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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Celebrating the 90th birthday of harp hero Billy Boy Arnold with a performance of "I Was Fooled" at Chicago's 1815 Club.

Raising a glass to Alabama-born Jerry McCain – who passed away in 2012 – with a few of his classic house rockers.

Remembering blues harp hero Jazz Gillum (shown with Tampa Red, Champion Jack and Big Bill Broonzy) with a few classics.

Thanks to Plastic Crimewave aka Steven Krakow for the Jazz Gillum notes originally printed in the Chicago Reader here.

Way back in 1984, Cub Koda did a fine job of wailing through the Kid Thomas TRC gem "Rockin' This Joint To-Nite" from 1960.

Celebrating the birthday of bluesharp hero Walter Daniels with a couple of gems. Cheers to Olaf Jens for the ace caricature!

Remembering Louisiana harp hero Lazy Lester on his birthday with "I'm A Lover Not A Fighter"

Walter Daniels' throwdown with Daddy Long Legs on Sonny Terry's "My Baby Done Gone" is a keeper.