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Howard and the White Boys

(ST. CHARLES, IL) - "Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band - For Over Two Deacdes!," HOWARD AND THE WHITE BOYS, continue to perform through out the U.S. while getting ready to record the follow up to their critically-acclaimed CD, MADE IN CHICAGO (Evidence...

Man With Considerable Taste - Billy Boy Arnold

Billy Boy Arnold (born William Arnold, September 16, 1935, Chicago, Illinois) is a leading American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter.Born in Chicago, he began playing harmonica as a child, and in 1948 received informal lessons from his near neighbour John...

The Michael Bloomfield Story - part 1

Michael Bernard "Mike" Bloomfield (July 28, 1943 – February 15, 1981) was an American musician, guitarist, and composer, born in Chicago, Illinois, who became one of the first popular music superstars of the 1960s to earn his reputation almost entirely on his...

Ride With Me - Bob Corritore

Bob and Dave Riley at Buddy Guys Legend in Chicago. Dave Riley and Bob Corritore play powerful downhome blues deeply rooted in the Chicago and Mississippi styles that represent their upbringing. This deep blues partnership is available as either a duo or a full band....

People Get Ready - Curtis Mayfield

This is a clip from a show that David Sanborn used to have on tv. Otherwise there wouldn't be this superstar lineup... David Lindley on steel guitar. Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and...