For many blues fans, the classic Chicago blues sound is the standard. One location where Chicago blues initially formed was Theresa’s Lounge—a tiny Chicago basement with no bandstand, room for about 50 patrons, and a history that began in late 1949 when Theresa Needham opened its doors. John Primer, whose stories and reflections shape this … Continue reading
John Primer was born and raised in Camden, Mississippi in a sharecropping family. One can hear it in every note, and it is the reason that his new album, Grown In Mississippi is such an impressive experience. Influenced by blues and gospel music during his youth, he later moved to Chicago where he performed with … Continue reading
“The name of my new CD reflects the world we’re living in today. I recorded this CD to help us get through these really hard times.” (John Primer) Release date: 9/16/22 Want to hear a blues band in tenacious, top form? John Primer’s new album, Hard Times, is a 13-track collection of the most resilient … Continue reading
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