Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Roger "Hurricane"
Wilson are getting together for several dates on the road in February
2009. The act will consist of Smith on harmonica and vocals, along
with Wilson on acoustic guitar and vocals. They will be performing
many classic Blues tunes in an intimate, acoustic format.
Smith
is a true icon of Chicago Blues, having been a longtime member of
Muddy Waters' band. Wilson has been performing, recording, and touring
steadily for the past 35 years. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday,
February 11 - G Busy Blues Room - Lexington, Kentucky
Thursday, February 12 - Burbank's BBQ - Cincinnati, Ohio
Friday, February 13 - Brackins Blues Bar - Maryville, Tennessee
Saturday, February 14 - Sport Zone - Coshocton, Ohio (Columbus)
Editor's note - as you see from his graphic, Roger is IBC
bound, and so should you!
It's the largest gathering of Blues Bands in the world, and it is
amazing to witness!
The IBC weekend also includes the
Keeping The Blues Alive awards!
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