Frank Fotusky

Frank Fotusky plays acoustic blues in the style reminiscent of the great East Coast “Piedmont” players such as Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Boy Fuller, John Jackson, and Blind Willie McTell, to name a few. A majority of his material is culled from the 1920’s, ’30’s and ’40’s and acoustic blues and guitar rags are the foundation of his music. Along with this repertoire, his original compositions are rooted in this era and still carry a contemporary feel. East Coast or “Piedmont Blues,” consists of sophisticated syncopation with fingerpicked guitar. The result is a sound that resembles that of the ragtime piano. Frank has performed with Virginia Bluesman John Jackson, Paul Geremia, Roy Book Binder, Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Guy, and has been festival headliner in his own right.

Free parking readily available along adjacent Lyme Street. Seating is limited; advance ticket purshase strongly recommended.