Jus`
Blues Music
is a Georgia private company whose main purpose is to promote
and preserve the artists and artistry of Blues music of African-Americans
by producing special events.
Established
in 1990, Jus` Blues Music was initially formed as a management company
working special projects with record labels such as Alligator, King
Snake, Gitanes, Verve and others. Jus` Blues Music was also the administrative
home in assisting the careers of Lowell Fulson, Lucky Peterson, Trudy
Lynn, Kenny Neal, The Kinsey Report, Joe Louis Walker and others.
In
1995, Jus` Blues Music expanded its outreach to producing special
events like concerts and festivals. July 27th – 30th marked the inaugural
production of the Atlanta Heritage Blues Festival
featuring renowned artists like Lowell Fulson, Francine Reed, Chick
Willis, James Peterson, Theodis Ealey and many other Blues acts from
across the country.
The
Jus` Blues Music Awards Show was the kickoff as a tribute
to the accomplishments of traditional and contemporary Blues artists.
The
1995 event also kicked off the Jus` Blues Music “Blues in
the Schools Program.” We teamed with the late Shirley Dixon
(daughter of immortal Blues Man Willie Dixon) of the Blues Heaven
Foundation, Hohner Harmonicas, Lucky Peterson and Chicago Bob Nelson
to produce a program in support of school music programs and bringing
music history to Atlanta Public School youths.
Hohner
donated 2000 harmonicas to distribute. Chicago Bob Nelson demonstrated
technique and Lucky Peterson accompanied him on guitar. We toured
5 grade schools and hopefully left an impact and positive impression
on the students.
The
success of the Atlanta Heritage Blues Festival spawned future concerts,
recordings and special events featuring the bevy of artists Jus` Blues
Music developed relationships with. Costly expenses inhibited producing
this type caliber of event annually. However, the Awards Show continued
through the years.
The
Jus` Blues Music Awards Show has since gained momentum and credibility
for Blues & Soul music artists, industry professionals and Blues
& Soul music fans worldwide.
Charles
Mitchell
Founder
and President
Charles,
Lowell Fulson & Big Daddy Charles
& Jack "The Rapper" Gibson
Johnnie Taylor & Charles
Charles
& Denise LaSalle
Latimore & Charles
Charles & Gorgeous
George
(Artist/Designer/Tailor to the Stars)
Charles
& Willie Mitchell
JUSBLUESMUSIC.COM
