Katie Matzell is thrilled to debut her "Love Letter" to Bonnie Raitt, whom she calls her favorite artist of all time and greatest musical influence at The Waldo on March 23 at 4 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan 17.

Join in the celebration of the music of Bonnie Raitt, as Katie and band cover the hits and deep cuts that span her decades-long career in musi Katie will be performing with her stacked band of exceptional musicians: Cilla Bonnie, bass and vocals; Max Cantlin, guitar and vocals; Sean Morin, guitar and vocals; Dawson Hill, keyboard and vocals; Chris Sweet, drums; Emma Stanley, trumpet; John MacLaine, trombone; and Andrew Halchak, saxophone and flute.

Katie and the band will be joined by a very special guest, Larry John McNally, a Bangor native who penned "Nobody's Girl" and "Slow Ride" for Raitt. He continues to record and perform both as a solo artist and with his trio in clubs and concert venues from Tokyo to Kokomo. He is well known in many circles as a songwriter's songwriter. His moody, guitar-driven, lyrical, thoughtful songs have also been covered by artists from Don Henley (who rarely does outside songs) to Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Jennifer Warnes, the Staple Singers and Aaron Neville. LJM's own recordings are coveted treasures among his devotees and delightful finds for those who happen upon them for the first time.

Katie Matzell is a singer, songwriter, and performer from Portland who released her debut EP in 2018, followed by a series of singles and live recordings. MaineToday called her 2018 debut “fierce and dazzling,” adding that Matzell’s vocals are “sweet, full and gorgeous” with a “richness to them that make the songs burst all the more.” Matzell was nominated by the New England Music Awards in 2018 for Female Performer of the Year. She continues to write new music for release in the near future. For more on this artist visit https://www.katiematzell.com/

Adult tickets are available in advance online for $25 and for $30 the day of the show. Any remaining tickets will be at the box office starting at 3 p.m. when doors open. Concessions will be available.

To purchase tickets, and for more information about The Waldo, parking and other upcoming events, please visit: thewaldotheatre.org