Blues Band in Anatoli and Ioannina, Greece
We arrived in Ioannina just as the sun was setting over the water. My parents honeymooned in Greece in 1965. My whole life, I’ve heard about the physical beauty of this place and it’s all true-the mountains, the sun, the water and wind. My parents portrait of Greece, however soaring, missed the most beautiful part […]
Blues Band in Niksic, Montenegro
In Niksic we realized that John Henry, the American mythical figure we sing about who goes up against the machine, has a lot in common with the men of Montenegro. Strong! Once we realized this, we sang together in harmony. Thanks to Miro for welcoming us to to the Zahumlje music and folk dance center […]
Blues Band in Podgorica, Montenegro
Our first concert in Montenegro was at the Cultural Information Center and filmed for public television. Thanks to the magnificent Maja Popovic for organizing everything. She brings a wide range of great arts programs to her center and we were honored to be a part of it. Here are some highlights from the broadcast. The […]
Blues Band in Oradea, Romania
We did a workshop at the Univerisity of Oradea in Oradea, Romania. Music students and professors joined us, some with jazz and blues backgrounds and some without. We started by hearing the students play… Then we collected everyone’s responses to the question: “What do you like about the student performances we just heard?” This generated […]
Blues Band in Baia Mare, Romania
While in Baia Mare, we visited this nearly 300 year old wooden church. We also met folks in their homes living like the olden days. Look at the sparks coming out of their eyes. I loved the natural washing machine. Then, a workshop at the Liceu de Arta School in town and finally a packed […]
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Blues Band in Brasov, Romania
The Blues Band arrived in Romania on Wednesday. After spending a relaxing evening in Bucharest, we traveled on the Blues Bus to Brasov, an ancient Romanian town in the country. The concert was a hoot-the second set more packed then the first. I guess people went and called/texted their friends.This beautiful country town was a […]
LaFrae Sci
LaFrae Sci is the drummer in the Eli Yamin Blues Band. We have been playing together for 10 years and she always grooves her behind off. She’s got a great blog going now from the Rhythm Road where we are currently in Brasov, Romania. I might have to steal some of her photos. Check out […]
Bob Stewart passing the torch to Chanell Crichlow
Bob Stewart, modern tuba pioneer, has played with the Eli Yamin Blues Band since it first started in 2002. Here he is coaching Chanell Crichlow, who will be touring with the group for the first time on the Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad. Welcome Chanell. We love you madly Bob!
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