7 Sisters Folklore Society presents: Corey Harris and Cedric Watson!

We all have that one friend that recalls a special evening where they happened upon some

small music venue only to be floored when some legendary musicians gracing the stage to

play an intimate set of music to the lucky few to find themseles in the audience.

Well this is your chance to have a story of your own and you don't even have to leave it

chance! 7 Sisters Folklore Society is beyond proud to welcome two living legends of blues

and creole music; Corey Harris and Cedric Watson!

"Corey Harris, a prodigious guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader, was born in

Denver, Colorado to parents from Texas and Kentucky. His musical journey began as a

street singer in the vibrant city of New Orleans, and from there, he embarked on a

transformative exploration of the blues throughout the southern United States. A year

spent in Cameroon, West Africa during his early twenties had a profound impact on his

artistic development, shaping his unique approach to the blues.

Harris's musical prowess extends beyond traditional blues as he fearlessly integrates

influences from reggae, soul, rock, and West African music into his compositions. His

ability to honor the roots of the blues while infusing it with his own inventive style is

exemplified in his acclaimed albums. "Between Midnight and Day" (1995) pays homage

to acoustic blues traditions, while "Greens From the Garden" (1999), "Mississippi to Mali"

(2003), and "Daily Bread" (2005) showcase his evolution into a skilled songwriter. Some

of his compositions exhibit deliberate eclecticism, while others stay true to the raw

essence of compelling vocals and guitar that define the traditional blues.

Throughout his illustrious career, Corey Harris has shared stages, recorded, and toured

with an esteemed array of musicians, including BB King, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Henry

Butler, R.L. Burnside, John Jackson, Ali Farka Toure, Dave Matthews Band, Tracy

Chapman, Olu Dara, Wilco, and Natalie Merchant. Notably, Harris's talent caught the

attention of renowned filmmaker Martin Scorcese, who featured him as an artist and

narrator in the critically acclaimed documentary "Feel Like Going Home" (2003),

tracing the blues from its origins in West Africa to the southern United States.

Harris's exceptional contributions to the blues genre have been recognized and

celebrated. In 2007, he was honored with a MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known

as the "genius grant," for his innovative and eclectic approach to music. This prestigious

grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation acknowledged Harris

as an artist who fearlessly forges new paths. In the same year, he received an honorary

Doctor of Music degree from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.

Mr. Harris will be joined on stage by 4x Grammy nominee, creole musician, Cedric Watson

who played the 7 Sisters Stage with Joudan Thibodeaux and Joel Savoy earlier this year.

He has played with some of the great names in Creole music, such as Dexter Ardoin and

the Creole Ramblers and Jeffrey Broussard and the Creole Cowboys. With the Pine Leaf

Boys, Cedric added a Creole and zydeco foundation to the group's roots Southwest

Louisiana sound. Cedric continues to explore the roots of Louisiana's Creole music with his

own band, Bijou Creole.

DETAILS

ADMISSION: $30/$20 (Under 12) advance / $35/$25 (Under 18)door (subject to availability)

This show will be held in the Milking Parlor at the Historic Octagon Barn Center. Doors will open at 6pm with the band beginning at 7. Seating is first come, first served. If you have a unique seating requirement please email and we will do our best to accommodate your request. The Octagon Barn Center is ADA accessible.

Old-Time Jam - 6-7pm!

COVID-19: If you are feeling unwell, please stay home.

OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINK: other than personal water bottles, no outside food and/or drink is permitted inside the venue. The Octagon Barn Center is a non-smoking facility.

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