Universal Preservation Hall Announces Tab Benoit, A Tribute to Taylor Simon King, and World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (Sept. 24) — Universal Preservation Hall is adding three performances to its upcoming lineup, bringing Grammy-nominated blues guitarist Tab Benoit to Saratoga Springs in December, followed by celebrations of some of America’s most influential singer-songwriters and the music of Broadway in 2027.

Louisiana blues guitarist and singer Tab Benoit comes to UPH Sunday, Dec. 13, joined by New Orleans brass band Bonerama. One of the most recognizable voices and guitarists in contemporary blues, Benoit has spent more than three decades building a career rooted in the sounds and traditions of his native Louisiana. His distinctive blend of Delta blues, swamp blues, soul, and rock has earned him a devoted following, multiple Blues Music Awards, and recognition as one of the genre’s leading modern artists.

The music of James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King takes center stage in 2027 with “A Tribute to Taylor Simon King: 3 American Troubadours,” a concert celebrating three singer-songwriters whose careers, music, and influence helped define an era. They explore the interconnected musical legacies of Taylor, Simon, and King through new arrangements, fan favorites, deep cuts, storytelling, and multimedia. Their catalogs include generations of enduring songs, from Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is” and “Shower the People,” to Simon’s “You’re So Vain” and “Anticipation,” to King’s “It’s Too Late,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”

Broadway favorites get a jazz treatment when Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents brings “World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway.” “World on a String” features vocalists Kate Kortum and David Marino performing new arrangements of songs from some of Broadway’s most beloved musicals. The program draws from shows including “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “South Pacific,” “West Side Story,” and more, reimagining musical theater favorites through the language and traditions of jazz.

Together, the three newly announced performances expand UPH’s upcoming calendar with Louisiana blues and New Orleans brass, a celebration of the singer-songwriters who shaped generations of popular music, and a jazz-infused journey through Broadway.

Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors in person, by phone at (518) 346-6204 Tuesday-Saturday noon-6 p.m., or online at atuph.org. Groups of 10 or more can get the group advantage by calling (518) 382-3884, ext. 139.

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