Music of the Mississippi - Everett Smithson
Music of the Mississippi is a Blues program featuring zydeco, TexMex, old country, soul and hillbilly hoedown - music associated with various communities along the Mississippi River. Stories about the songs and instruments will be featured throughout the program. Audience participation is encouraged with attendees playing egg shakers, washboards and more. Following the performance free harmonica lessons will be given to attendees. People will receive free harmonicas sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society.
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1.The audience will have an introduction to Mississippi Blues featuring the musical styles of zydeco, tex mex, blues, old country, soul and hillbilly hoedowns.
2. We will hear stories behind the songs and instruments throughout the performance--giving us a deeper understand of Mississippi Blues and the cultures that embrace this style of music.
3. Following the performance, participants will be allowed to take free harmonica lessons, sponsored by Minnesota Blues Society, introducing them to a musical instrument often not played in our area.
4. Participants will see the library as a place that promotes musical programs that are fun and engaging for the entire family. Anecdotal responses will be collected.
The audience really enjoyed the music and the harmonica instruction.
"Thank you, they were great" "Loved it, keep the programs coming! "That was a lot of fun" "We were tapping our toes to the music! "I loved the harmonica lesson"
"They are very talented. I watched the base player, he is very good!" "Very good singing. Fun to see the washboard instruments! Thanks for the harmonica!" "I will go home and practice. I love the Minnesota Legacy funds!"
Lake Benton, Minneota, Slayton, Ivanhoe, Tyler Libraries, Minnesota Blues Society