With the 4th of July right around the corner it’s hard not to talk about the BLUES’ connection to this great day of independence….and BBQ!

Music Maker artist Drink Small recently won a NEA National Heritage Fellowship – one America’s highest artistic honors. This fellowship recognizes the recipients’ artistic excellence and support their continuing contributions to our nation’s traditional arts heritage. Drink’s unique style is a product of a truly diverse country and exemplifies what it means to be an American.  Listen to Drink’s great summer tune “Living in a BBQ World” below.

This 4th of July you can check out Ironing Board Sam & Lakota John and Kin at the Hillsborough Picnic in the Square – https://bit.ly/1IojUMG

If you happen to be in Athens, GA you can check out Dom Flemons at the Classic City American Music Festival – https://bit.ly/1g38RgB