You Bet, It's Bettye Lavette!

You might not know her yet, but you wish you did.

Bettye Lavette has been making music since she was 16. And now in her sixties, this gem soul Goddess is still bringing down the house all across the country. As a teenager, she was touring with some big names, including personal favorites Otis Redding and Ben E. King. In 1982, she signed with the historic Motown Records, and while her career has had its shares of ups and downs, be sure to count today as a definite up.

In 2005, Bettye released the critically acclaimed "I've Got My Own Hell to Raise" which included her brilliant reinventions of great tunes by Sinead O'Connor, Dolly Parton, and Lucinda Williams. She finally began to strike through to audiences as a pearl of soul music.

Today, Bettye looks hot and sounds hotter. Her most recent album, Scene of the Crime, is impeccable. It's as if every little vex and whisper in her tone and voice has been tucked away in a humidor somewhere. She sounds every bit of what newcoming wannabees like Amy Winehouse and Adele wish they could be.

You MUST check out her cover of the Boss' Streets of Philadelphia, or dare I say, her cover of a Neil Young classic! Yes, Lavette attempts to cover the great Neil Young classic "Heart of Gold," and I believe she knocks it out of the park.

Lucky for you last minute Valley residents, Lavette is returning to the Iron Horse tomorrow Night! She is playing a 7 p.m. show that is sure to sell out so get your tickets here now! You won't be disappointed. I can't make so let us know how it went.

Finally, check out this Bettye classic performance of her hit "Let Me Down Easy."