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DJs
St. Louis Blues Harp Legend: Arthur Williams
Born in Tunica, Mississippi in 1937, Arthur Williams moved to Chicago as a teenager where he learned to
play blues harmonica under the tutelage of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson II, before
returning to his native Mississippi. In 1972, Williams moved to St. Louis where he put music on the
back burner while supporting a family.
But after 40 years as a sideman, Arthur Williams staged a comeback releasing two albums and is now looked up to as one of the last of the great juke-joint harp blowers. Arthur's music represents the last generation of that true down-home blues of the Delta. The sounds of Sonny Boy II and Little Walter can be heard in Arthur's playing along with a heavy dose of rugged individualism. So if you are looking for the real thing, look no further: Arthur Williams is a genuine as they come. No pretense, no BS, just pure, good-timin' blues laid down as they were meant to be.
If you want a sneak preview of his music, you can find Arthur Williams CDs on AllMusic Guide: Arthur Williams CDs.
Rich McDonough Band
Originating in St. Louis, Missouri, the Rich McDonough Band creates a high energy Blues sound including music from the Blues greats along with original compositions. During their tenure as musicians, members of the band have been playing in club venues and festivals throughout the U.S. and Europe for over 20 years.
The band is composed of the following members:
Rich McDonough – guitar/background vocals
Eric McSpadden - vocals and harp
Sharon Foehner – bass/vocals
Joe Pastor – drums
For more information about The Rich McDonough band, check out his website: www.stlblues.net/mcdonough.html
Kim Massie & the Solid Senders
Kim draws her audiences to her versatile web of Blues, R & B, Jazz and Gospel. Singing since age 2 years on her Momma's knee to the church choirs, clubs and concert halls, Kim calls to your sweet, soulful and sassy sense.
Kim has performed with the Legends: Oliver Sain, Mae Wheeler, Johnie Johnson, Jeannie Trevor, Bennie Smith and JR Reed. She has shared the stage with some of the best artists including Charles Glenn, Rich McDonough, Sharon Foehner, Tom Maloney, and Renee Smith.
Kim regularly performs in concert and at corporate functions as well as Jazz and Blues festivals including the Annual St. Louis Labor Day Big Muddy Blues Fest and St. Louis Art Fair. She has performed in "When Jazz Meets the Blues" at the Pageant.
Kim's "Musical" debut in 2003 was her "It Ain't Nothing But the Blues," which garnered a Woody Award nomination, followed by a repeat run at the Kansas City Rep. For more information about Kim Massie, check out her website at: www.kimmassie.com