Mick Jagger and a host of blues luminaries will perform this month for U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.
According to an article posted today (2/14/12) at Pollstar.com, The Rolling Stones lead singer will join an impressive list of artists including B.B. King, Buddy Guy,Jeff Beck and Keb Mo at the White House on Feb 21 for a celebration of blues music in recognition of Black History Month.
The event, titled “In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues,” part of the Obama’s ongoing musically eclectic “In Performance” series, will be streamed live on the White House Website.
The program will also be taped and televised by PBS public television in the U.S. on Feb 27 (2/27/12).
The First Lady will present a student workshop focusing on blues music prior to the performance, while The President will deliver remarks during the event.
“In Performance” presentations have highlighted a variety of musical genres, featuring icons such as Stevie Wonder,Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan.
Did you know? Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards will perform with a host of artists including: Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Dr John, and James Cotton at “Howling for Hubert” – a celebration of the life and music of the late blues legend Hubert Sumlin – being held at the Apollo Theater in New York City, NY on Feb 24 (2/24/12).
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