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BLUESFEST - The Electric Guitar: America's Instrument

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When

Sunday, February 26, 2012 1:30PM - 3:00PM

Where

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Jane Lang Recital Hall - NW DC Campus

Phone: (202) 686-8000
2801 Upton St, NW
Washington, DC

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Event Registration

Ticket Type Price
General Admission $15.00
Levine students and faculty Free

Event Details

BLUESFEST: A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT JOHNSON

Levine celebrates a uniquely American art form, the blues.

The Electric Guitar: America's  Instrument

Trace the electric guitar from its origins through its rapid transformation and rise in importance up to the present day. This lecture and performance will feature Levine faculty artists Josh Walker, Karine Chapdelaine and Andrew Hare with vocalist Reggie Bowens.

Program

Seven Come Eleven, Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman
Guitar Boogie, Arthur Smith (As Perfromed by Les Paul)
Johnny B. Goode, Chuck Berry
Manic Depression, Jimi Hendrix
You Really Got Me, Ray Davies (As Performed by Van Halen)
Bright Size Life, Pat Metheny

Tickets

$15 online
$20 at the door

Hosted By

Levine School of Music

 
 

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