I picked up the guitar as a beginner in my early 50s. A couple of years later, I am playing the music that moved me as a kid. I am no virtuoso, but I enjoy it just the same.
This project—this website, the videos, social media, and playing on the street—is my way of capturing the journey and recording progress.
—The Deacon
Summer Bench Sessions – 2026
Delta-inspired blues, gospel-infused slide guitar
Stop by and get saved
Free stickers for the faithful
Practice -- May 29: Deacon Slide
June
Thursday, June 11, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, June 12, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Thursday, June 18, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, June 19, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Thursday, June 24, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, June 26, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Thursday, June 30, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
July
Thursday, July 2, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, July 3, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Thursday, July 16, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, July 17, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Thursday, July 23, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, July 24, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Thursday, July 30, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, July 31, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
August
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, August 7, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, August 14, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, August 21, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, August 28, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
September
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, September 4, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, September 11, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, September 18, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Friday, September 25, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Milwaukee, WI — Bench, Third Ward
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