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Mission accomplished! 14 May 2008 The Will Shade gravestone project lasted a year, but it ended last week with the installation and dedication of Shade's gravestone in Memphis. Members of the Hump Night Thumpers and other jug band music fans from around the country met at the cemetery for a few songs, a few speeches, and a toast. You can click the small photo below for a good view of the gravestone. I've also posted clips from the tribute concert on a new YouTube channel.
Thanks to everyone who contributed money, participated in the events, or supported me while I carried this out … you know who you are! Will Shade Tribute follow-up 15 February 2008 The Will Shade concert last month was a big success, with happy musicians, a delighted audience, and a very healthy fund for marking Will Shade's grave in Memphis. I was to busy to watch most of the show, but I got to spend the next afternoon with Charlie Musselwhite and that was a real treat. The event was covered in the Chicago Daily Herald the day before, and a story ran on the ABC News in Memphis yesterday, so it's great to see Will Shade getting the recognition he deserves! A return to battle 8 February 2008 The Hump Night Thumpers are packing up the jug band van and heading to Minneapolis this weekend for the 26th Annual Battle of the Jug Bands. As last year's winners, we are all but prohibited from winning again, so we're looking forward to relaxing and enjoying an entire day of jug band music. One of the judges interviewed me about jug band music for his blog, and you can read the result here. Will Shade Tribute tickets 28 November 2007 Tickets are now on sale for the benefit concert I'm organizing to purchase a gravestone for Will Shade. We've confirmed Charlie Musselwhite and the Carolina Chocolate Drops as our headliners, and it's going to be a great show! Please visit the Old Town School of Folk Music website to purchase tickets, or visit willshadetribute.com for more info. Will Shade Tribute 1 August 2007 A couple years ago I mentioned my blues pilgrimage to Memphis on this page. The most haunting moment of that trip was when I realized that Will Shade, a jug band musician for whom I've developed a special affinity, is buried in an unmarked grave in a pauper's cemetery. Now, with help from my colleagues at the Old Town School, I'm planning a tribute concert and fundraiser to purchase a gravestone for Will Shade. You can learn more and make a contribution at willshadetribute.com.
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