The Philadelphia Blues Messengers will be returning to the intimate space of the historic Mermaid Inn, a working inn and tavern since the 1700's and the heart of the Philly folk scene. The Messengers met at the Mermaid's monthly acoustic blues jam. Small space. Max vibe. Germantown Ave and Mermaid Lane.
The Blues Messengers are a rock-solid innovative Philadelphia blues quintet who have established their reputation as a good-time jam band by playing and singing the soulful music of men like Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and Elmore James, as well as original compositions that reflect the band's respect for and interest in groove-driven roots music. They have forged a connection to world beat music and avant-garde jazz through their long association with Philly saxophone legend Byard Lancaster and didgereedoo guru and percussion powerhouse Harold Smith. The Blues Messengers believe in the power of music to bring all people together, and in the power of the blues as an ancient connection to basic life energy.
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