Get ready for a night that will move you, Vanessa Collier takes the OWA Theater stage on February 3rd with her electrifying mix of blues, funk, soul, and rock! A four-time Blues Music Award winner and Berklee alum, Vanessa brings powerhouse vocals and scorching saxophone solos for an unforgettable night of music.
Don’t miss the chance to experience one of today’s most dynamic blues artists live at OWA Theater! Doors open at 6:00! Arrive early to grab drinks and concessions!
About Vanessa Collier
Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier’s sixth album Do It My Own Way was released September 13 via Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. Second single “Wild As a Rainstorm,” which dives deep into soul territory, powerfully gives advice to women and people who feel left out to ignore the naysayers and “Be a tapestry of dreams.” The track been added to Spotify’s official Retro Soul playlist. The groove and horns would make Willie Mitchell proud, and indeed features legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges. The vocals are powerful, awe-inspiring, and undeniably soulful vocals.
The songwriter/bandleader made her Chicago Blues Festival debut this year, in front of tens of thousands. Best known in the blues world – she’s a fifteen-time Blues Music Award nominee and five-time winner, including nominations for the monumental Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year, Horn Player of the Year, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, and Contemporary Blues Album of the Year for “Do It My Own Way”. Do It My Own Way finds her influenced by soul artists like Mavis Staples, Sharon Jones, James Brown, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Aretha Franklin.
Date and Time
Tuesday Feb 3, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CST
Date: February 3rd, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Location
Location: OWA Theater
Fees/Admission
Tickets Reserved: $35 Preferred: $40 Mezzanine: $50
