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Family Show with Guy Davis: American Blues Ambassador at Flushing Town Hall

Courtesy of Sandra Tharas | Posted on December 29, 2016

Where

Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY
Map
718-463-7700

When

Sat, February 4, 2017
1:00 pm

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Musicians

Guy Davis
guitar

About

FAMILY WORKSHOP, 1 PM
$7/$4 Children/FREE for members with tickets to 2:15pm show
Celebrate Black History Month is a conversation and demonstration with Guy Davis. Guy talks about what drew him to the blues, explains the cultural and historical context of many of the songs he plays, and demonstrates some classic blues rhythms.

FAMILY SHOW, 2:15 PM: Explore the roots of the blues with Guy Davis. Guy grew up in a family of artists (his parents were Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis) and he fell under the spell of Blind Willie McTell and Fats Waller at an early age. Guy leads families through an American music exploration of Delta blues, Piedmont blues, jazz, folk, and much more....

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