Her Story of the Blues
July 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Returning the spotlight to the points of origin, Mari-Trees embarks upon a sonic mission to restore recognition.
Presenting music of the trailblazing women who pioneered the blues, conceived rock & pop, and were then – promptly forgotten!
Music from the Mississippi Delta – to the clubs of Harlem – to your local Petrol Station.
Enraged by erasure and colonial continuity, this one-woman-warrior determines to dismantle the shelves of history, revealing the genesis of rock music, in the legacy of these early blues women.
Featuring Mari-Trees on all instruments. Tap, clap, hum and sing along!
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Mari-Trees (MT) was born to a social activist opera junky and a concert pianist.
Deciding early on to do whatever it takes to stop Gilbert & Sullivan permeating her brain, she tried very hard to NOT become a musician. However, fate would have it that pianos continued to fall in front of her. She’s lucky to be alive!
Having escaped to remote regions of the world to steep deep into the musical traditions of West Africa, West Coast Ireland and the West Wing of the Elder Con jazz school, MT continues to be obsessed with the nuts and bolts of music – writing and creating in blues, soul, folk and world genres.
Through piano, percussion, guitar and vocals, MT delivers a raw sound that is compelling and original, providing homage to the early blues musicians.
ACCESS
- Licensed bar
- We accept various forms of contact (written, verbal etc) this includes for complaints and bookings
- A quiet space is available at the facility
- Allergy free food/ beverages available upon request and staff behaviours modified to support notified allergies
- Signage is clear, large and easy to read
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Seating options are available in all spaces
- Car park suitable for wheelchair transportation available within 2 minutes of the venue entrance
- Railing is used where appropriate (stairs and toilets etc)
WARNINGS
- Domestic violence
- Examples of racism
- Examples of homophobia
- Examples of transphobia
- Examples of sexism
