Eight Gigs: Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires
Thu., Sept. 1, 9 p.m., Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub, $40
Soul music’s raw emotion holds hearts hostage and at the same time inspires fans to work up a sweat on the dance floor. Its upbeat rhythms sway hips to the lyrical laments of soul legends like Otis Redding, Sam Cooke and James Brown. But artists like Charles Bradley, who released his first album, No Time For Dreaming, in 2011, prove it’s never too late to revive the soulful sounds of the ’50s and ’60s. Bradley will also perform songs from his newest album, Changes, released on Daptone Records. 2708 J Street, www.thecharlesbradley.com.
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