Blues

CRRL Presents: Ann Rabson, Renowned Blues Musician

Ann Rabson, Renowned Blues Musician

This interview airs beginning  June 22.
Making wonderful music has always been part of Ann Rabson’s life.  Now in her fourth decade as a songwriter, recording artist, and performer, she is visited by Debby Klein and shares her thoughts and her music on CRRL Presents, a Central Rappahannock Regional Library production.

CRRL Presents: Dr. Rachel Louise Clay, Author - Remembering Rhythm and Blues

CRRL Presents: Dr. Rachel Louise Clay, Author - Remembering Rhythm and Blues

This interview airs beginning April 13.
Dr. Rachel Clay’s biography, The Orioles; Second String Albert “Diz” Russell, documents the history of the legendary vocal group, the Orioles, and reflects on the great influence of its members and rhythm and blues in the history of American music. Debby Klein joins Dr. Clay in her home on CRRL Presents, a Central Rappahannock Regional Library production.

New Orleans

By Dan Storper

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"A celebration of jazz, blues and swing, New Orleans style!"
Drop me off in New Orleans (Kermit Ruffins) -- Got a right to sing the blues (Doc Cheatham & Nicholas Payton) -- Basin Street Blues (Louis Prima) -- Wrap your troubles in dreams (Preservation Hall Hot 4 with Duke Dejan) -- Baby won't you please come home (Topsy Chapman and the Pros) -- The devil done got me blues (Kevin Clark and the Jazz Revelation) -- Tin roof blues (Louis Armstrong) -- Basin street blues (Dr. John) -- Give it up (Dr Michael White) -- Going back to New Orleans (Deacon John) -- Bye and Bye/Saints (Gregg Stafford and Dr. Michael White).
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Farewell to John Cephas, Blues Musician

John Cephas died at his home in Woodford, Virginia, on Wednesday, March 4, at the age of 78.
The Caroline County resident was a nationally recognized blues singer and guitarist who played many local venues with singer and harmonica player Phil Wiggins--including the summertime Music on the Steps series at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library and the Bluemont concerts.