My Personal History of the Blues: Part 2

May 8, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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Well, Leroy Pearson got my attention with Elmore James.  I started to listen to his radio program every week.  I made sure I was home and on time for the show.  It was followed by a folk music show that played on Navy Pier in Chicago and I made sure I listened to both programs weekly but the blues show was what it was all about for me.  I started to play blues on the guitar, buy blues records, and attend shows and festivals.

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Mannish Boys feat. Finis Tasby – “Boarder Town Blues”

May 4, 2011 by · 4 Comments
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Sierre Blues Festival – June 18-21 2009

Mannish Boys play “Boarder Town Blues” at the Sierre Bues Festival in Sierre, Valais, Switzerland.

Duration : 0:10:15

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