James Montgomery with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
7:30PM - 10:00PM
The final performance in Heritage Museums & Gardens American Echoes Summer Concert Series will be held tonight on Heritage’s outdoor concert stage beginning at 7:30 pm, gates open at 6:30.
Tickets are still available and may be purchased at the door for $25.
The summer heats up with an evening of ‘harp’ and Blues. Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish will play diverse musical styles of this genre - from a spirited walking blues, to swing and barrelhouse blues. This Martha’s Vineyard group focuses on a wide variety of rootsy, spare, driving tunes that make for good listening bluesy music sure to get you out of your seat! Then blues legend James Montgomery will take the stage and ‘bring it home.’ Detroit native plays with authority as he should having learned form the masters – James Cotton, John Lee Hooker and Jr. Wells – at the legendary “Chessmate.” Since that time, Montgomery has recorded six albums and has toured with many major artists, including Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, the Allman Brothers, Steve Miller and others. Montgomery has carried on the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in Blues as one of the dynamic performers on the scene. Join us for these energetic live performances!
Chairs are provided; blankets and lawn chairs are permitted but space is limited. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase in the Carousel Café operated by the Casual Gourmet. Glass, alcoholic beverages and coolers will not be permitted.