News and Announcements
Acoustic Blues Jams Resume
Saturdays, 1-3 pm EST
Outside in the Parking Lot
Weather Permitting
Now that the weather has warmed up, the weekly we are resuming our acoustic blues jams iin the parking lot, from 1-3 pm, WEATHER PERMITTING.
Covid guidelines. Prince George's County has not relaxed Covid guidelines so all attendees will be required to answer the Covid questions, mask, social distance, and submit to a temperature scan. Even those who are vaccinated will need to follow the guidelines.
Check the Facebook link at the bottom of this page on Fridays to see if the jam will take place the next day.
We welcome an eclectic mix of acoustic instruments -- guitars and harmonicas, piano, fiddles and mandolins, “bones” and other hand percussion instruments, flutes and horns, upright bass, accordions, vocalists, as well as unusual instruments such as washtub bass and musical saws. Listeners are welcome too!
Virtual Open Mic Discontinued
Now that the regular jams will be outside on a weekly basis, depending on the weather, our time will be dedicated to the jam and other activities. As soon as gatherings are permitted, the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation will start up the open mic at the Barbershop.
Fundraising
To all of our friends and patrons: We all recognize that this has been a difficult year but a contribution to " Archie's Barbershop" would be much appreciated so that we can continue our work to keep acoustic blues alive, We are not going anywhere, After a winter of virtual jams and open mics, we are resuming outdoor jams during good weather and hope to resume open mics in the near future
We are funded almost entirely by donations. Our operating expenses (such as rent) continue even though we are closed. Please hit the DONATE button at the bottom of this page to learn more and make a donation to help keep blues alive!
Thank you for your support!
Location of "Archie's Barbershop"
Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation
4502 Hamilton Street
Hyattsville, Maryland
Upcoming Events
Acoustic Blues Jam
Saturdays, 1-3 pm EST
Outside in the Parking Lot
Weather Permitting
NO JAM on April 3 due to cold weather.
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.
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.