1st Annual Barbara Morrison (BMPAC) Blues Festival

 The Los Angeles Post

Today is the second day of the 1st Annual Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Blues Festival being presented at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center (BMPAC), 4305 Degnan Boulevard, #101, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

Today, Saturday, May 19th from 4:00 ­ 5:00 p.m., legendary Jazz & Blues Singer, Barbara Morrison will perform with the Sons of Rhythm, the children of three giants of Los Angeles Rhythm and Blues in the Tribute to the recently deceased Johnny Otis and Etta James, as well as the late Richard Berry.

Morrison with perform with Johnny ³Lucky² Otis (Bass, Vibraphone; Son of Guitarist Shuggie Otis and grandson of bandleader and R&B pioneer, Johnny Otis); Donto James (Drummer, Vocalist; son of the legendary Etta James) and Richard Berry III (Pianist; grandson of composer and pianist Richard ³Louie, Louie² Berry) with Barbara Morrison.

Then, from 5:00 ­ 6:00 p.m., Etta James¹ husband and Donto James¹ father, Billy Foster, will perform Classic Rhythm and Blues from 5:00 ­ 6:00 p.m. with the group, Billy Foster & The Original Medallions.

This will be great opportunity to see and hear some of the best Blues Artists in the Southland. Attached above is a full press release about the Blues Festival. If you have an interest in covering today and/or tomorrow, please call me on my cell phone at 818.337.9987 and/or E-mail me at [email protected]. Thanks for considering.

Best,
Steve Moyer
Steve Moyer Public Relations

                    Pictures From The May 19 Performances

 Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center (BMPAC)

4305 Degnan Boulevard, #101, Los Angeles, CA 90036

www.barbaramorrisonpac.com

Friday, May 18, 8-11PM - $25

Saturday, May 19, noon-6PM, Sunday, May 20, noon-6PM - $25