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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

Calvin Street Band guitarist and lead singer Robert Wallace and violinist and backup singer Erica Kallis perform Saturday afternoon at the Roots N Blues N BBQ festival. Band members also include bass player Gregory Gortmaker and nylon string classical guitarist David Nealey. Photo by Bailey Stover.

Calvin Street Band captivates crowds

Bailey Stover September 29, 2019
The Calvin Street Band greeted attentive audience members as they entered Roots-n-Blues-n-BBQ Saturday at the festival.
A child participates in one of Wildy Selfs collaborative murals during Roots N Blues Saturday, Sept. 28. Photo by Bailey Stover.

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.
Katia Newlands (front) and Genevive Sosuh (back) work the Made N Ghana Designs booth during the Roots N Blues festival Saturday, Sept. 28. Photo by Bailey Stover.

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.
Junior Blake Bodendieck, a Unity project volunteer, works with Coreina and Camryn Fullerton Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Roots N Blues festival. Photo by Bailey Stover.

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. 
Art major Mikki Philippe paints at the Roots n Blues n BBQ festival Saturday afternoon. Photo by Bailey Stover.

People of Roots n Blues – Mikki Philippe, Walter Seymour

Bailey Stover September 30, 2018
Mikki Philippe and Walter Seymour enjoyed the atmosphere of the Roots n Blues n Barbecue festival at Stephens Lake Park. Philippe painted and talked with Seymour while bands such as Ha Ha Tonka performed on the nearby stage.
Caitlin Cunningham volunteering at R n B n BBQ. Photo by Bailey Stover.

People of Roots n Blues – Caitlin Cunningham, Paul Rowden

Bailey Stover September 29, 2018

On Saturday afternoon, Roots n Blues n Barbecue volunteers Caitlin Cunningham and Paul Rowden walked around selling cold beverages to festival goers. Both Cunningham and Rowden appreciate the community...

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