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Whether Jimmy Thackery headlines a festival in South Dakota or jams for hours in one of numerous blues bars that dot the musical landscape,… read moreWhether Jimmy Thackery headlines a festival in South Dakota or jams for hours in one of numerous blues bars that dot the musical landscape, he'll always unleash an intense volley of rockin' blues guitar guaranteed to leave crow… read moreWhether Jimmy Thackery headlines a festival in South Dakota or jams for hours in one of numerous blues bars that dot the musical landscape, he'll always unleash an intense volley of rockin' blues guitar guaranteed to leave crowds emotionally spent. His double edged guitar dynamics allow… read more
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Long John Hunter
16,774 listeners
John Thurman Hunter Jr. (July 13, 1931 – January 4, 2016), known by the stage name Long John Hunter, was an American Texas blues and electr… read moreJohn Thurman Hunter Jr. (July 13, 1931 – January 4, 2016), known by the stage name Long John Hunter, was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He released seven albums in his own name, and in his la… read moreJohn Thurman Hunter Jr. (July 13, 1931 – January 4, 2016), known by the stage name Long John Hunter, was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He released seven albums in his own name, and in his later years found critical acknowledgement outside of his home… read more
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W.C. Clark
9,286 listeners
W.C. Clark (born Wesley Curley Clark in Austin, TX, on 16 November 1939; died 2 March 2024) was an American blues musician remembered as th… read moreW.C. Clark (born Wesley Curley Clark in Austin, TX, on 16 November 1939; died 2 March 2024) was an American blues musician remembered as the "Godfather of Austin Blues" for his influence on the Austin, TX, blues scene since the… read more
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Larry Davis
23,313 listeners
Anyone who associates "Texas Flood" only with Stevie Ray Vaughan has never auditioned Larry Davis' version. Davis debuted on… read moreAnyone who associates "Texas Flood" only with Stevie Ray Vaughan has never auditioned Larry Davis' version. Davis debuted on vinyl in 1958 with the song, his superlative Duke Records original remaining definitive to this d… read moreAnyone who associates "Texas Flood" only with Stevie Ray Vaughan has never auditioned Larry Davis' version. Davis debuted on vinyl in 1958 with the song, his superlative Duke Records original remaining definitive to this day despite Vaughan's impassioned revival many years dow… read more
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U.P. Wilson
1,997 listeners
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Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers
6,733 listeners
Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers is an American blues band formed and led by harmonica player and singer Rod Piazza. In 1975, following … read moreRod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers is an American blues band formed and led by harmonica player and singer Rod Piazza. In 1975, following a series of earlier bands (including Bacon Fat) and some solo work, Piazza formed the Chicago Flyi… read moreRod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers is an American blues band formed and led by harmonica player and singer Rod Piazza. In 1975, following a series of earlier bands (including Bacon Fat) and some solo work, Piazza formed the Chicago Flying Saucer Band that evolved into The Mighty Flyers. As well … read more
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Big Time Sarah
3,381 listeners
Born Sarah Streeter in Mississippi, she came to Chicago with her family in 1960 and began singing in church. By her early teens she had fal… read moreBorn Sarah Streeter in Mississippi, she came to Chicago with her family in 1960 and began singing in church. By her early teens she had fallen for the blues. Sarah's earliest experience singing in Chicago blues clubs came with influ… read moreBorn Sarah Streeter in Mississippi, she came to Chicago with her family in 1960 and began singing in church. By her early teens she had fallen for the blues. Sarah's earliest experience singing in Chicago blues clubs came with influential electric Chicago blues band The Aces, Magic Slim and … read more
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Morris Pejoe
1,497 listeners
Morris Pejoe brought a Louisianna Cajun influence to 1950s Chicago Blues guitar, along with a bit of Texas. His band included the great Bl… read moreMorris Pejoe brought a Louisianna Cajun influence to 1950s Chicago Blues guitar, along with a bit of Texas. His band included the great Blues pianist Otis Spann (who later joined Muddy Water's band). He liked the use of horns in hi… read moreMorris Pejoe brought a Louisianna Cajun influence to 1950s Chicago Blues guitar, along with a bit of Texas. His band included the great Blues pianist Otis Spann (who later joined Muddy Water's band). He liked the use of horns in his rather raw sounding Blues band and later in his career the… read more
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Mark Hummel
10,897 listeners
Grammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Wa… read moreGrammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Walter CD he produced and performed on, Mark also won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at… read moreGrammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Walter CD he produced and performed on, Mark also won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, TN. Mark's The Hust… read more
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Big Jack Johnson
10,430 listeners
Big Jack Johnson (born July 30, 1940, Lambert, Mississippi) is a modern electric blues musician. He has recorded both solo and as a member … read moreBig Jack Johnson (born July 30, 1940, Lambert, Mississippi) is a modern electric blues musician. He has recorded both solo and as a member of the blues groups the Jelly Roll Kings and Big Jack Johnson and the Oilers. He performed and wro… read moreBig Jack Johnson (born July 30, 1940, Lambert, Mississippi) is a modern electric blues musician. He has recorded both solo and as a member of the blues groups the Jelly Roll Kings and Big Jack Johnson and the Oilers. He performed and wrote "Jack's Blues" and performed "Catfish… read more