Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Electrifies The Ford Theater
This week Christone “Kingfish” Ingram at the Ford in Hollywood delivered a one-of-a-kind performance. He headlined the sold-out show while presenting spectacular contemporary blues. Dylan Triplett, an East St. Louis native, provided an impressive opening set. The evening generated an immense buzz.
Kingfish at The ford

I have been following Kingfish and witnessing his rapid, acclaimed trajectory for the last several years. I saw him at the Troubadour in 2019 and was blown away. Later, I watched him perform at the intimate Lodge Room. Then, in 2023, he exploded into the limelight, opening for Buddy Guy at the Hollywood Bowl. I even got the chance to meet Kingfish during a 2023 Grammy Museum “The Drop” event. He is a humble kind soul. At the age of 26, Kingfish is already a living legend.
Dylan Triplett Opener for Kingfish

The show kicked off with Dylan Triplett, a blues and soul prodigy. His musical maturity was immediately evident. Triplett started singing at age nine and began performing professionally in 2016. Recently, he earned the prestigious Blues Music Award.
Triplett and his band seamlessly blended blues and soul. They played covers and original tunes. The band included Stephen Hull on guitar with Jameal Morpheus Williams on keys. Sean Robinson covered the bass, while Trevon Keithley handled drums. Their opening number impressed everyone. It was Bill Withers’ “Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?” The performance immediately showcased their collective musicianship. Ultimately, this young ensemble delivered a high-energy show, setting a remarkably high bar for the headliner.
Kingfish A Master Class in Modern Blues

Fortunately, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram conquered the task. The 26-year-old opened with “Midnight Heat.” This high-octane instrumental comes from his Live in London album. It instantly seized the crowd’s attention. For the next two hours, Kingfish performed a master class in modern blues.
His stellar band backed him up with their solid seasoned chops. Christopher Black was on drums. Paul Rogers played bass, and Grammy-nominated Deshawn “Dvibes” Alexander handled the keys. Together they delivered a performance that solidified Kingfish’s standing as the defining blues voice of his generation. His vocal abilities are as impressive as his guitar licks.

An Incredible Night of Music
The set included several tracks from Hard Road. Additionally, Kingfish featured one of his trademark moves. During a powerhouse solo, the guitar virtuoso seemingly vanished. The audience seemed confused, hearing him shred but wondering where he was. Suddenly, he appeared from the back of the arena. The crowd spontaneously erupted with gawks and cheers, as Kingfish made his way down the center aisle. Everyone rose to their feet, turned around and smiled from ear to ear.
The band concluded with “662,” the title track from his Grammy-winning second album. It marked the end of a triumphant night at The Ford, but not the end of the night. We were all encouraged to join the band at The Sun Rose for an after party. Once these guys start playing, they don’t want to stop. Kingfish’s performance showcased his dramatic searing guitar tone, his deep rich voice and his intense passion for the blues. Every time I see him perform; he seems scarier live than in the studio. He remains a genuine musical treasure. His live performance is a must-see event! Visit the Ford’s calendar for more upcoming performances – https://www.theford.com