Talking Old Soldiers is by far the best song from her latest album The Scene of the Crime; I didn’t realize it was an Elton John cover. Filmed by Lex Halaby (The Frames, Atmosphere) in her hometown of Detroit.

Lavette is also on tour:

August 13, 2008 – Plaza Major – Gijon SPAIN
August 15, 2008 – Blues in Chedigny – Chedigny FRANCE
August 16, 2008 – Oslo Jazz Festival – Oslo NORWAY
August 22, 2008 – Century of Song – Bochum GERMANY
August 24, 2008 – Century of Song – Bochum GERMANY
August 30, 2008 – On The Waterfront Festival – Rockford IL
August 31, 2008 – Big Muddy Blues Festival – St. Louis MO
September 7, 2008 – Wachusett Mountain Blues Festival – Wachusett MA
September 20, 2008 – Great Atlantic Blues and Beyond Festival – Halifax NS CANADA
September 25, 2008 – Ho Chunk Casino and Convention Center – Baraboo WI
September 28, 2008 – Bluebird Blues Festival – Largo MD
October 4, 2008 – Roots, Blues and BBQ Festival – Columbia MO
October 18, 2008 – Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) – Black Mountain NC
November 14, 2008 – Lucerne Blues Festival – Lucerne SWITZERLAND