During his career, Powers has either recorded with or shared billing with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight,[1] and Sir Mix-a-Lot.
[7] Backed by Jack Toker on drums and Clipper Anderson on bass, Powers was booked to appear at the Met on Thursday, April 11, at 8 p.m.[8] His album Frosty the Bluesman was reviewed in the December 5, 1996 edition of the Dallas Observer.
[11] Powers and his backup group consisting of Dave Austin on drums and Eddy Ferguson on bass were booked to give a free concert on 19 December 2010 at the Marine View Presbyterian Church in NE, Tacoma.
[12] Powers was booked in as a main attraction for the KBAC Juneteenth Celebration and Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2017.
[14] On July 19, 2024, Powers was booked to appear at the Quarterdeck for the Des Moines Legacy Foundation 25th anniversary sponsored show.