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LONG BEACH BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS: "BLUES IN THE
SCHOOLS"
AT RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, THURS., MAY 25
(Long Beach, CA) - The newly-formed Long Beach Blues Society presents Blues in the Schools,
an exciting new program bringing together musically-inclined high school
students and professional blues artists, coming to Renaissance High School
for the Arts, 235 E. 8th St., Thursday, May, 25, from 1pm-2:40pm.
Students will experience a hands-on opportunity to work
with established blues musicians who'll encourage and push them to achieve
confidence in their musical development. Through direction and
collaborations, students will gain understanding about the importance of
performing an engaging live show.
Life-long blues evangelist, legendary guitarist, radio
host, and educator, Bernie Pearl, will share his history and development of
the Blues as one of the original American musical art forms. Pearl has
been central to bringing the blues to Long Beach as the creator and host of
“Nothin’ But the Blues” on KPPC, and then KLON, radio stations. Bernie is
also a co-founder of the Big Time Blues Festival, one of the first successful
blues events in the Southland.
Shy But Flyy is a young poet and singer helping the arts
flourish in Long Beach who also hosts open-mic events throughout the
city. Her band, Shy But Flyy and the Allstarz, have been performing
throughout Southern California for several years. Shy’s youthful
enthusiasm combined with Pearl’s experience will create a dynamic and
engaging experience for the students to enjoy.
Students and their parents attending Blues in the School
will be given complimentary tickets to the New Blues Festival 4, taking place on Labor Day Weekend,
Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3, at El Dorado Regional Park in
Long Beach.
“This is more than a school event,” explains Bill
Grisolia, founder of the Long Beach Blues Society and creator of the New
Blues Festival. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the music and education
communities of Long Beach to come together.”
For more information on Blues in the Schools and the Long
Beach Blues Society, call (562) 762-8317 or visit www.longbeachbluessociety.org.
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