American Roots Revue: Songs of Freedom, Freight Trains and Hope

Larry Long, guitar, vocals
Robert Robinson, vocals
Tonia Hughes Kendrick, vocals
Fiddlin’ Pete Watercott, violin, guitar, vocals
Billy Steele, piano 
Larry Dalton, bass
Daryl Boudreaux, percussion
Joe Savage, dobro, banjo, pedal steel  

 

Robert Robinson is often called “the Pavarotti of Gospel”. Robert points to gospel greats Mahalia Jackson, Tramaine Hawkins, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong as inspiration. However, Robert works and lives in his own genre. Furthermore, his live performance is “a soaring presence” which always leaves his audiences spellbound. 

 

Larry Long is an American singer-songwriter who celebrates everyday heroes. Thus, he makes this pursuit his life’s work. Further, his songs reflect a large swath of America which he loves. When Pete Seeger was told that Larry is often referred to as the Pete Seeger of Minnesota, Pete replied “I would be honored to be called the Larry Long of New York”. 

 

Tonia Hughes Kendrick is a contemporary gospel singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Known for her powerful and heartfelt delivery, Tonia’s ministry transcends racial, denominational, and generational divides, bringing healing and inspiration to audiences of all kinds.

 

Billy Steele is the Minister of Music at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in North Minneapolis. Also, there’s an honesty and humility to Mr. Steele that touches the hearts of all who hear him perform. Additionally, besides being one of the legendary Steeles, he works with Grammy-winning Sounds of Blackness.

 

Pete Watercott is one of the most amazing fiddle players in the world. Also, Fiddlin’ Pete’s handle was gifted to him by the people who heard him play. After meeting up with Larry Long in St. Cloud, Minnesota in 1971, Pete began hitchhiking and hopping freight-trains throughout the western United States.

 

 

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