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Charlie Musselwhite (Part II) – Komedia, Brighton, 18th November 2008

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Wilf

“Why we elected Bush worries my mind“ I must confess, having seen Charlie in action again after a break of seventeen years, I remain unconvinced about his credentials as a performing artist. Last time he was upstaged by his backing … Continue reading →

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Charlie Musselwhite (Part I) – Komedia, Brighton, 18th November 2008

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Wilf

What was all the fuss about? According to the display of fading gig tickets on the Harp Surgery wall, it was July 1991 when I last saw Charlie Musselwhite live at the Town & Country 2 in Highbury, North London. … Continue reading →

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SaRon Crenshaw – Terra Blues, New York, 16th Oct 2008

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Wilf

We arrived at Terra Blues for the nightly acoustic set at about 7.30pm, not really knowing what to expect. What we discovered were two rare treasures. The first was the venue itself. We were instantly bowled over by its style … Continue reading →

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Candy’s Blues Jam – The Cantab Lounge, Boston 9th July 2008

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Wilf

According to the logo, The Cantab Lounge was established in 1938. Don’t ask who by or what for, but do take it as read that this is Boston’s answer to Chicago’s Rosa’s Lounge. A 15 minute taxi ride from downtown … Continue reading →

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James Wheeler’s Blues Jam – Rosa’s Lounge, Chicago 19th June 2008

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Wilf

Chicago – Rosa’s Lounge If you’ve never tried it, go! Don’t expect anything grand like Buddy Guy’s Legends, this is more like going down to your local. Perfect in my opinion. Get some rest beforehand and plan to arrive between … Continue reading →

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Jason Ricci – Biscuits and Blues, San Francisco 5th Dec 2007

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Wilf

Prelude Deeply disturbed by my encounter with Barry Manilow outside Tiffany’s this afternoon (literally!), I was in serious need of some rehabilitation. Mercifully the Copacabana was closed for staff training, so Biscuits and Blues it was to be – where, … Continue reading →

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