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Tag: blues
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Blues Night on Civic Plaza
Join the good times on Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza for a FREE night of blues! Dance to Toni Morgan & Soulful Sounds, Cameron Kimbrough, and Charlie Musselwhite while enjoying eats from local food trucks like Bing Tea, The Supper Truck, Menchies Frozen Yogurt, and Kimo’s Hawaiian BBQ!
6 p.m. Toni Morgan & Soulful Sounds; 7:10 Cameron Kimbrough; 8:15 p.m. Charlie Musselwhite
(Blues singer-songwriter Cameron Kimbrough is replacing original booking GA-20, who had to cancel several tour dates.)
More info HERE
