The MusicNow Foundation, Inc. kicks off Nightingale‘s Acoustic Series Winter Schedule 2015 this evening at 7 p.m. in the Sheffield Auditorium of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme with a concert by American Bluesman, “Ramblin” Dan Stevens. Doors open at 6 p.m.
There will also be an Acoustic Young Artist Showcase featuring Noah Feldman, Ethan Cash and Drew Cathcart.
Stevens will perform a mix of traditional blues, americana and originals and has entertained audiences throughout the US, Germany, UK, Canada and Virgin Islands. His unique style of “bottleneck” slide playing popularized by early bluesmen.
A finalist in the International Blues Challenge on Beale St. in Memphis, Tenn., and protege of the legendary Dave Van Ronk, Stevens has been lauded as a raconteur and for the authenticity of his approach. He will be joined by The Mellow Men, featuring multi-instrumentalist Kipp “Kidd Caviar” Sturgeon and harmonica virtuoso Blunt White plus special guests.
The ‘Blues Rag’ published by the Baltimore Blues Society describes Stevens as a,”Troubadour of acoustic blues [who] has a knack for capturing the essence of the blues.”
Tickets are $10 or $5 for students. For reservations, email [email protected]