George Kilby Jr and The Healers
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Born in Alabama, 20 years on the NYC blues scene, and now working from New Orleans, the sounds of the South have never left him. Along with his great songwriting, his unique sound reflects the old time country, Southern Rock, and Chicago Blues. You’ll hear the years spent with blues legend Pinetop Perkins in his sound, along with everyone from the Allman Brothers to John Prine. A review of a recent CD cites “…pay particular attention to the lyrics…Kilby lays deeper-than-you-may-think wisdom on the table.” (Jambands.com)
His collaborations with harmonica legend Phil Wiggins, NOLA giants Henry Butler and Coco Robicheaux, and close ties to Jamgrass phenomenon Railroad Earth add to the depth of his sound.
Kilby has taken his music from the dive bars of the East Village to major festivals of US and Europe. The Newport Jazz Fest, Tremblant (Can.) and Copenhagen Blues Fests, and the National Folk Festival are just a few.