MMRF Artist Pete Whitcher Passes Away

Pete Whitcher Passes Away

Our thoughts and prayers are with Pete's family and friends Junior Ray "Pete" Whitcher of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, passed away on July 15th, we were saddened to hear. Pete was a Music Maker artist for close to twelve years, a talented musician who preferred to stay in his home county. MMRF Founder Tim Duffy met Pete through a friend of the Foundation, Tony Young. Pete was a farm assistant, working many years on the land, and knew some great old country Blues. Tim documented Pete's talent, and MMRF assisted Pete throughout the past years with our Musician Sustenance Program. In 2011 MMRF was provide Pete with an electric guitar from a generous donor.   Through traveling was not for him, we know Pete's music will live on through all that knew him, and those that continue to play in the old country Blues he loved. He will be missed.  On the Blog: A Guitar for Harvey Arnold   This week's blog explores the importance of a professional quality instrument to a working artist. At MMRF, we strive to ensure our artists have the equipment they need, and often we receive them through in-kind donations from generous supporters. The blog post focuses on Harvey Arnold, a Southern Rock artist who's recording his upcoming album on the MMRF label. Check it out! Diggin': Whitney's thoughts on NOLA Whitney focuses her Diggin' this week on Little Freddie King's "Sweet Home New Orleans." It's great timing, we all spent Saturday night listening to Ironing Board Sam at Papa Mojo's, a local Durham venue bringing a little bit of Louisiana up to NC. You couldn't help think of all the other New Orleans musicians MMRF has the pleasure of working with, Little Freddie King being one. Check out her Diggin' and listen to the track!   Keep up with Music Maker's gigs Do you need to boogie woogie? Perhaps all night long? See who's playing in your area! You never know when a Music Maker artist will be rolling through your town. Check out the Tour Calendar.   Keep the Roots Alive. Donate today.