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Both experienced educators
, Higgs and Wells
will demonstrate instrumental techniques and give an ongoing
narrative of the roots and magic of the Blues to create an
exciting
, interactive experience for audience members of all
ages. Both Higgs and Wells have
recorded albums and
performed at prestigious festivals and venues across the globe
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including the Chicago Blues Festival, the Lincoln Center and
more
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Both men live in North Carolina and are represented by
the renowned Music Maker
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They will be appearing for a special in-store
performance plus a meet and greet
for their fans and to
sign copies of their latest release: "Out Of Nothing," the
band's fourth album (hailed as "Monumental" by Q Magazine
and "Stirring and affecting" by Time Out), at the Virgin
Megastore, Sunset.
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5 p. The facility is fully
wheelchair accessible.
Bubbling under band, Embrace, will launch Virgin's in-store
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Virgin is proud to introduce Embrace to U. George Higgs and Lightnin' Wells, both from North
Carolina, will perform tunes honed from a combined 100+ years
playing
the Blues.
When: Wednesday, June 22nd at 5 pm
Where: Virgin Megastore
, Sunset
8000 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
What: Brit Award "Best New Band" nominee, Embrace, currently on
tour
promoting their latest release, "Out Of Nothing" (Lava
Records), will be on hand
to perform and to sign copies of
their latest release at the Virgin Megastore
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This hands-on concert will provide a
memorable
and thrilling experience for the entire family in
celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday
which marks the end of
slavery in the U. Their music will celebrate Americans' shared
roots and
multicultural heritage to mark the Juneteenth holiday.including album
WHEN:
Juneteenth + Father's Day
Sunday, June 19th 2005; 2 - 3 p.
The National Liberty Museum is dedicated to celebrating
democracy and diversity
, promoting respect and defusing
violence. For more information on the Museum, call
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Where: Virgin Megastore
Chicago
540 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
What: Brit Award "Best New Band" nominee, Embrace, currently on
tour promoting
their latest release, Out Of Nothing (Lava
Records), will be interviewed by in
-store DJ Madrid and will
meet and greet their fans and sign copies of their latest
release at the Virgin Megastore, Chicago. Aided by
Coldplay
's Chris Martin on the first single "Gravity", the
band has consolidated all they
are good at and have created
an album full of unforgettable songs.
BACKGROUND: Their newest album, Out Of Nothing, released in the UK
September 2004
, shot to number 1 in the charts and spawned
three top 20 singles and two sold out
tours in the UK.S. The two will perform Blues music rooted
in the early 1900s using
harmonica, voice, guitar, banjo,
ukulele and more.
At 75 years
of age, George Higgs took part in the birth of the
Blues genre and has been performing
ever since; more recently,
his "Tarboro Blues" was named best album of 2001 by Living
Blues magazine.Highly Lauded UK Band 'Embrace' to Kick Off Virgin Megastores In-Store
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Concert Series
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Who: Virgin Megastores continues their commitment to introduce
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for both the musician and the music fan.records including
They will finish off their appearances with
a special in-store interview with DJ Madrid plus a meet and
greet for their
fans where they will sign copies of their
latest CD: Out Of Nothing, the band
's fourth album (hailed
as "Monumental" by Q Magazine and "Stirring and affecting
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by Time Out), at the Virgin Megastore, Chicago. Megastore
customers.
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WHERE: National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut
Street in Old City, Philadelphia
DETAILS: This unique musical event brings together two
pioneers of the
Blues - George Higgs + Lightnin' Wells - in Philadelphia for
the very first time.
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When: Thursday, June 30th at 12 noon
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Once-in-a-Lifetime Concert Will Feature 75-Year-Old George
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PHILADELPHIA,
WHAT:
A Juneteenth concert featuring two pioneers of Blues music will
celebrate America
's roots and the distinctly American art of
the Blues.m.libertymuseum.
BACKGROUND: Their newest album, "Out Of Nothing," released in the UK
September
2004, shot to number 1 in the charts and spawned
three top 20 singles and two
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Bubbling under band, Embrace, will launch Virgin's in
-store
summer concert campaign in three Virgin Megastores
nationwide
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Highly Lauded UK Band 'Embrace' to Kick Off Virgin Megastores In-Store Summer
Concert Series
Upcoming Event
Who:
Virgin Megastores continues their commitment to introduce
new music directly
to their customers by creating the
perfect venue for both the musician and the
music fan.Living Legends of the Blues to Perform for Juneteenth at Philadelphia's National Liberty Museum
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Aided by Coldplay's Chris Martin on the first single
"Gravity," the band
has consolidated all they are good at
and have created an album full of unforgettable
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MEDIA: Contact Amanda Hall at 215-925-2800, ext. Now
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