"From the Delta to the Prairie"
A CREATIVE CHRONICLE OF CHICAGO BLUES WITH JIM “ANG” ANDERSON
No-nonsense Urban Blues guitarist Jim “ANG” Anderson received his Blues education on Chicago’s South Side playing with legendary Blues artists Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, James Cotton, Koko Taylor, Lefty Dizz, Son Seals and Little Milton.
Anderson brings the history of Chicago Blues to life as he takes audiences on a fascinating musical journey from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago. Enjoy humorous inside scoops and the scandalous stories behind the lyrics and lives of some of America’s greatest music makers.
Discover the real roots of Rock ‘n Roll while listening to Anderson’s strong vocals, “red-hot” and Bluesy guitar riffs.
This presentation includes vibrant graphics and is available as a solo, duo, or trio performance with Anderson’s Chicago Kingsnakes Blues Band.
Testimonials
- Julie Keaty, Director of Programming, Evergreen Park Public Library, Evergreen Park, IL
"Thank you so much for your wonderful performance. Everyone loved your program. The PowerPoint presentation really tied things together. We had more members at your program than any other program this year" - Susan Ready, Nineteenth Century Woman's Club, Oak Park, IL
"I had only positive comments from patrons about your performance. It was an entertaining way to learn about the history of the blues; they liked the personal insights/stories and images; and of course, all of the music especially when you got to the electric guitar section." - Kathleen Ryczek, Adult Services Department, Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood, IL
"Your program was wonderful!" - Wendy Asbridge, Director Young Adults/Adult Programming, Mokena Community Public Library District, Mokena, IL
From the Delta to the Prairie - Video Preview
Links
Chicago Kingsnakes "Trio" Video Clips
ChicagoKingsnakes.com