Mr. Blue Shoes

What is the Mr. Blue Shoes Program?

Mr. Blue Shoes is a 45-minute, highly interactive, multi-sensory live music experience that uses Blues music, oral history and life lessons, designed to inspire children about music and learning.

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Program Testimonials:

The presentation was, hands down, the most effective and engaging presentation I have witnessed in 25 years of teaching
— Keith A. Hoffman, Music Educator, George Washington Carver Elementary, Dallas, Texas
Even though the older Blues Legends are departed, Mr. Blue Shoes, a gifted musician – electrifyingly inspires children, as he carries on the Blues tradition and passes the torch for America’s music, it’s impact on our nation’s history and it’s unique tradition in world music to future generations.
— Ginger Head, Founder, Imagination Celebration, Fort Worth
My son LOVED your show! From the moment I picked him up from school all he could talk about was your amazing guitar playing and the other artists that you talked about. Being the child that lives in a family of musicians, it takes a lot to capture his interest in music. Mr. Blue Shoes is hands down awesome!!!! Thank you for making my son’s day and expanding his knowledge of music!
— Parent, Forest Trails Elementary, Austin, Texas
If you’re looking for an exciting, inspiring, interactive, musical, educational, fun, and kid-friendly assembly about Blues music, invite Mr. Blue Shoes!This was the second time I invited him to a school and it was a huge success! The kids and staff are still talking about it! I can’t wait to have him back again.Students need to know where the roots of most of the music they listen to comes from.This is the perfect assembly for students who know nothing to everything about the Blues. I can’t say enough great things about the Mr. Blue Shoes performance! Do yourself and your school a favor and invite him!
— Susan Chitty, Sycamore Creek Elementary, Durham, North Carolina
The Big Pines Blues Festival sponsored three Mr. Blue Shoes shows in Longview elementary schools – and the students and teachers loved every minute of it! He is very adept at getting the students’ attention and keeping it throughout the entire performance, which is tailored to the age range of the audience. They students had a great time and learned the history of the blues. This is a good show for any age student group, and would work well in the school or in a performance center.

— Cynthia Hellen, Big Pines Blues Festival Board member, Sr. Director, LeTourneau University, Belcher Center Longview, Texas
Just wanted to send you a quick thank you for Fridays performance! The kids absolutely loved you! You have a way of connecting with them and keeping their attention that is really amazing. It’s obvious that you were meant to be a performer! We’re so grateful that you took the time to come up to our little town and share the Blues with us. Everyone has been saying how much they enjoyed the show, so again, THANK YOU!
— Beth Sellingham, Saranac Elementary Music, Saranac, New York

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Why Mr. Blue Shoes?

Mr. Blue Shoes is a Grammy Award Winner and has performed over 1,200 shows for 350,000 youth across the United States. He is a recognized as one of the top academic-oriented performers for school and library assembly programs, festivals and performing arts centers looking to electrify their audiences and inspire their children through music.

Complete the form below for a no obligation quote and 20% off your booking!