September 17, 2010
6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Friends, it is that time of the year again when I remind you of Blues and Burritos. September 17, 2010 here at our law office. This year it is the Tenth Annual with all proceeds going to the Mooresville Soup Kitchen and the HealthReach Community Clinic. Bob Margolin will joint Rusty Barkley and the Part-Time Blues Band as well as Max Drake, Shelia Carlisle and Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen. Bob Margolin has been a national blues artist for almost forty years, having played in Muddy Waters' band for seven years, including in the legendary film "The Last Waltz".
The event is from 6-10 p.m. Beer from Carolina Beer, burritos from Pueblo Grande. Bring a donation for a good cause. And a lawn chair or blanket and bring the kids. Main Street will be blocked off. We will be producing a DVD of the event and will have t-shirts for sale. See flyer below.
Proceeds to HealthReach Community Clinic and Mooresville Soup Kitchen. Burritos from Pueblo Grande and Carolina Blonde Beer from Carolina Beer & Beverage. Donations accepted.
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| Bob Margolin | Bob Margolin & Eric Clapton 1978 |
This year's event will feature an all-star lineup in celebration of the tenth anniversary of Blues and Burritos. We are please to announce that "Steady Rolling" Bob Margolin will be joining Rusty Barkley and the Part-Time Blues Band at this year's performance.
Bob Margolin is the famed guitarist who played in the Muddy Waters band for many years and who is featured on the classic concert film "The Last Waltz". Margolin has performed with many legendary blues and rock performers and has a nationwide following.
Also performing will be Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen from New Orleans. She will bring her sizzling blues vocals. In addition, Max Drake will again bring his domineering blues guitar to the event. If that is not enough, Robin Rogers, a national award winner in the blues category will join the band for a few songs as will the brilliant Shelia Carlisle, formerly of Arhooly.
Over 1,000 Attend Eighth Annual Blues and Burritos
HOMESLEY , GOODMAN & WINGO , PLLC
More Success in 2009
Beverages from Carolina Beer & Beverage and food from Pueblo Grande
Live music performance by Pat Cohen (aka “Mother Blues”)
Rusty Barkley and The Part Time Blues Band
Some guest performers included
Donna Duncan, Travis Weddington and more.
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WERE RAISED TO BENEFIT THE
MOORESVILLE SOUP KITCHEN & THE HEALTH REACH COMMUNITY CLINIC
Musical Performance by Jon Lindsay
Breakfast foods by La Patisserie
We were excited to have Jon Lindsay perform at Business Before Hours this
year. Jon is well known in the Charlotte and regional music scene, having played
with successful national acts such as Nicole Atkins and Benji Hughes.
For more information on Jon: http://www.myspace.com/jonlindsaymusic
Co-hosted by
Homesley, Goodman, & Wingo, PLLC and LaPatisserie
Musical Performance by “Actual Proof”
Breakfast foods by La Patisserie
2009 Gospel on the Lawn
Featured Bands
HARVEST WIND BAND & KNOTTS FAMILY BAND
2008 Blues and Burritos Another Major Success
Over 1,000 Attend Eighth Annual Blues and Burritos
Over 1,000 people attended the Eighth Annual Blues and Burritos. Everyone enjoyed beverages from Carolina Beer & Beverage and food from Pueblo Grande with music from a phenomenal lineup: Laura Blackley opened the show, followed by Rusty Barkley and the Part Times Blues Band with special guests, Pat Cohen (aka “Mother Blues”) and Nicolette Emanuelle. The firm underwrites the cost of the event which raised more than $5,000.00 that was distributed to HealthReach Community Clinic and the Depot Arts Center. Carolina Beer donated the cost of the beverages to HealthReach.
Business Before Hours
On May 14, 2008 over 200 people attended Business Before Hours hosted by the firm and LaPatisserie. Guests were treated to the special coffee and pastries of the La Patisserie and the Persian music of Naghmeh Ensemble. Numerous door prizes were given away. Click for slideshow.
Gospel on the Lawn
On May 30, 2008, the firm hosted a stirring bluegrass performance by the Knotts Family (www.knottsfamilyband.com) and Harvest Wind. Over 200 people enjoyed the performance where Harvest Wind played many of the original songs on their upcoming CD. Click for pictures and video of this event.
The law firm has hosted numerous performances over the years. Over fifteen gospel groups have performed at the law firm including such well known performers as Day One, Harvest Wind (www.revondarobertsandharvestwind.com), Noble Guest and the Highly Favored, the Carolina Travelers, Reach (www.mercyismineproductions.com), the Joyful Hearts (www.thejoyfulhearts.com) and many others.
Secular performers have included internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter David Childers and the Modern Don Juans (www.davidchilders.com) who performed at the Steven Sherrill books signing (http://homepage.mac.com/capek/sherrill.html). Other performers who have graced the front porch are Herb Stephens, accomplished jazz guitarist and Sergio Agraz, a Latin guitar virtuoso. Jon Smith (www.jonrsmith.com), formerly of the Edgar Winter Group has played saxophone. Robin Rogers (www.robinrogers.com) and her husband Tony performed at Blues and Burritos in 2004 and Max Drake and Shelia Carlisle performed in 2005.
