Guy King, a Blues musician heavily influenced by the sounds of the big-band era often associated with the 1930s and 1940s, makes it a point to have a horn section for added depth on his new release, Livin' It, a self-produced album. He wrote five out of the 11 songs and the title track of the same name conveys a soulful tone—a fitting introduction to those unfamiliar with King's career. Although King refuses to label his music and performs at a variety of venues, this album seems to best summarize his personality.

  The up-tempo rhythm of the tracks "Go Out and Get It" and "The Story" accentuate the horn pieces and allow for an intimate exchange between the rhythm and lead sections. This experience remains unchanged from his live performances both acoustic and with the band.  On other tracks like "Countdown / Think", by Willie Kent, or "I'm Still in Love With You", by Aaron "T Bone Walker", Guy still finds a way to personalize the tune while maintaining the integrity of its composers. King has a notable demeanor, a style distinctly his own and unforgettable.

His appreciation for his predecessors and influences is avidly displayed in his on-stage persona. The professionalism and seriousness at which he undertakes his endeavors can be used as a gage for younger musicians searching for an identity. He puts all of this into this new release.      

King celebrates the release of Livin' It at Buddy Guy's Legends Sunday night, September 21, at 9:30 p.m.         

Buddy Guy's newest full-length album, Skin Deep, will be
hitting store shelves on July 22nd but you'll be able to celebrate a
few days early at Buddy Guy's Legends on Sunday, July 20th at his official CD
Release Party.

Skin Deep will be the first Buddy Guy album to contain 100%
new material.   Some of Mr. Guy's close friends who appear on the album
include Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Robert Randolph and
newcomer Quinn Sullivan, a 9-yr-old guitar prodigy who recently appeared on the
Oprah Show.

Doors will open at 3:00 PM with Harmonica Hinds playing some acoustic Blues.  Matthew Skoller headlines at 9:30 PM.  The
cover charge is $20 at the door the night of the show.  For more information, please call 312-427-1190.

     "Now, this is when Eric Clapton was with Cream", Buddy Guy says as he offers a rendition of "Strange Brew" last January. And seconds later he steps on the distortion petal, waits for a brief silence, turns up the volume and wails the chords to "Voodoo Child".  Almost instantly drinks fly, people stand to their feet and roar. With a legendary tune like "Voodoo Child" the name Jimi Hendrix remains forever embedded in the hearts and souls of music lovers.
            Born in Seattle Hendrix took an early interest in music. His influences included many Blues and rock greats. Hendrix's way of using feedback and distortion to his advantage gave him an unprecedented sound. By late 1966, British fans craved the single "Hey Joe" that stayed at the top of their charts for weeks in early 1967. As years passed Hendrix continued to make a burning impression on music and by 1970 he prepared to lay tracks for a new two-LP set entitled "First Rays of the New Rising Sun". But before the completion of the project Hendrix passed leaving his legacy of music.

For more information on Jimi Hendrix, visit jimihendrix.com

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"Boom, Boom" goes John Lee Hooker. His deep, trancelike voice resonated through house parties long before his 1948 Jukebox hit "Boogie Chillun". Born in 1917 around Clarksdale, Mississippi, Hooker shared similar pasts of other Bluesmen— sons of sharecroppers from dirt poor families looking for a way out. Hooker migrated to Detroit and worked as a janitor. Young, British fans did to Hooker what they have been credited for doing to other Delta-folk singers; they made the singers popular in Europe. Hooker's influence echoes in the walls of Buddy Guy's Legends. His signed guitar hovers on the north wall and Buddy Guy himself, at times, does a deep soul-stirring rendition of "Boom, Boom" on stage. John Lee Hooker is truly a Blues legend.

To find out more about John Lee Hooker, visit johnleehooker.com

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Eric Davis' relentless determination to show the world his version of the Blues is laid out under his new album Here Comes Trouble. And with a title track of the same Davis gives a fresh, young perspective to the stories sculpted by his guitar and vibrant vocals. His enthusiasm to honor a tradition, yet blaze a trail is outlined in "Goin' Home". This is a contemporary Blues album that also gives a look at the historical importance of the Blues while maintaining a classical Blues sound. Eric Davis will be opening up on July 13, 2007 for Byther Smith.