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George Bedard's Jump Blues — Big Brother to Rock 'n Roll

George Bedard will be presenting his eighth annual History of American Roots Music series, "Jump Blues — Big Brother to Rock 'n Roll," threading the show through the music of Big Joe Turner, whose career spanned the boogie-woogie and Kansas City jazz of the ‘30s to the early rock ‘n roll era, and with whom Bedard played. Also featured: Mark “Mr. B” Braun on piano, a horn section led by Chris Smith, and Rich Dishman on drums and Pat Prouty on bass. For ticket information, check The Ark website (www.theark.org) or call (734.763.8587).

  • The Ark

    316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

    734-763-8587

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