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    Bobby Rush Benefit for Center for Southern Folkklore

    Bobby Rush Benefit for Center for Southern Folkklore

    Presented by Center For Southern Folklore at Center for Southern Folklore

    January 9, 2009

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    One of the true stars of the past two Memphis Music & Heritage Festivals, Bobby Rush, performs a rare solo acoustic BENEFIT CONCERT for the Center for Southern Folklore, Friday night, January 9, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $75.00 per person and includes food and beverages. This special event takes place in the Center's intimate Folklore Hall, 119 S. Main Street @ the Peabody Place Trolley Stop in the heart of downtown Memphis. As Bobby puts it, "I want to support an organization that unites Memphis' culture, music, history and arts the way the Center for Southern Folklore does. The Festival is a show that everyone should attend to see how Memphis's diverse communities come together to learn about each other and enjoy their city together." For additional information and tickets call the Center for Southern Folklore at 901.525.3655 or buy them online at www.southernfolklore.com.

     

    Though best known for his bawdy and bootylicious R&B stage shows, Bobby Rush's blues roots go back to his days as a young man growing up in Louisiana. The blues he learned as a young man stayed with him and last year he returned to his roots with the album "Raw" where he stripped his sound down to the basics, performing only with his guitar and harmonica. For his efforts, Mr.Rush took home the Blues Music Award for Best Male Soul Blues Artist as well as Best Acoustic Artist and Best Acoustic Album.


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        Center for Southern Folklore

        119 S. Main Street
        Memphis, TN 38103

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        Tickets: $75.00

        Info Phone: 901-525-3655

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        January 9, 2009

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        8:00 p.m.

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