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Mulebone blues music concert in the Events Barn
With thousands of live gigs under their belt, Mulebone is one of the most polished yet spontaneous musical acts performing today. They're also one of the most unusual.
Comprised of roots music specialist - and Blues Hall of Famer - Hugh Pool, along with multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa, the launching pad for Mulebone's musical expression is traditional blues, but it doesn't stop there. Equally at home in the worlds of Rock, Folk, Jazz and American roots music, Mulebone breaks new ground with a sound that is soulful, agile, and adventurousand totally original.
"Mulebone will delight fans of traditional blues and roots music, but Hugh and John journey off this path with their own musical visions of the genre. It's this vision that separates Mulebone from the mainstream." Dana Fargnoli, WCNI, New London, Ct.
Hugh Pool plays National Steel, electric, cigar box and acoustic guitars, harmonica, sings lead vocals and stomps on a boot-board. John Ragusa plays all manner of flutes, fifes and tin whistles, the cornet, conch shell, jews harp, and chimes in on harmony vocals. What ensues is a sum greater than the parts and more sound, texture and groove than 2 people should legally be allowed to make.
After their debut at the Old Songs Festival in Altamont NY, a promoter commented "Audiences are blown away by their innovative musicianship and by their ability to carry the blues tradition into new yet utterly authentic territory." Noted blues writer Don Wilcox ads "Mulebone takes old blues and folk music into space as well as anyone since Led Zeppelin covered Sonny Boy Williamson."
The owner of NYC's legendary night club The Bottom Line told the boys he enjoyed the challenge of having Mulebone open for as many different popular acts as possible, waiting for the inevitable fall. It never happened. When asked to describe them, he exclaimed "Jump-out-of-your-seats! The NYC-based duo known as Mulebone is a self-contained showcase of American roots music."
Each of Mulebone's 4 albums have landed in the AMA Roots/Americana Top 100 charts and their most recent album, "Keep On Movin'" spent 6 months in the Top 100 and 10 weeks in the Top 40. After hearing it, legendary Rock DJ Pat St. John declared: "Holy Crap what sound! You guys have made a great Record here...it's over the top! Love this all over. Authentic. This is Art!"
Concert is held in the newly remodeled 1870's Events Barn on the Dhaseleer Family Farm.
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LocationDhaseleer Events Barn (View)
15794 Paddock Road
Charlevoix, MI 49720
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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