People of Roots N Blues – Chad Moses

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

Chad Moses works with the organization To Write Love on Her Arms as a way to spread hope and create a community for those in need who are looking for help.

People of Roots N Blues – Jess Turgeon

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

Volunteers at Roots N Blues work a variety of jobs to help the event run smoothly. Jess Turgeon’s designated task this year was selling beer to festival goers.

People of Roots N Blues – Matthew Schettler

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

During Roots N Blues, Matthew Schettler worked with his family at his mother’s business, Hand-Dipped Ice Cream. The family’s business is made up of two parts: food and crafts.

People of Roots N Blues – Carrie Smarr

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

Carrie Smarr spoke on the therapeutic value of art and her opinions about the importance of art for children, adults and communities while visiting her friend Stacy (Wildy) Self.

People of Roots N Blues – Chuck Meal

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

The BoCoMo Bubble Man, Chuck Meal, delights in bringing joy to children and uses his craft as a way to provide peace and calm to himself and others.

People of Roots N Blues – Fontella Henry

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

Fontella Henry, owner of Big Daddy’s BBQ, ran a food truck during Roots N Blues, and the business will have a food truck at RBHS during the College and Career Village where students can enjoy a variety of savory flavors.

People of Roots N Blues – Genevive Sosuh

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

After a trip to Ghana, sisters Genevive and Josephine Sosuh came up with the idea for their business, Made N Ghana Designs. Genevive Sosuh described how their heritage influences their work and what attracted them to Roots N Blues.

People of Roots N Blues – Blake Bodendieck

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

RBHS junior Blake Bodendieck moved to Columbia during the summer and quickly became involved with Roots N Blues through the Unity project as a way to experience what the city is all about. 

People of Roots N Blues – Mark Max

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

A man of few words, Mark Max, owner of D Dee’s Kettle Korn, described how he first took over the business and what he most enjoys about the festival.