After 75 years of performing live – including in mid-century minstrel shows – Rush’s joyful ‘folk funk’ is finally attracting wide acclaim. He talks about his tough childhood, his feud with James Brown and staying true to his Black audience<br>
Bobby Rush returned to his childhood home of Pine Bluff, bringing his autobiography, “I Ain’t Studdin’ Ya” to the ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.
The Delta Rhythm and Bayous Alliance sponsored the “Catfish Friday Blues & Soul Night” combining art, literature and music, which ran until the evening.
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The Delta Rhythm & Bayous Alliance will host its Catfish Blues and Soul Day featuring Blues legend Bobby Rush, an art exhibit and live music from the Port City Blues Band, the Platinum Hitz Band as well as Rush.