A Walk Through the Delta with Poor Howard Stith

Join Poor Howard Stith for an engaging journey through the southern blues styles of the 1920s-30s, featuring both delta and piedmont blues genres. 🎵 Discover the distinct characteristics of these styles alongside guitar rags that showcase the extraordinary fingerpicking techniques of early blues musicians. This event dives deep into a uniquely American art form that laid the foundation for New Orleans jazz and the iconic Chicago electric blues, eventually leading to rock & roll and soul music.

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Howard will enchant the audience primarily with his 12-string guitar, playing in the beloved styles of Leadbelly and Blind Willy McTell, along with some bottleneck techniques on a 6-string guitar. He enriches the experience with folk humor and amusing anecdotes that accompany each song.

Mike Rogers, a virtuoso harmonica player, will join him, drawing inspiration from legendary artists like Sonny Terry and Little Walter. This delightful program is made possible by a generous grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

📍 Location: 305 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01841-3511, United States

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