Two Steps from the Blues: A Tribute to Bobby 'Blue' Bland

By Darel Snodgrass

Published October 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM CDT

The Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee presents "Two Steps from the Blues: A Tribute to Bobby 'Blue' Bland," featuring Rodd Bland and The Members Only Band.

Darel Snodgrass spoke with Rodd Bland—Bobby 'Blue' Bland’s son—about performing his father’s music alongside some of the musicians who played with him, growing up as the son of a blues legend, and his own extensive musical career.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center (314 E Main St)
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Darel Snodgrass

I began piano lessons at age 6, trumpet at age 9, and began teaching myself the guitar at 10. My electronics knowledge comes from my father, who had the RCA television and stereo shop in my hometown of Pocahontas, Arkansas for nearly 20 years. My dad is still fixing televisions at age 79.

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