On May 4, The New York Guitar Festival will begin their event 'Reverend Gary Davis: In Search of the Harlem Street Singer.' The two-week event will honor the late blues and gospel artist Rev. Gary Davis, who taught such students as Bob Weir and influenced many artists. The Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and many more have covered his songs.
During the event, a variety of artists will pay tribute to Davis each day at 4 p.m. ET. Roseanne Cash, Jorma Kaukonen, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Bill Frisell and many more will offer performances.
In addition, "John Schaffer at WNYC's “New Sounds” will debut audio recordings of the full collection on May 4. Tune in at 11pm EDT on May 4th - on the radio dial at 93.9 FM or at www.newsounds.org." (Quote via press release.)
To tune in, head to the New York Guitar Festival YouTube channel. Check out the performance schedule below!
Reverend Gary Davis: In Search of the Harlem Street Singer Schedule
Rosanne Cash & John Leventhal - Monday, May 4
Amythyst Kiah - Tuesday, May 5
Fantastic Negrito -Wednesday, May 6
Bill Frisell - Thursday, May 7
Dom Flemons - Friday, May 8
Sonia de los Santos - Saturday, May 9
Jorma Kaukonen - Sunday, May 10
Kaia Kater - Monday, May 11
Brandon Ross - Tuesday, May 12
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams -Wednesday, May 13
TBD - Thursday, May 14
Larkin Poe - Friday, May 15
