"Steppin’ Out" to Cure the Blues
Renowned Blues Musician Slated to Entertain Village Residents and Neighbors

   SAN DIEGO — Local blues guitarist Bill Magee and his cronies will hold a free concert at St. Vincent de Paul Village on Sunday, June 4, from 4 to 6 p.m.

   Over 400 St. Vincent’s residents and East Village neighbors took part in the alcohol-free festivities last year, which included great music, fun and an abundance of food.

   Magee’s 40-year career has taken him from the backwoods of Mississippi to tours of Europe and Asia. He’s been privileged to play with the likes of B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Otis Redding and Bo Diddley and, in 1963, started a band with a then aspiring young guitarist named Jimi Hendrix.

   Magee will be available for interviews between 3:30 and 4 p.m. St. Vincent residents will also be on hand to provide their own take on the afternoon’s event.

   "Our mission statement emphasizes ‘respect for the fundamental dignity of our clients,’ " said Village President Father Joe Carroll. "Special events such as this are one way to restore some sense of normalcy in our families as they move through the rehabilitative process and toward self-sufficiency. Sunday’s event is also a great opportunity for good, wholesome family entertainment and food."

   Magee will be playing clips such as "Steppin’ Out," "Next Time I See You" and "Comin’ Home."

   This is the third year Magee and his band will perform for the residents of St. Vincent’s. He will also hold a free concert for the Village’s reunion, which will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2000 at the Embarcadero Park.

   For more information on Sunday’s concert, please call (619) 233-8500 ext. 1531. Inquiries about the Village reunion will be taken at (619) 687-1319.

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