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.
JOHNNY AND THE MoTONES
NOTHIN' TO LOSE
John Gindick
When We Die, We All Come Back As Music
Laura Rain & The Ceasers
Closer
Various Artists
Muddy Waters 100
RICCI/KROWN
CITY-COUNTRY-CITY
RORY BLOCK
BLUES WALKING LIKE A MAN- A TRIBUTE TO SON HOUSE
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