A Blues Concert was held at the Old Forge Library on Sunday, March 27, featuring the participants in the Blues Frees the Spirit Songwriting Workshop, who performed original blues songs they had composed during the three-session workshop.
The workshop, which was also held at the library, was conducted by blues musicians and composers, Monk Rowe and John Hutson.
The pair added electric instrumentation to the student concert performances—Rowe on keyboard and Hutson on guitar—along with drummer Tom McGrath.
Those performing their original blues songs included Justin Bennett and Grover Bennett, both of Ilion; Gwen Tracy, Jim Tracy, Patti Delano, Mary Brophy Moore, all of Old Forge; Bella Beck of Woodgate with assistance by Izzie Worthen of Old Forge; and Maureen Van Slyke, Big Moose.
An original blues song by David Beck of Woodgate, was performed by Monk Rowe and John Hutson.
A reception with refreshments followed the concert.
