Levine celebrates a uniquely American art form: The Blues
Sponsored by the Harry and Lea Gudelsky Foundation in memory of Paul Gudelsky.
BLUES AT THE CROSSROADS: 100 YEARS OF ROBERT JOHNSON
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012, 7:30 PM
LANG RECITAL HALL, NW DC CAMPUS
$5 ONLINE; $20 AT THE DOOR
Robert Johnson fans will love this tribute concert celebrating the artistry and music of the Delta blues legend who has influenced countless musicians. Levine’s faculty artists will perform acoustic and electric renditions of Johnson’s timeless classics.
JOHN HAMMOND IN PERFORMANCE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012, 8:00 PM
CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
$25 REGULAR ADMISSION, CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER
RECEPTION FOLLOWING, VALET PARKING AVAILABLE
The Levine school is proud to present GRAMMY award winning blues legend, John Hammond. In the words of Tom Waits, “John’s sound is so compelling, complete, symmetrical and soulful with just his voice, guitar and harmonica, it is at first impossible to imagine improving it... He’s a great force of nature.”
LECTURE: THE LIFE OF ROBERT JOHNSON
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012, 10:00 AM
LANG RECITAL HALL, NW DC CAMPUS
FREE BUT ONLINE RSVP REQUESTED, SPACE IS LIMITED
Our special guest artist John Hammond, star of the BBC documentary “The Search for Robert Johnson,” will present a lecture on the life of Robert Johnson, including his musical development, performances and travels, romances, his mythic “pact with the devil,” and his untimely death. There will be time for questions from the audience.
THE ELECTRIC GUITAR – AMERICA’S INSTRUMENT
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012, 1:30 PM
LANG RECITAL HALL, NW DC CAMPUS
$15 ONLINE; $20 AT THE DOOR
RECEPTION FOLLOWING
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.
BLUES JAM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012, 4:00 PM
LANG RECITAL HALL, NW DC CAMPUS
FREE BUT ONLINE RSVP REQUIRED
Blues Jam is an opportunity for instrumentalists of all skill levels to deepen their appreciation for and knowledge of blues music. The first hour is a class that focuses on reviewing all the materials necessary to participate in a blues jam. A coached jam session follows and everyone will have the opportunity to solo and play accompaniment. All instruments are welcome! Come ready to learn, have fun, and jam!
