On the next edition of Kentucky Life , viewers step back in time for a taste of Louisville's blues history and meet a Knox County bull-riding father and son. In addition Garry Bibbs, a University of Kentucky art professor who is nationally recognized in the world of sculpture, is profiled. Hosted by Dave Shuffett from Stoner Creek in Bourbon County, the program airs Saturday, June 16 at 8:30/7:30 p.m. CT and Sunday, July 17 at 4:30/3:30 p.m. CT on KET1.
First, viewers explore Louisville's contribution to blues music. Sylvester Weaver and Sara Martin, both from Louisville, made sizeable contributions to the blues in the early 20th century. In 1923, Weaver was the first black blues guitarist to release recordings under his own name. Blues singer Sara Martin worked with Weaver on several records when the blues scene was just forming and they were beginning to hone their sound.
Next, viewers visit Knox County and meet Rick and Rod Dizney. After his son showed interest in bull-riding, Rick Dizney built an arena, now called Dizney Mountain Rodeo. The pair have since won several competitions and formed the Appalachian Pro-Bull Rider's Association to represent bull riders in the region. Rod Dizney demonstrates bull-riding techniques and describes the adrenaline rush that accompanies riding a bull.
Finally, viewers take a trip to the University of Kentucky to visit art professor Gary Bibbs, who specializes in metal sculpture. Raised in Louisville, Bibbs is a world-renowned artist, with works in the Smithsonian and the Art Institute of Chicago. Bibbs says he strives to create work that draws people to its shape and then uplifts and enlightens them.
Kentucky Life is a KET production, produced by Joy Flynn. Dave Shuffett, Marsha Cooper Hellard and Ellen Soileau are series writers. Segment producers for this program are Gary Pahler, Ernie Lee Martin and Tom Thurman. The program is closed-captioned for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
