D.C. Fitzgerald and Bob Beach (Special Event)

Bob Beach and D.C. Fitzgerald

A Memorial Day Blues Party Lynn and John Melton invite FSGW members and guests and lovers of the blues to finish up the first summer weekend with an outdoor patio concert of traditional and original blues, folk and gospel within a couple of blocks of the Takoma Metro (Red Line). Starting at 7 pm. BYOChair. Suggested donation, $10. For further information, precise details, or an invitation, contact lynnmelton (atsign) gmail.com or 301-589-3374. Mike Miller of Philadelphia Folksong Society refers to D.C. Fitzgerald (guitar, vocals) and Bob Beach (harmonica, vocals, flute) as "that classy blues duo we saw at this year?s Festival, ... with those finger rolls and bass moves falling out of D.C.?s old Gibson like a stream through the rocks...[and] Mr. Beach, whose work we first encountered on the Philadelphia Jug Band?s recent CD, is a harpist of unusual skill and intelligence. I have heard him blow all the notes of Irish fiddle tunes and segue into light swing." in a review of their most recent CD. Fitzgerald & Beach is a blues based acoustic duo incorporating many musical perspectives. D.C. Fitzgerald plays guitar and sings while Bob Beach plays harmonica and flute and adds vocals as well. They employ Gospel, R & B, Rock & Roll, Country and of course the Blues in both original material and unique arrangements. Bob and D.C. have been performing together on and off since the early 1970's and truly appreciate and complement each other's musical talents. DC Fitzgerald is a veteran of blues and folk venues for over 20 years and has performed everywhere from Rome to Kerrville, Texas. His sideman credits include accompanying Tom Paxton. DC is based in Pittsburgh, PA where he teaches guitar, plays regularly and produces other artists. Bob Beach's flute, harmonica, and vocal talents have been part of the classic rock band American Music and the Bob Beach Blues Band since the early 1980s. Bob now lives in Philadelphia, PA