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For more than 70 years, Bobby Rush has been singing the blues.

For more than 70 years, Bobby Rush has been singing the blues.

Now hes headed to Minneapolis to celebrate his compelling autobiography with an acoustic show.

After 75 years of performing live – including in mid-century minstrel shows – Rush’s joyful ‘folk funk’ is finally attracting wide acclaim. He talks about his tough childhood, his feud with James Brown and staying true to his Black audience<br>

The Grammy Award-winning bluesman talks about his upcoming performance on Saturday, Dec. 18 and his storied life and career.

Bobby Rush returned to his childhood home of Pine Bluff, bringing his autobiography, “I Ain’t Studdin’ Ya” to the ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St. The Delta Rhythm and Bayous Alliance sponsored the “Catfish Friday Blues & Soul Night” combining art, literature and music, which ran until the evening.

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The Delta Rhythm & Bayous Alliance will host its Catfish Blues and Soul Day featuring Blues legend Bobby Rush, an art exhibit and live music from the Port City Blues Band, the Platinum Hitz Band as well as Rush.

On a misty Friday evening with Christmas lights adorning downtown Pine Bluff, Live@5 convened on the back patio of the ARTSpace on Main. December's musical entertainment was a familiar face, Billy Jeter, who has performed for audiences several years at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas concert series.

The festival returns to Bradenton this weekend, featuring a lineup of Blues Music Award-winning and nominated musicians.