2015-265-E Arts - Music Maker Relief Foundation Arts Grant

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DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 MUSICbMAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION Big Ron Hunter of Winston-Salem, NC,was taught to sing and play the guitar at a young age. Mentored by the legendary Guitar Gabriel and versed in R&B, Rock&the Blues of BB King, Ron plays both electric and acoustic guitars in dramatically different styles. His second album, The Great Unknown,received praise from Living Blues Magazine. Pat"Mother Blues" Cohen,the former"Queen of New Orleans," relocated to North Carolina after Katrina and has wowed audiences all over the world with her energetic stage presence. Since the age of six, Pat has been surrounded by music. Her blues classroom was on the porch of her uncle's house where family members played the guitar and harmonica. Harvey Dalton Arnold is a singer, guitarist and North Carolina-native who has a passion for the blues. He sold millions of albums as a member of southern-rock band The Outlaws from 1976-80 and has played at Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. He has also shared the stage with the Rolling Stones at Anaheim Stadium. Harvey performs a left- handed finger-picking style and slide playing on electric and acoustic guitars. Boo Hanks is the greatest Piedmont Blues rediscovery in many years; he sings and plays guitar in the style of the legendary Blind Boy Fuller.At the age of 79,he made his first recording and at 85 he has enjoyed performances all over the country,including the Lincoln Center, as well as overseas in Belgium. Drummer James "Bubba" Norwood's credentials are among the brightest of any Music Maker artist. Known mostly for his long-time association with Ike and Tina Turner,James has anchored the rhythm section for a"who's who" of blues, soul,and R&B greats. Norwood is a lifelong resident of Carrboro, NC. Lakota John&Kin consists of Lakota John,Mama Tonya, Papa John and Sister Layla; a proud Lumbee and Oglala Nation family of talented musicians. Lakota John,the youngest family member in the group,grew up listening to the blues music of North Carolina and beyond. He took up the harmonica and the guitar before the age of ten and has been performing ever since,learning directly from Piedmont masters of music such as Captain Luke. Lakota John&kin uniquely blend together their ancestors` ancient harmonies and traditional blues. Ironing Board Sam, 76, of Hillsborough, NC, has been playing for over 55 years,and his powerful, soulful voice and remarkable piano prowess remain undiminished. In the 1960s, Sam was a featured artist on The Night Train,the first televised African-American music revue, and has performed with some of most revered musicians of the 201h century such as Jimi Hendrix. 3