The rhythm and blues pioneer,who has been rocking the Bay Area since the 1950s, looks back at a wild career ahead of two scarce concerts. Imagine a performer who combined the brazen sexuality of Nicki Minaj and soulful swagger of Amy Winehouse with the fierce, or gymnastic energy of Janelle Monáe. Now imagine that volatile cocktail in a 4-feet 11-inch tall frame and you’re beginning to come by an idea of how Sugar Pie DeSanto earned the nickname “lady James Brown.” On July 6,the longtime Oakland resident will be hitting the stage for the first time in more than a year at Berkeley’s Redwood Grove amphitheater.…
Source: eastbayexpress.com