Joseph Michael Mahfoud - An Evening of SRV, Blues & Soul

Overview

Joseph Michael Mahfoud (pronounced “Ma-Food”) is a unique musician and bandleader. A Mohawk Indian, residing in Buffalo since childhood, his 2004 “Full Circle” release with The Pappy Johns Band won several Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. His most notable appearances include the Chicago Blues Fest, the Canadian Aboriginal awards at the Skydome, the Iowa Blues Fest, the Memphis Blues Fest, Lewiston Blues Fest, Fox Morning News, the Maple Blues Fest, Jeff Healy’s, and the Saskatoon Blues Fest. Joseph has developed a loyal following among the Iroquois Nation of the North East and many cities in New York State. The set will feature Joe's tribute to the Music of Stevie Ray Vaughan, joined by John Shaughnessy on Bass and Dan Lawlor on drums. Omari Wilkerson will join and add his mix of soul, R&B and funk.