by Bman | May 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Willie Hood, known as Rhythm Willie the Harmonica Wizard, was a popular entertainer in Chicago, up until his death in 1954. His repertoire consisted of jazz-tinged blues and, apparently, pop standards of the time. Here, I have transcribed the opening measures to three...
by Bman | May 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
May 16, 2012 Just Announced Howard Jones 7/10 @ 730PM Zombies 8/1 @ 8PM Lucy Woodward 8/3 @ 1130PM UPCOMING SHOWS JAMIE KILSTEIN 5/16 @ 8PM STAFFORD JAMES 5/17 @ 8PM CHICAGO RED LINE 5/18 @ 8PM CHICAGO RED LINE 5/18-19 @ 8PM CHRIS GREENE QUARTET CD RELEASE PARTY 5/24...
by Bman | May 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
MATTHEW SKOLLER is one of Chicago's most respected harp blowers and blues bandleaders. For the past 20 years he has played in all of Chicago's heaviest showcase venues and toured much of the world with his super tight ensembles. Deeply rooted in the tradition of the...
by Bman | May 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Maurice John Vaughn (born May 10, 1952) is an American blues musician from Chicago, Illinois. He is a guitarist, saxophonist, keyboardist and singer.Vaughn began playing professionally in 1968 as a saxophonist in Chicago R&B groups. He recorded with The Chosen Few in...
by Bman | May 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings are one of the hardest working blues bands not only in the Midwest, but the world! They have been playing stages across the world for 10 years now. They've been the backing band for such blues luminaries such as Hubert Sumlin, and Carey...