Shortly after the news about BB King’s passing Tim Duffy (MMRF’s Founder) spoke to Taj Mahal about this incredible Bluesman. Both Taj Mahal and BB King are Music Maker Advisory Board Members. We were incredibly honored to have our photo exhibit We Are the Music Makers! at the BB King Museum in Indianola, MS […]

We are incredibly thrilled to announce that the Music Maker Blues Revue will be playing at Newport Folk Festival this year! The show will be hosted by the amazing Dom Flemons! Boo Hanks, The Como Mamas, Ironing Board Sam, Albert White, Nashid Abdul, Lil’ Joe Burton, Ardie Dean & Tim Duffy will be playing Sunday, July 26th.

Tim, Guitar Gabriel, Captain Luke This is a beautiful gospel song that Guitar Gabriel composed the night his mother passed. It asks the question, Do You Know What it Means to Have a Friend? “A friend will tell you, just what to do, turnaround, they’ll turn their back on you.” My 25 years with Captain […]

We know many of you have been asking for information on Captain’s memorial service and burial. We have posted it here and will update if there are any changes. Wednesday, May 20 3pm – 7pm – Public viewing Gilmores Funeral Home 1609 N Liberty St,Winston-Salem, NC 27105(336) 723-5508 (Flowers can be sent here also.)   […]

Here’s a sneak peek at what Ironing Board Sam has been up to. We can’t say anything right now, but stay tuned for a big announcement, coming soon!