The Brooklyn Blues Society presents its 13th annual Big Eyed Blues Festival, a two-day event filled with nothing but blues from September 21-22.
The Big Eyed Blues Festival is made possible by The Brooklyn Blues Society, founded by Bereather Reddy, a long-time blues listener and singer. The BBS mission is to preserve Blues music and culture by presenting it underserved youth and communities through performances, workshops, and lectures. Various artists will be attending this year’s Big Eyed Blues Festival, such as Adjua Ajamu, the NU GYPSIES, and other highly anticipated events and artists listed below.
Thursday, September 21
(7-10PM) Blues Dance Party – 275 Park Ave, Brooklyn, NY
The Madame Pat Tandy Band. A legend in the NYC jazz scene, widely known as the First Lady of New Jersey Jazz.
Bearather & The Brown Liquor Sounds. Words fail to describe their artistic aura: visit this link to see what they can do.
Blues People. A NY/NJ band exploring the effects of blues on current American culture.
Friday, September 22
“Blues for All Seasons and Reason” – Jalopy Theatre, 315 Columbia St. Brooklyn, NY
Adjua Ajamu. Combines relaxing modern sounds with the old-fashioned vibes of blues.
Keith “The Captain” Gamble & NU GYPSIES. Completed a three-nation European tour, showing the world what he can do–which is a lot. Keith is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player, doused in everything blues music can offer.
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