All tagged Chicago Bluesfest

The Tale Dragger

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Whatever.  Today, with towel in hand, Tail Dragger gave a mesmerizing performance.  On the surface, it was rooted deep in Chicago blues traditions that many others have sucessfully mined over the years.  Yet, Tail Dragger is the real deal.  There are not too many veterans like him around any more.  I am glad I dragged myself out of bed into the heat.

Chicago Blues Festival

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Earlier in the day I had the opportunity to see Big Bill Morganfield, who is Muddy Waters' son.  Absolutely terrific.  Solid band, talented showman, and great guitar player.  He was sitting behind me tonight during Nellie Travis' set.  Very nice guy.

Chicago Blues Festival

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Many people expressed a lot of concern when the City decided to move the 2017 Chicago Bluesfest to Millennium Park rather than continuing to use the longstanding location at Petrillo Music Shell and the side stages in Grant Park.  People did not want to substitute concrete for grass.  Overall, I think the City did a great job in prepping Millennium Park for the onslaught of blues enthusiasts and casual passersby who heard the music wafting from the four stages as they enjoyed the Bean and the Crown Fountain.

Precursor to the Bluesfest

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Surprise, Surprise!  At about noon, I was within a block of Daley Plaza (the location of the Picasso statue) when I heard the sweet sounds of some Chicago Blues reverberating off the buildings, sounding just like it did when Muddy Waters plugged his guitar into an amp.