Alabama has an important place in the story of the blues, most notably with Florence native W. C. Handy, the “Father of the Blues.” Handy played a unique role in jump-starting the music scene during the “roaring 20s,” and helped to bring the blues to international audiences. The combined efforts of Handy and another Alabamian, songwriter Perry Bradford, […]
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Jazz and Blues Alabama Itinerary
Alabama has an important place in the story of the blues, most notably with Florence native W. C. Handy, the “Father of the Blues.” Handy played a unique role in jump-starting the music scene during the “roaring 20s,” and helped to bring the blues to international audiences. The combined efforts of Handy and another Alabamian, […]
ALABAMA TOURISM DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 18, 2013
Vacation Guide & Calendar will soon be available New book filled with Alabama road trips Tours of goat cheese creamery Belle Chevre ‘bringing the life back to Elkmont’ Study: the main topic of Facebook posts is traveling Singer Roseanne Cash gives props to Muscle Shoals area Hall of Fame attracting visitors again Hall earns […]