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About Me
““Even though the older Blues Legends are departed, Michael Dyson, a gifted musician – electrifyingly inspires children, as he carries on the Blues tradition and passes the torch for America’s music, it’s impact on our nation’s history and it’s unique tradition in world music to future generations.””
Introducing Mr. Blue Shoes:
Igniting Young Hearts with the Power of the Blues
Immerse your children in the vibrant world of music with Mr. Blue Shoes, a captivating program created by Michael Dyson, Grammy Award-winning producer, guitarist, and charismatic entertainer. With his trademark backwards baseball cap, iconic blue shoes, and comedic persona, Mr. Blue Shoes breaks the mold of a traditional Bluesman, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience for young audiences.
Drawing inspiration from the rich Blues tradition and the legacy of legendary artists, Mr. Blue Shoes carries the torch for America's music, instilling its profound impact on our nation's history and its unique place in world music. Guiding future generations, Michael electrifies children's imaginations, ensuring that the Blues legacy remains alive and vibrant.
With over 1,600 performances and an audience of more than 400,000 + children to date, Mr. Blue Shoes has become a beloved figure, capturing hearts and minds through his interactive storytelling and infectious energy. Michael's journey began during his senior year of high school when he served as a mentor to third graders, offering guidance and an empathetic ear. It was here that he discovered his innate ability to motivate and inspire young minds.
Co-founding The Blue Shoes Project, a nonprofit organization, Michael has dedicated himself to introducing young audiences to living Blues Legends. This meaningful endeavor laid the foundation for the creation of Mr. Blue Shoes, a dynamic platform that combines music, storytelling, and laughter to engage children in a powerful and transformative experience.
Through the magic of Mr. Blue Shoes, children are introduced to the joys of music, learn about the cultural significance of the Blues, and witness the incredible talent of renowned Blues artists. Michael's unwavering dedication to the program ensures that each performance leaves a lasting impression, sparking a lifelong appreciation for music and fostering creativity.
Join Mr. Blue Shoes on a musical journey that blends education, entertainment, and inspiration. Watch as your children's imaginations ignite, their hearts beat to the rhythm, and their love for music grows with every toe-tapping beat. Let's create unforgettable moments and a future generation of Blues enthusiasts together.
Contact us today to bring the magical world of Mr. Blue Shoes to your young audience, where imagination and music intertwine to create an experience like no other. Together, let's inspire the next generation through the universal language of the Blues.
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THE SHOW
““The presentation was, hands down, the most effective and engaging presentation I have witnessed in 25 years of teaching!””
The Experience
Mr. Blue Shoes is a 45-minute, highly interactive and engaging, multi-sensory live music experience that combines Blues music, oral history and life lessons, designed to inspire children of all ages about music and learning. Covering a span of 400 years, music, song, dance and storytelling immerse students in a historical journey through America’s cultural heritage.
Following a historical timeline, children learn about:
West African culture
Early 20th century history
Famous Blues Musicians
The Great Migration
Blues music’s influence on American music
Engagement and Learning
Audience participation and learning are keystones of the experience. The oral and visual elements of the program address all learning styles and complement classroom curriculum in language arts, social studies, science, and physical education using something that has universal appeal across young audiences – music.
Not only will children be engaged throughout the performance, they will become part of the performance – singing, dancing, clapping, participate in call and response and perhaps even visiting the stage! In fact, children are so engaged that Mr. Blue Shoes concludes with a yoga breathing exercise to calm the senses before departing.
Academic Highlights
The Mr. Blue Shoes experience aligns with academic standards, includes integrated lesson plans, addresses all learning styles and is appropriate for K-12 and family audiences.
Why Mr. Blue Shoes?
Mr. Blue Shoes has become the goto guy for schools, libraries, festivals and performing arts centers looking to electrify their audiences and inspire their children through music.
As you can see from the video clips, the program is designed to be flexible and accommodate a variety of venues and performance spaces.
To date Mr. Blue Shoes has performed over 1,600 shows for 400,000 + youth across the United States.
Program Costs
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Mr. Blue Shoes
🎸 Bring an Unforgettable Educational Music Experience to Your School
Trusted by 1,600+ schools and 400,000+ students nationwide
⭐ WHY SCHOOLS BOOK MR. BLUE SHOES ⭐
👇 Perfect for:
🎒 Elementary, Middle & High Schools
📚 Libraries
🎉 PTA / PTO & Family Nights
🎭 Performing Arts Centers
🎶 Students will:
Experience 400 years of American history through music
Participate through singing, clapping, rhythm, and movement
Learn how music connects culture, emotion, and storytelling
🍎 Educators love it because:
Supports Social Studies, Music, Language Arts & Science
Works for all grade levels (K–12)
Sends students back to class calm and focused
Easy setup for any venue
🎥 EDUCATOR TESTIMONY AND FEEDBACK
“What you do would be so hard for me to teach a child. The feeling of the music is not something I can recreate in a classroom.” — Julie Phillips, Music Specialist, Longs Creek Elementary, San Antonio, Texas
“Michael Dyson carries on the Blues tradition and passes the torch to future generations.” — Ginger Head, Founder, Imagination Celebration (Fort Worth)
“The presentation was hands down, the most effective and engaging presentation I have witnessed in 25 years of teaching. — Keith Hoffman, Arts Integration Specialist, George Washington Carver Creative Learning Center, Dallas, Texas
📌 Hear WHAT EDUCATORS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT MR. BLUE SHOES.
💡 What Is Mr. Blue Shoes?
Mr. Blue Shoes is a 45-minute interactive live performance created by Michael Dyson, Grammy Award–winning guitarist, storyteller, and entertainer.
With his signature blue shoes, backwards cap, humor, and electric guitar, Michael brings music and history to life in a way students instantly connect with.
🎤 Students learn:
🎵 How music expresses identity & emotion
📜 How Blues shaped all American music
🌍 How culture, geography & history connect through sound
The program follows a 400-year historical journey, teaching students:
📚 WHAT STUDENTS LEARN — ACADEMIC OUTCOMES
🌍 World History & musical foundations - Call-and-response, rhythm, storytelling, and community expression.
📜 Early American and 20th-century history - The environments, struggles, and triumphs that shaped early Blues musicians.
🎸 Famous Blues artists - Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker, and others — presented through engaging stories and live performance.
🚂 The Great Migration - How families, culture, and music moved across the United States.
🎶 How the Blues shaped all modern music - Rock, hip-hop, country — the “musical family tree” kids instantly understand.
🎤 The Student Experience:
Children don’t sit and watch — they love to participate.
They will:
👏 Clap rhythms
🎤 Sing call-and-response patterns
💃 Dance and move
🎸 Learn guitar sounds & effects
😂 Laugh at interactive humor
⭐ Experience live music up close
🎭 Some students may even volunteer to join Mr. Blue Shoes on stage!
✨ The show ends with a calming breathing exercise to reset students before returning to class — teachers LOVE this.
🎒 Curriculum Alignment:
Aligned with major academic areas:
🌍 Social Studies (history, culture, geography)
✏️ Language Arts (listening, storytelling, oral tradition)
🎶 Music & Fine Arts (rhythm, sound, instrumentation)
🔬 Science of Sound (vibration, tempo, acoustics)
🌟 Character Development (creativity, confidence, expression)
🏃♂️ Movement & Coordination (whole-body learning)
Designed for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners.
👥 Who Books the Program?
Mr. Blue Shoes is trusted by:
🏫 Schools (K–12)
📚 Libraries
🎭 Performing arts centers
🎉 Festivals
👨👩👧👦 Community & family events
Flexible for any venue:
Gym 🏋️♂️
Cafeteria 🍽️
Auditorium 🎭
Theater 🎟️
Large or small stages 🎤
Outdoors 🌳
Over 1,600 performances delivered to 400,000+ students nationwide.
🎁 WHAT’S INCLUDED WHEN YOU BOOK?
Every booking includes:
🎸 45-minute live interactive performance
🔊 Professional sound & complete music setup
🎤 Full audience participation
🏫 Adaptable setup for gym, cafeteria, stage, or theater
📄 Zero maintenence for staff & organizers
❌ ✈️ All travel, lodging and per diem expenses are covered. (no hidden or extra costs)
Simple setup. Maximum impact.
🔥 Why Schools Choose Mr. Blue Shoes:
It checks every box educators care about:
✔ Fun
✔ Educational
✔ Historically accurate
✔ High-energy
✔ Character-building
✔ Venue-flexible
✔ Teacher-approved
✔ Memorable for students
And most importantly:
✔ It works for ALL ages — Kindergarten through 12th grade.
💲 Program Costs:
Pricing varies based on:
📍 Location
📅 Time of year
⏰ Schedule availability
🎸 Bring the Mr. Blue Shoes Experience to Your School
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By phone or text: (469) 949-3113
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