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.TERESA JAMES & THE RHYTHM TRAMPS
HERE IN BABYLON
THE RUSTY WRIGHT BAND
Live Fire
Georgie Bonds
Hit It Hard
MR. GROOVE BAND
ROCKET 88 TRIBUTE TO IKE TURNER
ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD
HEARTSOULBLOOD
SISTA MONICA PARKER
SOUL BLUES & BALLADS
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