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Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Living Legends of the Blues to Perform for Juneteenth at Philadelphia's National Liberty Museum

Living Legends of the Blues to Perform for Juneteenth at Philadelphia's National Liberty Museum

Once-in-a-Lifetime Concert Will Feature 75-Year-Old George Higgs & Lightnin' Wells

PHILADELPHIA, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: A Juneteenth concert featuring two pioneers of Blues music will celebrate America's roots and the distinctly American art of the Blues. George Higgs and Lightnin' Wells, both from North Carolina, will perform tunes honed from a combined 100+ years playing the Blues. This hands-on concert will provide a memorable and thrilling experience for the entire family in celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday which marks the end of slavery in the U.S.

WHEN: Juneteenth & Father's Day Sunday, June 19th 2005; 2 - 3 p.m.

WHERE: National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street in Old City, Philadelphia

DETAILS: This unique musical event brings together two pioneers of the Blues - George Higgs & Lightnin' Wells - in Philadelphia for the very first time. The two will perform Blues music rooted in the early 1900s using harmonica, voice, guitar, banjo, ukulele and more. Both experienced educators, Higgs and Wells will demonstrate instrumental techniques and give an ongoing narrative of the roots and magic of the Blues to create an exciting, interactive experience for audience members of all ages. Their music will celebrate Americans' shared roots and multicultural heritage to mark the Juneteenth holiday.

At 75 years of age, George Higgs took part in the birth of the Blues genre and has been performing ever since; more recently, his "Tarboro Blues" was named best album of 2001 by Living Blues magazine. Both Higgs and Wells have recorded albums and performed at prestigious festivals and venues across the globe, including the Chicago Blues Festival, the Lincoln Center and more. Both men live in North Carolina and are represented by the renowned Music Maker Foundation.

The National Liberty Museum is dedicated to celebrating democracy and diversity, promoting respect and defusing violence. Located at 321 Chestnut Street in the heart of Philadelphia's historic district, the Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the summer months. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information on the Museum, call (215) 925-2800 or visit http://www.libertymuseum.org/.

MEDIA: Contact Amanda Hall at 215-925-2800, ext. 124 or ahall@libertymuseum.org for more details, advance interviews, digital images, etc.

Source: National Liberty Museum

CONTACT: Amanda Hall of the National Liberty Museum, +1-215-925-2800, ext. 124 or ahall@libertymuseum.org

Web site: http://www.libertymuseum.org/

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