Name: Acoustic Blues Café: Harmonica Edition
Start: 2026-05-01T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-01T21:30:00-04:00
Location: The River Room

Acoustic Blues Café: Harmonica Edition

The River Room, Willimantic

Blues harmonica takes center stage - an intimate night of acoustic soul with Rich Badowski & Slim & St. George at The River Room!

The River Room

Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful sound and masterful musicianship at "The Acoustic Blues Café: Harmonica Edition" - a special showcase celebrating the expressive power of the harp.Join us on Friday, May 1st at The River Room in Willimantic for an intimate evening of acoustic blues, roots, and Americana. Doors open at 6:30 PM and music begins at 7:30 PM. This special event is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Blues Society, bringing together some of the region’s finest talent for a night dedicated to the blues tradition.Opening the evening is Connecticut blues veteran Rich Badowski, performing a rare solo chromatic harmonica set. With decades of experience sharing stages with legends like Sonny Rhodes and Eddie Kirkland, Rich brings a deep well of musicality and storytelling to the stage. His dynamic style spans genres - from traditional blues to jazz, folk, and beyond - delivered with passion, precision, and a lifetime of performance experience.Closing out the night are Slim &amp; St. George, a powerhouse duo blending fiery blues guitar with soaring harmonica and soulful vocals. Featuring the electrifying guitar work of Michael St. George - known for his work with EasyBaby and other regional favorites - alongside the seasoned artistry of River City Slim, this duo delivers a high-energy yet deeply rooted set that draws from blues, Dylan, Marley, and Americana traditions. Expect a vibrant, genre-spanning performance that captures the spirit of the blues in its many forms.Whether you're a lifelong blues fan or just looking for a unique and intimate live music experience, this is a night you won’t want to miss.#AcousticBluesCafe #HarmonicaBlues #ConnecticutBluesSociety #LiveBlues #TheRiverRoom #WillimanticEvents #CTMusicScene #BluesNight #LiveMusicCT #AmericanaMusic #BluesHarp #SupportLocalMusic #CTEvents #BluesLovers #MusicLovers

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