(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Get ready to be whisked away on a nostalgic journey as City Winery Philadelphia presents Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' Band live on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 7:30pm. Best known for the iconic song "I Put a Spell on You," this event features the original guitarist, Mike Armando, along with a special guest appearance by Arno Hecht, the founder of Uptown Horns.
This unforgettable night of music and memories will also showcase the award-winning lead vocalist, the Real Shakar Brumfield, who will embody the spirit of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.
Arno Hecht, a celebrated saxophonist and musical pioneer, will be gracing the stage with his extraordinary talent. Known for his dynamic performances and as the founder of the Uptown Horns. Hecht has a storied career collaborating with some of the biggest names in the music industry. His presence is sure to bring an added layer of richness and authenticity to the evening.
The event aims to honor the legendary Screamin' Jay Hawkins', whose unique style and unforgettable performances left an indelible mark on the music world. Attendees can expect an evening filled with powerful renditions of Hawkins' classics, infused with contemporary flair, while staying true to the spirit of the original performances.
Tickets range from $30-$40 and are available for purchase online. City Winery Philadelphia is located at 990 Filbert Street in Philadelphia, PA. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins released "I Put a Spell On You" in 1956. The song, that never made it to the charts when it was released, would eventually be covered several hundred times by the likes of Nina Simone, Credence Clearwater Revival, and Marilyn Manson; Jeff Beck and Joss Stone’s version even received a Grammy nomination in 2010. It was selected as one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and was added to Rolling Stones’ list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Hawkins’ music and outlandish onstage persona inspired generations of musicians after him. And yet, little is known of the man and little can be taken at face value. Hawkins interpreted his past with a poetic license to kill, a magical amalgam of his own making—creating disparate stories alternatively terrible or sympathetic at his will. His music and theatrical stage act has come back to life and the Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band is doing their part in keeping this great music alive...
