A FORTNIGHT OF THE BLUES!  View the Aug. 15 Roots Blues Concert flyer Take advantage of these educational events leading up to the Portsmouth Blues Festival, made possible in part by a special grant from the Fleet Boston Charitable Foundation. Then, the night before the festival, don't miss our special Roots Blues concert at the Unitarian Church. Here are the details. Remember, for the workshops and classes, you need to register by calling 603-929-0654. August 4, 7, 11, & 14 11:00-noon. Jug Band class for children 8-12 years old. Students will learn how to play the kazoo and homemade instruments, and then perform in the children's area at the Portsmouth Blues Festival. All four classes, $50. August 7 7:00-9:00 pm. Blues guitar workshop for intermediate/advanced players, taught by T.J. Wheeler. Beginners welcome. $20 adults; $20 students. August 11-13 6:00-7:00 pm. Flamenco guitar and percussion classes taught by acclaimed flamenco guitarist, James Cohen. All three classes, $100. August 13 7:00 pm. Latcho Drom, movie about the history of flamenco music and the Gypsy diaspora. Discussion led by James Cohen. Donation suggested. August 14 4:00-6:00 pm. Blues & Jazz drumming workshop presented by Gordon Grottenthaler, drummer for T.J. Wheeler & the Smokers. $25. Above events will be hosted by the Strawbery Banke Museum. To register for classes & workshops, call 603-929-0654. August 15 -- Roots Blues Concert 7:30 pm. Friday Acoustic Concert at the Unitarian Church on State St., Portsmouth. Featuring three North Carolina artists who will not appear at the Portsmouth Blues Festival: John Dee Holeman, Algia Mae Hinton & Lightnin' Wells, all Music Maker Relief Foundation artists. Plus flamenco guitarist James Cohen, and T.J. Wheeler. Tickets $10 at the door ($8 with purchase or presentaton of Blues Festival ticket.)

The Blues Bank Collective is a W.C.Handy Award winning blues education organization whose mission is: To further awareness of Blues Music and its African American heritage To show the historic context that gave birth to the Blues To use the music as a means of positive social change And, whenever possible, to eliminate all forms of racism, intolerance and prejudice.

DRAWING: B. J. Johnson (1906-1986) was a great Portsmouth bluesman and teacher, as well as an inspiration to all who knew him. Art by Steven Lee.
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