Wish I coulda been. The 15th was my birthday - went to see Musselwhite's show. We had a gig on Sunday. So I had to miss it. Joe - hope you said hello to Billy for me.
That's epic stuff, Greg. Top 10 all time cool crazy mismatched honest representation of what the modern blues harmonica scene actually consists of. It's what's actually happening these days, and is thus a very important historical document--as well as some kick ass playing.
Let's bring Rod to HCH 2012. The old(er) man has earned his stripes.
The bass player in these is my friend and former band-mate. R.W. Grigsby, who played with me for several years while he lived in Montgomery AL. I learned much from him and I always knew he was slumming, working with me and my little band here in Dixie, but when I watch these and other videos of these Blowouts, I realize just how much.