Smooth and masterful, Malford Miligan brought his impeccable, soulful vocals to the lucky streets of Navasota Saturday, and was the icing on our second annual birthday celebration for Mance Lipscomb. His Austin based Rhythm & Blues band salved our disappointment and hurt feelings, after Don Kesee failed to appear after a scheduling foul up. For many of us, his highly anticipated performance was the essential element, as he represented the very best of Texas Blues tradition. But it was not to be.
Luckily the next band, emerging blues master David Gerald, agreed to start early, and shorten the gap. All the way from Detroit, they were locked and loaded, and soon we had forgotten that miserable hour of worry and confusion.
Congratulations to the City of Navasota and all the staff involved for putting on a a near perfect event, as far as managing things they could control.
Still, I never got my Brazos Bottom Blues fix, and after the event has become another mostly pleasant memory, I guess I'm going to have to go SOMEWHERE ELSE to hear the music born here. C'mon, Bluesfest!
Can you give some specific suggestions as to the Brazos Bottom Blues artists you wish to see? It would help in planning to know exactly who fits that category, although you should not confuse the name of the event with the requirement that it be that certain type.... Mance, Lighnin' and Joe Tex all influenced so many artists, so the meaningfulness of the event is not lost even if the type of music represented isn't the "flavor" you desire. glad you enjoyed it, in any case.....sincere thanks for coming out.
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