Tag Archives: Walter Parks

Artist Features

(Click on an artist’s link to view and hear a feature about them)

Guitarists Walter Parks and Sam Pacetti to perform Sunday in Gainesville

Swamp blues guitarist Walter Parks to perform with Florida’s Sam Pacetti on Sunday at the historic Thomas Center

Veteran blues guitarist Walter Parks with Florida's 89.1, WUFT-FM's Donna Green-Townsend.
Veteran blues guitarist Walter Parks with Donna Green-Townsend.

Veteran blues guitarist Walter Parks who built an international career as the lead guitarist for Woodstock legend Richie Havens will bring his unique style to the historic Thomas Center in Gainesville Sunday night, March 2nd in Gainesville.   Parks is the leader of the southern swamp blues group Swamp Cabbage.  From her audio archives, here is an interview he did with Donna Green-Townsend in June of 2012.

 

 

Sam Pacetti and Walter Parks
Sam Pacetti and Walter Parks

Also performing Sunday night will be acoustic guitar master Sam Pacetti from St. Augustine.  From her audio archives here’s an interview Donna Green-Townsend had with Sam Pacetti from December of 2010.

The Historic Thomas Center is located at 302 NE 6th Ave. in Gainesville.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m.

Walter Parks

Swamp blues guitarist Walter Parks performs at Shake Rag Art & Culture Center

By Donna Green-Townsend- WUFT-FM   Aired on June 15th, 2012

Veteran blues guitarist Walter Parks with Florida's 89.1, WUFT-FM's Donna Green-Townsend.
Veteran blues guitarist Walter Parks with Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend.

Veteran blues guitarist Walter Parks who built and international career as the lead guitarist for Woodstock legend Richie Havens recently brought his unique style to Melrose.  Parks is also the leader of the southern swamp blues group Swamp Cabbage.  He talked with Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend.