Dom Flemons, Dr. Burt and Rhiannon Giddens at Dartmouth
College
We
learned late last week that Dr. Burt, an iconic Music
Maker artist,
passed away surrounded by family in Detroit. We knew that Dr. Burt
was
having serious health problems, but every time we spoke to him on the phone his
outlook was sunny and positive. When Dr. Burt told Aaron that he would be moving
to Detroit from his home in Birmingham to be cared for by family, Aaron asked
him what Music Maker could do to help. Dr. Burt replied, ever cheerful, “Can you
find me some gigs in Detroit?” Tim wrote about his memories of Dr. Burt on the
blog here – when we first
learned of the seriousness of Dr. Burt’s health.
We were saddened by the
news of Dr. Burt’s passing, but we know that he will never be forgotten. We had
the opportunity to meet, work with, document and learn from this amazing man who
brought only peace to the world. Read Tim’s post about Dr.
Burt and his lasting legacy here.
On The Blog: How To Host A Blues Party!
If it’s one thing we know about here at Music Maker (besides, well, Music)
it’s feeding large crowds. We know over the holidays many people experience the
need to feed a crowd – and Denise has written a series of blog posts to help
out! Check out Celebrate with a Blues
Buffet, and then read her planning tips here! Stay tuned for more
to come!
Diggin’: Rollin’ & Tumblin
Our intern Thomas spent a lot of time with one
of our Discovery Artists, Dr. Dixon, this week. He wanted to make sure everyone
got to hear this collaboration between Dr. Dixon and Harvey Arnold that he
helped record. Check out this awesome, and incredibly fresh, track, and read the
Diggin
here!
Keep up with Music Maker’s gigs
Do you need to boogie woogie? Perhaps all night long? See who’s
playing in your area! You never know when a Music Maker artist will be rolling
through your town. Check out the Tour
Calendar.
