Bonnie Raitt returns to Asheville Civic Center in March

Jason Sandford

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What: Bonnie Raitt with the Randall Bramblett Band
When: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Where: Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
How: Tickets are $52.50 and $42.50, plus applicable service fees, available beginning Friday, January 16, at 10 a.m. at Civic Center box office and all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 828-251-5505, or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com.
 
ASHEVILLE More than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt has become an institution in American music. Souls Alike, her 18th album, marks yet another brave, exhilarating step in a legendary body of work. Raitt returns to Asheville for the first time since her sold-out show at Thomas Wolfe in March 2006. 
 
Born to a musical family, the nine-time Grammy winner is the daughter of celebrated Broadway singer John Raitt (Carousel, Oklahoma!, The Pajama Game) and accomplished pianist/singer Marge Goddard. She was raised in Los Angeles in a climate of respect for the arts, Quaker traditions, and a commitment to social activism. A Stella guitar given to her as a Christmas present launched Bonnie on her creative journey at the age of 8. While growing up, though passionate about music from the start, she never considered that it would play a greater role than as one of her many growing interests.