Intersections Artist: Sticky Mulligan

An Interview with Joe “Sticky Mulligan” Smith

Jacqueline Lawton:Where were you born? How did you end up where you are now?
Joe Smith: I was born in Washington D.C. I travelled the country and world, and now I'm back in the area reconnecting with artists from my past.

JL:Who are your heroes?
JS: Duke Ellington, Sweet Honey in the rock, unknown singers and unknown poets, banjo players, people who love to jam until 3:30am.

JL: What is your favorite quote?
JS: "Make it Funky!"

JL: What do you think will be cool about the festival?
JS: It will be a wide variety of songs, expressions, and stories from people of all different backgrounds. Now is the time to intersect and dive into patience and respect.

JL: How do you feel your performance fits into the festival?
JS: I am bringing Irish lineage, and ethno-music influences together with a little bit of soul on the side.

JL: Finish this sentence: I am an intersection of?
JS: Ireland and Motown.
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Sticky Mulligan
Sink into the soulfulness of "the most exciting new artist on the scene" (Baltimore City Paper) . Sticky Mulligan is an Irish-American soul singer and multi-instrumentalist who just released his debut album, "Showtime," filled with soulful grooves and beautiful melodies that draw from Celtic, jazz and funk fluences. Relax in the festival café with this intriguing intersection of musical styles.
www.cdbaby.com/cd/stickymulligan
Friday, February 26
6:30 - 8:00 PM
10:30 - 11:30 PM
Lobby
FREE

CLICK HERE to Watch a video of Joe "Sticky Mulligan" Smith.