"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, located at 1501 Imperial Avenue, on Sunday, October 14, at 4 p.m. for residents and neighbors of the homeless rehabilitation facility.

   Enjoying the talents of a Blues legend is only one benefit the concert offers Village residents, says St. Vincent’s President Fr. Joe Carroll.

   "Our mission statement emphasizes ‘respect for the fundamental dignity of our clients,’ " he says. "This is one way to restore some sense of normalcy and dignity to the lives of our families as they move through the rehabilitative process toward self-sufficiency. … Music has a way of making a person smile and, in light of America’s recent tragedy, it will really lift spirits."

   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 devotion to music has taken him from the backwoods of Mississippi to tours of Europe and Asia. During his career, Magee has played 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’s residents will also be on hand to provide their own take on the afternoon’s event.

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

   This is the fourth year Magee and his band will perform for the residents of St. Vincent de Paul Village.

   For more information on Sunday’s concert, please call (619) 233-8500 ext. 1531.

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