"Howard once told me, when I asked what kind of music he played, that it resides somewhere 'between a ballad and a blues.'" - Linda Parris-Baily, Playwright
Music
Upcoming Performances and Workshops:
June 13, 2009: The Louie Bluie Festival - LaFollette, TN
http://louiebluie.org/
Between A Ballad and A Blues debuted at the Carousel Theater on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, TN on March 20-23, 2008.
It has also been performed at:
• The 2007 Louie Bluie Festival (a pre-debut sneak-peak performance).
• The 2008 Louie Bluie Festival
• Performing Arts Exchange - Atlanta, GA
• The Hayti Heritage Center - Durham, NC
• National Performance Network - Seattle, WA
• Laffollett, TN
Movies
This is a video of Martin, Bogan and Armstrong most likely from sometime in the late 70s.
This is a clip from the documentary Louie Bluie. Search for Louie Bluie on YouTube and you'll find more clips from the film.
Between a Ballad and the Blues celebrates the life and stories of African American string-band musician Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong. In this important new ensemble theater work featuring live music, The Carpetbag Theatre restores the black string band tradition to its rightful place in America's musical heritage.
Written by Linda Parris-Bailey
Performed by The Carpetbag Theatre Ensemble
Direction/Dramaturgy by Steven Kent
Cast:
Bert Tanner- Howard Armstrong
Carlton "Starr" Releford- Ted Bogan
Clinton Harris- Carl Martin
Lyigia Simmons- Leola Manning/Barbara Ward Armstrong
Linda Upton Hill- Daisy Armstrong, bass
Mikael Merchant- Paul, (a young fiddle student)
Additional Cast members and musicians:
Samuel Thompson - fiddle
Nancy Brennen Strange - guitar
Sean McCollough - mandolin
Harold Nage - guitar
Kelle Jolly, vocals
Don Cassell - mandolin
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The Carpetbag Theatre's mission is to give artistic voice to the under served - particularly in the communities of place, tradition, and spirit that constitute our audience. We address the issues and dreams of people who have historically been silenced by racism, classism, sexism, ageism, homophobia and other forms of oppression. For over thirty-five years we have told stories of empowerment, celebrated African-American culture, and revealed hidden stories.
Between A Ballad And A Blues's Friend Space (Top 16)
Thanks a million Between A Ballad And A Blues for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE! Hope to perform for you sometime. VERY COOL MUSIC! Wishing you the very best in Blues and life! -Big Daddy
Between a Ballad and a Blues - March 13th ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Between a Ballad and a Blues - The Howard Armstrong Story is an original play written by Linda Parris-Bailey and performed by the Carpetbag Theatre Ensemble. Tickets are $5 Advance (click here to buy online) or $7.50 at the door. Tickets are also available at the Campbell County Historical Museum. March 13, 2009, 7:00 pm LaFollette Middle School, 1309 E. Central Ave., LaFollette, TN.
Young actor needed to perform in "Between a Ballad and a Blues" with Carpetbag Theatre. Must be available to travel Nov. 16 - 22 and Dec. 8 - 15. Must be able to Sing. Rehearsals start SOON. Let me know if you or someone you know are available and interested. Peace, Love, and Light
Tuesday10/07/08: Discussion and Excerpts of Refugee Nation with Teada Productions
Where: The University of Tennessee University Center Room 224 Time: 7:00pm
Wednesday10/08/08: Paula Larke in Residency and Performance Where: TRIBE ONE 2112 E Magnolia Ave Knoxville, TN 37917 Time: 7:00pm
Thursday 10/09/08: Opening Ceremonies Featuring THE MINI DIGI STORY FESTIVAL, Paula Larke and an excerpt of Refugee Nation Where: The Emporium Center for Culture and Art.
100 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37920 Time:7:00 pm
Friday10/10/08: Refugee Nation Where: Vine Middle School 1807 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave Knoxville, TN Times: 7pm
Please Call: 865-544-0447 or email:laurenelysse1920@gmail.com for more information Sponsored by The City of Knoxville, The National Performance Network, The Tennessee Arts Commission, The Arts and Cultural Alliance, and Alternate Roots In Partnership with TribeOne, the University of Tennessee’s Asian American Association, and the Highlander Center
That was absolutely awesome!!!!! thank you!!! inspired from the word go - I loved being part of so many audiences and being so deeply drawn into the lives of these amazing people!
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