Players
Del Rey
An amazing musician, songwriter, arranger, teacher. Her talents are limitless, and I'm lucky to have her playing my guitars and ukuleles. Visit at: delreyplays.com
Orville Johnson
A Seattle based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, arranger and teacher. A real treasure of the Northwest, Orville plays one of my large parlor guitars. Visit him at: orvillejohnson.com
Steve James
Steve is a master songwriter, teacher, and interpreter of the country blues. Hear Steve play his Phillips mandolin on his recording "Short Blue Stories" and on "Wanda the Wonderful" a documentary by Carolyn McCartney. His website is at: stevejames.com
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Reverend Robert Jones
Rev. Robert Jones is a wonderfully talented musician from Detroit, Michigan playing the style of blues and spirituals. Shown here with his wife Bernice. Please visit: revrobertjones.com
Valerie Turner
Valerie and Ben Turner are keeping the Piedmont blues tradition alive, touring worldwide. Please visit their site at: piedmontbluz.com
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John Cephas
The late John Cephas toured worldwide with his partner Phil Wiggins. He was an elder statesman of the Piedmont Blues, and was adored by his fans everywhere he traveled. John was a National Heritage Fellowship award recipient in 1989.
John Jackson
A National Heritage Fellowship award recipient, the late John Jackson toured the world for many years, and played for Presidents. He's shown here in 2000, jamming with Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong.
Robert Lowery
The late Robert Lowery was a true Delta Bluesman, born in Arkansas, and coming to live for many years in Santa Cruz, CA. He played at presidential inaugurations, and toured the world.