THIS FRIDAY (9/6) | Charlie Musselwhite

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is thrilled to welcome award winning blues legend Charlie Musslewhite to Bicentennial Park this Friday at 9:00 p.m. for the final free performance of the Rhythm on the River series.

Described as one of the greatest living harp players of country blues, harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite’s life reads like a classic blues song: born in Mississippi, raised in Memphis and schooled on the South Side of Chicago. A groundbreaking recording artist since the 1960s, Musselwhite continues to create trailblazing music while remaining firmly rooted in the blues. His worldly-wise vocals, rich, melodic harmonica playing and deep country blues guitar work flawlessly accompany his often autobiographical and always memorable original songs. Living Blues declares, “Musselwhite’s rock-solid vocals creep up and overwhelm you before you know it. He plays magnificent harp with superb dexterity and phrasing. The results are amazing.”

The evening will open with the award winning Sean Carney Band at 7:30 p.m. Carney was born into the blues, with that gritty emotion so characteristic of blues music flowing through his veins. Growing up around multiple jazz musicians helped him lay the foundation for his career, which began over thirty years ago. Carney began his career by backing well-known local and national R&B artists such as Christine Kittrell and Jimmy “T-99” Nelson proving his talents as a fantastic blues guitarist and vocalist. He served three terms as president of the Columbus Blues Alliance, and promotes concerts as the creator of “Blues for a Cure,” an annual blues festival that has donated over $50,000 toward cancer research.

EVENING SCHEDULE:
6:30 p.m. – Food and beverage sales begin
7:30 p.m. – Performance
7:30 p.m. – Performance

ARTIST WEBSITE:
http://www.charliemusselwhite.com/
http://www.seancarneyblues.com/