The North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation is hoping locals “pay their dues” in the form of support when they come out to the organization’s “2nd Annual “Fun‘D’raising Jam” Sunday, Feb. 26 from 6-10 p.m. inside the organization at 1350 Kelsey St. in Richmond. A host of performers will sing to the rafters to support the organization, such as Margie Turner & the Outback Blues Band, Reggie Rolls, JNeen and event emcee MacArthur. | By Kathy Chouteau It’s said that you’ve got to pay your dues if you want to sing the blues. The North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation is hoping locals “pay their dues” in the form of support when they come out to the organization’s “2nd Annual “Fun‘D’raising Jam” Sunday, Feb. 26 from 6-10 p.m. inside the
Paige performed regularly at Four Seasons’ Yachats Music Festival in Oregon from 1983-2017, with artists from around the world. Puerto Ricans Ilya and Raphael LeBron, soprano and baritone, remember him: “He leaves us with a warm memory of the simplicity that made him great: as a human being, as a friend and as a masterful artist!” Baritone Anthony Turner of New York says: “Autris was the embodiment of class and elegance. He delivered every song with a warm silken tone and economy of gestures. Autris gave of himself, his truth, his joy and love.” Pianists Dennis Helmrich and Gerald Hecht often collaborated with Mr. Paige said: “Autris Paige was among the most intuitively refined musicians we have encountered: a pure pleasure and a cherished memory.” Pianist Jeongeun Yom, pianist, responds,”Autris will be remembered for his kindness, cheerfulness, and above all for his voice, with which he touched the listeners’ heart.” August 17, 1938 – January 12, 2023 AUTRIS T. P