"Valerie Turner is an extraordinary blues and ragtime guitarist steeped in the rich tradition of the African American communities of the southern U.S. including the Delta, Piedmont, and Chicago Blues styles." - Dutchess County Tourism
The Piedmont Bluz acoustic duo is dedicated to the preservation of Piedmont blues, a rural east coast tradition. Our mission is to help keep Piedmont blues alive by educating audiences about this unique aspect of African American culture through musical entertainment.
Valerie Turner is a fingerstyle guitar player specializing in Piedmont blues which is characterized by the simultaneous playing of an alternating bass and a melody.
Having studied with both John Cephas and Woody Mann, Valerie's eclectic repertoire also includes interesting Delta blues, Ragtime and Folk pieces.
When joined by her husband, Ben Turner, on washboard and harmonica, his subtle touches add just the right amount of texture.
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