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Mac is officially on the lineup for Crossroads. The organizers finally stopped ignoring us and gave a true legend the spot he earned decades ago. Hold them to this promise because we are watching every move until he walks off that stage.

August 16, 2019

Get Blues Legend to Crossroads Festival

Get Blues Legend to Crossroads Festival

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Started by Perry Evatt 7 years, 1 month ago
Mac Arnold is one of the last of the Blues musicians that came up in the ‘40’s through the ‘60’s. He’s been apart of John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters’ touring bands. He was even a house band member on Soul Train playing bass. He and his brother invented the gas can guitar. He’s a treasure hidden in the upstate of South Carolina, and one thing he’d love to do is be apart of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival, which is happening in September in Dallas. Mac would love to go, but doesn’t have the means to do so. Being able to perform amongst the lineup would be a dream come true for him. If enough people realizes who he was and is to Blues music, it is my personal goal to get Mac on stage at Crossroads. I owe this man so much for mentoring me. It would mean the world to him that he would be able to play on such a big stage.

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June 27, 2019

The organizers of the Crossroads Festival are still ignoring our emails despite the deep history Mac Arnold has in this music. They think they can just ghost a legendary bluesman and hope we stop paying attention. Keep the pressure on because a man of his stature deserves respect instead of this insulting silence.

Reached 100 supporters

June 27, 2019

61 Comments

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Rob Sams
7 years ago Featured

Mac is a great influence, mentor, and living history lesson not only in Upstate South Carolina, but also in Western North Carolina, East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia.

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Laura C
7 years ago Featured

We have traveled from Toronto, Canada to Greenville, SC to see Mac Arnold play..... would love to see him up on the big stage!!!

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SueEllen Sineath
7 years ago Featured

Mac is a legendary icon of Blues. He has taught me all about the Blues since moving to South Carolina 15 years ago. Mac would be an amazing addition to this venue and I will personally contribute to his trip as I do to his foundation and other endeavors in our community.

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Robert Keller
7 years ago Featured

It's been such an honor and priveledge to help out at the Spinning Jenny in Greer for Mac Arnold and Plate Full Of Blues. What will it take, to get him to this festival? Name it!

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John David Smith
7 years ago Featured

Dr. Mack Arnold is the consummate professional in every sense of the word. He has played for Muddy Waters, and other top professional entertainers. Please put him on the playbill!

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Holly Paul
7 years ago Featured

Mac is an American treasure - a consummate musician, a gentleman, and a beautiful human. He deserves the highest accolades.

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Mac Arnold
7 years ago

My group and I would be honored to perform at Crossroads Festival!!! Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues

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Misty Quinn
7 years ago

He’s awesome!!

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