Double Treat

Sweet Baby James – aka James Taylor – is coming to town. And he's bringing music legend Bonnie Raitt with him. The duo will take the stage at the BB&T Center in Sunrise on May 11 at 7 p.m.

"As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 40 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired," notes the venue's website.

It adds: "Bonnie Raitt is more than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer and accomplished songwriter; she has become an institution in American music."

Taylor, a Grammy Award-winning musician who has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, has sold more than 100 million albums.

"James Taylor's music embodies the art of songwriting in its most personal and universal forms. He is a master at describing specific, even autobiographic situations in a way that resonates with people everywhere," notes his website. "Taylor has been a compass for his fans, articulating moments of pain and joy and letting his listeners know that they are not alone."

Raitt is also known for her activism.

"She has long been involved with the environmental movement, doing concerts around oil, nuclear power, mining, water and forest protection," notes her website. "She also continues to work on issues of social justice and human rights, as well as royalty reform and music education." O

For more information, call 954-835-7469 or visit thebbtcenter.com.