Listen "This Weekend, Head Over To The Largest Free Blues Festival In The World"
Episode Synopsis
There’s a type of blues music that is native to Chicago. It can be characterized by its use of guitar, harmonica and rhythm sections.
Between June 6-9, the largest free blues festival in the world is returning to Chicago. Legendary bluesman Buddy Guy will headline in one of his final performances.
Reset checks in with three blues musicians to learn about the scene in Chicago and what to expect for the fest this year.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
Between June 6-9, the largest free blues festival in the world is returning to Chicago. Legendary bluesman Buddy Guy will headline in one of his final performances.
Reset checks in with three blues musicians to learn about the scene in Chicago and what to expect for the fest this year.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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