# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Celebrate Black History with blues great Andrew Jr. Boy Jones Bandones Band
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Andrew Jr. Boy first toured with Freddie King’s Thunderbird band in 1966.  Later, Andrew Jr. Boy became part of Bobby Patterson’s Mustang band, which included performances on Patterson's single releases.   In 1973, Jones re-joined King's backing ensemble and played with him until King died in 1976.  His 1979 single, "Blame It on Me", was hugely successful in Canada and the UK.  Andrew Jr. Boy performed locally during the early 1980s, backing R.L. Griffin and Hal Harris, before finding regular work with the legendary Johnnie Taylor.  In 1988, he joined Katie Webster on her iconic 1988 Swamp Boogie Queen album, and for ten years, he backed Charlie Musselwhite both in live performances and on his albums.  
In 1997, Jones issued his debut solo album, I Need Time, via ISP Records.  This was followed by Watch What You Say (Rounder Records), Jr. Boy Live and Gettin' Real. 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library, the concert is free.  Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/allen/celebrate-black-history-with-blues-great-andrew-jr-boy-jones-bandones-band/200029722905328
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Allen
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Allen Public Library
- **lat**: 33.10524
- **long**: -96.67131
- **full address**: Allen Public Library, 300 North Allen Drive,Allen, Texas, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Celebrate Black History with blues great Andrew Jr. Boy Jones Bandones Band being held?
  - **A:** Celebrate Black History with blues great Andrew Jr. Boy Jones Bandones Band takes place on Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Allen Public Library, 300 North Allen Drive,Allen, Texas, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Celebrate Black History with blues great Andrew Jr. Boy Jones Bandones Band?
  - **A:** Celebrate Black History with blues great Andrew Jr. Boy Jones Bandones Band is organized by Tom Keener.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Celebrate Black History with blues great Andrew Jr. Boy Jones Bandones Band is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Allen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Celebrate Black History with blues great Andrew Jr. Boy Jones Bandones Band sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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