The Blues By Budweiser concert series will feature the Chad Marshall Band at 8 p.m. June 7 at RJ’s Grill & Bar, 128 S. Main St. The doors will open at 7 p.m.
Port City Blues Society members are admitted free and admission is $5 for others. The concert series is sponsored by MK Distributors.
“Chad Marshall’s music is a fusion of true Delta Blues with modern Rock N Roll and a touch of Southern soul,” according to a news release. “Chad was mentored by an Arkansas Blues Master, Saint Thomas Jenkins. Chad’s original songs are often inspired by his own personal experiences, which he uses to create powerful and emotionally charged storytelling through music.”
His performances draw directly from the Delta blues tradition.
“Chad’s guitar prowess and soulful vocals are complemented by his bandmates, who are equally talented musicians that bring energy and excitement to every performance,” according to the release.
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The band includes Carl Bass on drums and C. Roscoe Willis on bass, each having years of experience.
“The band is a true power trio that has been touring together extensively throughout the South, playing at numerous festivals and venues,” according to the release.
The band released an album last year, “Made to Suffer,” featuring 12 Delta blues tracks recorded at Spiraling Media Studio. The band also competed in the 2024 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, representing the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas.
Port City Blues Society, which promotes the blues series, is an affiliated member of The Blues Foundation. The society seeks to preserve and promote blues music, the culture of Delta blues, and educate the public about the history of the blues in the region.
Port City hosts a free blues jam featuring area musicians from 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays at RJ’s Grill & Bar. Details: pc-blues.com or facebook.com/PCBluesSociety.