Monthly Archives: January 2012
Big Bill Broonzy: In the Words of Riesman and Walz
Interview with Bob Riesman Bob Riesman is co-editor of Chicago Folk: Images of the Sixties Music Scene: The Photographs of Raeburn Flerlage (2009). He produced and co-wrote the television documentary American Roots Music: Chicago and was a contributor to Routledge’s Encyclopedia … Continue reading
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Big Bill Broonzy: In the Words of Riesman and Walz
Interview with Chris Walz Musician Chris Walz is the Program Manager for Bluegrass, Old Time, and Americana music and an instructor at Old Town School of Folk Music. I sat down to talk with him about his part in the … Continue reading
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Big Bill Broonzy: The Music, part 2
Broonzy recorded ”Hey Hey” in 1951. Listen to him and then Eric Clapton, one of many artists Broonzy influenced. This is just some of the music you may hear at Blackstone Library on Jan. 25.
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Big Bill Broonzy: Words and Music
Big Bill Broonzy – “House Rent Stomp”. Just some of the music you may hear at Blackstone Library Jan. 25.
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Library Hours Reduced for 2012
Chicago Public Library has announced new hours for 2012. All branches will be closed on Mondays. Blackstone Library hours are: Sun & Mon: CLOSED Tues & Thurs: 10am – 6pm Wed: 12 – 8pm Fri & Sat: 9am – 5pm … Continue reading
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Big Bill Broonzy: Words and Music
Big Bill Broonzy: Words and Music Author Bob Riesman (I Feel So Good: The Life and Times of Big Bill Broonzy) and guitarist/singer Chris Walz present the life and music of this artistic giant. Enjoy live and recorded music, commentaries … Continue reading
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