About this Event
We all have that one friend that recalls a special evening where they happened upon some
small music venue only to be floored when some legendary musicians gracing the stage to
play an intimate set of music to the lucky few to find themseles in the audience.
Well this is your chance to have a story of your own and you don't even have to leave it
chance! 7 Sisters Folklore Society is beyond proud to welcome two living legends of blues
and creole music; Corey Harris and Cedric Watson!
"Corey Harris, a prodigious guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader, was born in
Denver, Colorado to parents from Texas and Kentucky. His musical journey began as a
street singer in the vibrant city of New Orleans, and from there, he embarked on a
transformative exploration of the blues throughout the southern United States. A year
spent in Cameroon, West Africa during his early twenties had a profound impact on his
artistic development, shaping his unique approach to the blues.
Harris's musical prowess extends beyond traditional blues as he fearlessly integrates
influences from reggae, soul, rock, and West African music into his compositions. His
ability to honor the roots of the blues while infusing it with his own inventive style is
exemplified in his acclaimed albums. "Between Midnight and Day" (1995) pays homage
to acoustic blues traditions, while "Greens From the Garden" (1999), "Mississippi to Mali"
(2003), and "Daily Bread" (2005) showcase his evolution into a skilled songwriter. Some
of his compositions exhibit deliberate eclecticism, while others stay true to the raw
essence of compelling vocals and guitar that define the traditional blues.
Throughout his illustrious career, Corey Harris has shared stages, recorded, and toured
with an esteemed array of musicians, including BB King, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Henry
Butler, R.L. Burnside, John Jackson, Ali Farka Toure, Dave Matthews Band, Tracy
Chapman, Olu Dara, Wilco, and Natalie Merchant. Notably, Harris's talent caught the
attention of renowned filmmaker Martin Scorcese, who featured him as an artist and
narrator in the critically acclaimed documentary "Feel Like Going Home" (2003),
tracing the blues from its origins in West Africa to the southern United States.
Harris's exceptional contributions to the blues genre have been recognized and
celebrated. In 2007, he was honored with a MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known
as the "genius grant," for his innovative and eclectic approach to music. This prestigious
grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation acknowledged Harris
as an artist who fearlessly forges new paths. In the same year, he received an honorary
Doctor of Music degree from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.
Mr. Harris will be joined on stage by 4x Grammy nominee, creole musician, Cedric Watson
who played the 7 Sisters Stage with Joudan Thibodeaux and Joel Savoy earlier this year.
He has played with some of the great names in Creole music, such as Dexter Ardoin and
the Creole Ramblers and Jeffrey Broussard and the Creole Cowboys. With the Pine Leaf
Boys, Cedric added a Creole and zydeco foundation to the group's roots Southwest
Louisiana sound. Cedric continues to explore the roots of Louisiana's Creole music with his
own band, Bijou Creole.
DETAILS
ADMISSION: $30/$20 (Under 12) advance / $35/$25 (Under 18)door (subject to availability)
This show will be held in the Milking Parlor at the Historic Octagon Barn Center. Doors will open at 6pm with the band beginning at 7. Seating is first come, first served. If you have a unique seating requirement please email and we will do our best to accommodate your request. The Octagon Barn Center is ADA accessible.
Old-Time Jam - 6-7pm!
COVID-19: If you are feeling unwell, please stay home.
OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINK: other than personal water bottles, no outside food and/or drink is permitted inside the venue. The Octagon Barn Center is a non-smoking facility.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Octagon Barn, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 33.85
