| Date: | January 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00 - 10:00 PM |
| Venue: | Gillie's |
| Organizations: | Hubby Jenkins |
| Description: |
Virginia Tech presents a Public Jam with Hubby Jenkins on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Gillie's. Join Grammy Award winning musician Hubby Jenkins who performs solo and as a member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Bring your instruments and join in or just enjoy the music. Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his Southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through country blues, ragtime, fiddle and banjo, and traditional jazz. Hubby got his higher musical education started as a busker. He developed his guitar and vocal craft on the sidewalks and subway platforms of New York City, performing material by those venerable artists whose work he was quickly absorbing. An ambitiously itinerant musician, he took his show on the road, playing the streets, coffee shops, bars, and house parties of cities around the United States. After years of busking around the country and making a name for himself, Hubby became acquainted with the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Since 2010 he has been an integral part of the Grammy award winning Carolina Chocolate Drops and continues to make solo performances. Links: • http://www.hubbyjenkins.com/ • https://www.facebook.com/Hubby-Jenkins-662262677253084 • https://www.instagram.com/hubbyjenkins/ • https://soundcloud.com/hubert-j-jenkins There is no cover charge. Attendees are encouraged to buy drinks and eats from Gillie's. Sponsored by: Office for Inclusion and Diversity, Student Affairs, Athletics Department, Human Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Pamplin College of Business, Operations, College of Architecture and Urban Studies, College of Natural Resources and Environment, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, College of Science, University Libraries, VTC School of Medicine, College of Engineering, Moss Arts Center, Department of Religion and Culture. In addition, Hubby Jenkins will be performing a free concert at The Cube in the Moss Arts Center on Friday. For more information, visit: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=498025. To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.imgur.com/Njp4c5i.jpg. For more information on the event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1178227675670513/. For more information on Gillie's, visit: http://gilliesrestaurant.net/ or https://www.facebook.com/gilliesblacksburg or call 540-961-2703. |