Bobby BlackHat at Flat Iron Crossroads

Flat Iron Crossroads and Gloucester Arts Festival are pleased to announce Bobby BlackHat, Virginia’s Blues Ambassador, in concert this Saturday June 22nd at 6:30pm!

Bobby BlackHat, Virginia’s Blues Ambassador, award-winning recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, comedian, and producer has been playing harmonica for over 46 years. Bobby is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander with 27 years of distinguished service, including serving as Military Aide to the President and being awarded the Coast Guard Medal for Heroism. 

He has opened for music legends: B.B. King, Taj Mahal, Delbert McClinton, Patti Labelle, Ramsey Lewis, and Maze. He has also performed with Eddie Shaw, Kenny Neal, Ruthie Foster, Tas Cru, Jason Ricci, Slam Allen, Mick Kolassa, Fernando Jones., Memphis Gold, and Lurrie Bell. BlackHat is a judge for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.

Bobby BlackHat blends the influences of Chicago, Memphis, Piedmont, and Delta-style blues along with a little Gospel into a Toe Tappin’, Finger Poppin’, Hip Shakin’ Blues experience. You Never Know What’s Gonna Happen at a Bobby BlackHat Show!   

Visit bobbyblackhat.com for more information and to hear his recordings.