This Weekend, Head Over To The Largest Free Blues Festival In The World

08/06/2024 25 min
This Weekend, Head Over To The Largest Free Blues Festival In The World

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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.

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