Blues Fallin’ Down Like Rain: The music of Charley Patton
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
2:30 PM
John Hammond, Rory Block, Dave Tronzo, Toshi Reagon and Harry Manx.
Merkin Concert Hall
Goodman House, 129 W. 67th Street
(212) 501-3330
Tickets: $35
A giant in the field of Delta country blues, Charley Patton (1887-1934) was an acknowledged celebrity and seminal influence on musicians throughout the Delta. His music embraced blues, ballads, ragtime, to gospel, and his influence can be heard in the music of Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House, and Robert Johnson. Five amazing artists will interpret the music of this great blues figure.
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