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Muddy Waters at Pepper’s in 1963

A great photo from George Mitchell’s collection.

In honor of Muddy Waters’ Birthday, Here is one of my prized possessions. Picture taken of Muddy by the polaroid photographer for Pepper’s Lounge in 1963. She asked if I wanted my picture taken, and I asked her to see if Muddy would pose for her instead. He kindly agreed. So here is a photograph of Muddy Waters that no one (with the exception of blues enthusiasts visiting me) has ever seen.

At that time, Pepper’s Lounge was where Muddy played every weekend, so it was there I went almost every weekend when I lived and worked in Chicago in 1963.

Toronzo Cannon Interview on Blues and News (It’s great!)

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Find two hours and enjoy this interview with Toronzo Cannon on Blues and News with Brother Jacob. Originally broadcast March 5, 2017 on UIC Radio at UICRadio.org.

This may go down as one of my most funniest and entertaining shows. Today, I interviewed my good friend and Alligator Recording Artist, Toronzo Cannon. We talked about his upbringing, experience on the Blues Scene, musical influences and more. —Brother Jacob Schulz

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From the PBS series Reel South:

RIP Barrelhouse Chuck

"Florida Blues"

Taken from recording sessions for the Madison Slim recording, Close But No Cigar, featuring Madison Slim on harp, Barrelhouse Chuck on piano, Billy Flynn & Doug Deming on guitars, Andrew Gohman on bass, Devin Neel on drums. Mike Ancona, Producer.

Recorded at Blue Rock Bakery in Sarasota, FL. Ed Kinder, Engineer

(h/t Michael Ledbetter)

Tail Dragger's "Hillary"

From delmarkbob on YouTube:

The blues man says his piece about the 2016 election, helped out by Rockin' Johnny, Illinois Slim, Martin Lang, Todd Fackler, and Rob Lorenz.

Moonshine & Mojo Hands

Watch the first episode, “Alligator Women & Raccoon Barbecue.” New episodes every Thursday!

Series website: http://www.moonshineandmojohands.com

In this episode, you'll meet Jeff Konkel, Roger Stolle, Jimbo Mathus, Sean "Bad" Apple, R.L. Boyce, Martin "Big Boy" Grant, and Steve Toney.

WGN talks to one of our favorites: left-handed guitar slinger, Toronzo Cannon.

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I was the last customer at Jazz Record Mart today!

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One of the last Downtown record stores, owned by a Blues Hall of Famer, will be closing up soon.

Jazz Record Mart relocating or...?

“The rent is killing us,” said Bob Koester, 83, owner of the famous shop at 27 E. Illinois St.

“I want to die with the store. But it’s either phase it out or sell it. Phasing it out is not easy. Know anyone who wants to buy a record store?”

Chicago Tribune story by Howard Reich.

THIS IS A GREAT NEW MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY ALBUM — IF YOU LIKE NORTH MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY MUSIC, YOU WANT TO HEAR THIS ! CLICK ON PICTURE TO HEAR IT.

Hound Dog Taylor

Blue Front

A film by Monika Delgado and Mickey Todiwala

From the description on Vimeo:

Rev. KM Williams and Washboard Jackson - “Free To Roam“

via KUTX Austin