NEW BOOK–PATREON DEAL The Lives of Gene and Ellie Bluestein book by Evo Bluestein and Juliana Harris, October 2021 “It is, at once, a slice of American history, Jewish history, American Studies history, California history, women’s history, and more. I’m teaching an American Studies course soon and I can absolutely see using it as a … Continue reading Rings Like Silver, Shines Like Gold
Free autoharp book deal! Special Offer From Autoharp Hall of Famer Evo Bluestein Become a patron of Evo Bluestein at the lowest tier ($3) and receive a free, autographed copy of Evo ‘s book Oldtime Folk Song Repertoire, taught on Autoharp, comes with a 2-hour DVD of instruction 50 copies only. Sign up now! Why? … Continue reading Free Autoharp Book and DVDs
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City of Fresno and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Committee honors Ellie Bluestein Friday January 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM at Fresno City Hall “Honoring the Dream Today with Hope, Compassion, and Unity for All!” Watch new video of Ellie’s 1995 Free Speech Award Go here to order the new book about Ellie … Continue reading Ellie Bluestein-An Amazing Force of Peace 1928-2020
Have Evo Bluestein call Your Special Square Dance! – birthday, wedding, anniversary, birthday party, conference, corporate event, camp, church or school. Dance instills a sense of community, while individuals attain self-esteem, confidence, and leadership skills. If you can walk you can dance. (African proverb) Your Special Square Dance might include squares, reels, contras, circles, waltzes, … Continue reading Your Special Square Dance!
Listen to some of the historic tracks from the book Road to Sweet’s Mill, compiled and edited by Evo Bluestein and Juliana Harris. For background on the songs below and the musicians performing, you may wish to get the book! Click on a title below to listen. Stony Point–Sweet’s Mill Mountain Boys Seventeen Days in Georgia–Sweet’s Mill Mountain … Continue reading Sweet’s Mill Tracks
Do you like to dance? Do you like Louisiana blues and zydeco? Evo Bluestein’s band will feature the fabulous Franck Goldwasser (guitar), Kevin Hill (best bassist around), and two great percussionists–Mike Sharp (scrubboard) and John Shafer (drums). Evo plays button accordions and electric fiddle. My Zydeco Background In the 1970s, Cajun French music came … Continue reading Zydeco Info for 10/26/18
Evo Bluestein Some thoughts and writing of Evo Bluestein My tribute to Mickie Zekely for his memorial October 8, 2023 I’d like to start with a quote from Mickie: “My parents didn’t know what to make of me. They did not know what music was. My incredible passion and devotion to music was a whimsical … Continue reading EvBlog
Gene Bluestein helped create many innovative programs at CSU, Fresno and as part of his commitment to his job as an American Studies professor, he regularly brought America’s great folk artists to perform concerts in every city in which he lived. A partial list includes Lightnin’ Hopkins, Pete Seeger, Doc Watson, Buell Kazee, The Georgia … Continue reading Resident Folk Artists 1976-1987
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