fueled as he continues to
perform countless sold-out concerts to audiences worldwide along with his trademark Gibson
guitar companion “Lucille.” He explains, “I'm trying to get people to see that we are our brother's
keeper, I still work on it. Red, white, black, brown, yellow, rich, poor, we all have the blues." B.B.
KING is widely regarded as one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time, inspiring
countless other electric blues and blues-rock guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Buddy
Guy, John Mayer, Robert Cray, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Numerous honors, awards, and accolades contribute to B.B. KING’s legacy. In 2012, President
Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted "In Performance at the White House: Red,
White and Blues" – a concert celebration of American blues music in which B.B. King performed
and was honored. Additional achievements include induction to the Blues Foundation Hall of
Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; 15 Grammy
Awards; and a NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, to name a few. He has also received many
honorary doctorates from esteemed institutions including Yale University and Berklee College of
Music.
For more information, please visit www.bbking.com.
CALENDAR LISTING
Adrienne Arsht Center presents
B. B. KING
January 5, 2014 at 8 p.m.
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall – Adrienne Arsht Center
Tickets: $49.50 – $99.50*
“No. 3 of the 10 best electric guitarists of all time!” – TIME Magazine
Multi-Grammy Award winning American blues legend B.B. KING returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for
the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. As a notable new addition to the Center’s 2013-2014 Live at
Knight Series, the renowned “King of Blues” will once again captivate fans with a performance showcasing
classic favorites such as “Three O’clock Blues,” “The Thrill is Gone” and “How Blue Can You Get” on
January 5, 2014 at 8 p.m. inside John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall.
Riley B. King, affectionately known as B.B. KING, has dominated and redefined the musical genre of blues
for more than 65 years with multiple hits such as “Three O’clock Blues,” “The Thrill is Gone” and “How Blue
Can You Get.” As a gifted artist, he is praised for combining traditional blues, jazz, swing, and mainstream
pop into a unique sound. He is also beloved around the world for his crowd-pleasing showmanship and
effortless ability to create an intimate concert experience at every show.
Part of the Arsht Center’s 2013-2014 Live at Knight Series.
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit
www.arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information for details and schedules.

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public
support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County
Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist
Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, as well as the State
of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The
Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and
national foundations.
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About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading
performing arts organizations and venues. Made possible by Miami-Dade County’s largest ever
public/private-sector partnership, the Center is home to the Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and
New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy. In addition, numerous South Florida arts
organizations perform in its theaters regularly. Since opening in 2006, the Center has emerged as a leader
in offering and presenting innovative programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity, as a catalyst for
development in Miami, and as a host of impactful community outreach and education programs.
Designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, the venue is comprised
of the 2,400-seat Ziff Ballet Opera House, the 2,200-seat John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall, the
black box Carnival Studio Theater, a restored Carnival Tower, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. Studio, the
Peacock Foundation, Inc. Education Center and the outdoor Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts.
Events impresario and restaurateur Barton G. Weiss brought his signature style to the Center in 2009 with
PRELUDE BY BARTON G, a full-service upscale restaurant.
Visit www.arshtcenter.org for more information.
Photo Credit: George Lange