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Thornetta Davis and her Big Band
[Blues | R&B]
Wednesday, March 15
Edison's, Birmingham
Thornetta is a Detroit music treasure. Sort of a post-Boomer generation's soul diva.
Harmonica Shah Blues Band featuring Howard Glazer
[Blues]
Wednesday, March 15
Town Pump Tavern, Detroit
Jonathan Lane's Detroit Blues Conspiracy
[Blues | Jam session]
Wednesday, March 15
Peppi's, Waterford
This weekly jam is one of the area's most popular attractions (for the swill and sex crowd).
Thornetta Davis and her Big Band
[Blues | R&B]
Wednesday, March 15
Edison's, Birmingham
Thornetta is a Detroit music treasure. Sort of a post-Boomer generation's soul diva.
Harmonica Shah Blues Band featuring Howard Glazer
[Blues]
Wednesday, March 15
Town Pump Tavern, Detroit
Jonathan Lane's Detroit Blues Conspiracy
[Blues | Jam session]
Wednesday, March 15
Peppi's, Waterford
This weekly jam is one of the area's most popular attractions (for the swill and sex crowd).
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Boogie Chillun'
Detroit blues historically has been largely a music of African-American migrants from the South. By Keith Owens | 3/14/02
ALSO: Anyone familiar with Blues Hammer knows what it's like to be plowing the fields and whatnot.
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Who's got the beat?
A detail rich history of Detroit blues, from Black Bottom to Belle Isle, Bobo Jenkins, Blues festivals, The Famous Coachman, and Uncle Jesse White. By François Gestalt | 3/14/02
The look of jazz
A new book and exhibition explore the influential album art from the golden age of blues and jazz. By Reid Miles | 3/14/02
Reflections in Black
The DIA hosts important black photograpers from the Smithsonian's prominent collection. By Gordon Parks | 3/14/02
Live from the Menu
Blind Melon Chitlin
 Staff rating: 1 of 10
This intimate recording by one of the Blues' most enigmatic and influential originators will leave old fans scratching their heads, and new fans scratching their asses. By Tommy Chong | 3/14/02
Say Baby, Say
Alberta Adams
 Staff rating: 7 of 10
The raw sound of Alberta Adams' voice will tell you pretty much everything you need to know about the blues. By Helena Scott | 3/14/02
A lesson in listening
Our man Keith Owens interviews Ernie Isley, one of the baddest R&B/rock guitar players to ever hit the stage. By Keith Owens | 3/14/02
Devil Wants a Refund
Robert Johnson
 Staff rating: 9 of 10
Maybe he discovered that his soul wasn't worth it, or he reneged on his offer of astounding musical ability. By Matt Bender | 3/14/02

Thornetta Davis and her Big Band
Thornetta is a Detroit music treasure. Sort of a post-Boomer generation's soul diva. By James Garfield | 3/14/02
Alberta's blue days and nights
Blues music goes in and out of style but Alberta Adams has been at it for over 50 years. By T. S. Garp | 3/14/02
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