Vocalist

Singer

“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” says pianist, songwriter, and vocalist Marcia Ball. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every time she takes the stage. Born in Orange, Texas and raised in Vinton, Louisiana, her Acadian heritage and a lifetime of absorbing Gulf Coast rhythm and blues is evident in her original songs and the classics she chooses to cover. This has made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world.

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Marcia Ball

Grand Opera House of the South

“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” says pianist, songwriter, and vocalist Marcia Ball of her long and storied career.  Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every time she takes the stage. Born in Orange, Texas and raised in Vinton, Louisiana, her deep Acadian heritage and a lifetime of absorbing Gulf Coast rhythm and blues is evident in her original songs and the classics she chooses to cover.  This has made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world. 

Thrasher Opera House

“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” reflects pianist, songwriter, and vocalist Marcia Ball of her illustrious career. Nevertheless, Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician of The Year, has garnered worldwide fame and an extensive fan base. Moreover, she is revered for her knack to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every time she graces the stage.

Dakota

Though the music world may consider Marcia ball a Texas artist, those of us in Louisiana know better. Marcia was raised in Vinton, LA and spent years in Baton Rouge as an LSU student. She spent her youth playing her own brand of swamp blues and boogie woogie piano. Marcia's career has spanned more than five decades and her accomplishments have made her a music icon. Ball has garnered numerous awards and has been inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. Her many appearances on their stage began 47 years ago in their inaugural season. The years have not slowed down Marcia Ball's career and her live shows remain the stuff of legends.

Red Dragon Presents: Marcia Ball Band

Manship Theatre

Billboard called her “a killer pianist and a great singer/songwriter with potent blues, sweet zydeco, soulful, and fast and furious Texas boogie. She’s heartfelt, powerful and righteous.”

Lyric Theatre

Rugged, burning and riveting...Tinsley Ellis is a powerful and commanding presence, both on guitar and as a gruff, full-throated vocalist. He’s the hardest-working man in blues-rock...It’s impossible to not enjoy the ride." – Blues Music Magazine.

Vocalist, Singer

Marcia Ball

Events

Past events

Jul 19, 2025

Marcia Ball · Grand Opera House of the South

Mar 14, 2025

Marcia Ball · Thrasher Opera House

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