Presenting a Western Evening of Song and Film

Music by Guy Davis and a Screening of 'Bass Reeves and the Brunter Brothers'

Join Hosts Dan Searles, Wayne Shipley and Ginger Cook as we discuss the Old West Legend Bass Reeves and his place in American History.

This special event includes:

• Discussion of the History of the black cowboy with focus on Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves
• Songs and Discussion by Guy Davis (American Roots Artist)
• A Screening of 'Bass Reeves & The Brunter Brothers' with Q&A by Director Wayne Shipley, Writer Dan Searles and Special Guests Guy Davis (Bass Reeves) and Richard Cutting (Wyatt Earp)

PLUS join us for a post-show discussion around the virtual campfire 'Talking Cowboys'

• Join host Dan Searles & Director Wayne Shipley as we stay and answer questions, share stories and talk about the Western Cowboys.

** Minimum Donation is $1: Proceeds will benefit Guy Davis: American Roots Artist tip jar and be used to develop more programming like this.

Spend some time with Guy Davis & Bass Reeves

Guy Davis, musician and actor, will share stories of working on the episode of the series 'Tales of the Wild West' entitled 'Bass Reeves and the Brunter Brothers'.

Guy will share his memories about portraying this American lawman who was one of the first U.S. Deputy Marshals of African descent in the American West.

This Special Showcase will include the screening of this film plus discussions about Hollywood & Historical roles of African Americans then and now. There will be Q&A for attendees as well.

This remarkable evening will conclude with a 'Virtual Campfire' enabling any attendees to continue conversations about the program, Hollywood westerns & cowboys. It will be hosted by Writer Dan Searles and Director Wayne Shipley.

Who Is Guy Davis - American Roots Artist

Guy Davis has spent his musical life carrying his message of the blues around the world.

His parallel careers – as a musician, an author, a music teacher and a film, television and Broadway actor – mark Davis as a Renaissance man, yet the blues remain his first and greatest love.

Growing up in a family of artists (his parents were Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis), he fell under the spell of Blind Willie McTell and Fats Waller at an early age.

Guy has cut nine acclaimed albums for the Red House label and four for his own label, Smokeydoke Records; plus has been nominated for nearly a dozen Blues Awards.

His work as an actor, author, and music teacher earmark him as a renaissance man of the blues.

“I don’t like people to see the hard work and the sweat that goes into what I do. I want them to hear me and be uplifted.” - Guy Davis

Join us on Thursday, April 22nd at 7pm for a chance to get to know Guy and chat with him about his acting and music careers. To reserve a space Donations are being accepted NOW!