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.Laura Rain & The Ceasers
Closer
PETER ROGAN
STILL TRYIN' TO BELIEVE
Macy Blackman and the Mighty Fines
Friskin' The Whiskers
EDEN BRENT
AIN'T GOT NO TROUBLES
Duke Robillard
Duke Robillard's World Full of Blues
GEOFF MULDAUR AND THE TEXAS SHEIKS
TEXAS SHEIKS
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