Ridgefield Folk with Joey Leone - A Virtual Concert

For this virtual concert, acclaimed guitarist and music historian, Joey Leone will present, "The History of Blues in America," a one-hour program which covers the history, influence, and social impact of American blues music through songs, stories, and historical facts.

Joey highlights the influence of the blues on virtually all styles of contemporary music over the past seven decades by playing a variety of songs on multiple guitars from his personal collection. In addition to the live music segments, he touches upon recurring themes and how the blues transcended racial boundaries, brought people together in times of celebration and times of healing, and followed the migration from the rural south to the urban north.

Joey also ties in his upbringing in Brooklyn NY, and how important the Public Library System was for his discovery, passion, and education about music and music history. A lifelong career musician, he has toured and recorded as a guitar player for many high profile artists including Etta James, The Coasters, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan, and many more.

Please register to receive the Zoom webinar link.