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“When I’m reaching an audience, I feel it.” –Hubert Sumlin
Brant Buckley created the Chicago Blues Grave Tour, a website from a book he wrote called ‘Flowers For Chicago Blues: A Grave Tour.’
His books include Chicago Blues: Portraits and Stories, Southern Soul-Blues, Blues Legacy: Tradition and Innovation in Chicago, and Always the Queen: The Denise LaSalle Story.
Muddy Waters had an arsenal of guitars, both electric and acoustic. Revisiting this 2017 article in honor of Muddy’s birthday today!
Double album celebrating Dave’s 30 years on Delmark Records — with a stellar line-up of guests including Otis Clay, Jorma Kaukonen, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, Jack McDuff, Ronnie Earl, etc.
“We’re looking forward to our next 50 years bringing the blues of Sweet Home Chicago to the world. Thank you, Mayor Lightfoot.” – Bruce Iglauer
Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials—bassist (and Ed’s half-brother) James “Pookie” Young, guitarist Mike Garrett and drummer Kelly Littleton—have remained together for nearly 30 years
Brian Lupo’s guitar playing which is heavily influenced by Albert Collins, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, and Albert King can be heard on Nora Jean Wallace’s first two recordings
The Bronzeville Blues Walk celebrates the birthplace of Chicago Blues
The show must go on… Just a bit differently!