Sort of strange photo to put on a music blog, but humor your humble blogger on this one. Blues woman Rory Block and her husband Rob bring the comforts of home with them when they hit the road, as you can see by the pictured vehicle parked outside the Narrows Saturday night. The side of the bus springs out for extra room. Very groovy.
Rory was "teachin' the blues" during this visit--talking about how to find strange tunings on the guitar, and the brilliance of Robert Johnson and how she got to know his family. Did Robert Johnson sell his soul to the Devil at the crossroads so he could play the guitar better? Rory didn't think so, even suggesting that Johnson was a "godly" man. Take a look at the lyrics to "Crossroads": "I went to the crossroads, fell down on my knees....I asked the Lord above, have mercy, save poor Bob if you please."
No question: Rory Block takes her music damn seriously, and also deeply appreciates the opportunities she has had in her life to meet Robert Johnson's son and grandson, and to meet the likes of Son House, Rev. Gary Davis, Skip James and Mississippi John Hurt.
But she also enjoys meeting her fans, which she did after her show.Rory is a "godly" woman.
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