The Historic Lincoln Theatre and the Rick Epting Foundation for the Arts present Lydia Pense and Cold Blood -- Bay Area music pioneers with an amazing history and an exciting future! Join us at the Lincoln for the Record Release Party for their new album, Cold Blue Heart.
Cold Blood pioneered the Bay Area's brass-heavy funk-rock sound, which came to be known as "East Bay Grease." After debuting at the Fillmore in 1969 and initially signing to Bill Graham's San Francisco Records label, they developed into one of the most popular high-energy bands in the Bay Area. Fronted by the proverbial "little girl with a huge voice," Lydia Pense's powerful vocal chops were impossible to ignore, and Cold Blood always attracted inspired and creative musicians and remain a crack unit.
The word "legend" certainly applies to Lydia Pense and Cold Blood…and not in some past tense-make-a-living-as-an-oldies-act sort of way, either. Pense can still shout like a '60s soul diva and purr a slow blues tune with spine-tingling subtlety. Cold Blood, as a whole, features a stellar group of musicians who have been playing together for nearly 20 years including Steve Dunne on guitar, Steve Salinas on keyboards, a gritty-growling horn section comprised of John Halbleib and Rob Zuckerman, a stellar rhythm section featuring Evan Palmerston on bass and T Moran on drums, and singers Fred Ross and Dana Moret. The band members are all veteran Bay Area musicians who have played with many great artists including Elvin Bishop, The Starship, Boz Scaggs, Albert Collins and more.
And, of course, there is Lydia who still has the chops with the patina of a seasoned veteran who’s done and seen it all. On any given night, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood power through their historic essentials, like "You Got Me Hummin'," "I Just Want To Make Love To You," "I'm A Good Woman," and "Down to the Bone." But now, there’s a whole new album of future classics that draws on their heritage but is not stifled by the past.
Cold Blood has been blessed with the ability to reach backwards for original influences and the creativity to reach forward, working with new approaches. The music they play is ageless, and can still fill any room to the rafters.
Advance Reserved Seating Tickets: $39 1st section; $34 2nd section; $29 3rd section; $24 4th section + applicable fees. Lincoln Theatre Members receive $2 off.