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8th Annual A Taste of the Deep South Festival -

10/17 - Pre-Party At Henry  Turner Jr.'s Listening Room 7pm-midnight

$25 in advance, $30 at the door

10/19&20 - Main Festival at North Boulevard Town Square Noon to 8pm.

More info www.htjday.com

The 3rd Annual Listening Room Film Festival 
Friday and Saturday, December 6, 7, 13 and 14, 
3pm to midnight and Sunday December 8 and 15, 
3pm to 9pm, at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room
2733 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. 
Film passes are $5.00 per block, $10.00 per day 
or $50 for the entire festival.
The Listening Room Film Festival returns for its third year. 
The music and entertainment driven event includes features,
documentaries, shorts and music videos, with an emphasis 
on performers, music and filmmakers. Films will be followed
by Q and A’s. Industry panels with professionals and 
executives are part of the presentations, along with musical performances. 
Opening Party is Friday, December 6 at 7pm.
Closing night party is Sunday, December 15 at 6pm. 
For screening times and tickets please visit www.htjmuseum.org or call 225-802-9681. 

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BLUES CAMP III

Blues Camp III- Curriculum/Syllabus
Week 1: (February 24)  
Blues Song Structure: “Swinging in the Room” written by Henry Turner, Jr.
Breakdown of rhythm section with Henry Turner, Jr.-guitar, Jim Masters-drums, King Solomon-bass, Ervin “Maestro” Foster-keyboards. Structure is one, four, five shuffle, with a walking bass line. Concentration is on guitar chords..
History of the Blues: What is blues and how was it created? Examples of various types of Louisiana blues – Swamp, New Orleans style, Contemporary Jazz/blues, slow, fast etc.   
Music Business: Music Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Promotion with Director Eric Cager, of the CE     Conferences and Events

Week 2: (March 2)
Blues Song Structure: Breakdown of rhythm section with a concentration on bass lines. 
History of the Blues: The Early Years 1950 to 1970, blues artists who pioneered the Baton Rouge sound such as Slim Harpo band mates Rudy Richards and Jesse Kinchen, Tabby Thomas, the Neal Family, Lazy Lester, etc. 
Music Business: Creative Writing and Tips for the Musician with journalist Hedi Butler 

Week 3 (March 9) 
Blues Song Structure: Breakdown of rhythm section with a concentration on drums. 
History of the Blues: Current blues musicians Kenny Neal, Lil Ray Neal, Joe Monk, etc. (1980-present)
Music Business: What Does a Publicist Do?, with Marcia Groff 

Week 4 (March 16) 
Blues Song Structure: Breakdown of rhythm section with a concentration on keyboards.
History of the Blues: Influence of Baton Rouge artists worldwide. 
Music Business: How to Create and Use Language with Spoken Word artist Kelton 
Harper 

Week 5 (March 23) 
Blues Song Structure: Participation in learned song with the band, both virtual and in audience.
History of the Blues Recap: Henry Turner Jr.
Music Business: What it’s like to be a touring musician with Kevin White 

Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room
Museum Foundation

Promoting Culture  •  Advancing Knowledge  •  Fostering Talent

The mission of Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Museum Foundation is to preserve and promote the rich cultural legacy of music in South Louisiana. We  advance knowledge by offering education and instruction in the various facets of the entertainment industry and music business. We foster and mentor talent by producing public events for the community.

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2733 North Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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