Blues icon Bobby Rush will perform with The Fortifiers when the band takes the stage at the Best of the Beat Music Awards on Thursday, January 19.

Bobby Rush. Photo by James Patterson

Rush is nominated for six awards at this year’s ceremony, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Best Male Vocalist. The Fortifiers, who will perform on the Front Stage from 11pm to midnight, are a blues outfit that features Best of the Beat Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Sonny Schneidau.

As previously reported, the Best of the Beat Music Awards will take place at Generations Hall. Other acts on the bill include Khris Royal & Dark Matter, Mia Borders, Naughty Professor, Soul Brass Band, Valerie Sassyfras and an all-star tribute to Johnny Vidacovich.

In addition to the great music, attendees will also be treated to food from 20 different local restaurants and caterers (all included in the price of admission).

Tickets for the Best of the Beat Awards are still on sale. Check out the full list of nominees, along with another list of winners from this year’s Best of the Beat Music Business Awards.