2009-05-11
This looks like a greatest hits compilation but it’s actually a retrospective performed by a modern Chicago collective calling themselves The Living History Band. They’re joined by 4 of Chicago’s great blues traditionalists – harp masters Billy Boy Arnold and Billy Branch; and guitarists Lurrie Bell and John Primer. Extensive liners explain the significance of the honored artists, none of whom, it could be pointed out, were born north of the Mason-Dixon.ROOMFUL OF BLUES
HOOK, LINE & SINKER
Gary Hoey
Dust & Bones
KENNY NEAL
LET LIFE FLOW
THE KNICKERBOCKER ALL-STARS
OPEN MIC AT THE KNICK
JON CLEARY
OCCAPELLA!
TOMMY CASTRO AND THE PAINKILLERS
STOMPIN' GROUND
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