Date & Time
6:00am EDT - 8:00am EDT
About This Event
Austin Walkin’ Cane: The Devil, the Crossroads & the Music of Robert Johnson
October 28 at 6:00 PM
Austin Walkin’ Cane brings us the music and the legend of one of the most mysterious figures in American music: Robert Johnson.
The story goes that Johnson went to a crossroads at midnight and made a deal with the Devil. In exchange for his soul, he would become a master of the guitar. Whether you believe the legend or not, something supernatural seems to hover around Johnson’s music. His songs are filled with crossroads, hellhounds, temptation, restless spirits, and the feeling that there are forces at work just beyond what we can see.
Johnson’s life was short, his recordings were few, and the mystery surrounding him has only grown with time. His music would go on to influence generations of blues and rock musicians, while the crossroads story became one of the most enduring legends in American music.
Who better to take us into that world than Austin Walkin’ Cane? A seasoned blues musician and storyteller, Austin has spent years bringing American roots music to audiences far beyond his home base. He’s often on the road exploring the music and stories of interesting places—he’s just returned from Alaska and has already announced a tour through Canada and Europe.
On October 28, Austin brings the story home: Robert Johnson’s songs, his remarkable life, the crossroads story and more. Come hear the music, the legend and the lore.
About This Event
Austin Walkin’ Cane: The Devil, the Crossroads & the Music of Robert Johnson
October 28 at 6:00 PM
Austin Walkin’ Cane brings us the music and the legend of one of the most mysterious figures in American music: Robert Johnson.
The story goes that Johnson went to a crossroads at midnight and made a deal with the Devil. In exchange for his soul, he would become a master of the guitar. Whether you believe the legend or not, something supernatural seems to hover around Johnson’s music. His songs are filled with crossroads, hellhounds, temptation, restless spirits, and the feeling that there are forces at work just beyond what we can see.
Johnson’s life was short, his recordings were few, and the mystery surrounding him has only grown with time. His music would go on to influence generations of blues and rock musicians, while the crossroads story became one of the most enduring legends in American music.
Who better to take us into that world than Austin Walkin’ Cane? A seasoned blues musician and storyteller, Austin has spent years bringing American roots music to audiences far beyond his home base. He’s often on the road exploring the music and stories of interesting places—he’s just returned from Alaska and has already announced a tour through Canada and Europe.
On October 28, Austin brings the story home: Robert Johnson’s songs, his remarkable life, the crossroads story and more. Come hear the music, the legend and the lore.
Date & Time
6:00am EDT - 8:00am EDT