In the late 1980s, a penniless musicology student in North Carolina immersed himself in the drinkhouse music scene, a hub of gritty traditional blues. He founded an organization to support struggling Southern blues artists, now helping hundreds with financial aid and tour support. The film explores the foundation's roots, featuring performances and interviews with artists and the founder.
Toot Blues
A musicology student from North Carolina discovered Winston-Salem's underground blues scene in the late 1980s, a hub for genuine traditional blues.
