Etta James’s members met in grade school. The lead singerdiscovered his love of music by listening to his father's record collection. Etta James started playing at the local club Cafeteria. The group requested that the local radio station to play their single.

Etta James’s single climbed the charts quickly, giving them national exposure. The band plays plenty of arenas, but would rather perform in the smaller venues which they began. Etta James was discovered after single was played on B95.5. The bandplayed anywhere that would have them in the beginning.

The newest record from Etta James has been heavily influenced by artists of the 1970s. The band has just finished their most current release, but they are already planning the next release. Etta James will take a break after this next tour, allowing the group members to recharge after a long year.

Generally, critics have praised Etta James for their playfulness with the audience during concerts. Andy Neilson, a music critic from Atlanta, has always pointed out group’s immensely talented guitarist. Etta James’s most current release has received amazing praise from all the critics, including Bob Vanderhoff from Detroit and Flint Boughton from Omaha.

The group loves playing in San Francisco because they have never failed to sell out a how in the city. Etta James realizes that most fans like their past songs, so they use material from older albums and the latest release. Etta James’s tickets are available at TheSeats.com, along with the latest tour information and concert schedules.