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CELEBRATING THE BLUES FROM MISSISSIPPI TO CHICAGO WITH DAVID 'HONEYBOY' EDWARDS

Six Generations Of The Blues
April 29th, 2022

s Generations of the Blues

Celebration of Legendary Delta Bluesman, NEA Heritage recipient,
Grammy Award Winner & Lifetime Achievement Award recipient,
David 'Honeyboy' Edwards

Six Generations of the blues

From Mississippi
to Chicago

This film takes an in depth look at contemporary Chicago Blues, tracing its roots to rural Mississippi. Grammy winner & Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, David 'Honeyboy' Edwards (the last living link to Robert Johnson) tells his story about his first meeting with Johnson in Greenville, Mississippi and his journey to Chicago.

The documentary

Features artists in performance and conversation including the Mississippi bluesmen, David 'Honeyboy' Edwards, Aron Burton, Big Jack Johnson, Bob Corritore, Sam Lay, Chris James, Dave Specter, Patrick Rynn, Johnny Drummer, Rodney "Hotrod" Brown, Rob Stone, Tom Crivellone, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith and Allen Batts...

Compelling interviews

With Michael Frank, Delmark/Jazz Record Mart's, Bob Koester and legendary journalist, Studs Terkel. Produced by Michael Frank, Lynn Orman Weiss, Scott Shuman, directors, Lynn Orman Weiss, Scott Shuman." I'm so happy to bring this documentary to blues fans again," Lynn Orman Weiss..

Watch this stellar all-star blues revue documentary concert in
Six Generations of the Blues From Mississippi to Chicago
Saturday April 29th, 2022, @ 8:00 PM CDT

MEET AND GREET WITH THE DIRECTORS:
Lynn Orman Weiss, Scott Taradash, Michael Frank

Lynn Orman Weiss, Scott Taradash, Michael Frank

Six Generatio0ns of the Blues

Six Generations of the Blues from Mississippi to Chicago

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a show with a historic lineup that includes six generations of distinguished blues musicians, all of whom recorded for Chicago blues label Earwig Music Company. The film takes an in depth look at contemporary Chicago Blues, tracing its roots to rural Mississippi.

The audience will be up close and personal with 93-year-old Grammy Award Winner, guitarist David 'Honeyboy' Edwards, the last living link to Robert Johnson, tells his story about his first meeting with Johnson in Greenwood, Mississippi and his journey to Chicago. John Primer – the last lead guitarist in the Muddy Waters Blues Band, is interviewed, along with Big Jack Johnson and the Oilers – the quintessential electric Mississippi Delta Blues trio. The next generation Chicago-connected musicians include Aron Burton, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Dave Specter, Patrick Rynn, Johnny Drummer, Rodney "Hotrod" Brown, Rob Stone, Tom Crivellone, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith and Allen Batts. Mississippi based musicians Terry "Big T" Williams, and Lee Williams also perform.

Compelling interviews with Earwig CEO Michael Frank, Delmark/Jazz Record Mart's Bob Koester, and legendary journalist/oral historian Studs Terkel, offer their unique perspectives on the Chicago Blues scene. Also featured are archival interviews with Blues Legends H Bomb Ferguson and Sunnyland Slim.

With more than 2 hours of musical history, the "Six Generations of the Blues" will be livestreamed at 8:00 pm CST on April 2nd, 2022 on Mandolin. Get your tickets for the show and sign-up for the special VIP After Party with Earwig Music's Michael Frank and co-producer Lynn Orman Weiss.

Experience this Deep Blues show, and the bonus musician's interviews in
Six Generations of the Blues From Mississippi to Chicago
Saturday April 29th, 2022, @ 8:00 PM CDT

A Honeyboy Edwards Birthday Moment

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A FEW THOUGHTS ON MY TIME WITH 'HONEYBOY'


 


David Honeyboy Edwards was one of the last of the Great Mississippi Bluesmen. He is a part of a lost generation. He is the reason I have to record their stories and help to preserve their music and their legacy. To all who have entrusted me with telling their stories, capturing their image I am forever grateful. I felt very protective of Honeyboy. Women always wanted to take a picture with him. I would tell the young ones if you flirt & tellin' him he is gonna git some & you will have him over you better follow through. At the Grammys he was so happy when the extraordinary daughters of Loretta Lynn took him by the arm and held him close, very close for a picture. One night at the Taste of Chicago (Honeyboy was about 94) I was standing with him and Aaron Burton. Honeyboy asked Aaron (about 74) if he was still gettin' any. Aaron looked at me, peered over his glasses, and paused. He said to Honeyboy, 'ya are you'? In that charming bright smile, without hesitation, Honeyboy said, 'you damn right.' Within a few minutes Honeyboy's caregiver walked backstage and gave him a BIG kiss and hug. Aaron and Honeyboy just smiled! So did I.

Generations of the Blues front Row: John Primer, Kenny Smith, Johnny Drummer Lynn Orman-Weiss, Honeyboy Edwards, Michael Frank, Rob Stone, Back Row: Bob Corritore, Patrick Rynn, Chris James Rodney Brown Aaron Burton

Delta Blues Deep Down Raw & Real. The musicians, the music, the memories in
Six Generations of the Blues From Mississippi to Chicago
Saturday April 29th, 2022, @ 8:00 PM CDT

CONTACT US

Michael Frank
Earwig Music Company
773-960-7064
mfrank@earwigmusic.com

Lynn Orman Weiss
Orman Music & Media
847-452-6469
ormanmusic@gmail.com

Steve Hausheer
iViewMujsic
312-502-3732
steve@iviewmusic.com

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