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Blues in the Bluegrass

  • Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)

We are proud to announce our first musical members-only experience at the Frazier History Museum. At “Blues in the Bluegrass,” Frazier members will discover the history of Blues in the Bluegrass State, the lasting impact of the Blues on modern popular music, and Kentucky’s contributions to the genre. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the basics of Blues structure and the musical characteristics that define its style and form as they try their hand at a group performance of a 12-bar blues number with the Frazier house band, The Ox Breeches. Special guest speaker Michael Jones will be joined by the Frazier’s Mick Sullivan and Kent Klarer to guide the audience through an engaging look at this distinctly American artform with global influence. As an engagement device, and a unique spin on this project, each audience member will be given a 10-hole diatonic harmonica, and musical examples will be performed on stage by the Frazier’s talented staff performers. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the content through active participation.

Thank you for your interest in Blues in the Bluegrass! We’re thrilled by the enthusiastic response and wanted to let you know that the event is currently sold out. However, we don’t want you to miss out—please email landerson@fraziermuseum.org to sign up for our waiting list, and we’ll notify you if any spots become available.

This event is sold out!

DOORS OPEN: 6:00 PM

PROGRAM START TIME: 6:30 PM

ADMISSION: Free for members

If you’re a member with a question about the event contact Leslie Anderson at landerson@fraziermuseum.org or (502) 753-1033.

The Frazier History Museum is a nonprofit that encompasses everything Kentucky. We are the state’s largest history museum.  Proceeds from ticket sales support the museum’s exhibitions and educational programs, including free or reduced admission for Title 1 students; Frazier Weekly, the “Let’s Talk:  Bridging the Divide” series; spring, summer, fall and winter camps; guided tours, guest engagements, and Stories in Mind, which brings the Frazier into long-term care communities.

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