Sharon Jones to sing on the silver screen :: Music News :: Articles

Self-proclaimed “Soul Sister No. 1” Sharon Jones is slated to make a big screen appearance in Denzel Washington’s upcoming Christmas-day film, The Great Debaters, an underdog drama based on a college professor in the 1930’s who inspired his students to form his African American institution’s first debate team and challenge Harvard. Jones will not be among those swapping rhetoric with preppie scum, however. Performing as juke joint singer Lila, she has a speaking part and is featured singing Lucille Bogan classic “That’s What My Baby Likes,” one of several songs she recorded for the soundtrack.

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings release their new album, 100 Days, 100 Nights Oct. 2 on Daptone Records. Four days afterward, they'll kick off their fall tour with a headlining show at the Apollo Theatre.

Full schedule:

October
6 - New York, N.Y. @ Apollo Theater

November
9 - Boston, Mass. @ Middle East
11 - Montreal, Quebec @ La Tulipe
13 - Toronto, Ontario @ Lee's Palace
14 - Detroit, Mich. @ Magic Stick
15 - Chicago, Ill. @ Park West
16 - Minneapolis, Minn. @ First Avenue
17 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ Turner Hall
20 - Cleveland, Ohio @ Beachland Ballroom

December
1 - San Diego, Calif. @ Belly Up Tavern
4 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Venue: To Be Confirmed
5 - San Francisco, Calif. @ Bimbo's 365 Club
7 - Portland, Ore. @ Doug Fir Lounge
8 - Seattle, Wash. @ Neumo's
9 - Vancouver, B.C. @ Commodore Ballroom
10 - Bellingham, Wash. @ The Nightlight