<div dir="ltr"><div style=""><span style="font-family:Arial">At Baldwin over the summer we had the pleasure of hosting music historian and acclaimed guitarist Joey Leone, along with two other talented musicians, for a program called "The History of Blues in America." </span><span style="font-family:Arial">Over his long career, Joey has toured as a sideman guitar player for many high profile artists including Etta James, The Coasters, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan, and many more. </span><span style="font-family:Arial">The program was excellent and our patrons raved about it, they enjoyed his storytelling nearly as much as his excellent music. I believe he has performed recently at several other libraries in Michigan, and we hope to invite him back in the future. Working with his manager was a positive experience from start to finish.</span></div><div style=""><span style="font-family:Arial"><br></span></div><div style=""><span style="font-family:Arial">This is a description of the program they presented here:</span></div><div style=""><div><i><span style="font-family:Arial">"The History of Blues in America."  A one hour program led by Joey Leone and two other musicians covering the history, influence and impact of American blues music through songs, stories and historical facts. </span><span style="font-family:Arial">The program is primarily geared for adult audiences, but we've found it's also popular with teens who are learning to play musical instruments.  The content is all-ages appropriate.  Joey also ties in his upbringing in Brooklyn NY, and how important the Public Library System was for his discovery, passion, and education about music and music history.</span></i></div></div><div style=""><span style="font-family:Arial"><br></span></div><div style=""><span style="font-family:Arial">But they also offer these programs: </span></div><div style=""><i><span style="font-family:Arial">*AM Radio Memories - Popular hits of the 50's, 60's & 70's, which of course involves insider stories and history as well</span><br style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Arial">*History of the Electric Guitar - how one instrument completely changed the direction of popular music </span><br style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Arial">*and also a follow up (Part II) of the History of Blues in America</span> </i> <span style="font-family:Arial"><br></span></div><div style=""><span style="font-family:Arial"><br></span></div><div style=""><div style=""><span style="font-family:Arial">Joey and his ensemble are based on the East Coast and do two Midwest tours each year.  They will be in the region in July and October/November (2019) and are currently scheduling events.</span></div><div style=""><span style="font-family:Arial"><br></span></div><div style=""><span style="font-family:Arial">To inquire about booking him, contact:</span></div><div style=""><div><span style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial">Chris Tedesco</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial">Farmers Market Music LLC</span><br style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Arial">Downtown Events LLC</span><br style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Arial">(917) 825-3360</span><br style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Arial"><a href="mailto:farmersmarketmusic@gmail.com" target="_blank">farmersmarketmusic@gmail.com</a></span></span></div></div><span class="gmail-im" style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="https://farmersmarketmusic-1.wistia.com/medias/i24fiiji6d" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(51,102,255)">Joey Leone Blues Program Promo Video</span></a></span></div></span><div style=""><span style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(51,102,255)"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/q6qi0g37rqlj0ra/Joey%20Testimonials%202.0.pdf?dl=0" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(51,102,255)">References, Quotes and Testimonials from Libraries</a></span></span></div><div style=""><span style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(51,102,255)"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/oz6fuzmjocvlskv/JoeyLCSBOneSheet.pdf?dl=0" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(51,102,255);font-family:Arial">Joey Leone Career Highlights</a></span><br style="font-family:Arial"><br style="font-family:Arial"><br style="font-family:Arial"></span>Maria Williams, MLIS<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signatu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