After a long talk today with Ralph De Palma he taught me a few cool tid bits about my new neighborhood. In fact…..Just behind my new house in Bahama Village stands Post 168… once part of the Chitlin’ Circuit. Musical History that has me floored and would have had my grandma McNamara blown away. 
Legends like Louis Armstrong, Etta James, Dinah Washington, B.B. King, James Brown, Otis Redding, and Ruth Brown all played here in Key West.
This little yellow building wasn’t just a stage — it was a haven for Black veterans, artists, and dreamers who carved out space for music, community, and change during segregation.
After my show tonight…. Standing here now, I can feel the echoes of their voices in the warm night air. 🎶✨
My friend Larry Smith is claiming Monday nights at this location starting next Monday, 8:30pm and I cannot wait to attend the shows! love this little island!
I know I’ve been absent lately and it’s just because I’ve been moving and getting this new chapter of my life started. I have so much in store for all of you, especially in the new year, sending you all the love big hugs and lots of healing energy.
Kristen McNamara
After a long talk today with Ralph De Palma he taught me a few cool tid bits about my new neighborhood. In fact…..Just behind my new house in Bahama Village stands Post 168… once part of the Chitlin’ Circuit. Musical History that has me floored and would have had my grandma McNamara blown away. 
Legends like Louis Armstrong, Etta James, Dinah Washington, B.B. King, James Brown, Otis Redding, and Ruth Brown all played here in Key West.
This little yellow building wasn’t just a stage — it was a haven for Black veterans, artists, and dreamers who carved out space for music, community, and change during segregation.
After my show tonight…. Standing here now, I can feel the echoes of their voices in the warm night air. 🎶✨
My friend Larry Smith is claiming Monday nights at this location starting next Monday, 8:30pm and I cannot wait to attend the shows! love this little island!
I know I’ve been absent lately and it’s just because I’ve been moving and getting this new chapter of my life started. I have so much in store for all of you, especially in the new year, sending you all the love big hugs and lots of healing energy.
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