The Empress of the Blues reigns again at Merrimack
Miche Braden as Bessie Smith. Bessie Smith lives.I know this because I've just seen (and heard) The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith (through this weekend at Merrimack Rep) one of the most convincing acts of musical resurrection I've ever witnessed. Lead singer/actress Miche Braden (above) simply is the legendary "Empress of the Blues," in a performance that's as remarkable musica…