They sold out their last 4 events at the Kitchen and now we got them back!!! Blues singer Donna Herula is a slashing slide guitarist and Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Her songwriting tips a hat to the Delta tradition while creating a fresh woman’s perspective in blues and roots music. She will be joined by her touring band, Tony Wittrock on…
They sold out their last 4 events at the Kitchen and now we got them back!!! Blues singer Donna Herula is a slashing slide guitarist and Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Her songwriting tips a hat to the Delta tradition while creating a fresh woman’s perspective in blues and roots music. She will be joined by her touring band, Tony Wittrock on guitar/mandolin/ganjo and Melvin Smith on bass.
Donna’s 2021 album "Bang at the Door"; received rave reviews from critics world-wide and was on numerous “Best Album of the Year lists. They will be releasing a new album, “Cold Feet,” in September 2026 and will be sharing these new songs with you!
Awards and recognition include:
- Winner of the 2022 Independent Blues Awards for “Best Traditional Blues Artist” and “Best Acoustic Blues Album” (“Bang at the Door”)
- Winner of the International Acoustic Music Awards “Best AAA/Alternative Song” for the song “Bang at the Door”
- #1 on the Acoustic Blues Music Chart
- Donna’s award-winning songs have been played on the BBC and on SiriusXM’s B.B.King’s Bluesville’s most played songs.
- “It’s the best acoustic blues and roots album I’ve heard in at least a year, if not longer. It’s a wonderful mix of Delta and Chicago blues with some great folky overtones. I don’t think I can pick out a favorite cut here because they are all superb.” — Steve Jones, Chicago Blues Guide
- The music styes range from Mississippi Delta, Chicago Blues, Folk,
Soul, Pop and New Orleans.
We will start out the evening with a music set, drinks and fellowship! The culinary experience opens with a classic Italian bruschetta featuring ripe Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic, finished with gently melted fresh mozzarella. For the main course, guests will savor chicken marsala served over house-made pasta, paired with tender asparagus wrapped in prosciutto. The evening concludes on a sweet note with a delicate olive oil cake accented with bright citrus flavors and topped with freshly whipped cream infused with lemon and orange zest.
A second musical set by the Donna Herula Trio will close out the night, providing the perfect ending to a truly memorable experience.
This is a premium event and tickets are strictly limed to 70 seats. PLEASE note, this is not a cooking class.
Doors Open 5:30 PM. Event begins at 6:00 PM.
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