Alvin Youngblood Hart was born in California, but perhaps the most influential location for him has been Carroll County, MS. As a young man, he spent some time in Carroll County with his relatives, and it was there that he was exposed to Mississippi country blues music. He began teaching himself to play, and as his skills developed he became a leader in bringing the genre to a younger generation. Hart pinpoints the opportunity he got to open for blues legend Taj Mahal—who became his mentor and supporter—as his big break in the industry. He released his debut album, Big Mama’s Door, in 1996, and later received a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album for his 2003 record Down in the Alley. He has also received praise from fellow musical legends like Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton. In addition to singing, Hart plays acoustic and electric guitar, banjo and mandolin, incorporating elements of ‘60s and ‘70s guitar rock, Western swing and traditional country into his music.
WHO: Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show)
WHERE: Nowhere Bar
HOW MUCH: Cover Fee
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