Music Maker is a small organization that does big things. As a result, the bond that Music Maker’s small team share with one another and our talented artists is strong and deep. We are saddened to announce that Corinne Everett Belch, Music Maker’s Communications and Development Coordinator for the past five years, is relocating to New Bern, NC with […]

Beverly Watkins plays a mean blues guitar, and that’s putting it mildly. Over six decades of performing, the 77-year-old has opened for Ray Charles, James Brown, BB King and other legendary musicians. She’s one of the greatest female blues guitarists, and still plays local gigs in Atlanta. Keep on jamming Beverly! — CNN’s Great Big Story […]

Tim recently suggested that Aaron and myself go visit guitar player, Gail Caesar in Pittsville, VA. Gail is the niece of Music Maker artist Pete Witcher, an incredible guitar player in his own right, he taught Gail how to play. Gail was also mentored by some other musicians in her community giving her a unique […]

A Living Past by Willa Mae Buckner   As a newbie here at Music Maker, one of my first assignments was to learn the Music Maker story by watching our documentary “Toot Blues”. As I was watching, one character in particular caught my attention – Willa Mae Buckner. I immediately recognized her as “the lady […]

If James Taylor could play the guitar with the virtuosity and creativity of the celebrated inventor of bossa nova, Gilberto Gil, that amalgam would be exemplified in Cary Morin. “This Train” shows off Cary’s great talent. His ability to tell a story is remarkable. I asked Cary about the song on a recent phone call. […]