LAKEPORT, Calif. – Dubbed one of the country’s best female saxophonists, Nancy Wright performs at the Soper Reese Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15. Seating is open.

This performance celebrates the introduction of Wright’s latest CD, “Alive & Blue.”

Wright has played her wailin’, soulful blues alongside John Lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King and Joe Louis Walker.

She has just been nominated for the prestigious Blues Music Award for the third consecutive year. This award is universally recognized as the top accolade afforded blues musicians.

In addition, Wright continues to tour regularly, playing major festivals and clubs with headlining artists and her own band.

She is a popular regular on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, performing with Tommy Castro and the Painkillers.

Playing with Wright is the Rhythm & Roots band led by Jules Leyhe, blues guitar; with Isaac Schwartz, percussion; and Ian McArdle, keyboard.

The Soper Reese Theatre is at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport.

Tickets are available online at www.SoperReeseTheatre.com; or at The Travel Center, 825 S. Main, Lakeport, 707-263-3095, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information call 707-263-0577.