February 10, 2003

The BLUES

Went to see the unbelievable concert, Salute to the Blues at Radio City Music Hall, presented by Martin Scorsese for a five hour show representing the best in Blues with renowned artists B.B. King, Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Aaron Neville, Keb' Mo', Dr. John, David Johanson, Vernon Reid, Mavis Staples, Gregg Allman, Chuck D, Aerosmith, Macy Gray, and Mos Def. The year 2003 has been declared "Year of the Blues" by the U.S. Congress. The concert was also being filmed for theatrical distribution and was executive produced by Martin Scorsese.
More on the Blues
Year of the Blues
Martin Scorsese & The Blues
Scorsese's PBS Documentary
Newsday review
Vulcan Productions press release
Another press release
Marshfield News Herald

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