Low Society was an American blues band from Memphis, TN, formed by guitarist
Sturgis Nikides (died 2024) and his wife Mandy Lemons. Mandy Lemons sings the blues with a powerhouse voice which mixes southern fried soul and northern attitude. The influences of Koko Taylor, Etta James, Big Maybelle, and of course Janis Joplin can be discerned. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Sturgis Nikides, whose credits include a stint with Velvet Underground legend John Cale, has been playing the blues since the age of 10. His debut solo CD 'Man Of Steel' received worldwide critical acclaim…
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