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Chicago​/​The Blues Legends​/​Today!

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    A slice of gritty Chicago blues from some rarely-recorded singers who deserve wider recognition.

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1.
Hurt My Feelings 03:34
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2.
Sloppy Drunk 04:53
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3.
Things Gonna Work Out Fine 05:03
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4.
Midnight Call 04:10
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Let's Make Love Tonight 07:30
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Don't Want My Lovin' No More 02:59
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Hot Cha 04:02
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Papa Tree Top 04:01
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Smokestack Lightnin' 04:01
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I'm Leaving You 04:02
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I Always Want You Near 04:41
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Next Time You See Me 03:36
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Unemployment Risin' 03:59
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Going Down Slow 05:48
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Dust My Broom 06:07
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Pennsylvania harp player and singer Mike Mettalia had a life-long dream to record with some authentic Chicago legends in the home of the blues. He teamed up with long-time friend Johnny Burgin to make it happen in the summer of 2016. Sadly, this was his last recording before he was taken by ALS in the Spring of 2018.
The recordings of Mary Lane Little Jerry Jones and Milwaukee Slim, all under-recorded singers-- prove them all to be masters of the genre. Tom Mazzolini Blues By the Bay Show KPFA-FM Berkeley, Producer San Francisco Blues Festival, wrote this about Chicago/The Blues Legends/Today: "What this outstanding album says to blues fans is that the Chicago blues scene continues to be vital and authentic. Sam Charters would be proud of this effort."

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released April 6, 2018

Mary Lane: Vocals tracks 1, 6, 8, 11, 12, 14
Little Jerry Jones- Vocals, Guitar tracks 5, 9 15
Milwaukee Slim- Vocals 2, 13
Mike Mettalia: Harmonica all tracks and Vocals Track 4
Johnny Burgin: Guitar, Vocals Tracks 3, 10
Illinois Slim: Guitar 1-3, 12, 13
Jeffrey LaBon: Bass 1, 6, 8, 11, 12, 14
John Sefner: Bass 2-5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 15
Stephen Dougherty: Drums
Recorded 7.26.16 and 9.6.16 at Hi-Style Studio by Alex Hall and Strobe Studio by John Schramm in Chicago. Cover by Mark Castle.

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In 2023 Johnny was nominated for a BMA for Best Traditional Blues Artist. He maintains a relentless tour schedule across the US, in Japan, Europe and Mexico. He's also gained a loyal YouTube following for his 'nooks and crannies' guitar lessons posted every Monday. Vintage Guitar praised his 'stellar guitar playing' and Living Blues called him "talented and audacious". ... more

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