Marcia Ball

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Marcia Ball (born March 20, 1949) is an American retired blues singer and pianist raised in Vinton, Louisiana. Ball was described in USA Today as "a sensation, saucy singer and superb pianist... where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet." The Boston Globe described her music as "an irresistible celebratory blend of rollicking, two-fisted New Orleans piano, Louisiana swamp rock and smoldering Texas blues from a contemporary storyteller." In October 2025, Ball announced she was diagnos

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4/27/2026

Jazz Fest Sunday was David Byrne's blue period, Marcia Ball's tribute, Jon Batiste's Swamp

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1/27/2026

‘Every other band was led by a guy.’ Honoring Marcia Ball's legacy in Austin

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1/27/2026

HOME with the Armadillo: Austin Honors Music Legend Marcia Ball With a Star‑Studded Tribute

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1/27/2026

As Marcia Ball faces ALS, Austin comes together to celebrate her music and philanthropy

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1/22/2026

HOME Austin honors music legend Marcia Ball with special tribute event

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12/27/2025

Marcia Evelyn Ball Obituary (1939 - 2025) - Kokomo, IN - WFFT

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12/17/2025

Austin Tribute Celebrates Marcia Ball’s Music and Lifelong Support of Musicians

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12/15/2025

Housing nonprofit for Austin musicians to honor blues icon Marcia Ball

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11/1/2025

Award-winning blues musician Marcia Ball retires after ALS diagnosis

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10/30/2025

Blues Legend Marcia Ball Announces Her Retirement

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10/30/2025

Jazz Fest favorite Marcia Ball cancels shows after ALS diagnosis

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10/29/2025

Jazz Fest mainstay Marcia Ball diagnosed with ALS, will retire from performing

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10/29/2025

Pianist Marcia Ball, a New Orleans favorite, cancels all shows after ALS diagnosis

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10/28/2025

Texas Roots Blues Artist Marcia Ball Announces Retirement From Touring - Rock & Blues Muse

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12/17/2024

Marcia Ball, Chris Walker among top Houston live events this week

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1/7/2024

Marcia Ball Performs Live In Chattanooga Feb. 20

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9/14/2023

Marcia Ball To Headline Cabildo Concert Series

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3/3/2023

Biig Piig at CRSSD Festival; Marcia Ball and Tinsley Ellis at Museum of Making Music

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9/29/2021

Marcia Ball rarin’ to return to Iowa City

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6/17/2021

Jazz Articles about Marcia Ball

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9/15/2020

Checking In: Marcia Ball Took Her First Summer Off Since 1984

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3/25/2019

Gulf Coast Rhythm and Blues Musical Goddess: Marcia Ball (Part 2)

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4/23/2018

Marcia Ball, Shine Bright (Alligator Records)

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5/22/2015

Marcia Ball plans intimate club set before hitting Jazz Fest stage

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10/29/2013

Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, Tracy Nelson and Del Ray at the Musical Instrument Museum

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