Don't miss it! Arts Crafts and Blues on Bedford this Saturday and Sunday....

Arts, Crafts & Blues on Bedford Starring Marc Broussard
September 15 &16
A weekend event featuring 92 craft and artisan boutiques on Bedford Street, which will be closed to traffic on Saturday and Sunday, September 15 & 16. “Sophisticated, chic and energetic set in a lovely urban environment. For those who appreciate fine arts, good food and music.” ACF News, June-July 2007
Saturday, September 15th
Marc Broussard - 6:30
Geoff Achison - 5:00
Butch Taylor & The Penetrators - 3:30
Nikki Armstrong - 2:00

Marc Broussard
Blue-Eyed Soul Music’s Newly Crowned Prince. Broussard and his band blended the seamless energy and earthy edge they've perfected on the road alone, selling out thousand capacity rooms and on major tours with Maroon 5, the Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt and Gavin DeGraw, to name a few, with a profound respect for the music's roots. www.marcbroussard.com
Geoff Achison


US based Australian musician Geoff Achison has a reputation as a guitarist's guitarist. Equally adept at acoustic or electric styles, either choice can be beautifully intricate or feature high energy explosiveness. He has developed his own sound, without the aid of pedals or gadgets, and fans even say that you can recognize an Achison riff when you hear it. As a vocalist, Geoff possesses a rich, soulful voice that evokes favourable comparisons to Joe Cocker, Warren Haynes or Paul Weller. Add to this his award winning songwriting skills and you have the whole package. http://www.geoffachison.com/



Butch Taylor & The Penetrators
Butch Taylor & the Penetrators” is a Connecticut based group who play a blend of penetrating, funky, blues-rock. Their originals are inspired from the traditional blues of Freddie King and Willie Dixon, the psychedelic sounds of Jimi Hendrix, and Cream, and the deep funk of Sly & the Family Stone and Tower of Power. With the release of their CD, “Don’t Tell Me Nothin’,” Butch Taylor & the Penetrators have been a band in demand. www.butchtaylor.com





Nikki Armstrong
A musical journey you have to experience. Armstrong has wonderfully expressive vocals and contagious enthusiasm.
www.nikkiarmstrong.com



Sunday, September 16th
Funkasaurus Rex - 3:30
Saxual Harrisment - 1:30

Funkasaurus Rex
Real funky music isn’t extinct yet. The band has appeared
with Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald
to name a few.






Saxual Harrisment
Saxual Harrisment is lead by saxophonist Bill Harris. This
jazz-rock-blues fusion band features some of New York's
finest musicians including on guitar Chieli Minucci, on
drums Thierry Arpino, on bass Dave Anderson, on
trombone John Fumasoli and on keyboard Chris Fischer.www.saxbro.com