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, Blind Willie McTell to name a few. A majority of his material is culled from the ’20’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.
Frank has performed with Virginia Bluesman John Jackson, Buddy Guy, Paul Geremia, Roy Book Binder, Hubert Sumlin to name a few and has been a festival headliner in his own right.
The release of Frank Fotusky’s second CD, ‘Meet Me In the Bottom,’ only confirms what many of us have known for years: that Frank is one of the premier acoustic blues stylists in the nation. Frank has studied the masters—from Rev. Gary Davis and Blind Willie McTell to Robert Johnson and Bo Carter—but he’s no mere imitator. His inventive arrangements, splendid picking, and soulful singing make for the complete blues package.
IAN ZACK, AUTHOR ‘SAY NO TO THE DEVIL – THE LIFE AND MUSICAL GENIUS OF REV. GARY DAVIS’
Frank Fotusky should be a major name in country blues. Eventually, he will be, but for now he has achieved cult status, armed with a great repertoire and fantastic chops and feel. And, like fine whiskey, he takes the blues, plays it smooth and then has that bite that lets you know this is the real deal.
JAMES REAMS (PRODUCER, GOOD COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC PARLOR, BROOKLYN NY
Frank will be joined by his long-time pal, Syracuse icon COLIN ABERDEEN of Los Blancos.
$10 COVER
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In order for the 443 to operate at full capacity, we are limiting our guests to those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Attendees must show proof at the door upon arrival.
The 443 is an 18+ venue
This show will be held outside on the patio, weather permitting.
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