Andra Faye and Chris Jones.  October 16

Andra Faye is known for her powerful vocals and for her talents on stringed instruments (fiddle, upright and electric bass, and guitar), especially the blues mandolin. She has recorded and performed nationally and internationally with Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women since joining them in 1992. In addition to teaching privately and for workshops such as Augusta Heritage Blues Week, she performs solo and with The Mighty Good Men, as well as in other spontaneous configurations.  She has eight recordings with Saffire as well as a solo CD, “Walking Home to You.”  In 2003 and 2004, Andra was nominated for a W.C. Handy Award, the most prestigious blues award, by the Blues Foundation  for best blues instrumentalists/mandolin and fiddle and has also been nominated as a member of Saffire.  Teamed with her husband Chris Jones, an excellent Piedmont style blues guitarist, the duo will perform a warm and witty mix of country blues, classic country, folk, and original tunes.
Website:  www.andrafaye.com/index.html