The pop legend's show will be opened by a '50s rock singer, Imelda May

Sep 5, 2014 23:26 GMT  ·  By
It's time to change gears in London's iTunes Festival. After a few days of electronic music and another night of indie rock, we're going back to some old time music. The sixth night of the show will bring in front of the worldwide audience Imelda May and Tony Bennett. 
 
If you did not hear about Imelda May just yet, it's ok. You are going to do that tonight when she performs some of her best tracks inspired from the rock music of 1950s. She was described as an irresistible rockability revivalist. Imelda May has got the look of a bad girl of the '50s and her vocals are matching that time frame. 
 
Imelda May was born in Dublin, Ireland and she released lots of independent CDs before getting a nomination for an award as Best Burlesque Singer. At the moment she can brag with over 10 albums and EPs in the iTunes Music Store. Her latest one, called Tribal, is expected for September 23. 
 
Imelda May will walk up on the stage at the Roundhouse in London Saturday at 6:45pm GMT. 
 
The main show of the night belongs to the pop and blues legend, Tony Bennett. First of all, did you know that Tony was born in 1926 and has fought in World War II? And that is not his most notable achievement. He has albums and duets with artists like Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Billy Joel, B.B. King and Stevie Wonder. 
 
His latest album, "Cheek to Cheek" is a duet with Lady Gaga. They will release it on September 23 in iTunes. Tony Bennett's collection of albums is truly impressive. The iTunes editors have had to split it in a few categories: New Albums and Collections, Albums Mastered for iTunes, Collaborations, Theme Albums, More Music, Live Albums, and Christmas Albums. There are also a few movies that feature the legend and about 6 music videos, one Audiobook and an iOS app.
 
On Saturday, Tony Bennett will perform at 8pm GMT.
 
The iTunes Music Festival takes place for 30 days in London's Roundhouse. The tickets are free but limited and if you did not get a chance to find one, you can just watch the show live on your computer, via iTunes or on the Apple TV. Over 80 different artists will show up during the festival and among them are Maroon 5, Placido Domingo, Mary J Blige and Pharrell Williams.