Interview with Kyle from the Phoenix Blues Society
How long have you been involved with the Phoenix Blues Society?
Nine Years.
What is your most memorable show?
Probably the 2008 Blues Blast with Walter Trout, Deanna Bogart, Harper, Eden Brent, Delta Highway, Big Daddy D & the Dynamites and Soulcatcher.
What is the most challenging thing about promoting blues?
Attracting a younger audience to the Blues. A number of the elder statesman of the Blues are passing away and while new stars are coming along to take their place, we still need to attract a new, younger audience.
Who is the new and upcoming star?
The band Trampled Under Foot and Joanne Shaw Taylor are two that come to mind.
What is your dream lineup?
The 2011 Blues Blast was pretty close with the Tommy Castro Band, Deanna Bogart and Trampled Under Foot. I'd throw Eden Brent into the mix and Bettye Lavette. That would work.
Kyle has been President of the Phoenix Blues Society now for 6 years and has been involved with the Blues Foundation for 9 years. He is part of the writing team for BluesBytes that won a Keeping the Blues Alive Award from the Blues Foundation for Internet content and volunteers extensively at the national level for the past 7 years.
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