If you’re lucky enough to stumble across Sunny War on the boardwalk, you’ll find a unique yet classic talent. Check out her website and give a listen.
Archive for the 'Street Musicians' Category
Let the good times roll!
Joey California has been singing and ripping up the riffs on the beach all summer. Hendrix to Vaughn & beyond with feeling.
When I asked this street musician his name, I found out that it never occurred to him to have one. So I call him “Violin Man.”
I’m really obsessed with things I like.
Charles Rangel is an amazing guitarist with a unique “air tapping” style. VOTE for him as Rolling Stone magazine’s ”Street to Stage” contestant.
Guaranteed to sooth the soul.
Phillip “Professor Pitt” Colas only plays his own music. He told me this story:
An experienced harpist let me play her Irish harp one day. I played so well to her…as if I’d performed in another lifetime…that she gave me the harp as a gift.
Come on down to the beach and see why “Papa’s got a brand new harp!”
Muddy Waters–Paul Oscher plays the soul I feel!
From Little Walters to James Cotton, Paul Oscher’s blues resume reads like he did a deal with the devil at a crossroads on a southern night–but some deals are worth it!
The Mexica are guided by their sun, war and fire god Huitzilopochtli.
From Mexico, it’s Aztec Dance–beautiful costumes, a conch, and loud rhythmic drums steeped in tradition.
Thank you! Thank you! Thanks a lot!
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Brothers Johnny ,9, and Billy ,5, wow tourists along the boardwalk with a polished gospel and country act that would do Hank Williams and Merle Haggard proud.
Sweet as honey pie!
Got blues? Lightnin’ Joe blows a mean harp. Come on down to the beach and check out some real and raw harmonica playin’, y’all!
My mission is my music.
Wadada Khufu (wah-da-da koo-foo) has been getting down on the Venice Boardwalk for years and years. Wadada means “love” in Amharic–the language of Ethiopia.
