Catfish Stephenson
Catfish Stephenson is an American blues musician from Madison, Wisconsin. One of the city's best established street musicians (he has played on State Street since 1968) as well as long term residencies as a solo act and with his various bands in many of Madison's iconic bars including Mickey's, The Weary Traveler Free house, The Up North Bar and The Great Dane. He has performed widely across the Midwest, has toured the United States and Europe, and performed live on A Prairie Home Companion.Stephenson is best known for playing slide guitar on a National steel guitar. His repertoire is an encyclopedia of American Roots music and also includes his own prolific songwriting. Stephenson has influenced numerous younger musicians, including the Chicago-based guitarist, Joel Paterson, who met and played with Stephenson when the former was a teenager. Guitarist John Hasbrouck was mentored by Stephenson during the 1980s. Hasbrouck later dedicated his debut solo album, Ice Cream, to him.
Performances on Make Music Day
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Chris's front yard on Yahara Place
1824 Yahara Place Marquette