Low Rawls On Festival Main Stage

The Festival at Sandpoint kicks into high gear tonight with Lou Rawls opening the mainstage season. The three-time Grammy winner scored a string of pop hits in the mid1960s, including “Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing,” “Dead End Street,” “Your Good Thing (Is About to End)” and in 1971, “A Natural Man.”

Today, he’s also known as the voice behind the Budweiser ads and the “Garfield The Cat” animated specials, plus he’s a staple at jazz festivals. Friday’s opening act will be Shirley Nanette. The Memorial Field concert begins at 7:30 p.m. , DataTimes