Little Toby Walker will bring the blues to Eastern North Carolina in two performances this September.
Presented by Down East Folk Arts Society, which celebrates its 17th season, Mr. Walker will perform 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Trent River Coffee Co. in New Bern and Saturday, Sept. 11, at Clawson's Restaurant. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for members and $8 for students. Advance purchase or reservation is recommended. Tickets are available at Bank of the Arts in New Bern or by calling 252-633-6444.
Mr. Walker has a unique blend of blues. As a master of many blues styles, he brings a dash of Delta, a pinch of Piedmont and even an undercurrent of Chicago to his concerts. He learned directly at the feet of Eugene Powell, James "Son" Thomas, Etta Baker, and R.L Burnside, among others.
He has taken this musical foundation and created something uniquely his own, mixing in fingerpicking and comedic stories. A skilled singer and songwriter, Mr. Walker draws inspiration from traditional and contemporary music.
For more information on the musician, visit www.littletobywalker.com.
For more information on this concert or the concert series, visit www.downeastfolkarts.org.
By Lindsay Street
In college, I got a dog because I liked taking leisurely walks and wanted a companion.
Kit, a neurotic border collie mix, turned 8 years old this year and we still go for walks, nearly every day. Since getting her, I have added pit bull Ana to our pack.
I can't imagine my mornings without them. And the walking is good relaxation and sensory-awakening time for me, too.
Having a dog and not going on walks with it is like having a Ferrari and not driving it. So much joy can be had when out with the dog that if I had to choose between my dogs and a Ferrari, my dogs would nearly win. (Just kidding, Kit and Ana!)
So take a walk with Rover this weekend. Go to one of our beautiful beaches or parks (remember to keep them on-leash) and enjoy the day.
Maybe you'll see Kit, Ana and me taking a leisurely walk.
