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Announcements

 

 

FUNDRAISING

The Foundation’s mission is to keep acoustic blues traditions alive though education, performance, and community. To continue, we need your help.  We are an all-volunteer organization, operating on a shoestring on funds provided by donations and the efforts of a volunteer crew.   If you have been affected by what we do, or you just love the music, please consider donating to the Foundation to help us continue to be a positive voice in the world.

To donate, click on the yellow DONATE

button on the right side at the very bottom

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SECTIONS ON THIS SITE

ABOUT US

Our Story ­-- Origins and history of AEBHF, officers and directors, annual reports

Awards -- National and regional awards given toAEBHF''s work

Barbershop in the News -- Media stories about Archie's Barbershop

 

HERITAGE

Archie Edwards -- Biography, bibliography, discography

Piedmont Blues -- Description, selected artists, bibliography

Generation to Generation -- AEBHF founders, In Memoriam

 

EVENTS/CALENDAR

Calendar -- AEBHF events with descriptions and details

 

COMMUNITY

Saturday Blues Jams -- Weekly acoustic jam tradition

Concerts and Workshops --National,  local artists at the Barbershop

Barbershop in the Community --Aacoustic blues at schools, events

 

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

Gallery -- Photos of Saturday jam participants over the years

Videos and Sounds -- Videos on piedmont blues, the Barbershop, and artists; sound recordings

 

MUSEUM/ARCHIVES

Memorabilia and artifacts displayed at the Barbershop

 

SUPPORT US

Donations -- Link for making online donations

Barbershop Ensemble -- Engage Barbershop ensemble for events

 

Upcoming Events

 

For more details about these events, please visit the Events/Calendar section of this website

UPCOMING CONCERTS

AEBHF is pleased to announce the concerts and workshops linede up so far in 2024.  (More details in Events/Calendar.

Weekend of October 25 -26 --

John Hurt Festival*

      

Friday, November 1 --  Del Ray  8 pm 22

Saturday November 2 --Workshops                      Uke  10 am,  Advanced guitar 11:30 am)

  

Friday, November 8 -- John Shain  8 pm

Saturday, November 9 -- Workshop

Blues guitar 11 am

*MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT MARYLAND ACOUSTIC BLUES FESTIVAL

October 25-26

In collaboration with the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation (AEBHF), the Mississippi John Hurt Foundation are hosting a weekend festival fundraiser in Maryland.   A highlight will be meeting Mary Hurt and a private screening on Saturday , October 26 of the  award-winning documentary "A Man Called Hurt - The Life and Music of Mississippi John Hurt.”

A concert on Friday, October 25,  will feature Rick Franklin, Justin Golden, and the Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo.

 

On Saturday morning, Valerie Turner will teach a guitar workshop on songs from Hurt's repertoire, followed by a Hurt-inspired Saturday jam.  The festival ends with a reception at Archie’s Barbershop with background music by Jim Stephanson and Liam O’Conner. Check the Events/Calendar for October 25 and 26 for more details.

FREE MUSIC CLASSES

The Hyattsville Library and Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation have teamed up to present free beginning guitar, harmonica, blues vocals, and ukulele classes. The one-hour classes will

be held at the Library on Saturday mornings. See Events/Calendar for schedule and more information.

Guitar 1: 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/16 (James Key)

Singing the Blues: 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/16  (YaYa Patterson)

Blues Harmonica: 11/9, 11/23, 12/7 (Geoff Seals)

Ukulele: 11/9, 11/23, 12/7 (Gina DeSimone)

RECURRING EVENTS

 

Acoustic Blues Jams

Saturdays, 1-5 pm

On Saturday afternoons, musicians gather for an acoustic blues jam  at Archie's Barbershop. The jams welcome vocalists and an eclectic mix of acoustic instruments. Listeners are welcome too!

Acoustic Open Mic

Third Thursday of the Month, 7 - 10 pm

Acoustic musicians may play three songs of any genre. The evening concludes with a jam if time permits. Listeners are encouraged to attend.

Swing Jam

First Saturday of the Month 5-7pm

The Swing Jam brings together musicians who are interested in playing swing jazz music. All instruments and vocalists are welcome.

Uke Jam

Second Sunday of the Month 1:30-3:30 pm

Uke players gather to play songs in a variety of styles and eras. All levels welcome. A one-hour educational session precedes the jam.

 

 

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ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation is keeping acoustic blues traditions alive.  Through weekly Saturday jams, performances, workshops, exhibits, and lectures, AEBHF carries on the educational mission of celebrated Piedmont blues artist Archie Edwards. 

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HERITAGE

Archie Edwards (1918-1998) was a barber, teacher, storyteller, and master of the Piedmont style of blues guitar.  “Archie’s Barbershop” in Northeast Washington, DC, was a gathering place where generations of musicians and friends came to listen to and learn the music.  

SATURDAY JAMS

Continuing a tradition that began more than 50 years ago by Archie Edwards at his barbershop, AEBHF hosts an acoustic blues jam every Saturday afternoon.  Musicians of all skill levels are welcome, and many music lovers stop by just to listen.     

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