New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • Hillary Smith and Chillhouse free outdoor concert

    Hillary Smith and Chillhouse free outdoor concert

    Hobbs NM native Hillary Smith’s rollicking blues-funk has been popular in the Land of Enchantment for almost 40 years. The Winrock Park open space is brand new. Enjoy them together at this FREE concert, part of AMP Concerts’ series every Friday in May and June.

    Feel free to bring chairs, but no glass. Food trucks will be onsite and doors open at 5:30, so show up early, grab a spot, and have a bite before opener Chris Dracup.

    More info at AMP’s website.

  • Ronnie Baker Brooks

    Ronnie Baker Brooks

    “In Ronnie Baker Brooks’ powerhouse hands, blues-rock never sounded so outrageous. Soul never sounded so delicious. And the blues never sounded so profound…one of today’s top live performers.” – BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE

    Don’t miss this incerdible Chicago blues artist who learned his craft from the best: Albert Collins, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Koko Taylor and his father, Lonnie Brooks.

    Tickets on sale Friday December 13. $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Doors at 6:30. This will be an all-seated show.

  • BIPOC, the Blues, and a History of Shared Traditional Expression

    BIPOC, the Blues, and a History of Shared Traditional Expression

    An intimate, free event with Levi Platero and Jacob Shije, hosted by Lamont Pearley. Through dialog and musical performance, the three will highlight the connections and influences of Black and Indigenous musical expression in the blues.

    Register HERE for more info, and to receive updates and changes to the program.

  • Blues Night on Civic Plaza

    Blues Night on Civic Plaza

    Enjoy a beautiful, free night of blues featuring local favorite Zenobia, “green chile gumbo” sounds from Felix y Los Gatos, and the music of Canadian-born singer-songwriter guitarist Sue Foley with the Texas Horns. Doors at 5:00, music at 6:00.

    Part of the New Mexico Jazz Festival. See the Lensic’s Jazz Festival page for more info!

  • Ladies Sing the Blues: Old School Blues Classics

    Ladies Sing the Blues: Old School Blues Classics

    Don’t miss this hit show, now in its 16th year! This year’s show focuses on classic blues standards, sung by Hillary Smith, Wendy Beach and Rachel Ross.

    Tickets are $25 for this show under the stars in the Albuquerque Museum amphitheater. Get yours HERE!

  • Women’s Voices: A Celebration

    Women’s Voices: A Celebration

    Knockout talent Toni Morgan has curated this fantastic jazz and blues show featuring Tracey Whitney, Casey Lafferty, and Abby Maxwell. Buy your tickets HERE ($25) before this great show gets sold out!

     

    The singers will be backed by a fantastic band featuring John Funkhouser on Keys; Artha Meadors on Bass; Dimi DiSanti on Guitar; John Bartlit on Drums; Ryan Montano on Trumpet; and Alex Murzyn on Sax.

  • Afriquerque: Casey Lafferty

    Afriquerque: Casey Lafferty

    Prepare to tap your toes and sing along at an evening of the blues!

    Kansas-born Albuquerque singer Casey Lafferty will be joined by a four-part ensemble for this FREE night of music and fun.

     

    RSVP HERE!

  • Hubby Jenkins Banjo Workshop

    Hubby Jenkins Banjo Workshop

    Learn from the best! If you play the banjo, don’t miss this workshop with Grammy and Americana Award-nominated Hubby Jenkins, who will also perform in the evening.

     

    Tickets are free, but reservations are required to attend. Get yours HERE!

    For tickets to the evening performance, check out the event listing here.

  • Hubby Jenkins for AfroMundo Festival

    Hubby Jenkins for AfroMundo Festival

    The 3rd annual AfroMundo Festival 2024 brings you talented multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins, a specialist in blues and old-time music. Jenkins has been nominated for Grammy and Americana awards, and has performed with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and Rhiannon Giddens.

     

    Tickets are free, but reservations required. Make yours HERE!

    Do you play the banjo? Don’t miss Hubby’s workshop in the afternoon! Event listing here.

  • Harmony of Freedom: Echoes from the Underground Railroad

    Harmony of Freedom: Echoes from the Underground Railroad

    Co-Sponsored by the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, this program features a discussion and performance by Linda and David Cole of the Main Street Blues performance group.

     

    Register HERE for this event, broadcast on ASALH TV.

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