New Britain Public Library to Host Program by Ramblin Dan Stevens

The New Britain Public Library is to a program by Ramblin Dan Stevens.

The Library says,

Come learn about the history of blues guitar with Ramblin’ Dan Stevens! This multi-media presentation features classic blues pieces played on authentic vintage instruments interspersed with historical images, video and educational material. The music is traced chronologically through its development in different regions of the south and follows the great African American migration to important centers like Memphis, Chicago and beyond. The roots of rock and roll, jazz and even hip hop can be traced to blues. Of special interest are pieces performed on Dan’s homemade, three stringed “Cigar Box Guitar” and one stringed “Diddley Bow,” both primitive instruments used by early bluesmen and played with a “bottleneck” slide.

The event is Thursday, August 6th at 6:00pm in the Library Periodical Room.