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October 4, 2008: NATCHEZ — First Friday weekend is back and in full force. In fact, Natchez Downtown Development Director Carrie Lambert said this weekend is going to be the best one ever. The staples of First Friday weekend that have been around since its genesis in March will be still be going on.

From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today the Downtown Art Walk will be on Franklin and Main streets where local businesses will host local artists and offer refreshments. Lambert said 20 shops are participating in the art walk this month. “Some of the downtown shops are known for their incredible refreshments,” she said. What’s been added to this weekend-long event tonight is a street dance from 8 to 10 p.m. Lambert said the 300 block of Main Street will be blocked off and Andrew’s Tavern and Pearl Street Pasta have kicked in to be a part of the event, bringing in the band Osgood and Blacque for live music. “They play incredible music that you can’t help but up and move your feet to,” Lambert said.

Both Andrew’s and Pearl Street Pasta will be open for business, each having a special drink and a special dish, respectively, for the event itself. Lambert said both businesses are giving 10 percent of their sales to the Natchez Downtown Development to help out with funds. Lambert said she hopes the street dance is a success and will continue for the months to come.

Osgood/Blaque Duo Band (Blues/Jazz/R&B)
Name: Osgood/Blaque Duo Band
Date Formed: April 2002
Genre: Blues/Jazz/R&B

Principals: Greg Osgood, Keyboardist, Singer, Songwriter; Cee Blaque, Singer/Songwriter, Budding Harmonica Player.

Musical Influences Most Apparent In Your Sound: Osgood--Blues, Great And Vicksburg Native Willie Dixon, Jimmy Reed, Roscoe Gordan,, Blaque –Koko Taylor, Dorothy Moore, Harmonica Playing Inspired From Listening To Bobby Rush Since The Early 70s.

Not So Apparent Musical Influences: Ray Charles, Rolling Pete, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Patrice Moncell

Non-Musical Influences/Inspirations: “Both Of Us Were Inspired By Our Late Mothers. They Saw The Potential In Us While We Were Young. They Sent Us To Piano Practice, And Encourage Us To Play And Sing."

GREAT TALENT!

"I want to personally congratulate as well as thank you for making this year's challenge the best in history. You should be very proud of your performance on Beale Street! Everyone is raving about the great talent that you brought to town for the International Blues Challenge. My hat off to you>"

Cross Harp Chronicles' Interview with Osgood & Blaque

Osgood and Blaque is a duet with a difference. Although you offer dynamic vocals, and what can be called a seductive blues harmonica, you can also hear drums, bass, piano, strings, horns. How is so many different sounds achieved between the two of you? Read full article.