Blues Preacher from Motown

Robert Jones

A deep dish of appetizing Blues from the Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr. He's made music and shared the stage with many of the greats, like B.B. King, because he's a gifted musician, writer & storyteller. Robert also shares & writes many varieties of Americana music, like that which he performs with Matt Watroba and others. Also important is Robert's role as pastor of the Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit.

Past/current religious/spiritual influences:
Baptist 

All songs are performed live for our show by Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.and are written by him unless otherwise noted:
Gone But Not Forgotten - written by Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
This Old House
Arnesia's Song
Kind-hearted Woman - written by Robert Johnson
If I Had My Way - written by Rev Gary Davis
Death Letter Blues - written by Son House

Episode Number

SOS-000422

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Blues Preacher from Motown

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Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.

Comments

One of my favorites so far. The history Robert shares through his music is poignant. I'm grateful to have been present when this was recorded.

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