Free event featuring live music and sneak peek of the film Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
Music and film lovers will not want to miss a one-of-a kind event on Saturday, April 4 at Discovery Green, Houston’s newest downtown park. The focal point of the free family event is the harmonica, known as the people’s instrument. Originally used as a polka instrument in Germany, the harmonica quickly immigrated to the United States and inspired genius among many famous musicians.
Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. when Gary Allegretto hosts a harmonica workshop with the young and young at heart. The free music and film event features a sneak peek of the film Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary, along with several musicians from the film performing live in the park. The film was created by Houston’s Marc Lempert and Todd Slobin.. The film features Clint Black, James Cotton, Guy Forsythe, Robert Klein, Huey Lewis, Delbert McClinton, John Popper from Blues Traveler, Jason Ricci, Survivorman Les Stroud, Kim Wilson and others. The film is narrated by Huey Lewis. There will be live performances in the park by several musicians featured in the film.
What: Pocket Full of Soul Music and Film Festival at Discovery Green
When: Saturday, April 4
5:30 - 7 p.m. Gary Allegretto to host a harmonica workshop with the young and
young at heart
7 - 7:45 p.m. Guy Forsythe
7:45 – 8:30 p.m. Film Sneak Peek, Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
8:30 – 9:30 Jason Ricci & New Blood
Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney in Downtown Houston, across from the George R. Brown Convention Center
Admission: Free and Open to the public
Contact: www.discoverygreen.com or call 713.400.7336.
After-show: Concert at House of Blues featuring L’AMANT! and special guests.
About Gary Allegretto
Renowned for his versatile technique, Gary has taught harmonica in prestigious workshops including the Augusta Heritage Center's Blues Week, Telluride Blues Camp, Riverfront Blues Festival, California Traditional Music Society's Folk Festival, & John Gindick's Harmonica Jam Camp, the Folk Alliance Conference and Stax Music Academy in Memphis. He is supported as a Blues educator by the Blues Foundation's "Blues in The Schools" program, and was invited to teach students in Memphis area schools as part of the 2008 International Blues Challenge. In addition to his captivating performances, Gary provides entertaining harmonica workshops and is the founder and director of Harmonikids which is a 501(c)3 non profit charitable organization that provides music therapy with harmonicas and lessons to special needs children internationally
About Guy Forsythe
Guy is known today as a musician with gripping, powerful vocals as well as a master of numerous instruments. He was awarded an Austin Music Award for Best Male Vocalist in 2005, as well as numerous other AMA’s over the years in categories such as Blues and Best Miscellaneous Instrument Player (singing saw), among others. Last year’s 2-disc live record, Unrepentant Schizophrenic Americana, was received very well by critics and fans alike. He has shared the stage with musicians such as BB King, Ray Charles, Lucinda Williams, Jimmy Vaughn, Dr. John, Robert Cray, among many others.
About Jason Ricci and New Blood
JRNB mix blues, rock, funk, eastern, and jazz into a seamless cohesion both eclectic and idiosyncratic while always avoiding clichè's and histrionics. Television, radio, and literary critics compare them to acts as diverse as The Rolling Stones, John Coltrane, and Lou Reed. Modern day parallels also include acts ranging from Government Mule to Prince and the Revolution. New Blood always delivers a level of musical virtuosity, while effortlessly keeping the fun, angst and energy of a Punk Rock band, with the skill, refinement and reflection typical of a Jazz ensemble.
About Discovery Green
Located in downtown Houston, Discovery Green is 12 acres of urban green space including one-acre lake, children’s playground area, interactive water features, multi-use amphitheater stage and sloping lawn, small and large dog runs, and two restaurants, the Grove and Lake House operated by Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group. The park is free and open to the public.
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