GUY DAVIS
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Guy Davis is an Afro-American bluesman, one of a new wave of performers in the states who have chosen to follow the traditions of the country folk blues. In the rural mould of Robert Johnson and Mississippi John Hurt, he has a voice like Howlin’ Wolf dipped in honey. Like the best early bluesmen, Guy Davis is, at heart, a storyteller. A master at setting intimate, richly nuanced tales to stomping acoustic blues backing, he has helped revitalize the state of country blues in North America. His most recent album Skunkmello is the most successful of his nine recordings. Guy’s last visit in 2005 was one of the highlights of the festival.

PAUL DE BOE
Sir Paul de Boe – “Frequent adult themes and occasional intimacy.” With echoes of Nina Simone and Robbie Basho, and as unique as either, Sir Paul returns with a program of stunning new songs and some much loved greatest hits. Multi-instrumentalist Ken Maher, gently places gorgeous melodic decorations in Sir Paul’s dreamy political landscapes. A musical marriage made in a brooding heaven.