Legendary Blues Guitarist Rory Block Performs at Red Clay Music Foundry

The acclaimed singer-songwriter celebrates her new album 'Heavy On The Blues' with a live show.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:00am

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A dramatic black silhouette of a guitarist's hands playing an acoustic guitar, set against a vibrant red background, capturing the raw energy and artistry of Rory Block's blues performance.Rory Block's powerful blues guitar work takes center stage in this minimalist, graphic tribute to the legendary musician.Princeton Today

Rory Block, a renowned blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, is set to perform at the Red Clay Music Foundry. Block, who grew up in the Greenwich Village folk music scene and learned directly from blues legends, is promoting her latest album 'Heavy On The Blues' which has been charting well on blues, roots, and folk music charts. The concert will feature Block's powerful and authentic interpretations of traditional country blues as well as her own original compositions.

Why it matters

Rory Block is considered a living legend in the blues music world, known for her mastery of the genre and her dedication to preserving the legacy of classic blues artists. Her performance at the Red Clay Music Foundry will be a rare opportunity for local music fans to experience her virtuosic guitar work and soulful vocals live.

The details

Block's new album 'Heavy On The Blues' features her signature slide guitar, overlapping acoustic parts, and funky rhythms as she taps into her lifelong love of American roots blues. The album celebrates the founders and best of the classic blues legends, while also including some of Block's own original compositions.

  • Rory Block's performance at the Red Clay Music Foundry is scheduled for April 18, 2026.
  • Block's new album 'Heavy On The Blues' was recently released on the New York-based M.C. Records label.

The players

Rory Block

A legendary blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for her powerful and authentic interpretations of traditional country blues and her own original compositions. She grew up in the Greenwich Village folk music scene and learned directly from blues legends like Skip James and Mississippi John Hurt.

M.C. Records

The New York-based record label that released Rory Block's latest album 'Heavy On The Blues'.

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What they’re saying

“I am very excited to announce that I have recorded a brand new project for M.C. Records called Heavy On The Blues! I tapped into my lifelong love of American roots blues, celebrating the founders and best of the classic blues legends, and included some of my own originals. The recording Is filled with slide, overlapping acoustic parts, and funky rhythms. Can't wait for you to hear it!!”

— Rory Block, Singer-Songwriter

The takeaway

Rory Block's performance at the Red Clay Music Foundry will be a must-see event for blues music fans in the area, as they'll have the chance to witness a true living legend of the genre showcase her virtuosic talents and passion for preserving the blues tradition.