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Richard Johnston plays his Lowebow in a Mississippi Juke Joint
Richard Johnston: Hill Country Troubadour will be screened on Thursday, April 15th, 2010 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at the Keg and Barrel Brew Pub. The documentary screening will be followed by a preview of the pilot for a TV series, Unmanageable, featuring performances by Johnston. Richard Johnston will be in attendance and will answer questions about the instruments that he plays and the history behind his music.
Johnston is a street musician who plays regularly on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. My documentary about him tells the story behind his music, featuring him live on Beale Street and in north Mississippi where he meets with his mentors, R. L. Burnside and Jessie Mae Hemphill.
Unmanageable is a TV series produced by Johnston and directed by Jennifer Johnson. I had the privilege of running a camera for the production which took place on Beale Street last July 4th.
These special screenings are a part of a two day celebration of the Keg and Barrel Brew Pub’s fifth anniversary. Johnston will perform at the club on Friday, April 16th.
For more information:
Richard Johnston: Hill Country Troubadour
Still images from Unmanageable
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I had the privilege of seeing Richard on Beale St. on 5/29 & 5/30/10. I was completely blown away!. Never seen anything like it in my life. I would like to know if there is any way to purchase a copy of the documentary you did on him.EVERYONE needs to know about this guy!!!! Thanks, James Gentry
I would also like a copy of the program.
Thanks!