2020 is the perfect year for the blues. We are longtime supporters of the East Austin-based music festival highlighting local blues legends, and we are so glad the were able to pivot this year for an online event. The mission of Eastside Kings Blues Fest is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of African American Blues, Jazz, and Gospel. Usually held on 12th Street, it’s one of our favorite events of the year. This virtual event still highlights the amazing talents we have in Austin and gives people the ability to donate directly to musicians.
We worked with festival founder Eddie Stout at the beginning of quarantine to make small grants to musicians affected by the closures of bars and venues due to Covid-19. But, as John Paul says is the intro, the blues will never die. Get a glass of Patrón and settle in to watch world-class artists perform straight from Austin, Texas. We look forward to getting down soon with Ms. Lavelle and Birdlegg, and all the other amazing musical talents that make East Austin proud.
