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Thornetta Davis Encore

Season 7 Episode 716 | 26m 46s

Detroit native and Detroit’s “Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis returns with her souful vibe and strong vocal styling to Michigan BluesFest 2015. Recorded live in Lansing's historic Old Town district, Davis and her talented band feature “Wild Women Never Get The Blues,” “Cry,” “Take Another Piece Of My Heart,” and “Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On.”

Aired: 07/06/16
BackStage Pass Season 10 is made possible with financial support from MSU Federal Credit Union and by viewers like you. Additional production support is provided by Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and MessageMakers.
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