10:30 am
Daryl Davis
An accomplished blues and R&B musician,
Daryl Davis is one of the nation's finest boogie woogie piano players
and a true Washington treasure. He has toured extensively with Muddy
Water's Legendary Blues Band, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley's Jordanaires,
The Coasters, Pinetop Perkins and Johnnie Johnson. Davis earned his
Bachelor of Music Degree from Howard University, where he was a member
of their famed Howard University Choir and their renowed Jazz Vocal
Ensemble. Davis is also a published author. His CD "American Roots"
has a little something for everybody from the roots of American music;
Blues, Rockabilly, Rock'n'Roll, Boogie Woogie, Zydeco, and Country.
Contact: lyradprod@aol.com
Website: www.daryldavis.com
1:00
pm
Shackbreakers
Blending blues and country, the Shackbreakers
bring an undeniable edge to their music with finger lickin' treatments
of tunes by the likes of Memphis Minnie, Hank Williams, Charley Patton,
Lonnie Johnson and more. Eleanor Ellis combines the rich musical heritage
of her native Louisiana with a powerful attraction to the music of the
old country blues masters. The result is a style of vocals and guitar
that blends individual interpretation and expression with a feeling
and intensity reminiscent of the originals -- such as Memphis Minnie,
Mance Lipscomb, Sleepy John Estes, and Skip James -- who have been her
musical inspiration. In 2007, she was nominated for Wammies as best
blues vocalist and her CD "Coming a Time" as best blues recording by
the Washington Area Music Association. Mike Baytop, President of the
Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation. An accomplished guitar and
harmonica player, he was influenced by his mentor and friend, Archie
Edwards, and learned to play bones from world-renowned Richard "Mr.
Bones" Thomas. His CD with Rick Franklin, "Searching for Frank," was
also nominated for a 2007 Wammie as best blues recording. Steve Levine
is an in-demand harmonica player, working with many Washington area
bands including Big Daddy and The Resonators. On standup bass is Tom
Cox, who brings his wide musical tastes and talents to many area groups.
Contact: thomasacox@comcast.net
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