Mavis Staples live in Medford

Experience Mavis Staples live on December 9th

Mavis Staples performs at the Holly Theatre in Medford, United States on December 9, 2027. Staples is a prominent figure in American music, renowned for her powerful vocals and deeply rooted gospel and soul sound. Her career spans over seven decades, beginning with The Staple Singers, a family group that blended gospel with messages of civil rights and social justice. She later transitioned to a successful solo career, continuing to explore themes of faith, love, and perseverance within the soul and rhythm & blues genres. Staples’s music is characterized by its emotional intensity, call-and-response arrangements, and unwavering commitment to positive messaging.

The Holly Theatre originally opened in 1938 as a single-screen movie palace designed in the Art Deco style. It served as Medford's primary cinema for several decades, hosting film premieres and community events. Following a period of decline and closure in the late 20th century, the theatre underwent extensive renovations completed in 2023. These renovations aimed to restore many of its original architectural features while upgrading it to function as a modern performing arts venue capable of hosting live music, theatrical productions, and other events.