Lazy Lester Tickets
Lazy Lester Concert Tickets
Escape into the jazz-blues genre with Lazy Lester tickets from TicketSmarter. An inductee of the Blues Hall of Fame, Leslie Johnson, better known as Lazy Lester, was an American musician lauded as one of the leading swamp blues players from Louisiana in the 1950s. Born in the town of Torras, he learned to play the harmonica and guitar as a boy and a chance meeting with noted blues performer Lightnin' Slim led to the opportunity to play on one of his recordings. He went on to sign with Excello Records and played the harmonica and several other instruments alongside artists such as Nathan Abshire, Henry Gray, Slim Harpo, Johnny Jano, and Whispering Smith.
He wrote many songs and had hits with singles such as 'I Hear You Knockin'', I'm a Lover Not a Fighter', 'Lester's Stomp' and 'Sugar Coated Love', many of which were later covered by other artists. He made his album debut in 1967 with 'True Blues' but in the early 1970s he turned away from music, taking odd jobs until his return in the mid-1980s.
He released 'Lazy Lester Rides Again' and 'Poor Boy Blues' in 1987 followed by 'Harp & Soul' (1988), 'All Over You' (1998) and 'Blues Stop Knockin'' and 'Superharps II' in 2001. He toured frequently and was heralded as a legendary blues performer around the world. In 2003 he performed along with artists such as B.B.
King, Buddy Guy, Solomon Burke, Levon Helm, Dr. John and the Neville Brothers at a blues tribute concert produced by film-maker Martin Scorsese at New York's Radio City Music Hall that was released on DVD and CD with the title 'Lightning in a Bottle'. He appeared with British blues singer Dani Wilde at the Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival in 2012 and was featured in a 2015 documentary 'I Am the Blues'.
He died of cancer aged 85 in California on 22nd August 2018. Buy Lazy Lester tickets today and get lost in the music.
How much are Lazy Lester tickets?
On a whole, Lazy Lester ticket prices can be found starting from various ranges as determined by the venue and whether the artist is performing at a festival. Admission for a 1-4 day pass at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the New Orleans Fairgrounds can start from around $90 - $430 and VIP options can begin at about $1,950. Choose the level that’s right for you and buy from our site today.
When do Lazy Lester tickets go on sale?
The date and time that Lazy Lester concert tickets go on sale will vary. Once a tour is announced, you can typically buy admission from us right away. Very often, we have tickets available in advance of a public sale and a pre-sale code is not required.
Lazy Lester Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
Don’t be surprised to find Lazy Lester playing at intimate jazz clubs and appearing on the lineup of festivals such as the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana. Other popular performance platforms include the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and the Chicago Blues Festival in Illinois. Lazy Lester tour dates will typically feature an array of gigs at a variety of venues and events.
Show after show, the artist brings a signature style and smooth vibe that sounds superior to any stage. The Lazy Lester concert schedule generally boasts a plethora of options. So, make plans to be in the audience!
Songs from the Lazy Lester Tour Setlist
Lazy Lester's setlist while performing in West Hollywood , CA at “House of Blues” included the following songs:
- Sugar Coated Love
Source: Setlist.fm
