Join Boston-based Blues Singer/Guitarist Barrett Anderson for a vibrant evening of story and song, telling the story of early Blues music, a distinctly American form that has shaped all music and culture that followed.

Told through narrative, live performance on guitar and vocals, and an accompanying digital slideshow, Barrett focuses on the story of early blues heroes Charlie Patton, Son House, Skip James, Robert Johnson, and Muddy Waters, and crafts a narrative that celebrates the lives and art of these music pioneers, while telling a story of freedom and empowerment through artistic expression that rocked the world.

Blues Stories: Culture & History told through Song & Narrative is an engaging, informative, foot-tapping good time, and there will be time following the presentation for a Q&A with Barrett. 

About Barrett: Blues Stories: Culture & History told through Song & Narrative is a program created by Massachusetts based Blues Singer/Guitarist, Barrett Anderson. Throughout his career, Barrett has played with the best and brightest Blues artists in the scene, and is currently part of the global community of musicians carrying this music forward.

During his 25 year career as a Professional Musician, Barrett has recorded 3 full length albums (the most recent, HypnoBoogie spent 3 weeks on the Billboard Blues Album Charts, peaking at #6), won a Boston Music Award (2013 Blues Artist of the Year), spent a combined 6 years as a guitarist with internationally acclaimed bands Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters and The Monster Mike Welch Band, and has played thousands of shows across America, Canada, and Europe. In addition to his work with The Barrett Anderson Band, he is currently a member of Anthony Geraci & The Boston Blues All-Stars, who were recently nominated for a Blues Music Award (2023 Band of the Year) by The Blues Foundation, tour nationally and internationally, and have a new album, Tears in My Eyes, available now on NOLA Blue Records. 

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Manchester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. You can connect with the Manchester Cultural Council on Facebook.

Registrations are required for this event as space is limited. Due to the registration volume we will be hosting this event at the Crowell Chapel. Parking during the event is allowed on both sides of Rosedale Ave. Please register even if the event is full and please call us to cancel your registration if you are unable to attend.

Special thanks to the Manchester Parks and Recreation for helping us provide an alternative location.