Performers: Charlie Hayes and Joel Fleming

Chalrie and Joel

Charlie Hayes and Joel Fleming have been fixtures on the local music scene for decades. Together, they make a powerful blues duet, sensing each other's musical energy and crafting brilliant blues improvisations.

Charlie’s acoustic blues range from the classic sounds of Robert Johnson to the contemporary picking of Keb Mo. Charlie is known for his rock-solid back beat (both mono and alternating bass) and multi-string leads, coupled with searing vocals.

Joel performed in the mid-1980s with the Air Force Tops in Blue, a musical showcase, touring overseas. In the 1985 Hohner Harmonica contest he placed second in the nation. He is an accomplished harmonica player on both diatonic and chromatic.

Joel has been playing harp for over 40 years and Charlie has been playing professionally for over 30 years. On October 25th, they'll take those 70+ years of combined experience to deliver an amazing opening act, as well as to provide backing muscle for blues troubadour Fred Dixon.

10.03.2008. 10:23