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Music on the Square: feat. Phil Wiggins Harmonica National Heritage Fellow

Music on the Square: feat. Phil Wiggins Harmonica National Heritage Fellow

Phil Wiggins is arguably America’s foremost blues harmonica virtuoso. While rooted in the melodic Piedmont or “Tidewater” blues of the Chesapeake region, his mastery of the instrument now transcends stylistic boundaries. Born in Washington D.C. in 1954, Phil Wiggins achieved worldwide acclaim over three decades as one half of the premier Piedmont blues duo of Cephas & Wiggins. Since the death of guitarist and singer John Cephas in 2009, Phil brought his harmonica wizardry to bear in a variety of musical collaborations."

- National Council for the Traditional Arts

Don't miss this once in a lifetime chance to hear National Heritage Fellow, Phil Wiggins, live and in concert in Baltimore on Friday October 14th.

"DC native, champion of the Piedmont blues style, and acoustic harp player Phil Wiggins has spent much of his career playing with guitarist John Cephas. With Cephas’ death, Wiggins has begun to stretch out the groupings and style of his performances, including playing with Corey Harris, Nat Reese, and (in Reese’s honor for reminding Wiggins how great the black string and swing bands of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s were), this current aggregation - The Chesapeake Sheiks. In addition to Wiggins’ harp and vocals, the group features Ian Walters (piano), Matt Kelly (guitar), Marcus Moore (violin), and Eric Shrameck (bass) swinging their way through such great songs as 'Struttin’ With Some Barbecue', 'Lulu’s Back In Town', and one that could be the group’s theme, 'Don’t Let That Music Die'. This live performance is a good-time event in every respect: great material (including a few originals) and great performances from the individuals and the ensemble. Their version of 'Do You Call That A Buddy' is a knock out! Wiggins reminds us in his liner notes that the group is '…not trying to recreate 78’s. We are just five fools that love this music, having fun.' You will, too. Give it a listen!"

- Dave Rogers, WTJU 91.1 Charlottesville

--Have you ever said to yourself--

"How can I see more roots music here in Baltimore?"

"Where can I go to hear music in a beautiful resonant space?"

"How can I connect with the Baltimore Roots Music scene?"

Look no further, because the Music on the Square series has all of that happening in a wonderfully resonant space in the heart of Canton. Come enjoy music by Phil Wiggins on the second Friday October 14th and connect with your music community here in Baltimore.

Friday - 10.14.2022

Concert start at 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

$20 Suggested Donation

Church on the Square - 1025 S Potomac St, Baltimore, MD 21224

-- Other Music on the Square 2022 Concerts--

November 11th ($20): Larry & Joe - "These two artists work together to weave a sonic tapestry that foretells a different future for our world, one of unity, love, prosperity, and mutual respect." Venezuelan harp + bluegrass banjo music and everything in between.

January 13th ($30): Cathy Fink, Tom Paxton, & Marcy Marxer - "Legendary and grammy winning singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists come together to share a message of togetherness the beauty of life

February 10th ($25): Across The Harbor - a musical confluence of Baltimore’s singer-songwriters with the city's Bluegrass, Irish, & Old-Time instrumentalists.

March 3rd: "Don't Put Her Down" (documentary showing by Julia Golonka + Wicked Sycamore - come see local videographer and documentarian Julia Golonka talk about the making of this with a performance by the incredible unique and talented contemporary acoustic trio, Wicked Sycamore (Cello, Mandolin, Guitar and Vocals)

Phil Wiggins

Event Contact

Alex Lacquement
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Event Details

Friday, October 14, 2022, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
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