William Bell

Southern soul giant William Bell hits Antone’s for the first time since joining Isaac Hayes and other Stax labelmates for a 2007 revue. The 79-year-old penned “Born Under a Bad Sign” for Albert King and his own hits (“Private Number,” “You Don’t Miss Your Water”) abound, none more perfect than 1968’s string-laden lament, “I Forgot to Be Your Lover.” – Thomas Fawcett