Bobby BlackHat Walters

Bobby "BlackHat" Walters, award winning recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter and actor hails from Cleveland, Ohio and has been playing harmonica (harp) for over 40 years. Bobby has had the honor of opening for Blues Legends B.B King, Taj Mahal, and Steady Rollin Bob Margolin. Bobby has shared the stage with Kenny Neal, Bill Deal and the Rhondels, Jason Ricci and New Blood, Eddie Shaw and Wolfgang, Daryl Davis, Ruthie Foster, Sherman Roberston, Tas Cru, Slam Allen, and Memphis Gold. Band members include Bobby BlackHat (harp, vocals), Tom Euler (guitar, vocals), Brian Eubanks (bass), Mike Behlmar (drums), and Lucy Lawrence Kilpatrick (keyboards) Bobby BlackHat performs original, classic, and contemporary blues tunes that will keep your toes tappin', fingers poppin', and hips shakin' all night long. 2016 Finalist International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN. 2016 VEER Music Award for Song of the Year (HRBT Blues) 2016 VEER Music Award for Best Blues 2015 Semifinalist International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN 2015 Blewzzy Award for Song of the Year (Please Mr. BlackHat) 2012 Blewzzy Award for Song of the Year (I Hear Mama's Voice) "I bought my first harp after hearing Lee Oskar play with WAR in 1972. The sound of his harp just mesmerized me and I knew right then and there I was gonna be a harp player too."

Newport News, VA