Blues Fallin’ Down Like Rain: The music of Mississippi John Hurt
Thursday, January 19, 2006
8:00 PM
Jorma Kaukonen, Bill Morrissey, Brandon Ross, and the Jen Chapin Trio.
Merkin Concert Hall
425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY
(212) 539-8778
Tickets: $35
Mississippi John Hurt (1893- 1966) was an amazingly lyrical and refined fingerpicking guitarists, who sang with a warmth and gentleness unique in the field of blues. Classic songs such as "Frankie," "Louis Collins," "Avalon Blues," "Candy Man Blues," "Big Leg Blues," and "Stack O' Lee Blues," were highly influential on subsequent generations of musicians. Four distinctive artists will honor his musical legacy in this special tribute concert.
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