Award-winning blues singer Mary Bridget Davies has known Janis Joplin all her life.
Mary Bridget, who grew up singing Janis’ music, stars in the musical, “One Night With Janis Joplin”, currently at the Pasadena Playhouse through April 21st. This particular show represents the second time she’s portrayed the “Queen of Rock and Roll” onstage; in 2005, she also starred in the touring production of the smash off-Broadway musical “Love, Janis.”
In addition, Mary Bridget had another unique performance opportunity–to tour as the vocalist for Janis’ original band, Big Brother and the Holding Company, from 2006 on. Her powerful vocals and stage presence have led more than one reviewer to describe the similarities as “eerie”.
Mary Bridget, who just released her new CD Wanna Feel Somethin’, talked about her background, her career and Janis’s influence.
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