Her Story - of the blues
Returning the spotlight to the point of origin, Mary Trees presents a collection of old-time classics — music of the trailblazing women who pioneered the blues.
Enraged by erasure and colonial continuity, this lone-range warrior traverses the songs on a mission to restore recognition. Sharing the troubles, triumphs, and the legacy of these long-forgotten legends - Ma Rainey, Memphis Minnie, Bessie, Gladys, Rosetta and more.
From the Mississippi Delta to the clubs of Harlem; songs, stories and emotions are channelled, delivering an authentic, refreshing homage whilst revealing the genesis of rock music, in the early blues women.
Prepare for toe-tapping, hip-slapping, a humming & a singing along.
This one-woman show features Mary Trees on all instruments.
Not to be missed!
Presented by: Mary Tréès
Mary Trees (MT) was born to a social activist opera junky and a concert pianist.
She decided early on to do whatever it takes to stop Gilbert & Sullivan permeating her brain, trying very hard to not become a musician. However, fate would have it that pianos continued to fall in front of her. She’s lucky to be alive!
Having escaped to remote regions of the world to steep deep into the musical traditions of West Africa, West Coast Ireland and the West Wing of the Elder Con Jazz School, MT continues to be obsessed with the nuts and bolts of music; writing, and recreating in blues, soul, folk and world genres.
Through piano, percussion, guitar and vocals, MT delivers a raw sound that is compelling and original, providing homage to the early blues musicians.