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Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
June 18, 2022 @ 6:20 pm - 7:50 pm at Plaza de Cesar Chavez
About the Event
Embodying a deep repertoire of sounds, drawing from the heavy grooves of Albert King, the punked-up blues of R.L. Burnside, the storytelling of Bobby “Blue” Bland, the raw rootsiness of Howlin’ Wolf, the funk of James Brown and the soulfully layered horns of The Rolling Stones, Austin-based Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears (BJL+H) have been converting the next generation of music fans into blues fans through relentless touring and spreading their contagious fusion of funk, Southern retro-soul and garage rock.
BJL+H started gaining attention after 2007 tours opening for indie rock bands Spoon and Okkervil River – as well as crowd-pleasing performances at 2008s Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Musical Festivals. This carried over into becoming a mainstay on the most popular festival rosters, including: Bonnaroo, Coachella, Bumbershoot, Outside Lands, Sasquatch! to name a few. They’ve also appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson; Late Show with David Letterman; Austin City Limits and Later…With Jools Holland. With influences ranging from the shouting blues of Wilson Pickett, to the soulful crooning of Sam Cooke, Black Joe Lewis wins over fans of all ages with a timeless blend of old and new music that comes deep from the soul – and withstands the test of time.
https://www.blackjoelewis.com/
Details
Date:
June 18, 2022
Time:
6:20 pm - 7:50 pm
About the Venue
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Plaza de Cesar Chavez is situated on over two acres in Downtown San Jose. It is a popular place to hang out as it is located near museums such as The Tech Interactive and the illustrious San Jose Museum of Art. The park regularly attracts visitors with its musical performances and festivals.
Quick Link: Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Fountain Blues Foundation
The Fountain Blues Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is organized to preserve and promote the indigenous American music known as the blues, and related genres like rock 'n' roll and R&B. Activities take a variety of forms, including live performances, broadcasts, lectures, and community education, culminating in the longest-running blues festival in Northern California: the San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival and live music events throughout the year.
New This Year: Follow the Music
We are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between Fountain Blues Foundation and Follow the Music, a pioneering music education and emerging artists program. Follow the Music, spearheaded by a passionate group who recognize the profound impact of music, boasts honorary guests such as 49er legend and NFL Hall-of-Famer Ronnie Lott, alongside Oakland music icon and Elevate Oakland co-founder Sheila E.
This innovative program, developed in partnership with Elevate Oakland and key stakeholders in arts, entertainment, media, and sports, serves as the gateway into the vibrant South Bay community. By joining forces with Follow the Music, Fountain Blues Foundation aims to enrich the lives of young people by bringing the transformative power of music directly into their lives. Together, we envision a future where music becomes a catalyst for inspiration, creativity, and community engagement, and we invite you to be a part of this impactful journey.